PreSonus Eris E4.5, Studio Monitor Speakers, Pair, 4.5 Inch, 2-Way, High-Definition Multimedia

Best value for these budge monitors, the weight and quality is amazing, size is perfect, i thought they’d be small but they’re quite large, had to buy monitor stands as they come off my desk😅. It has acoustic tuning on the back if you want to set them to desired likings e.g high trim and low trim, i have set my high’s to +2db and low to +2.5db as by default it was too flat sounding for me. But these settings for me give perfect bass and high treble👌🏼.

The Eris E4.5's arrived on-time and well packaged. These powered speakers are a great bit of kit. Nice weight to them, lovely design and easy to set up. Important: The "BT" model is Bluetooth, but the non BT is not. The sound reproduction is impressive for a speaker of their size. Deep undistorded bass and very bright high frequencies. Great for the amateur music producer, or as a basic room set up. Recommended!

I spent a week looking into speaker tech to find out why these speakers gave a low-volume hiss no matter what I did. Power cleaners, interference, active and non-active speakers blah, blah, blah. The long and short of it is that these are ACTIVE speakers. All studio monitors are ACTIVEand as such they have some level of hiss. There's some out there that don't but actually trying to find them is a wild goose chase and I'm gonna die one day so i'm not gonna waste my time with that for now. You can buy Bookshelf Speakers which are PASSIVE and don't have this problem but that would require an amp to connect them to as well so the cost on average is more than Studio Monitors. Once I found out this is just a thing you have to deal with studio monitors, I accepted my fate. Because for £115 they sound pretty damn fantastic. And now that I'm no longer looking for that hiss truthfully I haven't noticed it in days. So yeah, pretty happy with the money, they have real presence and I get to enjoy some low-end that doesn't just shake the room but actually has some definition. BUT, if this is your first step outside of your generic "PC Speakers" realm and you're really sensitive to sound, beware hiss might be a problem for you.

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.

I am a snob when it comes to headphones and audio systems for cars and TVs, yet somehow for the longest time I only had built-in speakers on my monitors or relatively cheap and basic computer speakers on my PC. Recently however I decided it is finally time to get myself a nice pair of monitors and was recommended the PreSonus Eris as one of the best you can get below £150 so I caved in and gave them a try. The sound quality blew me away. I am familiar with good quality audio in different mediums and I must admit I was caught off guard how good these sounded, despite the relatively low price point. The highs are clean and crisp, but the mids and lows have a bit of thump too, despite the relatively low profile size of the monitors. The speakers are already amplified, so you do not need any amp, just plug into your aux port and you're off to the races! Overall, I am extremely happy with these and give them a wholehearted recommendation. If you've never had a good set of monitors, these are definitely worth your attention!

I ordered these for use at work with my iMac, after reading some of the great reviews. On the day they were due to be delivered, for some reason I decided to read the negative ones and these worried me a bit. The two main criticisms seemed to be: a). a residual hum from the transformer, and b). distortion caused by a lack of structural integrity in the cases. Upon plugging them in, the first thing I listened for was that hum - nothing. The second thing was the distortion; bearing in mind I was trying them out with some heavy bass tracks, I was getting no distortion at all. The sound quality is superb for the price; these are powerful enough with their 50W to ensure you won't be wanting for volume or oomph when you need it. Even when playing something like Paper Bag by Ronnie Size (drum and bass) I couldn't get them to distort. The only conclusion I can draw regarding the criticisms is that the manufacturers must have read those and reacted by making improvements. As a former electronics engineer I know very well what transformer hum sounds like, and it simply isn't there. I also know what distortion sounds like and that isn't there either. By the way, i took another reviewer's advice and spent a little more for the 4.5 rather than the 3.5 and he was right - well worth it for the sound and punch you get. These are marketed as being monitors for a music studio but they are ideal as PC speakers if you want quality, rather than the generally rubbish sound you get from units aimed at the computer market. If you can afford 120 quid, get these, they are brilliant.

Before these I was using the Logitech Z533 and before those, the KEF LSX II with a REL sub. Yeah... huge difference. I sold the LSX II and REL as it was overkill for my situation, replacing them with the Z533. The Logitech's weren't doing it for me though... they fell in the bracket of 2+1 instead of 2.1. By this I mean you could distinctly tell it was a separate sub instead of it being "invisible" and complimentary to the speakers. 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.

