Are BUDGET Studio Monitors GOOD ENOUGH? - Presonus Eris Studio 8

[@LaidbackSounds]

That is not a review, you do not discuss any frequency range strenght , weaknesses etc. What's the goal of that video then ? You do not want to go in depth because it is sponsored, only amateurs will be happy with such minimalistic and vague infos.

[@busywl69]

sponsered is all you need to know

[@Error8x8]

What more did he need to say? He played a song on both so the viewer could decide which sounds best to them. If he was hiding something he wouldn't have done that.

[@LaidbackSounds]

@@Error8x8 so you one of those who can hear a speaker through a room recorded on a mic and going on top of that through youtube compression, what world we live in lol

[@dropdead___]

I agree with you, lad. I'm a newbie guitar player (I started to play in December 2023), and in first hand I just decided that a home studio is the best modern way to have fun and produce your own stuff with ilimitated amps/pedals content that the softwares and hardwares can give to you. For me, who doesn't want to spend thousands of euros on my begginer studio, that worked for me, but only in a way of curiosity. I could analyze how a top tier studio monitor sounds in comparison to a cheap one. But, if I needed to choose between 3 different monitors and I wanted to go deep in each one of them to make my decision, this video couldn't help me at all. Still cool the comparison tho.

[@nomad1517]

Also, something to note. Expensive monitors are usually made to last, and are made to hear things others can't produce. A Genelec set will usually last people more than 20 years on average with hardcore use. They are made for those with trained ears. A lot of people who are used to budget monitors have no idea what they are missing in their mixes. Most people who try on a pair of focal utopia's will either A: start crying (this isn't a joke, this can happen) B: Realize they sound like patrick star when he leedles. So yeah. When you need something that is going to be able to not only prevent ear fatigue for 8 hour sessions and last long, and sound clear as crystal, then the price tag can be justified.

[@royzderich]

I have used many brands and models on production, recording, mixing and mastering, i also use a pair of Presonus 8"' on my home studio (i have 3 pairs of monitors in my home), they are great for the price, but there are obvious differences with high end monitors. I have to tell that Presonus deliver great value for the money with a very good range of products, even in the DAW field with Studio One Pro in my opinion one of the best DAWS on the market!, if your are producing and starting to mix and you are on a budget i think Studio 8" are a great alternative. If you combine 2 studio 8" 's with a pair of 8" or 10" Presonus subs you can have your 3 way system under 1000, not bad for production, lot of power for the buck! Cheers!

[@dogzillamonster]

Am really happy with the Eris E5 pair and Eris Sub8, that combo sounds just amazing.

[@sinciwed]

my is e3.5 and sub8 and A DAC thats good

[@Panslapper]

Just got my mucky paws on the Studio 5 and the Sub 8bt arriving next week. Very decent combo. I use a Wiim Pro Plus with the AK DAC built in and it sounds fine, bought the Presonus because it fits into the front room as well as the studio.

[@Itslegitman]

@@sinciwed I had the same setup. Switched to E5's with Sub8 and the difference is very noticeable. E3.5 are a little bit too small and easily get overwhelmed by Sub8.

[@johannjohann6523]

As one who is a believer in 3 way imaging, that said Presonus makes some very good recording and sound equipment for the price. Including a very good 8 inch subwoofer for a little over $200 as well. It's really hard to have much in the way of saying anything negative about Presonus products. And are a serious option for anyone wanting to upgrade their normal stereo but are on a budget.

[@behemothinferno]

The difference between the midrange is night and day really. The Adams just sound right!

[@RobVespa]

This video seems more about flexing about expensive Adam speakers rather than focusing on the Eris 8s. Why? Just focus on the 8s and don't mention the Adams... or compare the Eris to something similar, like Yamaha HS8s.

[@joehocker6169]

I have been mixing on my Yamaha hs80m for over 15 years. I still love them. Great sound, size, volume (db), accuracy, looks, build quality, and price. I’m sure they’re better reference monitors out there but at some point it becomes just like any other instrument where you’re paying for the idea of perfection.

