A bit of an update on these speakers. About a week after filming this video they decided to die. I replaced them with a set of Genelec 8010A's and a JBL LSR310S Sub. I'm working on a video talking about those but I want to get some proper use out of them first.
Mine arrived yesterday and I’ve been an engineer for years and money is an issue atm, these speakers blew my mind how good they are from the money. Madness. We live in such a luxurious time, when technology is become so advanced.
Thanks for your comment. Seriously. I'm an old school analog tape guy who went digital around 2002-2004? Anyway... My gf suffers from CKD and her healthcare costs basically ate up my entire previous recording rig. So I'm starting from scratch with a significantly tighter budget. Presonus has been a trusted brand for me ever since the old Firestudio & Firepod interfaces. 🤟
Been mixing and producing on these for over a year now. Definitely worth it! Also have had a Presonus interface for 8 years, need had any problems. Great review!
I remember when I first got these about 2 years ago I remember worrying about whether the bass was going to be too tiny. To my surprise after unboxing them and hooking them up not only were they Bassy enough to fill up my average sized bedroom but the Sonic quality of these things are on point they even have that high-end Sheen that reminds me of something in the way more expensive range like hs50s. Seriously these things are amazing.
i just got a pair of these today. while i understand they aren't like world class level sound they sound damn good and i'm really happy with them. they're very sufficient for mixing sessions and getting vocals better dialed in. regardless of the speakers it's still a work in progress and some of the music i've released isn't mixed properly at all in my opinion now but these sure do help with an accurate pronounced sound to go off of as i better learn the other aspects.
Just bought a pair of these am totally blown away by how good they are for the price and the size. By far the best sounding speakers I have owned to date and have previously spent a small fortune on them.
Very nice 2-years later review! I think long-run reviews should really be the norm for these types of products, as typically working with them for a few days to pop out a review gives mostly the first impressions, good job!
Did they break soon after reaching 2 years? Asking because there are many reports throughout the years, that they die around 2 year period, usually just after warranty period (sometimes few days before). Any power issues whatsoever?
I've also had these for a while. they are pretty mid-bass heavy (around 80-120 hz) if you dont have a sound treated room, but if you listen to some refernce songs before mixing you can mix music perfectly with these speakers. they are good for everything.
@@ethansmithmusic Yes, if you have bass build up the EQ is very handy, in some cases they are not enough though. I would turn down that bass even in a treated room. Not a big deal, but something to be vary of.
Fabulous review. Well scripted, well written, well spoken. You really made interesting points. I listened to the 4.5 version at a friend's place. Blew me away. Looking forward to the 3.5s.
Picked up my speakers about a year ago, never thought to check out a review on them til recently because I've been in love with the sound I get from them and have been wondering why they were only 100 bucks. I had some huge studio monitors on my desk before and I love how much space these save tucked under my ultrawide.
hey man quick question since I'm thinking of getting them. do they come with the cables to connect them to the computer? or do I have to buy those separately?
@@zian3694 For their size,they sound pretty great!But if I could go back,I would rather buy the 4,5 instead!That way you wont feel the absense of bass and volume without having to pump up the volume to the max.The 3,5 start to distort a bit more over the half of the volume knob!
These are an amazing price. I’ve had Krk rp5s for like 10 years but my kids, when they were little pushed in the centre cones and I’ve wanted a replacement that wouldn’t break the bank. These look like a great option! I’m glad this new channel exists. I am loving the greater variety on gear/tech. Great vid. :)
My Rokits have fried, trying to open them up and clean them out. They were great when they worked but not happy with them in the long run. I looked at some JBL 305P mk2 as a replacement, heard them in the shop and they are stunning. Ended up with something smaller like Nick here, those style of speakers are just massive haha.
@@jaylow759 they were still working as of a year ago but I ended up getting rid of them, so I’m not sure if they are still going but they were working a year ago.
This was one of the reviews that sold me on the Eris 3.5. Right off the bat, get yourself the Sub8 along side these guys to complete the setup. If you think you don't need a sub you're literally missing frequencies that can't even be heard on the track played in the video 5:25(20-80Hz). The speakers lack in tone so if you enjoy high bass notes(200-400Hz). These may not be the pair for you. Even when coupled with the Sub8 you're still missing tone. MainByte claims these have a flat response and that's incorrect. They are not falt at all and are very coloured. However, I've EQed my pair flat and believe me it sounds worse flat lol. They are boosted at around 100Hz. The outlet at the back and the boosting at around 100Hz makes these speakers very susceptible to the 126Hz resonance if positioned incorrectly. So it took some time findng the correct positioning in my bedroom and lifting them off the desk to stop the resonance. I own the HD598 open back headphones which actually cost more the monitors and these speakers blow them out of the water. I also owned some logitech speakers Z333, and they don't even hold a candle to the Eris 3.5 + Sub8 setup.
I bought these Speakers (the BT Version) 2 month ago, because of your first Review of them. And they are really amazing. That was also the first Gear Seeker Video i watched. Greetings from Germany.