These monitors are a revelation! Everything I wanted in a miniature monitor is basically provided: sounds pop out of the speakers in a three-dimensional way, there is crisp and clean treble, clear and realistic mid-range, and a very reasonable amount of bass for the size. Stereo imaging is good, and I have not found them at all fatiguing to listen to. As with most other ported designs, in an untreated room at close proximity to walls, I find it's best to roll off the bass with one of the "Low Cutoff" settings at the back (80 Hz or 100 Hz). But even at 80 Hz, there is still an adequate amount of bass produced for most scenarios, and what is there sounds tight and controlled. Sometimes I've heard details on these monitors that I never noticed before when listening to the same music on larger, much more expensive monitors. I suspect that's partly due simply to the size of the cabinets - I suspect smaller speakers are going to exhibit less masking of mid-range elements by bass sounds; or maybe it's due to a higher crossover frequency. I'm not sure. But it's also a testament to how good these monitors are. Given the price, they are amazing. I have the monitors placed high up, so they're slightly above head level, tilted downwards so they're pointing directly at my head in normal sitting position. I find this sounds much better than putting them low down at desk level and tilting them upwards, presumably because there are less reflections off the desk itself. I did this by placing a pair of Pixel T50 speaker stands (50cm tall, costing £50) on my desk, just behind my displays - the stands are the perfect height to hold the monitors so their front faces are just above my displays. I then used a pair of foam isolation pads to rest the monitors on and tilt them downwards at the right angle. For this I used a pair of Adam Hall PAD ECO Series absorber plates, which are the right width for these monitors.

Thankyou Amazon for this awesome product for my studio, its one of the best monitor in these range ,if you are a music lover you definitely gonna love this product

Produto excelente, cumpre com o que promete, recomendo.

Broke again, 2 weeks before 2 year warranty. This is my 2nd pair and both broke same way.

Let me first start by saying that this is not my first pair of small near-field monitors. I've owned two other pairs of similarly-sized monitors in the past, both of which sounded like cheap junk. These days, I do my listening and mixing on a pair of Yamaha HS8s on two isolating stands in a very dampened (though largely untreated) bedroom, but I needed a slightly more portable pair of speakers that could accompany my laptop and a small interface to production sessions away from home. I wanted something with above-average sound quality at a price that wouldn't hurt my feelings if they somehow got damaged during transport. I read tons of reviews both here and at every reputable pro-audio retail website, and chose these over every other similarly priced and sized model because of their consistently glowing reviews. Of course, I was still skeptical because I have a hard time trusting the opinions and expectations of others when it comes to reviews on entry-level studio monitors. As a self-proclaimed "reasonable audiophile" and someone who has been producing and mixing music for a little more than 10 years now, I'm sure even my credentials (and my ears) will come into question during this review, and they should. It's always best to be skeptical about the type of claims I'm going to make here, especially when it comes to speakers or headphones that you haven't personally had the opportunity to audition before buying. Keeping that in mind, here are my thoughts on the Eris E4.5 monitors. Wow. At the time I purchased these, they were selling here for just under $200. I feel comfortable saying that these are the unicorn exception to the "you get what you pay for" rule of audio equipment. They don't blow me away in the same way that larger, more expensive speakers often do, but to say that I was initially stunned by the sound of these speakers would be an understatement. Because I purchased these speakers for mixing, I was most interested in how they perform at low-to-moderate levels. They certainly get loud enough to fill a room with sound, even uncomfortably loud in the right room, but I'll never need them to be that loud. At a level just slightly above the volume of the average speaking voice, these things sound unbelievably good for their size. The bass and sub-bass response isn't going to shake your foundation, but it's more than good enough for my purposes. They feel sturdy and don't have a lot of strange resonances that are difficult to work around; they don't "ring" a lot when you rap on them with your knuckles. The included adhesive foam pads didn't do anything special in terms of isolation, but they stick well and helps them to not slide around so easily on a smooth surface. If you really need to isolate these from the surface they're sitting on, just spring for some Auralex or a pair of small desktop stands. On the whole, they perform well across the frequency spectrum. They're far from flat, but they're also nowhere near as colorful as other similar small near-field monitors I've used; make no mistake, this lack of extreme coloration is a very good thing. They really shine in the midrange and treble frequencies, though. At low volumes, they deliver audio with impressive clarity. If you're working a quiet room, you should have no trouble hearing your changes on these little workhorses. I've already traveled with them once; took a trip to a cabin in the mountains and these had no problems keeping up when inspiration struck. I produce primarily electronic rock music, so being able to hear and understand what's going on at the bottom of the mix is extremely important in most of what I do. Again, the bass won't rock the house, but it's there and it gives you just what you need if you know what to listen for. When they're at home, they're hooked up to my turntable; a very modest AT-LP120 and a MicroPhono preamp (yes, the Behringer unit). The manual included with these monitors states that you should use the on-board "low cutoff" control to attenuate the bass frequencies if you plan to back them up close to a wall, but I've gotten the best results by ignoring that advice, leaving that switch at 0 and keeping them about 2" from the wall atop a bookshelf. I'll need to upgrade at least two other parts of my vinyl chain before I can feel like it has outgrown these speakers. To sum this all up, these monitors sound far better than they have any right to, considering their size and at the price they're being sold for. I won't waste your time waxing poetic about the subjective, unquantifiable aspects of the sound these monitors produce, but I can't emphasize enough that you'll get more than your money's worth out of these. If you have realistic expectations of what near-field monitors of this size and price will sound like, you'll probably be just as impressed as I was.

it is perfect size and performance for the price. Bass is well defined, high and mid frequencies are quite good as well. I needed these to be a better judge on my voice over translation videos. Now I can judge the required type of and amount of Equalization etc. If I had a larger place, I would have definitely considered bigger models by PreSonus. It is very useful that you can control Bass and Treble on the back of these speakers.