[@IcemanTheDj]

3 way monitors... is something else! I can't afford to buy Adam but I have Kali In-8 2nd Wave. Clear mids, tighter bass compared to 2 ways monitor where the same driver has to deal with bass and mids same time!

[@krzysiek5209]

Great video. I am thinking of buying speakers, but I would appreciate it if you could help me decide to choose a speaker to listen to music and play games next to my desk in a relatively small room. First, I am not sure if monitor speakers are good for regular music listening. Second, I am thinking of buying PreSonus Eris Studio, either 5 or 8. I am not going to listen too loud, but I am not going to have a woofer, so I am thinking of buying 8 but listening to them at a relatively low volume. What do you think?

[@adproject8]

Why you didn’t try FOCAL APLHA 50 EVO? I think they’re the best in price/quality terms.

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

I wanted to compare monitors that are the same in size.

[@adproject8]

Sorry, you are right. So why not Focal Alpha 80 Evo? Have you ever try some Focal Monitor?

[@poinguan]

How is the hiss (white noise) on the Presonus Studio 8?

[@vannmensa]

great review. great speakers with good sounding qualities. dope content as usual

[@cassio_zambotto]

in studio monitoring in general (the whole system: room+monitors+medium) sound is not what really matters, translation is what really matters.

[@yochillsmith]

I plan on getting those Adam Audios

[@SVRGE_]

i wanted these instead of hs8's because i was already a fan of the Eris E5 monitors. affordability and great for what they are. the only reason i didn't get them is because they were all sold out XD

[@johannjohann6523]

I think "Budget" studio monitors that "may" be not quite good enough for a recording environment are a great way to improve one's regular stereo. As "budget" studio monitors will always outperform "budget" speakers. And I don't know why more people don't look to "Pro" equipment for their everyday listening needs as Pro eqpt. is just on a different level, but can be no more expensive these days.

[@james_cage]

I would be also curious about which setup is better: An 8 inch pair, or a 5 inch pair with a sub?! That would be very interesting to test!

[@simon895]

"Sponsored by Presonus" Yeah thanks for your honest opinion - lol

[@mossomstylz]

Hi it's been a few months now do you still recommend these or do you have another suggestion, reason asking is im looking for another set of monitors to purchase, great video, thanks

[@jonamer555]

Yo, quick question. Mackie CR8 xbt or Presonus Eris Studio 8 inch?

[@Trian0ng]

Rokit krk 8s

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

The Mackie monitors offer multimedia speaker vibes with only one active and one passive monitor. The Eris studio 8’s on the other hand are both active monitors and are designed to be used in a home studio for recording and music production.

[@varishevolve]

Is this good for listening music ​@@EdwardSmithMusic

[@alexmacias3837]

Don’t buy really expensive monitors until you’ve acoustically treated your room. You won’t be able to hear them accurately enough to adequately realize the uplift in performance. Take your $3000 and buy $1500 speakers and spend $1500 on room treatment.

[@jstnjx]

I bought a pair of Adam A77X's right before they got discontinued and I'm more than happy with my decision coming from a pair of Yamaha HS7's.

[@wolfwilkopter2231]

yeah they made a big mistake not continuing the AX series and replace a great product with a worse one...

[@adamattila4708]

Hello! I have an Adam A7X. Is it worth replacing it with the new Adam A7V monitor? Maybe an 8"? I looked at the Kali LP8, Kali IN8, Adam A77H and A8H.

[@msgn8i11s2]

Ì have a pair of A7X and I think they sound great so I won't upgrade at least before Adam replaces the A7V with a new model...

[@wolfwilkopter2231]

DONT DO IT! A7X is a better product, they made the newer worse than the old ones.

[@rsvp9816]

are the studio 8's better than hs8?

[@Lilsplendortv]

Hello please does the two speakers of a studio monitor produce bass or just 1?

