Short answer: the Yamaha HS5. It ranks #66 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 3.6/5) at $399.98 and is still sold new; the PreSonus Eris E5 ranks #77 (rated 3.3/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The PreSonus Eris E5’s replacement, the PreSonus Eris Studio 5, is rated 3.6/5 at $299.98.
On the Yamaha HS5 side: Very neutral. The tradeoff: Not quite as deep of bass as some of the others in this size class.
Buy the Yamaha HS5. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the PreSonus Eris E5 is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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A low cost 5 inch studio monitor with a fuller low end, balanced and RCA inputs, and placement adjustment.
A popular 5 inch studio monitor with balanced inputs and room placement controls for a home studio.
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Specifications Side By Side
| PreSonus Eris E5 | Yamaha HS5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $186.98 per pair Discontinued | $399.98 per pair |
| Ranked | #77 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #66 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 10.2”H x 7”W x 7.7”D (259.1 x 177.8 x 195.6 mm) | 11.2”H x 6.7”W x 8.7”D (284.5 x 170.2 x 221 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 53Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 58Hz - 24kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | TRS, XLR, RCA | XLR |
| Weight | 10.1 lbs (4.6 kg) each | 12.1 lbs (5.5 kg) each |
| Drivers | 5” (127mm) woofer | 5” (127mm) woofer |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Amplifier Power | 80w Per Speaker | 45w Per Speaker |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| TRS Input | Yes | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 88Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 68Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 3.70 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 6.32 |
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