PreSonus Eris E3.5, 3.5″, 2-way, High-Definition Multimedia Studio Monitors (Pair)
Sound you can trust.
PreSonus Eris-series studio monitors are used worldwide by audio engineers who need to hear every detail of their recordings. Ideal for gaming and home video production, the Eris E3.5 employs the same technology as the larger Eris models to deliver studio-quality sound, with a smooth and accurate frequency response. Yet they’re compact enough to fit almost anywhere.
Features
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Woofers that deliver a cleaner overall sound.Every Eris-series studio monitor utilizes a woven composite, low-frequency driver. The weave and nature of the Eris E3.5’s 3.5-inch woofer result in a more constant dispersion pattern throughout the frequency range, resulting in less time-smeared audio and cleaner overall sound. | Smooth high end and wide sweet spot.The Eris E3.5 is equipped with a one-inch silk-dome tweeter that produces a smooth and refined sound, accurately reproducing transients and high frequencies. The tweeter is designed to radiate sound with a fairly wide dispersion pattern, creating a large optimal listening area or “sweet spot” so you can move around and still hear everything accurately. | Connect to virtually any line-level source.With three different types of audio inputs, it’s easy to feed audio to your Eris monitors from a mixer, an interface, a media player, or almost any other line-level source. The Eris E3.5 is equipped with rear-panel, ¼-inch TRS and RCA inputs, as well as front-panel ⅛-inch stereo, unbalanced line inputs for use with mobile audio devices. With this selection, you’ll have no problem hooking your Eris speakers up with virtually any line-level source, including your smartphone or tablet. The loud, clear, front-panel headphone amplifier lets you work and play in stealth mode, without disturbing your housemates. | Accuracy defined.Like all PreSonus monitor speakers, the Eris E3.5 offers consistent, accurate listening, with the smooth and even frequency response that has made Eris monitors popular around the world. Their compact and powerful design makes them an ideal solution for any small space. Want extra-deep low end? Pair compact Eris E3.5s with PreSonus’ powerful Temblor T8 active subwoofer for a truly full-range sound system that fits almost anywhere. |
Easy-to-use controls.
A speaker’s response is affected by where you place it and the acoustics of your space. That’s why Eris E3.5 active media reference monitors offer easy-to-adjust high- and low-frequency controls. A convenient front-panel volume knob sets both the speaker level and the integrated headphone amplifier level. Be careful with that volume knob, though: Eris E3.5s are driven by an onboard 25 watt/side power amplifier and can get a lot louder than you may expect, while still delivering clear, accurate audio.
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| Type | 2-way 3.5 inches Studio Monitors | 2-way 3.5 inches Studio Monitors | 2-way 4.5 inches Studio Monitors | 2-way 4.5 inches Studio Monitors | 2-way 5.25 inches Studio Monitor | 2-way 5.25 inches Studio Monitor |
| Inputs | 1- stereo 1/8 inch, 2- balanced ¼ inches TRS, 2- unbalanced RCA | 1- stereo 1/8 inch, 2- balanced ¼ inches TRS, 2- unbalanced RCA / Bluetooth Wireless | 1- stereo 1/8 inch, 2- balanced ¼ inches TRS, 2- unbalanced RCA | 1- stereo 1/8 inch, 2- balanced ¼ inches TRS, 2- unbalanced RCA / Bluetooth Wireless | 1- balanced XLR, 1- balanced ¼ inch TRS, 1- unbalanced RCA | 1- Balanced XLR | 1- Balanced ¼” TRS | 1- Unbalanced RCA |
| Frequency response | 80 Hz – 20 kHz | 80 Hz – 20 kHz | 70 Hz – 20 kHz | 70 Hz – 20 kHz | 53 Hz – 22 kHz | 48 Hz – 20 kHz |
| LF / HF amplifier power | 25W per speaker (not biamped) | 25W per speaker (not biamped) | 25W per speaker (not biamped) | 25W per speaker (not biamped) | 45W / 35W | 45W / 35W |
| Peak SPL (@ 1 meter) | 100 dB | 100 dB | 100 dB | 100 dB | 102 dB | 102 dB |
| LF / HF driver | 3.5 inches woven composite / 1 inch silk dome | 3.5″ woven composite / 1″ silk dome | 4.5 inches woven composite / 1 inch silk dome | 4.5″ woven composite / 1″ silk dome | 5.25 inches Kevlar / 1 inch silk dome | 5.25 inches wen composite / 1 inch silk dome |
| EQ | High/low variable control (-6 to +6dB) | High/low variable control (-6 to +6dB) | High/mid variable control (-6 to +6dB) | High/mid variable control (-6 to +6dB) | High/mid variable control (-6 to +6dB) | High/mid variable control (-6 to +6dB) |
| Low cut | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Flat, 80 Hz, 100 Hz | Flat, 80 Hz, 100 Hz |
| Acoustic space control | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Flat, -2 dB, -4 dB | Flat, -2 dB, -4 dB |
| Dimensions | 5.6 inches (w) x 6.4 inches (d) x 8.3 inches (h) | 5.6 inches (w) x 6.4 inches (d) x 8.3 inches (h) | 6.42 inches (w) x 7.09 inches (d) x 9.45 inches (h) | 6.42 inches (w) x 7.09 inches (d) x 9.45 inches (h) | 7 inches (w) x 7.68 inches (d) x 10.24 inches (h) | 11 x 8 x 9 Inches | 11lbs |
| Weight: | 2.9 kg |
| Size: | E3.5 (Pair) |
| Dimensions: | 16.26 x 14.22 x 21.08 cm; 2.9 Kilograms |
| Model: | E3.5 |
| Colour: | Black |
| Colour: | Black |
| Size: | E3.5 (Pair) |
Thought long and hard before I chose these – OH MY GOD – The quality of the sound for the money is just ridiculous – playing tidal through these is a real revelation. Technology vs cost over the last few years has come along way – so very satisfied with these – and now iuing them as my main monitors for making music with logic.
