Awesome budget studio monitors: iLoud Micro Monitors vs PreSonus E4.5
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- Опубліковано 19 бер 2019
- Awesome budget studio monitors: iLoud Micro Monitors vs PreSonus E4.5
If you're in the mainland USA, contact me for your special price on either of these monitor pairs!
Thank you, really needed to hear a proper comparison between both
I have the Eris 4.5 for my small set up and they sound really nice. Really interested in the upcoming iLoud second gen speakers that IK announced at NAMM. They look amazing and if they sound as good as their specs indicate, I’m chucking my Krk5s for them for my larger studio set up.
Always appreciate the reviews Sir Chuck and to be honest, I'm always most impressed with your innate ability to do your playing without tablature!
Thanks Rick T - much appreciated!
I have both and iLoud sound more clear and open to me, E4.5 have more bass (especially if you have a wall behind them) and are more punchy. E4.5 are better if you are listening to them elsewhere in a room, iLoud sound very good when they are properly positioned in front-of you (near-field), but elsewhere in the room they lack bass. For me E4.5 sound is difficult to digest (too full, punchy) and can't listen to them more than and hour, iLoud are very easy to digest and can listen to them for hours. This is also the reason I prefer iLoud. Oh and iLouds are very small and the white version looks great on my desk. Please take into account that this is my personal experience, I am not using them for professional purpose, but I have some experience with pro audio.
Are those E4.5 speakers good for bass guitar direct to speakers?
@@brunotorres7332 E4.5 is better for instruments like guitar and bass. For movies and youtube consumption, iLoud is better
I own iLoud mounted on mike stand to have the right height at the sweetspot, using it for nearfield purpose, and they lack some dB on the bass, but I compensate in mixing and mastering with DRC, headphones and crossfeed vst. Recently bought as gift for my daughter the Eris 4.5 , in another room (different acoustics and wall distance..), and compared using the same music (mp3 320kbps) via bluetooth. I had the same listening impression as you. More, Eris seem have a bit more efficiency in loudness (the Watt are the same), probably because the internal iK DSP limits the power when the input is too much higher, and seem show a better 3D depth, pretty hifi experience; iLoud more analytic, better for my needs and application. Of course better comparing would be with the same listening position and the volume knob set for the same SPL at the sweetspot for both the monitor. Both well built and great quality/price ratio. In the future I am considering if to buy a Presonus Sub for the iK, at the moment I work very well without it but I am tempted to try it one...
Thanks for sharing your 2 different Monitors, as for sound check, I love that you put the Mics right in front. My Verdict is similar to what you said. I thought at first that the PreSonus was going to have more bass due to the larger size woofer, but , no, I was amazed to see your 300 dollar iLoud speakers wins between the two. and wow the Bass out of those tiny monitors. I think it's because the hole in the front acts as bass output sound. Wonderful! Can't say enough. And when you did the piano. wow! I am reporting from this year 2023, so by now, I assume something bigger is better? A matter of Choice. Thanks again for a great demo. Terry
Thanks,like the I loud better but the difference in price changes your mind. Videos are always good with lots. Of info.
What a difference that makes, thanks for your help! iLoud it is!!
Great comparison! Have you had a chance to listen to the iLoud MTMs yet?
Es el único video en youtube en donde muestran como suena un teclado con unos monitores de estudio. Gracias, parece ser la mejor opción para conectar mi sintetizador.
Absolutely I agree with you ..I can not find another video describing what speakers sound good with keyboard....I have a CDP-135 it has only a headphone out and I have ordered the presonus 3.5 and I hope the will make the piano sound better
Great review! Could you tell me the best way to connect the iLouds to the MP7? They just have an unbalanced RCA input right? tx
Nice job with the mics and capturing the sound of the two, there was an obvious difference, but through my laptop speakers I'm not 100% sure what to make of that difference. I would say iLoud muddy and PreSonus clean? But you were there, what are your linearity impressions?
The Presonus has better definition and sounds more open, even more presence in the bass parts, presonus is the best of both for me.
Thanks I'm trying to figure out which one is best for me. My yamaha has to be turned up all the time in order to hear the sound.
The presonus and cheap DIY subwoofer set up would suit me fine.
