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PreSonus Powered Two Way Nearfield Studio Monitor (Single)
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When youre ready to get serious about recording, its time to step up to PreSonus Eris-series studio monitors. Cheap computer speakers and home-stereo speakers wont reveal the truth about your mix. They arent designed for that.
In contrast, Eris speakers are real studio monitors, delivering a very accurate response with a tight bass and very clear upper end. Thats what you need in a home studio. Thanks to well-designed Kevlar low frequency transducers, low-mass silk-dome tweeters, responsive Class AB amplification, and professional acoustic-adjustment controls, Eris delivers the goods.
Yet Eris-series speakers are ultra-affordable, making them a terrific value. And with two models, you can easily find the Eris monitor that best suits your studio needs.
When Size Matters
If space is at a premium, or if you want the ultimate in portability, consider the compact Eris E5, which takes up just 7 x 10.24 x 7.68 inches (178 x 260 x 195 mm) and weighs in at just 10.2 lbs (4.63 kg). You can shoehorn this little beauty into almost any studio space.
The E5 sports a 5.25-inch, Kevlar low-frequency driver, mated with a 45W, Class AB amplifier; and a 1-inch (25 mm), silk-dome tweeter powered by a 35W, Class AB amplifier. It can crank out a clean 102 dB SPL, peak. Frequency response is rated at 53 Hz to 22 kHz. For a studio monitor in its size and price class, thats impressive.
For an extended low-frequency response and a bit more muscle, step up to the Eris E8. With its 8-inch, Kevlar low-frequency transducer, driven by a 75 watt, Class AB power amplifier, it can range down to 35 Hz. Like the E5, the E8 can reach all the way to 22 kHz, thanks to a 1.25-inch (32 mm), silk-dome, high-frequency tweeter. However, the E8s tweeter is driven by a heftier 65W, Class AB amplifier. With its extra juice, the E8 can deliver up to 105 dB SPL, peak.
All Eris speakers have front-ported enclosures made of vinyl-laminated, medium-density fiberboard (MDF).
Features
- 5.25-inch (E5) / 8-inch (E8) Kevlar low-frequency transducer
- 1-inch (25 mm), ultra-low-mass, silk-dome, high-frequency transducer
- 70 (E5) /130 watt (E8), Class AB biamplification
- Front-firing acoustic port for superior bass-frequency reproduction
- Midrange (6 dB, continuously variable), HF (6 dB, continuously variable), High-Pass (Off, 80 Hz, 100 Hz) and Acoustic Space settings (flat, -2, -4 dB) for accurate mixing contour
- RF interference, output current limiting, over-temperature, transient, and subsonic protection
- Optimized, resonance-suppressing internal bracing
- Balanced XLR/-inch and unbalanced RCA inputs
- 102 dB (E5) /105 dB (E8) maximum continuous SPL
Inputs
• 1- Balanced XLR
• 1- Balanced 1/4 TRS
• 1- Unbalanced RCA
Performance
• Frequency Response: 53 Hz - 22 kHz
• Crossover Frequency: 3 kHz
• LF Amplifier Power: 45W
• HF Amplifier Power: 35W
• Peak SPL (@ 1 meter): 102 dB
• LF Driver: 5.25 Kevlar
• HF Driver: 1 silk dome
• Input Impedance: 10 kΩ
User Controls
• Volume Range: A-type taper
• MF Control: -6, 0, +6 dB
• HF Control: -6, 0, +6 dB
• Low Cut: Flat, 80 Hz, 100 Hz
• Acoustic Space: Flat, -2 dB, -4 dB
Protection
• RF interference
• Output-current limiting
• Over-temperature
• Turn-on/off transient
• Subsonic filter
• External mains fuse
Power
• 100-120V ~50/60 Hz or 220-240V ~50/60 Hz
Cabinet
• Vinyl-laminated, medium-density fiberboard
Physical
• Width: 7 (178 mm)
• Depth: 7.68 (195 mm)
• Height: 10.24 (260 mm)
• Weight: 10.2 lbs (4.63 kg)
In contrast, Eris speakers are real studio monitors, delivering a very accurate response with a tight bass and very clear upper end. Thats what you need in a home studio. Thanks to well-designed Kevlar low frequency transducers, low-mass silk-dome tweeters, responsive Class AB amplification, and professional acoustic-adjustment controls, Eris delivers the goods.
Yet Eris-series speakers are ultra-affordable, making them a terrific value. And with two models, you can easily find the Eris monitor that best suits your studio needs.
When Size Matters
If space is at a premium, or if you want the ultimate in portability, consider the compact Eris E5, which takes up just 7 x 10.24 x 7.68 inches (178 x 260 x 195 mm) and weighs in at just 10.2 lbs (4.63 kg). You can shoehorn this little beauty into almost any studio space.
The E5 sports a 5.25-inch, Kevlar low-frequency driver, mated with a 45W, Class AB amplifier; and a 1-inch (25 mm), silk-dome tweeter powered by a 35W, Class AB amplifier. It can crank out a clean 102 dB SPL, peak. Frequency response is rated at 53 Hz to 22 kHz. For a studio monitor in its size and price class, thats impressive.