These are remarkably good speakers for the price paid (99.99)! I’m mainly using them with my Yamaha CLP735 digital piano as the instrument’s onboard speakers are very poor. Playing piano through my Sennheiser headphones was excellent but I needed far better sound when phones were disconnected. These amazing speakers have transformed the sound of the piano and I am delighted with the difference. Highly recommended and simply amazing value – don’t hesitate!
I’ve had these speakers for some time now and can report back that overall they offer excellent value for money (at the time I got them offer which made them better value for money) obviously you can spend a lot more on bigger brands but for my use (Rane dj controller) they have been fine with good sound quality, these have met my requirements.
There is one thing to note, I do find that with certain devices I do have to re-pair the device via Bluetooth as it seems to forget the device however this isn’t such a problem as it is easy enough to re-pair, just thought it was worth mentioning.
Overall happy with the speakers and would recommend to potential buyers.
While not the best sounding speakers on the market, the value for what you get is overall very good. Pretty good base but clarity was a bit of an issue (fixed by modifying them slightly).
Generally though its a great product.
I had to get these on the quick to go with daughters monitor for UNI, not know much about speakers these seem to have had good reviews. They are good quality and all tho a little big, it’s good to have the headphone port at the front, they could have put the monitor input at the front and back as a option which would have been nice.
By far the best sound from any speakers i have ever owned. I have these running through my Creative Soundblaster Z, not sure how much difference this makes, but they Creative Studio software that comes with it just gives you all the settings you could possibly want to get these sounding just how you want them, I have the Crystalizer option on, and its just mind blowingly good !
Excellent for playing music from your phone and the Bluetooth connectivity frees you from being tethered to a 3.5mm jack cable. Perfect for applications where wireless connectivity is a mus
Not one to leave reviews unless I’m impressed.
I have to have good sound quality. I produce music at home and have 8 inch powered m audio speakers for my set up (awesome by the way). I wanted a small punchy pair of speakers for my pc in the bedroom, and I am very impressed with these. Small and compact, a range of ways to connect and most importantly they sound exceptionally good, especially considering how small they are. Very good bass and treble, plenty loud enough and adjustable bass and treble. well done pre sonus.
Bought theses as I am learning piano and want to do basic music production. Reviews were good so took a punt and very glad I did. These are surprisingly good. Highs and mids are not tge best I’ve heard but the bottom end is rich and packs a punch. These wouldnd be suitable for mastering in production but at 80 you are never going to get that level of quality. For my purposes these are great.
Great delivery, nicely protected.
Was hesitant to start, as they are super light. But the sound is clear and detailed. Works great for my home studio recording of music.
BT – a breeze with my Mac Studio.
Ridiculously good value for the money. Absolutely great sound considering the price. Good bass end but could struggle with low analogue bass or synth sounds. Big issue is that you will really need an audio interface to get rid of the intermittent crackle and buzz. Might be that the connecting cables were too low quality? Audio interface solved it anyway. Great purchase. Very happy.
I have had a decent 2.1 PC speaker system from Logitech for years and I liked it, but I never really thought I could hear much of the detail. So recently I thought I’d try something new and I bought these. At first I was underwhelmed – the bassiness was suddenly gone and I thought they sounded a bit ‘tinny’.
I was wrong though – I had to get used to them and I soon realised I was actually hearing what was originally recorded. What an ‘ear-opener’!
I am very glad I bought these – I can hear detail in music that I have never heard before – even in pricy speakers on my main setup. I read someone’s review about these on here and they said that they could hear things they hadn’t heard before and it brought tears to their eyes – I agree!
These are fantastic value!
(To add, I made sure these point at my ears from my desktop so I put a couple of pieces of wood underneath to pick them up a bit and they then sit on angled Kanto S2 Desktop Speaker Stands. Photo attached.)
Finding the perfect studio monitors has been a quest of mine for years. Enter the PreSonus Eris E4.5 High-Definition Multimedia Studio Monitors — these little powerhouses have completely transformed my listening and mixing experience.
First and foremost, the sound quality these monitors deliver is nothing short of exceptional. The 4.5-inch woofer and 1-inch silk dome tweeter combination produces a balanced, detailed, and accurate sound that faithfully reproduces audio nuances. Whether I’m enjoying my favorite tracks or evaluating audio content, the Eris E4.5 monitors provide a precise representation of every element.
The build quality is remarkable, too. Despite their compact size, these monitors feel sturdy and well-constructed. The front-panel volume knob and acoustic tuning controls are easily accessible and allow for precise adjustments tailored to my workspace. I appreciate the flexibility to fine-tune the monitors to my specific room acoustics, ensuring I’m getting the most accurate sound possible.
Connectivity options are extensive — balanced TRS, unbalanced RCA, and an auxiliary input mean I can easily switch between multiple sources. The inclusion of a headphone output on the front panel is a thoughtful addition, allowing for private listening without having to disconnect the monitors.
What truly sets the Eris E4.5 monitors apart is their affordability without compromising on quality. PreSonus has managed to pack professional-grade sound into a budget-friendly package, making these monitors an excellent choice for those looking for a reliable and accurate monitoring solution.
In conclusion, the PreSonus Eris E4.5 High-Definition Multimedia Studio Monitors have exceeded my expectations in every aspect. Their exceptional sound quality, build, and versatile connectivity options make them an indispensable tool in my setup. If you’re seeking a pair of compact monitors that punch well above their weight class, look no further — these little wonders will undoubtedly elevate your audio experience.