Hi Chuck! Great review! I am torn between these two speakers. I am an Electric Guitar player who plays Classic Rock, i.e., AC/DC. i use amp modeling software like Amplitube 5, Tonex, Positive Grid Bis. classic rocks use a lot of bass. I am the iRig HD2 to connect my guitar to the software. i am using the iPad 10. which would recommend? Thank you.
I heard the Presonus E5XT with the ILoud MTM today. I think the MTM has deeper basses but the 5XT sounds tighter. The E5XT sounds a little more open to me than the MTMs. My problem is, I don't know how the Presonus 5XT sound at the piano... The 4.5 have much less bass and don't sound as good as the 5XT. I think the 5XT is the sound between the ILoud Micro and the MTMs. So better than the Micros, but a little thinner than the MTMs. What do you mean?
Great video, thank u
Hello Chuck … Will presonus e3.5 lack bass for playing piano or should I wait and get e4.5 ?
Thanks again
Always a little difficult to judge monitor tests over UA-cam because of course a lot depends on what the listener is using at their end. Having said that, the Presonus Eris 4.5 definitely has more definition and I do have a pair here so I know they are very good for the price. Those Ik iLoud Monitors are great though, given their size.
Yes, its always difficult judging sound on UA-cam for the reasons you state... that's why I always do sound comparisons (2 or more sound sources). That way the listener has something to compare the sounds with when hearing them both! Demo's of a speaker/monitor that don't compare it with another sound source are useless. Thanks for your comments Saul!
@@PianoManChuck I have a pair of the iLoud Micro Monitors that I use for both my RD-700 and TV movies! The one BIG problem I've encountered, and from other reviews others have experienced the same thing, is that on certain bass notes, the mesh protecting the speaker rattles. It is very prominent on certain notes. I have not heard of anyone fixing this problem. Do you have any ideas? Also, do the new larger iLoud studio monitors (MTM) have considerably more volume and bass capability. I may get a pair if they do not rattle, as the sound is excellent.
@Darren Hirst Thnks for the tip :-)
Hello, Chuck, are these the Presonus E4.5 or E4.5BT?
I have the Roland Juno ds61. What cable would I need to hook up the PreSonus Eris E3.5 to the back of my synthesizer. I am totally new at the non-built in speaker keyboards.
Can you run down how you’r connecting the keyboard to the monitors?
iLoud definitely is via the phones jack.
My friend, are these amplifiers suitable for cork?
How did you connect the iloud stereo?
The presonus sounds better can i plug them into the headphone out from a Casio CDP 135 keyboard?
What do you think will be better choice for me? Right now I have the HS8 monitors for my Nord Stage keyboard, and the sound is great, but, they're too large. So, I'm debating between the Rokit 5 and the iloud micro, I think I'll add a sub to either. Currently the Rokit 5 is cheaper but the iloud are smaller. Which is the better choice for a keyboard? thanks!
See ua-cam.com/users/PianoManChuckabout
Great review 👍 what is that blue device you’re using to switch between monitors?
I no longer use or have that audio switcher - Now I use a Hosa SLW-333 audio switcher.
PianoManChuck that’s great thanks 👍
Thanks Chuck, they both sound very good. Presonus Eris wins for me. I was waiting for you to rap over that hip hop track. Then I would have had to say that DJ Jazzy Chuck is in the hooooouuuuse!!!
I knew I forgot something! I'll rap over a future hip hop track...NOT! But I'll take your intro anyway :)
Thanks, as always, for your comments TIm!
Hi Chuck, do you need an Audio interface to connect these monitors up with a keyboard?? Thank you
No
please can you do a video test on the PreSonus E3.5 ? please !!
Yeah, want to see a comparison between Presonus Eris 3.5 vs Yamaha MSP 3 as well.
Please make a video for these, Mr. PianoManChuck. ))
How much difference would these make to a Casio PS X3000 as their inbuilt speakers are terrible. I was thinking of buying Yamaha HS8 for a home studio but thought these would be ok just for practicing at home
Quite a big one. Casio actually used the iLoud Micro Monitors at their display booth at the NAMM show.
I bought the iloud micro monitors after you did a review on them some time ago and they are terrific. I use them with my Nord stage 3 and they sound great. Thanks for the great reviews.