I've had my pair for about 1 year now. You can probably guess with this video that the Presonus Eris 3.5 speakers are a bit heavy on the bass. If you are looking to purchase this and your main activity is gaming and general media consumption beware that the high and mid ranges might be a bit overpowered by the strong base. This means footsteps are going to be low and explosions and high-caliber rifles are going to be loud AF. Then again... if you are playing FPS you will mostlikely have a pair of decent headphones... sooo doesn't mean much really :) GREAT SPEAKERS! I wouldn't replace / upgrade / change my pair for anything and when they die (if they die) I will buy another pair.
I'm looking forward to getting these on Tuesday, I've had a set of M-Audio AV40s for years and years now. I finally decided to pull the trigger on a new set thanks to a gift card from my in-laws. Well made reviews like this helped me make my decision and helped me be confident in it! Appreciate the time you put in, well done man!!
@@leandrolutzg I received them and have thoroughly loved them, they pack quite the sound considering their size. Good range with defined highs, mids and lows. I’m thinking about adding the sub just cause I want all the bass lol, but it’s not necessary for mixing at all! I loved my AV40s but I was happy I made the decision to go with this set of speakers, I still use my AV40s just not on my main setup anymore!
Bought this speakers a few weeks ago. They were revolutionary. I made my content through headphones and listened to it both on the mixing headphones and a mono bluetooth speakers. Even though I dont have an interface yet, having stereo separation and a wider soundstage is amazing. Love the bass response and sound profile, although my listening spot sucks, but I record, mix and master in my own bedroom, so there's no room for change. They are really loud and full for their size.
Boxed in by speakers, LOL - Sent my mind spinning back to when I was young - I had an 80's Marshall valve bass rig, for gigging and home practice. A 4 x 12" cab on the top and a Celestion 1 x 18" on the bottom. Back then I owned a small, top floor flat and looking back I appreciate that I may not have been the best neighbour... Not sure what was worse - getting that lot up the stairs at 3am after a gig or the late night scales practices. Now I'm nearly 60 and modern tiny amps and speakers blow my mind tbh.
I have been using the 4.5's for over 2 years. I sometimes push them much harder than what they are intended for. They have stood up to everything and still sound like new. I'm still impressed with all the connection options they give you although for me they remain connected to the monitor outs of my 24 track tascam.
I don't think there'll ever be the 'perfect speakers' tbh. Technology always progresses fast, especially with music, because it needs to evolve quickly. I'd say anything that gets the job done is perfect.
Presonus has a lot of work to do with quality control. I've had 2 of the 3 Presonus products I own die multiple times. Including the speakers in this video which died about a week after filming
Great callout on the RCA inputs. I plan to run these with balanced TRS from my Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, so that will set me up nicely. Great review and thanks for giving us a view from the long-term!
They are very good speakers, especially for mixing. I apprecciate their sound a lot of, so clean and so powerfull but after two years I have a tinnitus and I don't know if it depends by this spakers.
Funny thing! I have the Presonus 3.5 and The JBLs 8" just like you! JBLs as my main recording monitors and the Presonus for my daily listening/enjoying. Agree with everything you said. I love the warm and crispy quality these guys produce. Worth every penny!
@@metaphase9331 My audio interface main outputs are connected to the inputs of the Presonus T10 sub, and the outputs of the sub plug into the inputs of the Eris E3.5.
Eris speakers, Studio One DAW (on a new monthly subscription), and their new PX-1 condenser mic that competes with the mighty AT2020 Presonus is knocking it out of the park.
Nice one. I use the Harman/Kardon stick because of the style but use a pair of reference pair of headphone just because of that. It makes so much of a difference when you listen to how sound it was intended to sound like. Its nice have that extra base in there for music and games and every. Like you said it, the Flat sound is key. Great video guys, look forward to the next one.
Just bought these yesterday can't wait for them to get here. I've been using a cheap soundbar that sounds horrible especially when using guitar plugins.
bass drivers , the bigger they are , the more air they move.. Many smaller speakers get lower bass extension by using a Ported design. Point is, it comes down to what SPL (Sound Pressure Level) you want to push... The smaller the speaker , to get SPL (Volume) the more turn it up , the harder the bass driver needs to work, and with , in this case , 25watts per speaker, and not even a bi Amp design, it might seem sort of loud, but that will be due to distortion. Not only that, the more it move back and forth (Think Piston) the dynamics get lost, and the cone moving to its full throw, will introduce artifacts. For example, (not absolute, but for an understanding) A guitar amp at 25 watts and the frequency range its pushing ,, unlike Full range specs, distortion from a 25watt guitar rig will sound louder than a 25 watt bass rig... To get the same perceived volume from the bass rig , you'd need a 100 watt amp and a 10inch speaker (< just an example).. So EDM and house on these speakers, absolutely,..,. But as he said here, 105 DB output id imagine wouldn't be with clarity,. As on the net, some info "For noises up to 70 dB, it is possible to hold a conversation at normal volume. At 90 dB, it is possible to hear each other with voices raised. At 100 dB, it is only possible to hear each other when shouting loudly. From 105 dB onwards, it is no longer possible to understand anything." Ive worked in the audio industry for over 30 years... Still have a studio and do tech support.... .. Sold ,supported Pro Studios to Film post.... We had a monitor room... Speakers from a few hundred to 20k... Though, Speakers have come a long way.. And I guess chinese manufacturing has allowed monitors to hit the market at reasonable prices. My advise. Id suggest check out some music shops that have a range of speaker you can listen to.... At least your understanding of design and general capabilities of monitors will give you a idea, and then maybe one youve heard , then your listening experience at least has a metric allowing comparisons... But they are still multimedia focused. Im posting this because your expectations maybe met... But so many times from my experience , many peoples aren't. Overall, a few hundred bucks? Cant argue with that .
