Short answer: the HEDD Type 20 MK2 if sound quality matters most, the PreSonus Eris Studio 8 if price matters most. The HEDD Type 20 MK2 ranks #26 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers, rated 4.5/5, at $4,798. The PreSonus Eris Studio 8 ranks #99, rated 3.9/5, at $419.98, $4,378.02 cheaper.
The case for the PreSonus Eris Studio 8: A budget 8 inch studio monitor with XLR, TRS and RCA inputs and room adjustment controls for a conventional studio desk. The tradeoff: The large cabinet requires substantial desk or stand space.
The HEDD Type 20 MK2 is the better-sounding choice. Three-way studio monitors with balanced mids, useful deep bass, and switchable ported or sealed bass for different needs. Watch for: These results are for ported operation, not every bass or phase setting.
Buy the PreSonus Eris Studio 8 if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the HEDD Type 20 MK2 if sound quality matters more than 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.
Three-way studio monitors with balanced mids, useful deep bass, and switchable ported or sealed bass for different needs.
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Specifications Side By Side
| PreSonus Eris Studio 8 | HEDD Type 20 MK2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $419.98 per pair | $4,798 per pair |
| Ranked | #99 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #26 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) | 14.1”H x 11”W x 13.3”D (358.1 x 279.4 x 337.8 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 35Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 32Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | TRS, XLR, RCA | XLR (Analog/AES) |
| Weight | 22.3 lbs (10.1 kg) each | 34 lbs (15.4 kg) each |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) woofer | 7” honeycomb composite woofer, 4” honeycomb composite midrange, HEDD AMT (Air Motion Transformer) tweeter |
| App | No | Yes (HEDD CTRL) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | Yes (Desk filter, shelf filters) |
| DSP | No | Yes (96kHz/32-bit) |
| Amplifier Power | 140w Per Speaker | 900W (3x300W) |
| 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 | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 26Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 32Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Outputs | - | XLR (AES pass-through) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 120dB @ 1m (per pair) (manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 6.11 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 7.69 |
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