Presonus Eris E3.5 vs Presonus Eris E4.5 || Sound Demo w/ Bass Test

[@marcomeyer7545]

Hi everyone. I am writing this review on the Presonus Eris 3.5. I bought a pair a while ago. I feel it is important to address my experience and also how it relates to this video. In this video the Eris 3.5 sounds 'harsh' etc. When I listen to this video versus playing the original song on the video through my Eris 3.5, it does not sound the same. My EQ at the back is standard 12 oh clock. But before making any judgments, the following happened: I bought a pair through Takealot. When I received it, it did sound a bit harsh. However, after some time playing with the system, one speaker started giving problems. It went soft, loud, soft, loud and eventually had 'hiss' noise. The speakers also sounded that it lacked some low-end depth, but that was expected as it only has a 3.5 driver. I then send the speakers back. Takealot sends me a brand new pair. I now have it just over a month and it sounds great. But this is the weird thing - my new pair (1) Does not sound harsh, (2) Has a LOT more depth and low end, (3) is just amazing and (4) have not given me any problems. I would still want to invest in a budget second-hand sub. So... for those who do not have money for studio speakers, I personally would recommend 3.5 if you want to start out on basic sound over video editing and producing songs. You will not be wasting your money. It will be an investment and you can, later on, invest in a better system. So in general, don't feel bad if you can't afford something better. It does not devalue you as a person or your music. Tip: they are NEAR FIELD MONITORS. So don't buy them if you going to watch movies etc. You are meant to sit closer to them within the correct field. Words in movies will sound muffled if you sit far from these speakers. Rather buy a normal theater system. But if you are into accuracy and critical listening, yes get them. But it is important that you consider your room layout, acoustics, speakers placement and tweaking the EQ as needed. Trust me, you will not lack low end, except under 80Hz. If you can save up for a bigger pair, buy a bigger pair. If not, buy a smaller pair, it is okay. But be proud of it and learn to mix on it and practicing your judgment and ears. Presonus does say they were designed for mixing. In conclusion, they are not harsh, the sound is strong, the built quality is good, they do not lack bass, but they do lack under 80 Hz, which can be a workaround if you can get a second-hand cheap sub (studio powered sub with a build-in crossover). Lekka ouens - geniet dit. Let me know if you have any questions. Update: if your Eris 3.5 sounds harsh and as if it lacks a lot of low-end, I recommend to do a replacement, as it may be a faulty amp/driver. That is my personal opinion, I may be wrong.

[@leecampbell3162]

Very helpful thanks

[@valentineezeudu6638]

you are awesome! thanks

[@gixxerboy555]

I have them a week now and they are really awesome...so pure and full in sound..can't get better for the rediculous low price... :)

[@fuzzfizz]

Actually you cannot judge the quality by listening to the video alone. It will be totally different. What we do is to listen to the difference between the speakers, so we get and idea of what to expect.

[@theozimbro]

Black Friday, there I go! Hahaha...

[@jarchitect]

One of the more useful reviews/demos I've seen on YT. Thx.

[@jackarts6901]

I have both the 3.5 and 4.5. What youtube videos don't show you is that the 4.5s have a noticeable hiss. While this is pretty normal for monitors, the 3.5s don't suffer from that, which makes them much better to use at low volumes. I upgraded to the 4.5s but ended up swapping back to the 3.5s after a while because it was doing my head in. At normal volume the 4.5s are very very slightly clearer and have a tiny tiny bit more bass but honestly, in the real world the difference is barely perceptible. Its not worth paying twice the price for them imo. The 3.5s are the best value monitors out there. They don't go that low but they are surprisingly accurate.

[@rk28984]

I only had the hiss on my 4.5 when I used my Focusrite Scarlett interface. After upgrading to an Audient audio interface I immediately noticed that the hiss was gone.

[@satriaa.nugraha5617]

@@rk28984 which one of the Audient audio interface do you use?