I don't agree with "headphones only ever goes so far". It all depends on its use case and lots of other parameters. I have high-quality DAC, AMP, and Studio Headphones that would beat most of those speakers in most of conditions...
Haha wauw! So Nice to see this video. A few hours ago i was in the middle of desiding to buy the eris 3.5 or the r1280t. I orderd the eris! And seeing and listening to your video made me feel that i made the right choise. Cant wait to get the speakers tomorrow 😇 Thank you for the video!
At 8:45 you state that you will not get a full soundstage (as wide) using unbalanced connections as opposed to a balanced cable set up. I tried both and this is not the case. Perhaps it may have been something associated with your system in general. I even contacted the manufacturer and they agree with my assessment stating the only issue with RCA or unbalanced cables would be the introduction of noise. If there is no noise then you are good to go with RCA cables.
I ordered the Eris 3.5 for my PC together with the 8" Sub. Great Sound, but the Sub was to much for me sitting right next to it. But now i will use it with another Pair of the Eris for my Bedroom TV. Don´t see many Options that are better within this Price Range.
I was planning on buying these speakers for my turntable table/ vinyl player. I have seen a video or two recommending them, but I was just curious to see if anybody themselves has used them for the same usage and if they will be any good for that area.
Yes I bought them over a year ago and they are decent, I haven’t had any major problems with them and they sound nice and clear. One issue though that I have been noticing recently is how when turning up da volume to the max you get sum slight popping but I almost never really turn them all the way to that level so it’s not too much of an issue. I honestly recommend them over others at this price range just of pure performance and just their aesthetic. If u prioritize clarity in ur audio and not so much da volume I would say these are perfect. Another thing I wish I knew before buying them was to get the Bluetooth version instead of the regular ones. Sometimes I connect the speakers to my phone thru aux and It is a lil annoying having to keep my phone connected, specially when it’s low battery or I’m not near the speakers. Hope this helps
Thanks for the review. Just purchased and waiting for the delivery in a week or so. By the way, what is the name of that first song you played in the demo?
Can someone explain about why it’s not good to connect the rca directly to a device? What am i missing exactly in terms of sound? Looking to buy this but no extra budget to get an audio interface too :-(
Hi, I had a question for you, if I plug them to a mixer instead of an audio interface would what make a difference and make them sound better than with RCA cables? Thanks!
Dear Friend, thank you for this very interesting video. After watching this video i purchased the eris 3.5 and i am very happy with the little studio monitors. I'd never believed, what bass comes out of these guys. VERY good. They can get very loud with perfect sound. Thank you for your recommendation!
I've found when video editing that headphones are not enough, even if they're good open-back ones. You gotta unplug and hear what your video sounds like in the real world, on some half-decent speakers. What sounds clear through headphones (like a voiceover) may actually get a bit drowned out by background music etc when playing on speakers. So they really do help you 'monitor' your audio.
these were my first studio speakers and i thought they were great but after a while I thought i would 'upgrade' and got myself some yamaha hs-5s. I used the yamahas for a year or so and thought they sounded good but was never totally happy with the sound so eventually did a head to head between my old presonuses and the yamahas. suprisingly i prefered the much cheaper presonuses so i went back to using those and am happy with my sound again. more expensive isn't always better i guess.
I really wish they added a sub output on the back panel..thats my only gripe with them..got them for 99 bucks on zz sounds..and im going to get thr 4.5" also.
Hello, Thanks for your review. I've just received my E3.5. They sounds awesome connected direct to my pc. Can you make this sound better connecting to an audibox > pc? My usage is only music video and some video editing. Thanks
I bought them in 2020 and today are still flawless. After a tons of reviews i choose to make an upgrade with Eris E5 for quality. Do you think is an major upgrade? Or i just need to focus on other brands like Adams,Krk etc ? Thanks a lot!
