Presonus Eris Studio 8
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Presonus
Eris Studio 8
Product Info
Article Number:
572895
Brand:
Presonus
Model:
Eris Studio 8
Category:
Active Nearfield Monitors
Price:
$228.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Eris Studio 8s are a solid choice for home studios and project recording. They deliver a surprisingly balanced sound with a wider sweet spot than many in their class, and that midrange EQ is a real bonus for tailoring the sound to your room. Great for singer-songwriters and producers working in acoustic or light rock genres.
Product Description
- Presonus Eris Studio 8
- Active Studio Monitor
- Equipped with: 8" woofer and 1" tweeter with silk cone
- LF amplifier power: 75 W
- HF amplifier power: 65 W
- Frequency range: 35 - 20
- 000 Hz
- Crossover frequency: 3.5 kHz
- Max. sound pressure level: 106 dB @ 1 m
- Gain control
- Midrange control Bell EQ
- 1 kHz
- +/-6 dB
- Treble control Cow's tail filter
- 10 kHz +/-6 dB
- LowCut switchable at 80 or 100 Hz
- Acoustic space switch -2 dB
- -4 dB
- Input: XLR and jack (balanced) as well as cinch (unbalanced)
- EBM Waveguide (H x V): 100° x 60°
- Auto standby switchable
- Shielded against HF interference
- switch-on delay
- output current limiter
- overheating
- transient and subsonic protection circuitry
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 250 x 298 x 419 mm
- Weight: 10.1 kg
PROS
- • Silk dome tweeter offers smooth, extended highs avoiding harshness
- • EBM waveguide provides surprisingly wide and accurate stereo imaging
- • Midrange EQ control is genuinely useful for room correction
- • Robust build with shielded components minimizes unwanted interference
CONS
- • Bass response, while decent, lacks the deepest sub-bass extension for electronic genres
- • The midrange EQ is a bell filter, limiting precise tonal adjustments
- • Size and weight make them less ideal for smaller, mobile setups
Product Video
Key Features
Woofer Size
8 in
Power (Watts)
140
Frequency Range
35 - 20000 Hz
Connections
XLR, 1/4 in (TRS/TS), RCA
Weight
10.1 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Adams offer more refined detail and a tighter bass response, but the Presonus provide a more forgiving, and arguably more 'musical' sound for a broader range of material.
No, it's a band-aid; proper acoustic treatment is always preferred, but the switch helps compensate for some common room modes and reflections.
While they handle bass adequately, their limited sub-bass extension might leave you wanting more detail and impact when mixing those genres; a subwoofer would be a worthwhile addition.