These speakers are superb. I use them for monitoring when doing home recording. They have excellent clarity, definition and bass response, which isnt compromised as you turn the volume up. For the price they simply cant be bea
Great near field monitors. Used neutral for recording and playback but eq added for listening to streamed music. Small form factor recommend you use wedge type stands and position accurately for optimum sound .Turn in slightly and arms length away from you arms length apart (triangle).
Can’t criticise these speakers for the money use decent cable between speakers and 1/4″ cables from audio interface.
Plenty of volume and a good clean sound with decent bass for the size.
Found these PreSonus E3.5’s on Amazon going for 73 quid cos the box had been opened. I just wanted something that wasn’t too naff or tinny but these sound like little studio monitors! Ridiculously clear and detailed with a kick like a big pair of high-end hi-fi speakers. No hiss, hum, distortion or interference of any kind, everything sounds amazingly full and clear. I can actually work with these! Perhaps not final mix feature film stuff but they’re more than adequate for dialogue editing and sound design and absolutely fantastic for listening to stuff for pleasure.
I’d recommend these to absolutely everyone. At the price they’re an absolute no-brainer.
Tidy powered monitor package with a good selection of inputs.
The treble is quite directional (although that could be my aging ears) but once set up at the right height they sound good.
Using them with Logic for home recording and pleased with the response and lack of colouration.
Bluetooth is a nice added bonus
A few years down the line the main one just died. Crackles when switched on and only gives sound through the headphone jack.. so I just ordered another set right now. That’s how much I like them
I am working on a score and wanted small desktop monitors. The area I work in is small and if I want to monitor on speakers go to other room to listen on Adam monitors. I was getting ear fatigue working under headphones (Sennheiser HD600) so bought these. I am mega impressed with the sound definition. I did turn the bass down on the speakers as currently no foam absorbers under them. I am very impressed.
Very happy with these little 3.5 inch speakers – first tried out music via Bluetooth from phone and was immediately impressed, no colouring of the sound which seems very clear from bass to mid range and treble (listened to Indian flute with sitar and tabla, acoustic guitar and vocals, Hed Kandi’s Winter Chill). I have the speakers positioned just 70cm apart from the middle and angled slightly inwards, ready for a small music studio desk setup. The audio depth and stereo separation is perfect for my needs.
I’ve found that to be the case though with most lower end 2.1 systems, the sub tends to be +1 instead of .1 which is why I usually go with quality 2.0 setups (hence the LSX II before I decided to add a sub anyway).
That brings me over to these PreSonus Eris E4.5. If you’ve got the space and budget, go with the 4.5 over the 3.5. Even with subjective listening comparisons on YouTube you can clearly hear a fuller sound with the extra inch cone.
Now the sound quality having listened to them first hand. They blow the Z533 out of the water. Period. Compared to the LSX II (costing around 1k), they’re seriously impressive given their 140 (time of review) price tag. They don’t have rumbling bass – nor does the LSX II – but it is there and it’s punchy. Separation isn’t fantastic compared to the LSX II but these are a fraction of the price.
Coming from a hobbyist audiophile that used to use headphones such as Hifiman Arya, Grado GS1000, and Denon AH-D7000… considering the price, if I had a reputation I’d stake it on these speakers. They easily punch over their price point.
If you’re expectations are set on not rumbling your room with bass, for a desktop setup these are fantastic.
however. not all is good, i noticed a few days into using these that occasionally i would get random noises and interference. on closer inspection it turns out to be EMI interference from my phone playing havoc on the bluetooth reciever. so bare in mind this when getting the bluetooth variant (this happens even if the phone isnt connected and is simply nearby (a few cm)) this is not a huge dealbreaker however and the sound is still great.
These replaced a more expensive (but bluetooth) pair of speakers. I have them in a fairly narrow home office and I don’t crank them loud. My experience is, great sound separation, nice crisp bass (I hate boomy bass) they don’t fatigue my ears as quickly as my last pair. All in all I’m pretty amazed for the price. I think maybe for a large room you would want something larger, but for small to medium rooms, low to medium volume, or direct monitoring when you don’t need to crank it they are pretty awesome.
EDIT
I do notice the left speaker randomly makes noise, crackles and hisses for maybe 5 seconds, every hour or two? Even unplugged from any device and away from mobile devices. No idea what that is about, but I’m taking a star away.
First the sound.
The sound is quite flat which is good as you can accurately EQ your sound. The bass is “even”, meaning that it’s there but it’s not exaggerated. The mids are very well balanced (they sound great) and the high end is also fairly well balanced and you can get some nice air and snap when EQing. For those that have the Bayer Dynamic DT770 250’s, you’ll find your headphones have more “air” and snap a bit more in the highs by default, the lower mids probably have a little more punch, but not much. Going back and forth between the 770’s and the monitors should be a similar(ish) experience.
Build quality and size
Very petit in size, they don’t take up much room. The build is absolutely fine for the price. No issues there.
You have standard connections by means of speaker wire and phono to 3.5mm (unbalanced). I’d recommend using some TRS to TRS to help eliminate noise from EMF.
On the backs you also have access to bass and treble knobs to help tune the sound to your room.
On the front you have the power switch and 3.5mm ports for headphones and phone so you can play music from your phone via the correct cable, usually 3.5mm to 3.5mm. Just note that the headphone in isn’t powerful enough to power 250ohm headphones.
Overall, these monitors are brilliant and well worth the price.
The speakers were very easy to connect, if you were not sure how to connect speakers there was some instructions !
to be honest for the size and price, I was very surprised. I have Bang and Olufsen speakers from the 90’s which at the time cost 300!! They are exceptional so was very dubious of the sound quality albeit they are for my son and his pc/playstation etc.. the sound was actually really sharp and the base was pretty good without any distortion or sound loss. The sound bands were pretty much together and not lost at all.
Whilst not exactly a match for my B&O, for the price i was so surprised. The sound is so good, and their compact size allows my son to have these on his shelf above him. Pretty light weight but they do not compromise on sound.