[@christopherstorrier5560]

....it plays back the bass the way it was recorded... normally both speakers play bass as hard to tell where bass is coming from .... most people mix bass on both speakers, 1 may be a bit louder depending on the way it has been recorded... these are very good monitor speakers for the price...use with quad core balanced TRS to XLR cables & plugs for less noise...quad core balanced cables are noise cancelling & well sheilded, quieter & better sounding than standard balanced cables....plenty bass down to 32hz - 35hz, -6db....

[@manuchaves9511]

You should compare the Adam you have against the Genelec 8340a with a subwoofer and you will notice the difference.

[@909lover]

Interesting would be .....adam audio a77h vs a8h. Nothing to find online

[@osazetalks3804]

Is it necessary to get a subwoofer with your studio monitors?

[@wolfwilkopter2231]

No, absolutely not. If your Monitors are good enuff and you're not out and about to squeeze the deepest bass in there with hiphop or electronic music, you dont need a sub. Also if you mess up your sub settings, you can easily mess up your mix. (Studio 5's here and they are already amazing...)

[@AbdiRizzakHindi-gx3gz]

Please tel me how much these tools 🙏

[@HopefulMoose-go5iw]

Yo bro wanted to ask you a question presonous eris8 or Maudio bx8 d3?

[@pacovernen]

Personally I’d suggest the Presonus Sceptre S8 (or S5 depending on your room size) paired with their 10in sub (or 8in depending on your room size). If Sceptres are over-budget, you can’t go wrong with their new Eris Pro line. I still use a pair of their Eris E8 monitors (from over a decade ago) and they sound better than they ever have. Everything I’ve released has gone through my E8 pair + T10 sub by them. Not a single complain after over 10 years. No, I’m not sponsored by PreSonus. But I’m open to a pair of Sceptre S8 monitors if PreSonus can support up & coming artists. 😬

[@DjD1MAH]

theres a 3 way studio monitor from thoman called swisssonic x8 for £239 each any chance for a review

[@deepakbatra7678]

should i buy eris 8xt or this new eris studio 8....please suggest

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

I’ve never really used or tested the Eris 8xt monitors, so since I am happy with the overall value of the Eris Studio 8’s… they would be my pick.

[@deepakbatra7678]

​@@EdwardSmithMusic❤❤❤Thanx bro..Really appreciate what u do❤❤ 🎉

[@wolfwilkopter2231]

Studio 8 is basically an Upgrade to 8XT, same with my Studio 5's, so i'd reccomend the new model, tho its hard to get your hands on XT's anyways in some reagions as they are often sold out already.

[@peterhughes8699]

Home recording punters don't need studio monitors. Can do an equally good mixing job with 2 different high quality headphones. Save yourself $1000 plus and don't bother with monitor speakers :)

[@C0NASUR]

Can definitely get the job done on headphones but I think we can all agree there’s something different about a good pair of monitors in a nicely treated room 🙌

[@peterhughes8699]

@@C0NASUR Yes agree it's nice to have a pair of good monitors and well treated room. A well treated room is a pre-requisite for the good monitors. All this is expensive though and neither are required if you use studio quality headphones

[@meruski7759]

You sound like an amateur producer😂. Producing wont work on earphones 🎧. Or maybe you never heard how studio monitor sound

[@darkestpointofficial]

I like mixing with both

[@Gang-25j]

@@meruski7759actually you sound like one because it’s a fact you can get the same great mix on both.

[@andreash3906]

I am eyeballing a set of used Yamaha Hs80m's which I could score for $330. Just now discovered these exist and having some doubts. The used Yamaha's fit my budget better, but these appear to be a bit more bass heavy, which I absolutely like. Any thoughts between these two?

[@tudirdasnichtan8396]

same problem. I stuck between these and Yam. Hs 8 ... HELP!

[@joehocker6169]

Buy the Yamaha

[@Trevins.V.Official]

Someone give me some crucial advice! I do trap, rap, reggaeton pop, I wanted to choose between the eris 8, yamaha hs8, adam t8v!!!

[@gjani1980]

Go for the T8V, I love my pair.