@@matthewdoyle8644 I'm on a budget, so for now I'm using Behringer UMC202HD, can't do any comparison as this is my first audio interface, but the quality is good enough for me
Planning on buying an audio interface when black friday/cyber monday comes around... do you know if using a dac/amp combo makes these speakers sound better?
upgrading from my old sterling mx3, as they decided to die. bought these bad boys a few days ago, and expect that they’ll outperform the quality of the sterlings by a landslide. i plan to get a set of those 8” Rokits or possibly a set of Neumann’s later on though.
Great video! Just wondering on why would these sound bad when plugged directly into my motherboard/3.5mm jack? I'm not exactly clear on what is the "audio interface" that you are plugging them in is and why is that needed... Apologies if this is a silly question!
I actually ended up buying these speakers and am running them plugged in, directly into my computer and I think they sound great! Bass is not as strong as some may like, but it sounds very clear and crisp and very well defined. Would definitely recommend for PC/desktop speakers
@@pas0003 there are two knobs in the back to boost the highs and lows if you turn up the low knob it should help with that, but the best option is truly an audio interface
Are these monitors good for gaming and multimedia consumption or do they sound too dry to the point it becomes tiring? I am asking this because, while I absolutely loved the way they sounded in this review, in Digital Stereophony's review (they one they compared them with Edifier 1280) they sounded way more dry.
A bit of an update on these speakers. About a week after filming this video they decided to die. I replaced them with a set of Genelec 8010A's and a JBL LSR310S Sub. I'm working on a video talking about those but I want to get some proper use out of them first.
I’m so sorry for your loss
Awwwww
Maybe it's just a mosfet that went bad.. It's totally fixable
hahaha, viewers curse
You jinxed it,.
Mine arrived yesterday and I’ve been an engineer for years and money is an issue atm, these speakers blew my mind how good they are from the money. Madness. We live in such a luxurious time, when technology is become so advanced.
We're truly lucky
Thanks! had a guy trash the speakers online was looking for some more positivity thanks for sharing
Thanks for your comment. Seriously.
I'm an old school analog tape guy who went digital around 2002-2004? Anyway...
My gf suffers from CKD and her healthcare costs basically ate up my entire previous recording rig. So I'm starting from scratch with a significantly tighter budget.
Presonus has been a trusted brand for me ever since the old Firestudio & Firepod interfaces.
🤟
Been mixing and producing on these for over a year now. Definitely worth it!
Also have had a Presonus interface for 8 years, need had any problems.
Great review!
I am in the market for the next two weeks before pulling the trigger. Do these 3 inch speakers need a sub, or are they good enough?
@@dontdoit6986 they could use a sub for sure..but if your music isnt super bass intense youll be ok
I remember when I first got these about 2 years ago I remember worrying about whether the bass was going to be too tiny. To my surprise after unboxing them and hooking them up not only were they Bassy enough to fill up my average sized bedroom but the Sonic quality of these things are on point they even have that high-end Sheen that reminds me of something in the way more expensive range like hs50s. Seriously these things are amazing.
Que les paso?
Placed an order and can't wait to get mine! :)
they didnt break yet?
i just got a pair of these today. while i understand they aren't like world class level sound they sound damn good and i'm really happy with them. they're very sufficient for mixing sessions and getting vocals better dialed in. regardless of the speakers it's still a work in progress and some of the music i've released isn't mixed properly at all in my opinion now but these sure do help with an accurate pronounced sound to go off of as i better learn the other aspects.
How are the speakers holding up
Yes, same question: still operational?
Just bought a pair of these am totally blown away by how good they are for the price and the size. By far the best sounding speakers I have owned to date and have previously spent a small fortune on them.
Very nice 2-years later review! I think long-run reviews should really be the norm for these types of products, as typically working with them for a few days to pop out a review gives mostly the first impressions, good job!
Great video Nick! I've been enjoying my Eris E3.5s on the Amiga setup for about 2 years after your original recommendation.
Did they break soon after reaching 2 years? Asking because there are many reports throughout the years, that they die around 2 year period, usually just after warranty period (sometimes few days before). Any power issues whatsoever?
Was gonna buy the Eris 5 two years back. Went with the 3.5 and so far have zero regrets. It's amazing
I've also had these for a while. they are pretty mid-bass heavy (around 80-120 hz) if you dont have a sound treated room, but if you listen to some refernce songs before mixing you can mix music perfectly with these speakers. they are good for everything.
you can adjust the EQ on the back as well!
@@ethansmithmusic Yes, if you have bass build up the EQ is very handy, in some cases they are not enough though. I would turn down that bass even in a treated room. Not a big deal, but something to be vary of.
Fabulous review. Well scripted, well written, well spoken. You really made interesting points. I listened to the 4.5 version at a friend's place. Blew me away. Looking forward to the 3.5s.
Picked up my speakers about a year ago, never thought to check out a review on them til recently because I've been in love with the sound I get from them and have been wondering why they were only 100 bucks. I had some huge studio monitors on my desk before and I love how much space these save tucked under my ultrawide.