All in all for the price these are a worthy buy
These are near-field monitor speakers designed to have a flat frequency response. This means they need to be closer to you at near-ear height, with speaker separation dependent on distance to form that optimum triangle you complete in the recommended listening position. Unlike consumer speakers with EQ set at speaker level, these provide an uncoloured flat EQ response. This gives a more accurate representation of the input sound source, so now you can mix your audio without adding any unwanted EQ Bias. Straight out of the Box and not tuned to my room acoustics, I didn’t like they were slightly Bass heavy due to the lower frequencies of sound reflecting off walls. I tweaked the Bass by -1 dB and the Treble by +1 dB, the result is now perfect for my purposes. The Bluetooth connectivity is just a convenient function for me, the front on/off switch, Volume control, Aux In and Headphones out are great design features. I recommend using the Balanced TRS inputs. The build quality of this product is excellent. Don’t forget to register for software downloads and a handy setup tutorial.
First two had issues and I think the second sub was a return if I’m being honest.
The thing to watch with this kind of device, anything actively powered, the inbuilt power aspect can cause vibration. The second sub I ordered had a terrible hum which I reduced by getting the volume balanced between the Eris 4.5s and the sub and the interface for my Mac
The first sub just stopped producing bass; which I sent back no issue but the second sun was faulty and the return window much smaller. It went “pop” the day the return window closed and although a bit of a pain, going back between Amazon and PreSonus, Amazon replaced the sub.
Third time is definitely a charm. The 4.5 and sub pair fantastically.
I’m mainly working with Logic Pro and the clarity and depth makes production difficult because of how much fun I’m having exploring sound.
The bass on this unit is deeeeeeeeeeeeep. It fills my living room and I doubt I’ll ever push the unit. Don’t think I need to.
The bass is punchy, tight and kicks bottom.
I’m sure many people have had an easier time and despite trouble getting this purchase off the ground I’m thrilled I finally did.
If you’re interested in the monitor sub combo, be assured it’s great.
Once again, I’m using the Eris 4.5 (not BT) and Sub 8 and for 300 you’d be pushed to find better.
Frankly amazing it’s this clear and powerful at that price.
I was using the built in speaker on my Macbook or my monitor. Both I found were similar in quality and I felt sound was OK. Nothing spectacular but I felt OK given I’m not a audiophile. It gets the job done and I can listen to YouTube and Spotify OK.
So I was curious how I would find the speakers and if I’d resent the extra space it takes on my desk. I’ve spent a lot of time/money making the desk as minimal as possible. So to plonk two speakers on the desk felt a little unnecessary. I didn’t want to spend crazy money so these speakers seemed to fit the bill.
When they arrived I carefully opened the box, unwrapped everything and plugged everything in. Half convinced they’d be returned soon. I turned them on, loaded up a music video on YouTube…..
And BOOM! Instantly I realised these speakers would NOT be going back. The sound quality is incredible! The music just came alive, I could hear so much more!
I love the styling of them, simple and understated. The front power button makes it easy for me to turn on/off without having to reach around the back.
Sound is not bass heavy like some headphones I’ve used in the past. This is important as sometimes my wife edits video so we need accuracy on the sound.
I’m really struggling to think of anything negative to say so I won’t!
At this price, they are an absolute STEAL! Just get them and be happy!
The sound is pretty good for the speaker size. There is good bass without it being overwhelming (I’ve increased the bass slightly). I was slightly worried before buying them that I might need to buy a separate cable to connect to my PC, but this proved not to be the case – everything was included (though the instructions were not – see below).
There are a few things that could be improved on:
1. Perhaps they are not the best looking speakers – at first I thought there were a bit “boxy” and square, but I’ve changed my mind and quite like their chunkiness. However, for a desktop set up it would be better to have them angled upwards.
2. The volume control doesn’t have any markings so you can’t tell how far you’ve turned it apart from the sound – it would be better to have a visual marker.
3. Bass and treble controls (for some reason PreSonus don’t refer to them as bass and treble which are terms everyone understands!) are awkwardly located at the back of the left speaker.
4. Documentation is pretty poor. The Startup Guide and User Guide (neither of which were in the box – I had to register the product to get them) is no help for anyone with no specialist audio skills just hooking up to a PC: it doesn’t show how to do this, and the terminology might be fine for sound engineers and dedicated gamers but not for your average PC user. I had to look for online tutorials to take me through it step by step.
These small reservations aside, I’m very happy with them.
Apart from sounding great, they pack some nice features that are not that easy to find at this category. Things like optional TRS outputs, kevlar woofer, aux-in and headphones ports really make the Eris 3.5 stand out from most budget speakers. The two EQ knobs on the back for fixing some audio space related issues are also a welcome addition.
I know it might be much to ask at this price, but the included pads could be a bit thicker. I am also missing an auto power-saving mode like the KRK’s, or at least an option to turn off the power LED. I went for the 3.5” because I really wanted the smaller possible, but they obviously come with some limitations when it comes to sound, especially on the lower frequencies. I would strongly suggest looking at the 4.5″ ones (or bigger) if space is not an issue or if they are to be used exclusively for music production.
In a nutshell, if you want small speakers on a budget that still stay relatively accurate and sound great, this is probably your best bet.
Fills the sonic gap I had with the 3.5 matching speakers. Cabling can be a bit tricky but i would recommend WBC (world’s best cables) with the eminence connectors and classic xke quad mic cable. and buy longer than you think. A great sub would recommend the 3.5 presonus speakers as well
Bought these to replace a set of Mackie CR4’s which had started to give up after 6 years of light use – hoping these last a bit longer.
Easy set-up – the active speaker is the left one – which didn’t work for me so had to reverse the inputs to make it the right one. Useful to have the power and volume adjustment on the front. Volume control very linear.
