The PreSonus Eris line on Speaker Ranking spans 3 generations and 9 models, from the Presonus Eris E3.5 and Presonus Eris E5 to the PreSonus Eris Studio 4, PreSonus Eris Studio 5 and Presonus Eris Studio 8. Ratings run from 2.5/5 to 3.9/5. Of these, 5 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
Eris E3.5 to Eris E3.5 2nd Gen
The Presonus Eris E3.5 2nd Gen replaced the Presonus Eris E3.5. It rates lower, 2.5/5 against 2.6/5.
| Spec | Eris E3.5 | Eris E3.5 2nd Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 3.5” Kevlar woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter | 3.5” woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter |
| Amplifier Power | 50W total (25W per side), class AB | 50W total (25W per speaker) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 76.9Hz | 80Hz |
| Weight | 3.2 lbs (1.45 kg) each | 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg) |
Full Eris E3.5 vs Eris E3.5 2nd Gen comparison
Eris E5 to Eris E5 XT
The Presonus Eris E5 XT replaced the Presonus Eris E5. It rates higher, 3.5/5 against 3.3/5.
Full Eris E5 vs Eris E5 XT comparison
Eris E5 XT to Eris Studio 5
The PreSonus Eris Studio 5 replaced the Presonus Eris E5 XT. It rates higher, 3.6/5 against 3.5/5.
| Spec | Eris E5 XT | Eris Studio 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 5” (127mm) woofer | 5.25” woven composite woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter |
| Amplifier Power | 80w Per Speaker | 80w Per Speaker (Class AB) |
| Weight | 10.1 lbs (4.6 kg) each | 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg) |
Eris E8 XT to Eris Studio 8
The Presonus Eris Studio 8 replaced the PreSonus Eris E8 XT. It rates higher, 3.9/5 against 3.7/5.
| Spec | Eris E8 XT | Eris Studio 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 8” Kevlar woofer, 1.25” silk dome tweeter with elliptical waveguide | 8” (203mm) woofer |
| Amplifier Power | 140W (75W LF + 65W HF) | 140w Per Speaker |
| Weight | 22.9 lbs (10.4 kg) each | 22.3 lbs (10.1 kg) each |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the PreSonus Eris are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 3 generations of the PreSonus Eris, from the Presonus Eris E3.5 and Presonus Eris E5 to the PreSonus Eris Studio 4, PreSonus Eris Studio 5 and Presonus Eris Studio 8.
What replaced the Presonus Eris E3.5?
The Presonus Eris E3.5 2nd Gen replaced the Presonus Eris E3.5. It is rated 2.5/5, against 2.6/5 for the Presonus Eris E3.5.
What replaced the Presonus Eris E5?
The Presonus Eris E5 XT replaced the Presonus Eris E5. It is rated 3.5/5, against 3.3/5 for the Presonus Eris E5.
What replaced the Presonus Eris E5 XT?
The PreSonus Eris Studio 5 replaced the Presonus Eris E5 XT. It is rated 3.6/5, against 3.5/5 for the Presonus Eris E5 XT.
What replaced the PreSonus Eris E8 XT?
The Presonus Eris Studio 8 replaced the PreSonus Eris E8 XT. It is rated 3.9/5, against 3.7/5 for the PreSonus Eris E8 XT.