I've had them for about 4 months now and quite pleased with them. Thanks for the follow up re-view, it was very good!
hey man quick question since I'm thinking of getting them. do they come with the cables to connect them to the computer? or do I have to buy those separately?
@@FernandoCastro-rg7wi There is a cable included 2rca-3.5 minijack 1.5 meters long.
how's the bass ?
how loud is sound for a 12x8 ft room (small)
are good for mixing for beginners ?
@@Argument77 is this for connecting the tow together or to connect to mains power?
@@zian3694 For their size,they sound pretty great!But if I could go back,I would rather buy the 4,5 instead!That way you wont feel the absense of bass and volume without having to pump up the volume to the max.The 3,5 start to distort a bit more over the half of the volume knob!
Mine just arrived. Glad to hear this good news. They sound nice.
These are an amazing price. I’ve had Krk rp5s for like 10 years but my kids, when they were little pushed in the centre cones and I’ve wanted a replacement that wouldn’t break the bank. These look like a great option! I’m glad this new channel exists. I am loving the greater variety on gear/tech. Great vid. :)
My Rokits have fried, trying to open them up and clean them out. They were great when they worked but not happy with them in the long run. I looked at some JBL 305P mk2 as a replacement, heard them in the shop and they are stunning. Ended up with something smaller like Nick here, those style of speakers are just massive haha.
So far we have Presonus, Mackie and KRK that break somewhere around after warranty period.
@CorazineDru are yours still operational?
@@jaylow759 they were still working as of a year ago but I ended up getting rid of them, so I’m not sure if they are still going but they were working a year ago.
I own the 4.5s and I love them.
Nice.
Have you tried the 3.5?
I'm caught between the two... 🤷🏽♂️
I've been looking for a nice small size studio monitor style speakers for music production, for my small space. It seems like this might be my choice!
keep posting such content. literally other youtubers use things for 2 days and make a review
That is exactly how I feel in my studio now.. surrounded and boxed in. thank you so much!
This was one of the reviews that sold me on the Eris 3.5.
Right off the bat, get yourself the Sub8 along side these guys to complete the setup. If you think you don't need a sub you're literally missing frequencies that can't even be heard on the track played in the video 5:25(20-80Hz). The speakers lack in tone so if you enjoy high bass notes(200-400Hz). These may not be the pair for you. Even when coupled with the Sub8 you're still missing tone. MainByte claims these have a flat response and that's incorrect. They are not falt at all and are very coloured. However, I've EQed my pair flat and believe me it sounds worse flat lol. They are boosted at around 100Hz. The outlet at the back and the boosting at around 100Hz makes these speakers very susceptible to the 126Hz resonance if positioned incorrectly.
So it took some time findng the correct positioning in my bedroom and lifting them off the desk to stop the resonance. I own the HD598 open back headphones which actually cost more the monitors and these speakers blow them out of the water. I also owned some logitech speakers Z333, and they don't even hold a candle to the Eris 3.5 + Sub8 setup.
I bought these Speakers (the BT Version) 2 month ago, because of your first Review of them.
And they are really amazing.
That was also the first Gear Seeker Video i watched.
Greetings from Germany.
How do they sound like in games and multimedia consumption (youtube etc)? Would you describe them as too dry or nice and balanced?
And most importantly: are they still working or broke already? Any power issues?
I've had my pair for about 1 year now. You can probably guess with this video that the Presonus Eris 3.5 speakers are a bit heavy on the bass. If you are looking to purchase this and your main activity is gaming and general media consumption beware that the high and mid ranges might be a bit overpowered by the strong base. This means footsteps are going to be low and explosions and high-caliber rifles are going to be loud AF. Then again... if you are playing FPS you will mostlikely have a pair of decent headphones... sooo doesn't mean much really :) GREAT SPEAKERS! I wouldn't replace / upgrade / change my pair for anything and when they die (if they die) I will buy another pair.
Siguen vivos?
I'm looking forward to getting these on Tuesday, I've had a set of M-Audio AV40s for years and years now. I finally decided to pull the trigger on a new set thanks to a gift card from my in-laws. Well made reviews like this helped me make my decision and helped me be confident in it! Appreciate the time you put in, well done man!!
Did you get these? I had the m audio av40s too, so I would like to know what's your opinion on these
@@leandrolutzg I received them and have thoroughly loved them, they pack quite the sound considering their size.
Good range with defined highs, mids and lows. I’m thinking about adding the sub just cause I want all the bass lol, but it’s not necessary for mixing at all!
I loved my AV40s but I was happy I made the decision to go with this set of speakers, I still use my AV40s just not on my main setup anymore!
@@carefulconstant1907 thanks for helping me! How do you think is the sound of the presonus compared to the av40s?
@@leandrolutzg I’d say the overall sound is an improvement over the AV40s!
@@carefulconstant1907 nice, thanks!!