I am no expert but these do sound great, a step up form the Mackie’s – I have zero hum and clarity is great up to the moderate volumes I listen at.
I wasted 8 weeks! … of thinking time deciding whether to buy these! They arrived today and I have hit them with everything, 3.5mm to RCA from MacbookPro, and Bluetooth from my iPhone. They sound breathtaking! Ignore any reviews saying they lack bass, they are really punchy. What they do deliver is a stunning stage of sound, great separation, and the type of depth that makes you think you’re in the studio during the recording. Massively recommended!**** … Update, I’ve just ordered the Eris 3.5BT for a different room
These definitely surpassed my expectations. For the price i wasn’t expecting such clarity and richness. It all sounds even, can’t sense any boosting/dipping anywhere, pretty flat sound, definitely will do for mixing. I can’t imagine better for the price.
That are small but very powerful. The sound is so crispy that u can here every instrument in song which u listening. The games and films pushing you into armchair high, medium and low tones are perfect.
The best value for that money. Can recomend them to everyone who like to listening good music and playing games as well.
Best regards,
Rob
I love the easy setup and form factor. The sound is great. I have them connected via line in to my mac and via blootooh to my my work laptop at the same time. The Bluetooth connection is instantaneous and always ready to start working away. No need to switch between sources.
I use the monitors for video editing.
These look nice and are built well.
The cables are fairly long. Could be a little longer but long enough for most desks.
The volume can go very loud without losing too much quality. Louder than i will ever need.
These are meant more for music people who want to hear things more accurately. This means that for music production the are pretty good but some things and voices in practically sound a bit off.
They are okay for gaming as they have good bass and good sound quality although again, some things do sound a little off.
Most of these things are not that noticeable if you are not listing out for it though.
They also angle sound very “straight”. By this i mean if you are directly in front of the speakers they are very loud but if you step to the side you can notice a drop in volume. Sound obvious but its more noticeable than with other speakers that i have used.
All in all i think they are pretty good for the price and very good if you are using them for electric instruments or music production.
If you would like a small compact yet powerful set of speakers to be used in a small room, these are really good. However, if you’re after something with a bit more kick in a slightly larger room then you should probably go for the 4.5 inch version as the 3.5 inch version really lack bass. I love the 3.5 inch version of the speakers but it does lack volume, they don’t go very loud so if you’re recording at low volume in your DAW software playback will lack the volume that you so desire. The sound quality is good though.
Update:
Just under a week and they’re broken, there’s a fuzzy noise coming from the left cone when a certain bass frequency has hit and it sounds garbage now!!!!
It’s been stated in other reviews that these speakers punch way above their price and size. I agree.
The sound from the speakers is big and open. The tweeters provide really great rendition on all sorts of cymbals and the set up picks up all guitars, pianos, violins and cellos, brass, reed and vocals and provides a remarkably authentic, clipping free level of fidelity for their price and size.
If they have a failing, it’s in low end bass. Anyone expecting too much of that from a 3.5″ mid/bass, may be somewhat optimistic.
I matched these units with an existing sub unit and the overall sound quality is outstanding for the price. The 3.5s bottom out at 80Hz. Bear that in mind. On their own they are superior to many desktop speakers, but you need a sub if you want a full ‘sound stage’.
There was some buzzing on install. The supplied cables are – adequate. I thought I might have to invest in some better (shielded) ones. However, judicious positioning of the power and input cables solved the problem.
Would I recommend these? Yes. I don’t know what comes near them at their price.
Got these for my PC and they blow all my old speakers out of the water. Loud and extremely high quality.
Pretty impressed. Just received these and set them up using a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 as the interface and TRS cables from WORLDS BEST CABLES (Van Damme Tour Grade Classic XKE Starquad). Also an Anker USB-C to USB-C 643 Cable as I have spare USB-C outputs on my computer. You do get a standard USB-B to C cable with the device. I wanted something more than the usual computer speakers and think I have made the right decision. How can they sound this good and only cost 87.
These are incredible. I used to own Yamaha HS8 monitors (450) and these have comparable mid and high end. Lacking low end but that’s just because the drivers are small so no complains there. Honestly if you need a pair of music/gaming/movie/producing speakers, get these.
I didn’t experience any mains hum, even when plugged into a 10-way extended with 6 other devices connected. 10/10
First pair I received had a fault (right hand channel wouldn’t work) but the replacements have been perfect.
Great sound, look good too.
Ok, I’ve been looking at these speakers for about a year! Read all the reviews, good and bad. One minute a ‘must have’, another minute ‘best avoid’. Crikey, we all get headaches going in circles when we read so many differing opinions and experiences. Here’s MY truth:
These were THE perfect size for my limited footprint. I wanted MTM (mid, tweeter, mid) arrangement and I so wanted these to be good. Most were either too big or simply out of my budget. This is a small speaker. Most bad reviews were to do with high levels of mains hum and interference when connected, so that’s a no-no. But the good reviews never mentioned this so after a year of worry and sweat, I thought, surely it can’t be that bad? I should find out for myself. I could always send them back right?
They come nicely packaged and look pretty cool out of the box, if not just a little plastic. Yes there is hum, but thankfully not as bad as some people had suggested. Maybe inconsistent manufacturing? Both mine are identical in that respect. When positioned about 1m away my old ears could not hear them at all. My computer is way noisier even when the fans are on low. Make sure though, that you mount them correctly using high density rubbers to avoid contact with any hard surfaces as this will likely transmit the hum to an audible level at your normal sitting position. Definitely a little noisy on connection even when using balanced inputs, but this is easily resolved to acceptable levels by attenuating the input gain on the back of the units. They’re plenty loud enough! If yours are making unusual noises even when not connected, they’re probably faulty!!
