Short answer: the Buchardt A10 for better sound quality, the PreSonus Eris Studio 8 for the lower price. The Buchardt A10 ranks #12 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers, rated 4.7/5, at $4,300. The PreSonus Eris Studio 8 ranks #99, rated 3.9/5, at $419.98, $3,880.02 cheaper.
What the PreSonus Eris Studio 8 does well: A budget 8 inch studio monitor with XLR, TRS and RCA inputs and room adjustment controls for a conventional studio desk. Watch for: The large cabinet requires substantial desk or stand space.
The Buchardt A10 is the better-sounding option. Active stand-mount speakers with accurate sound, deep bass for their size, and selectable DSP tunings to suit your room. Watch for: The rising treble balance can sound brighter on axis; toe-out or a different tuning may suit some rooms.
Buy the PreSonus Eris Studio 8 if the price is the priority over sound quality, or the Buchardt A10 if sound quality is the priority over the price.
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A budget 8 inch studio monitor with XLR, TRS and RCA inputs and room adjustment controls for a conventional studio desk.
Active stand-mount speakers with accurate sound, deep bass for their size, and selectable DSP tunings to suit your room.
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Specifications Side By Side
| PreSonus Eris Studio 8 | Buchardt A10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $419.98 per pair | $4300 per pair |
| Ranked | #99 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #12 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 16.5”H x 9.8”W x 11.7”D (419.1 x 248.9 x 297.2 mm) | 14.6”H x 7”W x 9.6”D (370.8 x 177.8 x 243.8 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 35Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 28Hz - 40kHz (±1.5dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | TRS, XLR, RCA | XLR |
| Weight | 22.3 lbs (10.1 kg) each | 15 lbs (6.8 kg) each |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) woofer | 6.5” PURIFI Extended Stroke Driver with Ultra Low Distortion, Custom made with triple Voice Coil woofer, 19 mm / 0.74” Resonance Free Aluminum dome with CDC aluminum waveguide tweeter |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| DSP | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 140w Per Speaker | 200w 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 (-10dB) | - | 21Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 30Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | sealed |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 7.28 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 8.00 |
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