Bought this speakers a few weeks ago. They were revolutionary. I made my content through headphones and listened to it both on the mixing headphones and a mono bluetooth speakers. Even though I dont have an interface yet, having stereo separation and a wider soundstage is amazing. Love the bass response and sound profile, although my listening spot sucks, but I record, mix and master in my own bedroom, so there's no room for change. They are really loud and full for their size.
that's it throwing out my Edifier S730 which i paid over 300 euros and switching to these, they are only one third the price WOW
Boxed in by speakers, LOL - Sent my mind spinning back to when I was young - I had an 80's Marshall valve bass rig, for gigging and home practice. A 4 x 12" cab on the top and a Celestion 1 x 18" on the bottom. Back then I owned a small, top floor flat and looking back I appreciate that I may not have been the best neighbour... Not sure what was worse - getting that lot up the stairs at 3am after a gig or the late night scales practices. Now I'm nearly 60 and modern tiny amps and speakers blow my mind tbh.
They are great! I went for the 4.5 just because I think the bass response feels better.
I have been using the 4.5's for over 2 years. I sometimes push them much harder than what they are intended for. They have stood up to everything and still sound like new. I'm still impressed with all the connection options they give you although for me they remain connected to the monitor outs of my 24 track tascam.
Moving Air is the key.
I don't think there'll ever be the 'perfect speakers' tbh. Technology always progresses fast, especially with music, because it needs to evolve quickly. I'd say anything that gets the job done is perfect.
What I really wanna know is if these speakers will sound as if Nick and Klaire were really beside me giving me Tech Advice.
Presounous in general I think is underated. Studio one is really user friendly and works incredibly
Presonus has a lot of work to do with quality control. I've had 2 of the 3 Presonus products I own die multiple times. Including the speakers in this video which died about a week after filming
I have the 4.5s and they are absolutely incredible!
Just got them today and the sound is incredible
Great callout on the RCA inputs. I plan to run these with balanced TRS from my Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, so that will set me up nicely. Great review and thanks for giving us a view from the long-term!
Rca gives out a lot of static i have heard is it true
I'm confused by this,
my interface only has RCA outputs (UM2), so I guess they're a no go?
Balanced connections are a technique for reducing hum and other interference noise. It has nothing to do with the stereo image.
And if you're cables aren't too long it shouldn't be an issue.
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5:04 Audio demo
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7:55 The single downfall
9:45 After two years he'd still recommend them
I have these in my beginner studio & I love them.
They are very good speakers, especially for mixing. I apprecciate their sound a lot of, so clean and so powerfull but after two years I have a tinnitus and I don't know if it depends by this spakers.
Funny thing! I have the Presonus 3.5 and The JBLs 8" just like you! JBLs as my main recording monitors and the Presonus for my daily listening/enjoying. Agree with everything you said. I love the warm and crispy quality these guys produce. Worth every penny!
I was really happy with mine, but 80hz wasn't quite low enough for my taste so I got a sub and now they sound amazing.
How did you connect a sub to these speakers?i too want to connect a sub,but can't seem to figure it out.
@@metaphase9331 My audio interface main outputs are connected to the inputs of the Presonus T10 sub, and the outputs of the sub plug into the inputs of the Eris E3.5.
I'm going to upgrade from Behringer MS16's to the Eris E5's.
Great review! Will be receiving mine tomorrow together with the Focusrite interface, can’t wait to actually hear what they sound like🔥
Started with Edirol 3's around 2001. Graduated to 5's. Then 8's. Then good 8's. Now I'm looking at 3's again. Funny how sometimes we come full circle.
Eris speakers, Studio One DAW (on a new monthly subscription), and their new PX-1 condenser mic that competes with the mighty AT2020
Presonus is knocking it out of the park.
i’ve using for dj-ing along with a sub , super cool and loud enough
I ordered these speakers to play keyboard through. I have a small room, so the size is just right
just ordered from amazon. i´m a bedroomm guitarrist and casual gamer, i think they´ll do the work
Nice one. I use the Harman/Kardon stick because of the style but use a pair of reference pair of headphone just because of that. It makes so much of a difference when you listen to how sound it was intended to sound like. Its nice have that extra base in there for music and games and every. Like you said it, the Flat sound is key.
Great video guys, look forward to the next one.
that track dam bro sick track love it. congrats on the vid and sick info.
Holy background music. How does this man do it!?
okay i thought i was the only one i was thinking the same shit
One of the best budget speakers. With the sub, it's everything you need on a budget.
How you connect a sub ?
Great video! Thanks for the detailed review, I've been considering these and the Edifier you showed. This was a big help..
Just bought these yesterday can't wait for them to get here. I've been using a cheap soundbar that sounds horrible especially when using guitar plugins.
I make deep house and edm music will they work for that kind of music
bass drivers , the bigger they are , the more air they move.. Many smaller speakers get lower bass extension by using a Ported design.
Point is, it comes down to what SPL (Sound Pressure Level) you want to push... The smaller the speaker , to get SPL (Volume) the more turn it up , the harder the bass driver needs to work, and with , in this case , 25watts per speaker, and not even a bi Amp design, it might seem sort of loud, but that will be due to distortion. Not only that, the more it move back and forth (Think Piston) the dynamics get lost, and the cone moving to its full throw, will introduce artifacts.