Sound quality – surprisingly good and better than I had imagined a speaker of this price range and size would sound. I’m actually a hater of the phrase ‘they sound great for the price’…. What the heck does that even mean? You just want to know if they sound good or not. Yes they do. Are they flat? No, not exactly, but this will depend on your room and they do have various acoustic settings to help with your positioning which is very effective. Mine are wall mounted so they are close to the wall. There’s a setting for this. My studio has a low ceiling so they are close to the ceiling (similar to being in a corner of the room). There’s a setting for this also and when engaged they sound great. Even expensive ‘flat’ studio monitors will sound different from one room to another. What’s important is that you can hear all the instrumentation with clarity and have a good sound stage for correct stereo placement and so on. These speakers have a good stereo image and are very clear, so box ticked.
Listening fatigue – I have not yet experienced a particularly long session with these speakers but initial thoughts are, that at the right volume these speakers are not fatiguing. No harsh mids, no sibilant trebles and no drone. But I guess time will tell. So far I’m happy and yes ‘they are good for the price’ @$!
They’re great, but don’t skip on the Bluetooth unless you really won’t use it. Has other mid and low knobs on the back, so they’re a little more versatile than just flat sounding when required.
These are great sounding and have a lovely tone straight out the box with a Class AB amp at the heart, serious punch and I was really impressed with the bass response, for what is in the end a pretty small cabinet. They do get quite warm as this is propped old school electronics inside, but that’s part of there charm, paired up with my SMSL DAC they sound epic.
I like these monitors, I believe I have made the right decision buying these little monkeys. Would’ve liked to see a visible marker on volume knob. Also needs L shaped power cable instead of straight. Took me 43 minutes to think of something to write here. You’re extremely welcome.
bought these to attach to record deck Great, fuss free connection, good sound and volume, bluetooth easy to set up and again good sound. having power switch and volume on the front is also good.
Nice little portable speakers. With some nice kicking bass. I use them on me decks and they’ve been fine. Only down side was it doesn’t come with a rca to rca cable
These small and unassuming-looking speakers deliver amazing punchy sound quality and have a great selection of inputs. I use balanced TRS from my Behringer XR18 Air main outputs – the sound quality is superb and ticks every single box for my little home studio set up. I can’t recommend them enough.
These sound great for smaller rooms plus they have the ability to adjust acoustics easily at the back. The bluetooth and front headphone jack features are excellent for the price.
I bought these as a replacement for some awful mackies speakers around the same price which had a soft buzzing whenever they were on.
These are excellent in comparison. They were easy to set up and sound great. No weird feedback at all. The quality is crisp and clear and being able to adjust the bass and treble a little is a nice bonus.
They’re pretty hefty on my small desk but look really nice and fit in with my minimalist pc set up really well.
Highly recommend these speakers!
This is for a review of the E5s – so both speakers are powered.. No issue with hiss or hum like other reviews which seem to be mainly on the passive speaker.
These blew me away with the sound clarity..
I was instantly able to recognise where tracks needed to be ducked because the frequency interference is so visible (for want of a better word!) through these..
Mine are paired with a little Behringer audio interface only – and my goodness.. I heartily recommend them to anyone who is using a DAW for any kind of semi-professional use upwards.
I use them in my home music studio. Great combination of inputs, so you can listen to a combination of sound sources. Sound quality is crystal clear with a good balance of bass. Recommend these.
So to start I would say this is a good speaker for the price and goes really well with the presonus monitors. I have after a lot of fiddling about got my set up so that the monitors sound like much bigger speaker while minising any bass traps in the room. It’s very loud.. almost too loud so thr volume on this woofer is normally in the 2% range. Better for bigger empty spaces but I’m still glad I got it.
Fantastic speakers.
For such a small unit (3.5) I was surprised at the depth of sound from these little gems.
I’d originally bought acoustic pads for underneath but they come with small adhesive pads which do the job well and stand sturdy which means no movement when pressing the power switch.
Great speakers for a desk setup.
Sound quality is arguably one of the best for this price range, I turned to youtube for a review of these as I was split between these and M Audio speakers and the review showed that these had more bass and a clearer sound.
When they arrived and I plugged them in I was very impressed with the design and size (they’re quite small) especially when I plugged them in and cranked them up a bit to find out they really do pack a punch and it’s all clear no distortion.
I’m currently usimg them for gaming and transformed my room/man cave into the inside of a car wheb I’m drifting or a post apocalyptic warzone when I play mad max or borderlands haha but I’m planning on getting back into music production soon and these were a perfect choice hence 5*
it’s the best budget sound monitor you can buy. before I move to the UK I had a pair of MS40 Behringer which was an amazing sound monitor. This one is much smaller than my old MS40 but it has kinda the same sound quality and it’s lower than you need. don’t buy its bigger version if not necessary.
Out of the box, the speakers are pretty bass heavy and have a muffled low/mid sound. It left dialogue and footsteps feeling very muted but explosions and any music very dominant. The knobs on the back to adjust the treble and bass only do so much (not a lot).
However as I use them with a PC, applying an equaliser like Dolby Atoms, you can balance out the highs, mids and lows to get the best out of these speakers.
Once adjusted the speakers have the ability to produce clear highs and lows, albeit the lows can still be heard more.
Overall 4/5 for price, build quality and noise quality.
I saw a few reviews that mentioned a hum but I didn’t have that issue. Crystal clear sound via Bluetooth or patch leads to my helix floor. Exceptional for the price. Best Buy of 2021 and I do like my gadgets 🙂
As an EDM artist I like my tracks to have plenty of low end, and 3-7″ monitor speakers fail to provide that deep sub bass reproduction, so a dedicated sub will always be needed to monitor them low frequencies, headphones get a part of the way there, but you will still miss valuable frequencies as true sub bass is felt instead of heard.