For an extended low-frequency response and a bit more muscle, step up to the Eris E8. With its 8-inch, Kevlar low-frequency transducer, driven by a 75 watt, Class AB power amplifier, it can range down to 35 Hz. Like the E5, the E8 can reach all the way to 22 kHz, thanks to a 1.25-inch (32 mm), silk-dome, high-frequency tweeter. However, the E8s tweeter is driven by a heftier 65W, Class AB amplifier. With its extra juice, the E8 can deliver up to 105 dB SPL, peak.
All Eris speakers have front-ported enclosures made of vinyl-laminated, medium-density fiberboard (MDF).
Features
- 5.25-inch (E5) / 8-inch (E8) Kevlar low-frequency transducer
- 1-inch (25 mm), ultra-low-mass, silk-dome, high-frequency transducer
- 70 (E5) /130 watt (E8), Class AB biamplification
- Front-firing acoustic port for superior bass-frequency reproduction
- Midrange (6 dB, continuously variable), HF (6 dB, continuously variable), High-Pass (Off, 80 Hz, 100 Hz) and Acoustic Space settings (flat, -2, -4 dB) for accurate mixing contour
- RF interference, output current limiting, over-temperature, transient, and subsonic protection
- Optimized, resonance-suppressing internal bracing
- Balanced XLR/-inch and unbalanced RCA inputs
- 102 dB (E5) /105 dB (E8) maximum continuous SPL
Inputs
• 1- Balanced XLR
• 1- Balanced 1/4 TRS
• 1- Unbalanced RCA
Performance
• Frequency Response: 53 Hz - 22 kHz
• Crossover Frequency: 3 kHz
• LF Amplifier Power: 45W
• HF Amplifier Power: 35W
• Peak SPL (@ 1 meter): 102 dB
• LF Driver: 5.25 Kevlar
• HF Driver: 1 silk dome
• Input Impedance: 10 kΩ
User Controls
• Volume Range: A-type taper
• MF Control: -6, 0, +6 dB
• HF Control: -6, 0, +6 dB
• Low Cut: Flat, 80 Hz, 100 Hz
• Acoustic Space: Flat, -2 dB, -4 dB
Protection
• RF interference
• Output-current limiting
• Over-temperature
• Turn-on/off transient
• Subsonic filter
• External mains fuse
Power
• 100-120V ~50/60 Hz or 220-240V ~50/60 Hz
Cabinet
• Vinyl-laminated, medium-density fiberboard
Physical
• Width: 7 (178 mm)
• Depth: 7.68 (195 mm)
• Height: 10.24 (260 mm)
• Weight: 10.2 lbs (4.63 kg)
Media
Youtube video product demo
Q & A
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6 years and counting 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Saint John, New Brunswick
I just put these Presonus Eris 5"s up against the Kali 6.5 and they held there ground for sure. The Kali's are great but considering the Eris 5 could keep up is a statement in it self. The drive was way more present due to the stereo imaging present with the Presonus monitors. I have used the Presonus ERIS 5s at moderate duty monitor for 6 years and they have held up really well.
Posted by Scott on Oct 10, 2022
Still using them in 2020 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Regina, Saskatchewan
I have been using these for years (as a hobbyist) and they still deliver what I need, they have gone down in price quite a lot and if you are looking for your first pair of monitors... nuff' said!
Posted by Tobin on Mar 6, 2020
Took a gamble... and Won! 5 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Nanaimo, British Columbia
I've owned these speakers for about 8 months now. I love them! They sound great, they're made well. I was on the fence between these and the Rockit's... No regrets here.
Posted by anonymous on Oct 9, 2014
What a great deal!! 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Fredericton, New Brunswick
The sound on this speaker is fantastic. For features, it has a balanced XLR input (so my cell phone doesn't upset the sound). It has a low-pass filter so that you can adjust the sound for being in a smaller or larger environment, a midrange and treble control and a gain knob. They all lock with a satisfying feeling in their unity zone. Now, the sound that comes out of this speaker depends on your input: a record player sounds smooth as butter, but my iMac sounds sharp as a razor, just as a monitor should sound. As for how loud this unit goes: 102dB is the official figure, but other speakers I've had mentioned similar specs and didn't deliver as much as this speaker does. I don't know how reliable this speaker is... Can I play it on the threshold of sound distortion for 5 hours in a row? Other than that, without a doubt in my mind, for a monitor speaker on a budget, get this one. Everything that costs less sounds terrible, imo.
Posted by Chris on Apr 1, 2014
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Closest Store Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
Awesome flat, clean, crisp sounding monitors, excellent to start out with. I would say they are on par with some of those higher end Adam's
Posted by anonymous on Feb 14, 2014
OUTSTANDING!!! 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Victoria, British Columbia
Can take a beating and delivers truly amazing sound for the price!
Posted by anonymous on Feb 4, 2014
Very good near field monitor 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Oshawa, Ontario
Very good for quality and value.
Posted by anonymous on Jan 28, 2014
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instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
- Convenient: Easy drop off and pick up of the product at any Long & McQuade location.
- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
- BAND and ORCHESTRAL instruments: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| Powered Two Way Nearfield Studio Monitor (Single) | 396347 |
