Short answer: the PreSonus Eris Studio 5 is the newer model that replaces the Presonus Eris E5 XT, but only the Presonus Eris E5 XT has been measured and ranked so far, so this comparison is on specs and features rather than sound. The Presonus Eris E5 XT is discontinued, so it is now a used buy.
What the PreSonus Eris Studio 5 offers: A 5.25” woven composite woofer and 1” silk dome tweeter on a 120° x 60° EBM waveguide for a wide sweet spot.
What the Presonus Eris E5 XT brings: ASR’s measurements show reasonably consistent directivity through the crossover, so EQ changes are more likely to benefit both direct and reflected sound.
On paper: The PreSonus Eris Studio 5 is rated down to 48Hz against 53Hz, though makers quote these at different tolerances.
Price: the PreSonus Eris Studio 5 lists at $299.98 and the Presonus Eris E5 XT at $239.98.
Buy the Presonus Eris E5 XT if you want a speaker whose sound quality has been measured and ranked.
Buy the PreSonus Eris Studio 5 if you want the newer model, with deeper rated bass, and you can wait for measurements to confirm how it sounds.
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Specifications Side By Side
| PreSonus Eris Studio 5 | Presonus Eris E5 XT | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.98 per pair | $239.98 per pair Discontinued |
| Ranked | - | #46 of 67 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Drivers | 5.25” woven composite woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter | 5” (127mm) woofer |
| Amplifier Power | 80w Per Speaker (Class AB) | 80w Per Speaker |
| Frequency Response | 48Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 53Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | TRS, XLR, RCA | TRS, XLR, RCA |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | Yes | Yes |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (Low-cut, Mid and High controls, 3-way acoustic space tuning) | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 56.4Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 46.9Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) |
| Dimensions | - | 10.2”H x 7”W x 7.7”D (259.1 x 177.8 x 195.6 mm) |
| Weight | - | 10.1 lbs (4.6 kg) each |
| App | - | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 3.58 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 6.00 |
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The Two Speakers In Full
PreSonus Eris Studio 5: $299.98 per pair Amazon eBay
Older model: the Presonus Eris E5 XT (rated 3.5/5).
Pros: A 5.25” woven composite woofer and 1” silk dome tweeter on a 120° x 60° EBM waveguide for a wide sweet spot. 80W Class AB bi-amplification rated to 102dB peak, a front-firing port, and balanced XLR and TRS plus unbalanced RCA inputs. PreSonus rates response at 48Hz to 20kHz.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers. Sold individually, so a stereo pair costs twice the listed price.
Full PreSonus Eris Studio 5 review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 80w Per Speaker (Class AB) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Drivers | 5.25” woven composite woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (Low-cut, Mid and High controls, 3-way acoustic space tuning) |
| Frequency Response | 48Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | TRS, XLR, RCA |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| TRS Input | Yes |
| USB Input | No |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- These figures are manufacturer-specified rather than independently measured.
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
Presonus Eris E5 XT: $239.98 per pair Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the PreSonus Eris Studio 5. It’s likely to perform similarly, though we don’t have measurements to confirm that yet.
Pros: ASR’s measurements show reasonably consistent directivity through the crossover, so EQ changes are more likely to benefit both direct and reflected sound. Bass reaches -3dB around 56Hz. A standalone preference score of 3.58 rises to 6.00 with an ideal subwoofer, indicating useful bass reach but only moderate native tonal performance. Measured bass extension of 56.4Hz (-3dB).
Cons: The response has bass and treble emphasis with a recessed crossover region; smooth directivity carries that imbalance into room reflections rather than fixing it. Existing distortion testing shows problems across a broad range when pushed to 96dB. Tone correction and moderate levels help, but it is not a reference-flat monitor out of the box. Discontinued.
Full Presonus Eris E5 XT review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 80w Per Speaker |
| App | No |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 46.9Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 56.4Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Dimensions | 10.2”H x 7”W x 7.7”D (259.1 x 177.8 x 195.6 mm) |
| Drivers | 5” (127mm) woofer |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Frequency Response | 53Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | TRS, XLR, RCA |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.58 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.00 |
| TRS Input | Yes |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 10.1 lbs (4.6 kg) each |
| XLR Input | Yes |
- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
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- Audio Science Review Measurements (spinorama.org)
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