I’m very impressed with the impact of such a small unit, it drives them body blows of sub bass straight to your gut, and really fills that gap in my frequencies, it’s speeded my workflow up tremendously as I now need not play my mixes in the car before uploading them, or when I do play then in the car they are much closer to being final.
It’s a very well isolated unit also, having the rubber legs really helps avoid transference to the surface it stands on, and the fully frontal facing driver and reflex port allows me to be more directional with the sound, not that it matters too much because this thin fills the entire room and leaks in to the rest of the house.
Sounds great, I would recommend for home mixing, can go loud, very detailed, very good budget profiler.
Would not recommend for listening to youtube videos etc, as you can hear every detail and if someone hasnt mixed down their audio, you will hear the reverb in the room they are in.
Oh my Goodness , when I sat down and plugged these puppies in for the first time. Put on a HD audio track. I was utterly amazed at the clarity. These are perfect for desktop speakers if you want to get away from the usual suspect pc speakers that are small and tinny and lack ooomfff. These definitely don’t. Ideal for home Audio production, messing about on Ableton, Games sound great and obviously good quality tuneage like wavs and flacs will sound amazing when the speakers are used as designed which is sat from a metre or 2 away. Don’t hesitate. Buy em. You won’t be disappointed.
I already own a pair of harbeth dmp1 and dpm1 mini. Bought these for the new summerhouse, being active and Bluetooth was essential, being used mainly as projector soeaker and Android studio.
Whilst not up to the harbeth, I wasn’t expecting them to be, but they are way better than expected. Details follow.
Stereo separation is perfect almost up to harbeth standard.
Clarity-unbelievably good, every instrument can be heard.
Bass- yes in spades, it’s clear and unmuffled. Won’t need to turn this up on the controls it’s perfect at standard. Don’t believe anyone who says it’s lacking.
Treble-turned this up a tage but I have tinitus, even at standard it’s excellent. Most won’t need to touch it but for me it’s nice to have the adjustment.
Power-yes more than enough.
Listening to music it is like being in the studio where it was mixed. Working in a number of studios I know what I’m talking about.
Reading reviews of this and another brand I was a bit concerned. Didn’t need to be though. Everything I’d hoped for and more.
Value for money, without doubt, sound quality is way above the price paid. I’d recommend these to anyone, for a number of reasons.
Home studio, yes perfect. TV and YouTube etc again yes, better than surround sound which is artificial, the natural clarity separation and bass is better. Subwoofer will not be needed.
If I could have given 10 stars I would.
Great product for the price, has a small form factor and does a good job. Headphone jack and Bluetooth connectivity.Volume control and on/off on the front!Easy to set-up ,you’ll be up and running in no time. :).
The only thing that could possibly be improved is the LED on the front, it is so small it is easy to overlook. I have left the speakers on a couple of times now whilst the system isn’t in use . . not a good thing with electricity being so expensive at the moment. The sound is very good and the number of input options it handy to have. They are very good quality speakers.
Never owned monitors before so I can only compare against regular speakers but these are amazing quality. I’m hearing sounds in my music I’ve never heard before.
I have them connected to a budget audio interface with balanced cables and I hear no unwanted noise.
They are also really nice to look at, the clean black boxes with the blue woven cones make this one of the nicest looking budget monitors, personally speaking of course.
I have listened to some 3″ mackies which sounded great but the slightly bigger woofer results in a much nicer bass!
Overall, whether for just enjoying music or for a first time producer on a tight budget, I would definitely recommend.
I am shocked at how good these sound. I bought these as PC speakers, but hot damn they sound nearly as good as my HiFi speakers which are 20X the price.
I’ve plugged these directly into my soundcard, and they sound incredible, but will hopefully be even BETTER after I connect them to an external DAC. This these are a million times better than any Creative, logitech crap you can get for PCs.
I already had some 5″ speakers but they’re a little too large for my office desk hence why I went for these. For the price of these speakers I wasn’t expecting too much but I was blown away at how good they sound. There’s enough bass to feel it without being over powered and the mids and highs are very clear. Obviously these will not be ideal for a huge open area but for a small/mid size room you honestly don’t need any more.
Im really pleased with these speakers, so much that i am frustrated I pondered for a long time before purchasing.
Honestly, if you’re after some active bookshelf speakers and your budget isnt the largest, then get these, dont hesitate!!! These are as good as or better than lots of the higher priced ones out there, that are passive and require an amp which can add up costs.
These look great, have a good weight to them and I think they’re flawless hooked up to my turntable.
10/10
Some of the reviews here suggest that Presonus have a quality control issue with the Eris 3.5. No such problems with mine, I’m happy to report. No hum, imperceptible hiss even with the volume turned right up, and both channels are equally loud.
Connected by unbalanced RCA cables to my Focusrite Scarlett 2i4, the sound is clear with as much bass as you’d expect from such small woofers and plenty of treble. The midrange is good with reasonable amounts of detail. When used as desk-mounted near-field speakers, volume levels are very adequate.
The EQ controls on the back of the left-hand (master) speaker are of limited use. I found little point in adjusting the bass control as turning it up just made the sound confused and flabby without actually making it go any deeper. If you want lots of deep bass from small speakers then adding a subwoofer is the only way to go. However, the rather splashy treble does benefit from being turned down a bit as these speakers are plenty bright.
As for whether they are “monitors”; no, not really. They are decent-sounding desktop speakers at a fair price that are a huge improvement on cheap plastic ones, but they’re too bright for reliable mixing and mastering, and would tend to create a a mix that would sound dull on other, more balanced speakers, and would also be quite hopeless for setting bass levels correctly.
One last positive comment – there’s no automatic turn-off after an inactive period as one sees with many powered speakers, so there’s less risk of missing an alert because your speakers have decided to go into power-saving mode.
