Presonus Eris 3.5 2nd Gen

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Presonus Eris 3.5 2nd Gen

Presonus

Eris 3.5 2nd Gen

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 572877
Brand: Presonus
Model: Eris 3.5 2nd Gen
Price: $105.60

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These Eris 3.5s are a fantastic entry point for bedroom producers, podcasters, or anyone needing a compact, accurate reference. They offer a clean, detailed sound for the price, and the front aux input is a nice convenience. Just be aware they're not going to shake your room with sub-bass – they're designed for clarity, not thunder.

Product Description

  • Presonus Eris 3.5 2nd Gen
  • Active Studio Monitors
  • Equipped with: 3.5" woofer and 1" silk dome tweeter
  • Power: 2x 25 W sinus
  • Class AB power amp
  • Frequency range: 80 - 20
  • 000 Hz
  • Maximum level: 97 dB @ 1 m
  • Auto standby switchable
  • Inputs: TRS jacks (L/R
  • balanced)
  • RCA pair (L/R)
  • Treble control and bass control each -6 to +6 dB
  • Front aux input for smartphone etc.: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
  • Front headphone jack: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
  • Front volume control with on/off switch and operation LED
  • Shielded against HF interference
  • switch-on delay and output current limiter
  • overheating protection and subsonic filter
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 210 x 141 x 153 mm
  • Weight: 3.1 kg (pair)
  • Includes mini jack TRS to 2x RCA cable
  • 3.5 mm TRS to 3.5 mm TRS cable and 1.5 m connection cable from left to right speaker
PROS
  • • Silk dome tweeter delivers surprisingly smooth highs with minimal harshness.
  • • Class AB amp provides clean power; avoids the muddiness of cheaper designs.
  • • Front aux input is genuinely useful for quick monitoring and casual listening.
  • • Shielding effectively reduces interference, a boon for less-than-ideal studio setups.
CONS
  • • Bass response is limited by the small 3.5” woofer; lacks deep low-end extension.
  • • The plastic enclosure feels a bit flimsy compared to more robust studio monitors.
  • • EQ controls are basic; lacks the precision for detailed frequency shaping.

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Key Features

Woofer Size 3.5"
Power (Watts) 25W x 2
Frequency Range 80 - 20,000 Hz
Connections TRS, RCA, 3.5mm Aux, 3.5mm Headphone
Weight 3.1 kg (pair)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 3.5s offer similar clarity but lack the extended bass response of their bigger siblings. They're best suited for nearfield listening where deep lows aren't critical.
While decent for tracking, these are primarily intended for nearfield monitoring and mixing at lower volumes. Mastering requires more neutral and revealing monitors.
It's a brief delay (a few seconds) when you power them on to prevent sudden pops or clicks from reaching your speakers or headphones – a thoughtful touch.

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