Short answer: the PreSonus Eris Studio 8. It ranks #99 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 3.9/5, at $419.98; the Klipsch The Sevens ranks #108, rated 3.7/5, and costs $799.12, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
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 case for the Klipsch The Sevens: A powered stereo pair for TV and music with HDMI, phono, optical, USB and Bluetooth inputs plus a subwoofer output. It keeps a wired aux input, which the PreSonus Eris Studio 8 lacks. The catch: The review found a recessed 2-4kHz region and upper-treble emphasis, producing a scooped balance that a simple treble reduction did not fully fix.
Buy the PreSonus Eris Studio 8. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Klipsch The Sevens and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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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.
A powered stereo pair for TV and music with HDMI, phono, optical, USB and Bluetooth inputs plus a subwoofer output.
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Specifications Side By Side
| PreSonus Eris Studio 8 | Klipsch The Sevens | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $419.98 per pair | $799.12 per pair |
| Ranked | #99 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #108 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) | 16.375”H x 8.125”W x 13.1875”D |
| Frequency Response | 35Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 39Hz - 25kHz (+/-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | TRS, XLR, RCA | HDMI, Phono, 3.5mm, USB, Optical, Bluetooth |
| Weight | 22.3 lbs (10.1 kg) each | 22.3 lbs (10.1 kg) (primary), 19.8 lbs (9 kg) (secondary) |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) woofer | 6.5” high-excursion woofer, 1” titanium tweeter on Tractrix horn |
| App | No | Yes (treble/mid/bass EQ, subwoofer output, dynamic bass mode) |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | - |
| DSP | No | - |
| Amplifier Power | 140w Per Speaker | 200W total (400W peak) |
| XLR Input | Yes | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| TRS Input | Yes | No |
| Optical Input | No | Yes |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | Yes |
| HDMI Input | No | Yes |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 49Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 36Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | ported, rear flared port |
| Subwoofer Output | - | Yes |
| Outputs | - | Subwoofer |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
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