[@BluessNRock]

Bro! I need yout HONEST opinion; Cheap Monitors + Sonarworks can be enough or as good as More Expensive monitors + Sonarworks? (I'm also getting PRO acoustic treatment)

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

If your ear is very well trained to the sound profile of the budget studio monitors, then yes, you can can get a good enough final result... but, for mixing and mastering, the midrange woofer on a more expensive studio monitor is definitely a big step up. Sonarworks is fantastic!!! The software is a game changer for budget monitors.

[@BluessNRock]

@@EdwardSmithMusic Interesting 🤔. Thanks a lot for the value you provide to the community, I would love to have a conversation with you someday but IK you're busy

[@royzderich]

comparing 2 way with 3 way systems is not fair, if you put a sub with the Presonus Studios you will improve the midrange a lot, they can perform very close to the Adams if properly tuned. very close for 1/3 the price.

[@joehocker6169]

That’s true ☝️

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

They are smart looking, despite being lower cost.

[@AaronAlso]

Been using the Eris Studio 8's with the Sub 8, absolutely love them. The sound quality is top teir, very flat and responsive. In most cases expensive studio speakers are way over-hyped, brand myopic, marketing wank.

[@Panslapper]

I also had the Mackie MR524 and imo the Studio 5 sounds better. Better balance of sound, more even handed with all of the frequency's and while the MR524 has a deeper low it is not any clearer than the Studio 5, from memory at least. The Studio 5 certainly has a wider dispersion than my Mackie did, a wider soundstage which is nice. While they would not compare to the Adams in this video I think they are a very decent speaker. What I like about the Studio 5 is I can pop and drop these in my front room for playback with Spotify. I wanted to do that with the Mackies but the vocals didn't work that well there, far too forward almost separated from the rest of the music which made it difficult to listen to comfortably. I also have to say that these Studio 5s need a bit of time to bed in, out of the box the had next to no bass but after an hour or so the bass loosened up and started to flow. I use these for mostly Gospel Reggae and dance in general and have to say, I will be keeping them. They do get quite warm at the back but that should not be a concern especially if you buy these new with a 3 year warranty. They certainly do not get as hot as my old M Audio BX8 D3, those were volcanic! Incidentally, Presonus specifically designed these the new Eris Studio 5 to work with their new Eris Sub 8bt which is why they have only have mid and high tuning on the rear and no bass control other than low frequency cut off for what is needed for the sub, something people should bare in mind if they are going to purchase this speaker.

[@Luke-ot6mk]

I have a Presonus Eris 5. It is a great Monitor!

[@Luke-ot6mk]

5" That's what my pocket could buy @fartpooboxohyeah8611

[@wolfwilkopter2231]

Studio 5 here and they are amazing. :)

[@nomad1517]

I wouldn't buy anything more than $400 a pair (or less if used or refurbished), unless I really know my basics down cold. The expensive ones are made for those who need them for there job. They are made for people who know how to use monitors like a pro, and usually are pros that make good dough. But budget monitors have their place. They are great for class rooms. Great for bedrooms and beginners. Great for small house parties. Great for begginer atmos rigs. And great for referencing. But for most people who are more focused on music production without being an engineer, a good pair of KRK Classics, Yamaha HS, Kali Audio, Adam T's, are more than enough to make super top notch songs. Skrillex (soony moore) made most of his music on headphones and a blown out rockit monitor in the scary monsters era (2010-11). He was living in an abandoned warehouse and used his tour bus time to focus on music. Also, if your room sucks and lacks treatment, please don't buy anything from Genelec. That's like dipping an french fry in a milkshake. Just stop.

[@jcpuga]

I dip my french fries in strawberry milkshake and it's awesome thank you very much

[@nomad1517]

​@@jcpugaguilty as charged 😅

[@kraya6740]

This is one of those comparisons where you justify the huge price difference, because the jump in clarity is just as huge, and that is comparing them on a youtube video, i only wonder what the difference would be live...

[@Gang-25j]

My a8h are being delivered today

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

Enjoy them 🙌🏻

[@Badfish988]

The industry standard studio monitors, the Yamaha HS series are $500. So yes, Budget is more than fine.