I’m glad I didn’t take notice of reviews that the sound quality is inferior and affected by humming. These are solid-state speakers (and come as a pair, not one as one bizarre review stated) and sound fantastic.
I heard instruments in Garage Band recordings I thought were a lot lower in the mix. But unless you have electrical grounding or wiring issues, you’ll experience no humming and will find these to be exceptional value for money.
I had been looking at these for awhile before I took the plunge – and I’m very glad I bought them!
For many years I had used the Bose Companion set of speakers with a small subwoofer connected to my PC. They were a bit overpriced but sounded great.
When the control unit packed up on them I was struggling to find a worthy replacement. Like another reviewer, I tried the Creative GigaWorks T40 Series II – they were awful! Not a very clear sound at all and no matter how I adjusted thyem they were swamped with a muddy mid sound. Although I’m not a music producer I do like to be able to hear my music clearly and these little units do the trick very well indeed.
Quick and easy to unpack and install, the pads to isolate them from whatever you stand them on are a very nice addition. I connected them to my computer and immediately noticed what I’d been missing.
I will probably use the tuning controls on the back to get them exactly how I want them but even without doing that, the audio quality and soudstage are really very good. I’d say money well spent on these units.
I listen to a very wide range of music styles and genres, so far they all sound great.
Very good sound quality clean and accurate I’m not a audiophile.
Sounds good.
Have been trying to get decent PC speakers for ages, have managed to get decent headphones (AKG K612 Pro), but never decent speakers. The last set I “upgraded” to were Creative GigaWorks T40 Series II (2.0), and they were “ok”, and not cheap. I guess I should have dropped the idea of “PC speakers” long ago.
So, after putting up with the “ok” Creative Labs effort (don’t get me started on the EU power saving garbage), and getting into the habit of perma-wearing headphones. I finally decided to check out ‘studio monitors’ and was about to ‘reluctantly’ (have you seen the price) pull the trigger on a pair of Yamaha HS5’s when I saw a review of those compared to the PreSonus E3.5.
Well at circa a 25% of the price of the Yamaha’s, I didn’t take much convincing. The PreSonus arrived about 2 hours ago and they will NOT be going back. I just can’t believe that they were less than the price of the Creative Labs ‘efforts’ I bought last year.
Mostly I listen to classical and binge watch streaming services, which seems to really suit these type of monitors, much like the reference headphones I mentioned earlier.
I’m no sound guru, but to me they sound ‘perfect’. As for the looks, yes they are plain matt black, well I want to hear them not see them, and no RGB, shame 😉
As for accessories, they come with a power lead (no separate power brick, thankfully) and cables (mini jack to mini jack, mini jack to left/right phono, and some speaker wire) that will get most people up and running, also some acoustic pads to stick to the base or side…mine are on their side under the screen on my desk, and
Well if you have any doubts after reading other reviews or watching YouTube reviews, don’t. Unless your happy to pull the trigger on those Yamaha HS5’s I’d look no further than here.
I’ll certainly be recommending these to friends and colleagues.
p.s. …and they don’t go to sleep at the drop of a hat like the Creative speakers do, so no more missing reminders.
These turned up and I was overwhelmed by the sound quality and accuracy, volume and punchiness of the sound was exactly as expected and for my use in a room about 3x3m they are above and beyond anything else I have tried.
For audio mixing an add in sub would definitely help fill in the lows that these cannot reach but for any hobby listening or as pc speakers as I have them they are more than enough and at a fantastic price poi
Nicely made, came with sticky pads ! Good response across all ranges !! Let down by no TRS leads ! Which I have now had to buy ! Hence only 4 *
Sound was not the best. The levels were not equalised.
Could be better for the price paid.
I work in broadcast – Post Production. These speakers are excellent for the price. I’ve purchased for my work from home kit. I wouldn’t be able to tell the difference between these speakers and the multiple of hundreds of pounds speakers at my work.
Speakers come with phono to 3.5mm jack and 3.5mm to 3.5mm cables.
These are pretty good speakers for the money. But they are not in anyway shape or form “studio monitors” – that is just preposterous marketing hype and Presonus should be thoroughly ashamed of themselves, not least because they know perfectly well how to make studio grade gear. These are not that.
My concern is for people thinking they can realistically spend less than a hundred quid and get the kind of flat uncoloured sound a real studio monitor would deliver, but to get that, you’re realistically talking about hundreds of pounds per speaker for a decent home studio set up and thousands of pounds per speaker for a professional studio set up. And that’s without considering room acoustic treatment etc. Just a reality check. All that said, these are decent speakers – not monitors – speakers. Enjoy them for what they are, not what they’re pretending to be. And if you’re trying to mix on them, just A/B with headphones, car stereo, earbuds etc, so you learn them.
I love the Eris 3.5’s, I already own the Eris E5’s and wanted monitors that would compliment them, I also added the Presonus Sub 8 subwoofer and routed them all through my Presonus Monitor Station V2. I am thrilled at the clarity and depth this set up gives me. We record & mix vocal tracks and needed to hear the various frequencies clearly, this has been achieved. I highly recommend this product.
I am an independant writer producer who mainly worked in large rooms, my home set up was for composition and Ideas, since the pandemic we decided to upgrade our room with a new soundcraft digital desk, new IMac and an 88 key Nektar LX88 controller keyboard, the next phase was monitors. The Eris 3.5’s completed our upgrade and we are now very happy, the 3.5’s are affordable and well made with a fantastic flat response, perfect for creators of any level and a great starting point for home studio monitoring.
I didn’t expect much, but once plugged in I was amazed how good the sound is. The stereo image is excellent with a wide sweet spot, and even with limited space and the monitors both in a corner, with the eq adjustment, they perform perfectly for my needs. All in all, a well made product at a great price and excellent sound quality.
using those while producing sound for film and video and so far so good, happy with the purchase