Presonus Eris 4.5BT 2nd Gen
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Presonus
Eris 4.5BT 2nd Gen
Product Info
Article Number:
572885
Brand:
Presonus
Model:
Eris 4.5BT 2nd Gen
Category:
Active Nearfield Monitors
Price:
$196.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
These Eris 4.5BT 2nd Gen monitors are a solid entry point for home recording or casual music production. They offer a balanced sound with a surprisingly refined high-end for their size and price point, and the Bluetooth is a convenient bonus. Perfect for bedroom producers, podcasters, or anyone needing a compact, versatile monitoring solution.
Product Description
- Presonus Eris 4.5BT 2nd Gen
- Active Studio Monitors with Bluetooth Connectivity
- Equipped with: 4.5" woofer and 1" tweeter with silk cone
- Power: 2x 25 W sinus
- Class-AB-power amp
- Frequency range: 70 - 20
- 000 Hz
- Maximum level: 100 dB @ 1 m
- Auto standby switchable
- Inputs: TRS jacks (L/R
- balanced)
- RCA pair (L/R)
- Bluetooth 5.0
- 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
- Power-on delay and output current limiter
- Overheating protection and subsonic filter
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 241 x 163 x 179 mm
- Weight: 4.5 kg (pair)
- Incl. 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, avoiding harshness.
- • Class-AB amp provides a clean, dynamic power delivery.
- • Bluetooth 5.0 is reliable and convenient for quick playback.
- • Front aux input is genuinely useful for mobile device monitoring.
CONS
- • Bass response, while adequate, lacks the deep extension of larger monitors.
- • The plastic enclosure can feel a bit flimsy under significant volume.
- • EQ controls are limited; more sophisticated correction would be welcome.
Product Video
Key Features
Woofer Size
4.5"
Power (Watts)
50 (2x25W)
Frequency Range
70 Hz - 20 kHz
Connections
TRS, RCA, Bluetooth 5.0, 3.5mm Aux, 3.5mm Headphone
Weight
4.5 kg (pair)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 2nd Gen has improved amplifier efficiency, a slightly refined sound, and a more stable Bluetooth connection – a worthwhile upgrade if you’re coming from the originals.
While decent, they're best suited for tracking and basic mixing. For truly critical mastering, you'd want a more neutral, higher-end monitor.
Yes, it’s reliable; the monitors power down automatically after a period of inactivity, which is a nice energy-saving feature.