[@BluessNRock]

I like PreSonus, I do have the smaller ones 😢 thats Why I'm buying SubWoofer too, buy it would be better to buy the sub or just go for More expensive and bigger Monitors?

[@EdwardSmithMusic]

A subwoofer can be misleading sometimes... I would personally rather get a bigger sized studio monitor.

[@BluessNRock]

@@EdwardSmithMusic tysm bro

[@infopc-arieh6372]

A8H 3-Ways-Monitors ADAM against 2-Ways-Monitors aren't a realistic comparison

[@FugaziSB]

I'm listening to this on my cellphone - not a pretty good one, and the Adam sound much better, opened and detailed. If you don't have the cache to spend on high-end monitors, my advice? Don't test them!

[@ericmichaelhopper]

Your 3k speakers sound like you're gonna have a lot of ear fatigue the older you get

[@Error8x8]

The mids on the Adam's was way to out front

[@snowogoflake]

are you south african dood i can hear it in your voice

[@wolfwilkopter2231]

Unfortunately the newer Adam AV Series is worse than the old and unfortunately discontinued AX Series...the A5X or A7X are soo darn good...but nooo they had to invent the wheel anew and make it worse.... But to Presonus...i've got me some Studio 5's for just 280bucks...and i must say they are great value for the money and sound amazing.

[@subwooferroads]

Eris sounds better

[@Moananu]

As much as I love your content in Australia the cost of these products are an extra $400

[@Avruthlelbh]

You sure it's not just the difference in currency types?

[@Moananu]

@@Avruthlelbh 💯 I bought me a pair of brand new pre sonus Eris E8 studio monitors last month and it cost almost $1000 Aussie currency

[@Moananu]

Australian dollar is 70c US@@Avruthlelbh

[@philippe7166]

It seems the presonus sound good

[@tractorgt]

Yea just leave the adams on. I came here in hopes for a good review of the eris. I may just need to spend 3k now. 🤷

[@AC-kw7xx]

Comparison at the end of this video is just silly

[@TheDougSpot]

I will most likely only use coaxial monitors for the rest of my life, so none of these would make the cut for me🤷🏾‍♂️

[@LamGeeTheproducerofficials]

I would love you to buy me monitor speakers plz

[@JOSHUALEVII]

Listen, u can save on everything else, just dont do it on your speakers, save some money another year but trashy cheap things. After u saved a bunch of money buy high quality speakers. 3way system all the way! And if u have the money - genelecs the ones are basically are the best “small” monitors on the planet..

[@EditzbyNoah]

Can’t tell the difference lol😂

[@wonderfullworld6323]

You lost me when you said the video is sponsored by presonus,don't sell your soul for free stuff,be legit man

[@subwooferroads]

These videos are stupid its all about how they translate to other audio systems , not what they sound like for general listening

[@iamtygar]

presonus sound very 2d, lack depth and midrange

[@Moviesonlaptops]

my name is Anyanwu Favour and I'm 15 in Nigeria ,I don't have funds to buy music production equipment. please can you help me with music production equipment not funds

[@busywl69]

sponsered

[@goldiemusic8394]

I feel like both sound horrible.

[@tonysamer1270]

Adam monitor is bery bad ... I don't like Adam

[@christopherstorrier5560]

The Eris 8XT has a 1 1/4" tweeter not 1"...i have these speakers...used with Van Den Hull OFC Silver Plated quad core TRS to XLR cables, they are quieter than standard balanced cables , a much better sound quality with better noise rejection....i like these speakers as they have a midrange level pot as well as a treble level pot & a good bass management system...i don't use the bass management as i have plenty room...mounted on mass filled Dynaudio speaker stands they sound excellent with no need for a sub as after burning in mine with a burn in CD & lots of Rap music they reach down to 30hz - 32hz, -6db....the 1 1/4" silk dome tweeter with 100° × 60° waveguide is very good giving a more full bodied upper midrange & treble compaired to a standard 1" tweeter.....