For example, (not absolute, but for an understanding) A guitar amp at 25 watts and the frequency range its pushing ,, unlike Full range specs, distortion from a 25watt guitar rig will sound louder than a 25 watt bass rig... To get the same perceived volume from the bass rig , you'd need a 100 watt amp and a 10inch speaker (< just an example).. So EDM and house on these speakers, absolutely,..,. But as he said here, 105 DB output id imagine wouldn't be with clarity,.
As on the net, some info
"For noises up to 70 dB, it is possible to hold a conversation at normal volume. At 90 dB, it is possible to hear each other with voices raised. At 100 dB, it is only possible to hear each other when shouting loudly. From 105 dB onwards, it is no longer possible to understand anything."
Ive worked in the audio industry for over 30 years... Still have a studio and do tech support.... .. Sold ,supported Pro Studios to Film post.... We had a monitor room... Speakers from a few hundred to 20k... Though, Speakers have come a long way.. And I guess chinese manufacturing has allowed monitors to hit the market at reasonable prices.
My advise.
Id suggest check out some music shops that have a range of speaker you can listen to.... At least your understanding of design and general capabilities of monitors will give you a idea, and then maybe one youve heard , then your listening experience at least has a metric allowing comparisons...
But they are still multimedia focused. Im posting this because your expectations maybe met... But so many times from my experience , many peoples aren't.
Overall, a few hundred bucks? Cant argue with that .
I don't agree with "headphones only ever goes so far". It all depends on its use case and lots of other parameters. I have high-quality DAC, AMP, and Studio Headphones that would beat most of those speakers in most of conditions...
Watching (and listening to) this video on my Presonus Eris 3.5's and agree with every word of this video :)
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Best speakers 🔊 I’ve owned a pair for more than 4 years
Haha wauw! So Nice to see this video. A few hours ago i was in the middle of desiding to buy the eris 3.5 or the r1280t. I orderd the eris! And seeing and listening to your video made me feel that i made the right choise. Cant wait to get the speakers tomorrow 😇
Thank you for the video!
I was nervous about ordering these. But your review was awesome. Thanks. I'm getting the bundle.
At 8:45 you state that you will not get a full soundstage (as wide) using unbalanced connections as opposed to a balanced cable set up. I tried both and this is not the case. Perhaps it may have been something associated with your system in general. I even contacted the manufacturer and they agree with my assessment stating the only issue with RCA or unbalanced cables would be the introduction of noise. If there is no noise then you are good to go with RCA cables.
Thanks for the explanation. Im trying to looking for some speakers.
can you make a review on Edifier r2000DB..
I ordered the Eris 3.5 for my PC together with the 8" Sub. Great Sound, but the Sub was to much for me sitting right next to it. But now i will use it with another Pair of the Eris for my Bedroom TV. Don´t see many Options that are better within this Price Range.
Woo, great video fams. Speakers sound amazing
I was planning on buying these speakers for my turntable table/ vinyl player. I have seen a video or two recommending them, but I was just curious to see if anybody themselves has used them for the same usage and if they will be any good for that area.
did you buy them how are they?
Yes I bought them over a year ago and they are decent, I haven’t had any major problems with them and they sound nice and clear. One issue though that I have been noticing recently is how when turning up da volume to the max you get sum slight popping but I almost never really turn them all the way to that level so it’s not too much of an issue. I honestly recommend them over others at this price range just of pure performance and just their aesthetic. If u prioritize clarity in ur audio and not so much da volume I would say these are perfect. Another thing I wish I knew before buying them was to get the Bluetooth version instead of the regular ones. Sometimes I connect the speakers to my phone thru aux and It is a lil annoying having to keep my phone connected, specially when it’s low battery or I’m not near the speakers. Hope this helps
Hi mainbyte. Thanks for this video you helped me decide in buying these speakers. Also, you have a really nice camera setup here 👍
Thanks for the review. Just purchased and waiting for the delivery in a week or so. By the way, what is the name of that first song you played in the demo?
I Just got them and there is a thing when you get brand new speaker monitors they take time to break in and they unleash their full potential.
Can someone explain about why it’s not good to connect the rca directly to a device? What am i missing exactly in terms of sound?
Looking to buy this but no extra budget to get an audio interface too :-(
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Can i connect them with my scarlet solo 3rd generation?
Hi, I had a question for you, if I plug them to a mixer instead of an audio interface would what make a difference and make them sound better than with RCA cables? Thanks!
They would only sound better with balanced quarter inch low impedance cables to a high end DAC
Consider yourself lucky. The fuse in mine burnt out in one month.
They should have a one year warranty.
@@John-mf6ky after you pay for shipping (because they don't) its less of a hassle to just buy a new pair, which is what I did lol
I'm rocking a pair of these and a pair of Mali LP6s in a treated room. Awesome for referencing!