Ditto.
You do great reviews, no attention to negative people. You're very enlightening. To me all monitors are too bassy. I hate low end. Will try a stereo Blakackstar ID Core 10 guitar amp. They all have good midrange. No I don't work for them.
Happy Holidays!! 🎅
Chuck what was the organ song you played sounded like Bach? Thanks
Everything was "built in" to the rhythm section of the Kawai keyboard - nothing was named.
how u connect the keyboard to the speakers.? most speakers the head connection is different from the amp speakers
Connect your keyboard to audio interface first then audio interface to speaker
So much more dynamic range in the iloud speakers. There is no lower range in the other speakers.
Hi, Thanks for the review. I just bought a pair of Presonus Eris 4.5 for my Korg D1 yet to be received. What's the best way to connect them to the D1. If I use unbalanced cables from the 2 1/4 inch outputs on the D1 to the 2 TRS inputs on the Eris speaker will it work? or is there a better option? Thank you.
Can u help with me stuido monitor query; I am novice in piano; purchased privia recently but it doesn't sound good with inbuilt speaker as marketed in youtube; how can I achieve best quality sound??
Have you found out the best way to connect the keyboard to monitor?
boss,,, one day,, do try bass gtr amp at least 10 inch... on left... and tube guitar amp on right... be amazed at quality of sound...
Thanks for your videos, very helpful and informative.
Have a question and hoping you can provide me with some direction. I recently bought a brand new Roland RD-88 stage piano for my personal hobby playing and small occasional performances for my family ( I am a piano hobby player) also got a decent pair of monitor speakers and connected them to my piano via a set of TRS cables. While I am getting a great sound when I listen to piano using headphone; the sound I am getting through external monitor speakers are terrible when I connect them directly to instrument’s line outs, it is so bad I can’t even think of playing for anyone else other than myself!
My question is, am I missing something or doing something wrong? How do you get such a nice high quality sound from your instrument? Do I need to put a mixer and/or an audio interface in between?
Greatly appreciate if you or anyone else out there can give me a hint on this.
A digital midi interface is essential.
Same question; inbuilt speaker sound horrible; how to get best quality sound
Did you get any solution for this?
This company(Presonus) was founded in 1995 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and i believe shared with a German comoany...so that speakes for itself
uuh! that is 4 years ago !
Well they still both on market.
I still wonder how Iloud can go low to 55 hz at -3db ..... probably around 65 hz at 0db ..
Its half the size of the Presonus and same power.
I go for Iloud ! Sound is more neutral and palanced, made for long sessions.
The thing that ilouds seems to address quiet well and makes them stand out is phase alignment between drivers. And that you can clearly hear in this test, hell, the presonus sound with so much phase issues...
The ILoud's sound pretty good but you can't defeat physics when it comes to sound quality so I'm not surprised that the PreSonus' sound better and more dynamic. Still if you want small and good looking the iLoud's are great and being less dynamic they may be less fatiguing for extended listening, plus being front ported is great if you need to put them near a wall.
sir, When are you going to review Casio px s3000???.... i m eagerly waiting for the review 🙂🙂🙂
The PX-S3000 is not available yet. There have been some unexpected delays and it now looks like it might not hit stores until the end of April, perhaps early May.
@@yamahamusicians thank you sir, i didn't know that 🙂
@Raji Singh - What @yamahamusicians said! And once I receive my PX-S3000 at that time, I first need to become thoroughly familiar with it before I can even think of doing a review.... so its going to be a while.
@@PianoManChuck Sir i ll be eagerly waiting for that detailed review then🙂🙂.... and thank you for the reply 🙂🙂
Me too..I want PX-S1000🤔
E4.5 is better for instruments like guitar and bass. For movies and youtube consumption, iLoud is better
Eris more detailed and flatter.
Man...Somebody send a CASIO PX-S1000 for your review? 🤔I m very interested
When I look at the back of the presonus I see slots for TRS cables but I only have TS cables.
Could I plug TS cables into the TRS slot?
I'm only using the speakers for my keyboard.
You should be able to.
I wanted to hear the piano on the monitors
I guess you must have missed the first 44 seconds of the video AND the piano comparison at 6:58
eris4.5 sounds better from me