Short answer: the PreSonus Eris Studio 5. It ranks #65 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 3.6/5) at $299.98 and is still sold new; the PreSonus Eris E5 XT ranks #70 (rated 3.5/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
Why pick the PreSonus Eris Studio 5: An inexpensive 5 inch studio monitor with a wide waveguide, front port, and balanced XLR and TRS inputs. Watch for: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers.
Why pick the PreSonus Eris E5 XT: An affordable 5 inch studio monitor with fairly deep bass and balanced XLR, TRS and RCA inputs. The tradeoff: The response has bass and treble emphasis with a recessed crossover region; smooth directivity carries that imbalance into room reflections rather than fixing it.
Buy the PreSonus Eris Studio 5. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the PreSonus Eris E5 XT is discontinued, so it is only available used.
Worth knowing: the PreSonus Eris Studio 5 has not been measured yet. Its rating is estimated from related models, with a likely range of 3.4 to 3.8, so treat this verdict as provisional.
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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 | #65 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers Estimated | #70 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Weight | 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg) | 10.1 lbs (4.6 kg) each |
| Dimensions | 11.5”H x 8”W x 8.8”D (292 x 203 x 223 mm) | 10.2”H x 7”W x 7.7”D (259.1 x 177.8 x 195.6 mm) |
| 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) |
| App | - | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 3.58 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 6.00 |
Where the Ratings Come From
- PreSonus Eris Studio 5: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- PreSonus Eris E5 XT: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Audio Science Review and DSAUDIO.review.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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