I want the 3.5 speakers for piano/keyboard playing. I think they’d be perfect for that use!
Dear Friend,
thank you for this very interesting video. After watching this video i purchased the eris 3.5 and i am very happy with the little studio monitors.
I'd never believed, what bass comes out of these guys. VERY good. They can get very loud with perfect sound. Thank you for your recommendation!
Funny...years following Nick and now thinking about buying those speakers and...Voilá. Nick have them :-) You're amazing.
I have mine for more than 1 year now and they're just great..
i like your content, truthful, it gives people confidence to start, rather givin tons of option trying to get people to buy more expensive speakers
I've found when video editing that headphones are not enough, even if they're good open-back ones. You gotta unplug and hear what your video sounds like in the real world, on some half-decent speakers. What sounds clear through headphones (like a voiceover) may actually get a bit drowned out by background music etc when playing on speakers. So they really do help you 'monitor' your audio.
Speaks about how amazing and flat their sound are and at 8:32 we see he bangged the 2 EQ potentiometers to the max
lmao
I got a pair of these today. mind blown really...
I have them since a few years back and I just love them, thinking about getting another pair actually
these were my first studio speakers and i thought they were great but after a while I thought i would 'upgrade' and got myself some yamaha hs-5s. I used the yamahas for a year or so and thought they sounded good but was never totally happy with the sound so eventually did a head to head between my old presonuses and the yamahas. suprisingly i prefered the much cheaper presonuses so i went back to using those and am happy with my sound again. more expensive isn't always better i guess.
The 3.5's are still selling for $100. I've been running this set for a couple years and I like them, enough to get a second set for my other computer.
I really wish they added a sub output on the back panel..thats my only gripe with them..got them for 99 bucks on zz sounds..and im going to get thr 4.5" also.
Hello, Thanks for your review. I've just received my E3.5. They sounds awesome connected direct to my pc.
Can you make this sound better connecting to an audibox > pc? My usage is only music video and some video editing. Thanks
I bought them in 2020 and today are still flawless. After a tons of reviews i choose to make an upgrade with Eris E5 for quality. Do you think is an major upgrade? Or i just need to focus on other brands like Adams,Krk etc ? Thanks a lot!
listening to this with my E5 XTs
Do you have a audio interface? I have my E5 making staticky noise due to having no audio interface I will buy one soon
@@matthewdoyle8644 I'm on a budget, so for now I'm using Behringer UMC202HD, can't do any comparison as this is my first audio interface, but the quality is good enough for me
It sounds good. No noise. Depends on your cable and interface electricity.
Planning on buying an audio interface when black friday/cyber monday comes around... do you know if using a dac/amp combo makes these speakers sound better?
Why "budget" things are so expensive in my country!?!? Loved the video
how much are they in your country? in the netherlands they are 135 euro
I just ordered these "United States". They are 140.00 "with tax" for the Bluetooth version
98€ in austria
Devaluation is a bitch!
I may have the opportunity to get the Eris 5. I like a nice bass kick, do you think the 5 is worth the upgrade?
upgrading from my old sterling mx3, as they decided to die. bought these bad boys a few days ago, and expect that they’ll outperform the quality of the sterlings by a landslide. i plan to get a set of those 8” Rokits or possibly a set of Neumann’s later on though.
it was my quarantines last buy & they worthing every little cent spend!
Weighing up between these and the Edifier MR4 for a beginner desktop setup - what do you think?
Edit: considering the Samson MediaOne M30 too.
Great video! Just wondering on why would these sound bad when plugged directly into my motherboard/3.5mm jack? I'm not exactly clear on what is the "audio interface" that you are plugging them in is and why is that needed...
Apologies if this is a silly question!
Get a audio interface and it should fix the problem
interested inthis question as well, if im not creating content, should i not buy this without an audio interface?
same question, can anyone answer to us? helooooooooo :)...I just ordered these babies
I actually ended up buying these speakers and am running them plugged in, directly into my computer and I think they sound great! Bass is not as strong as some may like, but it sounds very clear and crisp and very well defined. Would definitely recommend for PC/desktop speakers
@@pas0003 there are two knobs in the back to boost the highs and lows if you turn up the low knob it should help with that, but the best option is truly an audio interface
Can’t believe you only have 3k subscribers you deserve more! Love the review
This is a second channel though. Our main channel has 120K+
For just listening to music (mostly electronic ) would you get the edifier or the eris 3.5?
Whoooo. Excellent video. Sound like some solid speakers.
Glad I found this I have just bought the Presonus Audiobox USB 96 bundle which includes these speakers. Thanks for your review :)
Are these monitors good for gaming and multimedia consumption or do they sound too dry to the point it becomes tiring? I am asking this because, while I absolutely loved the way they sounded in this review, in Digital Stereophony's review (they one they compared them with Edifier 1280) they sounded way more dry.
Are these speakers already calibrated?