[@jackarts6901]

That must have been a different noise you were experiencing. The hiss on my 4.5 is present even when nothing is connected at all and is simply not there on the 3.5

[@rk28984]

@@satriaa.nugraha5617 I have a ID14 MK2 now.

[@rk28984]

@@jackarts6901 I wouldn't say that. I had a Behringer UMC404HD and the Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 and both had the noticable hiss issue. I just double checked and yes there is a little bit of hiss when I use the Audient, but only noticable when my ear is like 5cm away from the speaker! So I conclude that the Audient solved the issue for me.

[@p1277480]

Excellent comparison, thank you . For me, the 4.5 outshines the 3.5 in most genres

[@givemeajackson]

the 4.5 just sounds like a bit more of everything, but the underlying character is really similar. which i think is a big compliment to the 3.5. i'm getting the 3.5 for my PC, thanks a lot.

[@staceejaxx3071]

Very pleased with the results for the 3.5. Obviously the 4.5 sounds better but also cost $100 more. Thank you for this amazing review kind sir

[@circedge]

Big difference in sound, but I don't know, I'd still pick the 3.5 because it has far better clarity for treble, and a sub might fix its bass issues.

[@MaxLohMusic]

I've been listening to a lot of comparison videos on this channel and I can say that the 4.5 is actually worse than the 3.5. Presonus fucked something up on the 4.5 because it always stands out as extremely different and colored from all the other speakers no matter what you're comparing it to. In fact e5 sounds closer to 3.5 then 4.5. e5 and e3.5 also both sound similar to Edifier and other leading brands. The 4.5 sounds like some cat accidentally messed with your EQ.

[@camelCased]

Agreed, I'm also looking forward to order 3.5 and then, if I miss some bass, I can add a cheap subby. The detailed mids of 3.5 is worth it; 4.5 loses some important presence in singer voices.

[@bakingsoda9769]

The 4.5 adds too much warmth into the mix imo.

[@gautamrawat900]

@@camelCased whats the cheapesr sub you find? or can headphones do the work

[@juwapa6916]

In my opinion the 3.5s sound clearer in this demo while the 4.5s sound fuller. I personally did not think the extra $100 was worth and decided to go with the 3.5s and I couldn't be happier with my choice. These are fantastic budget monitors.

[@yurianvise1672]

Sounded clearer because they lack bass......

[@MartinJG100]

I have the E3.5's. I prefer them and find they are better balanced and their bass limitations are actually an advantage. The trouble with small monitors is they try to cover too much range rather than concentrate on the mids/trebles which is where most of the listening frequencies occur. The only flaw I have found is a slight bump in a certain frequency, I forget which note.

[@wyyho]

Thanks i bought them too

[@yurianvise1672]

@@wyyho yes me too... I never had monitors , so I can't compare them... But you need to install them away from corners and walls !! Watch tutorial on KZbin how to position studio monitors. Otherwise you will get a boomy sound

[@wyyho]

Yurian Vise Oh, thanks. My first monitors so i have to find out.

[@i-Zen]

wow, this really helped make my decision. The 3.5 it is. I like that I will be able to adjust my bass as loud as I can and peak knowing it will have no distortion from the 'listening' speakers

[@ChrisPhoenixBMR]

Thank you for doing this. The 4.5 clearly sound better and a bit fuller, however the 3.5 are all I need for a cheap set of traveling monitors along with some living room use. Awesome, they sound damn good for the sound/price. Thx!

[@Dude_Guyman]

The 3.5 do sound very good for what they are. Very good clarity (better than the 4.5s even in that particular department), lacking thumping bass, but I don't care for that anyway.

[@jessmcmxci5769]

The 3.5s are surprisingly loud & very clear. I was shocked. Gonna purchase them for my home studio set up.

[@teeaymusik9811]

U fine with them? I get mine in some days for mixing my rap songs.

[@Mephistilo]

Got my 4.5 today! Listened to all of your comparisons with the E4.5 and they really were a good choice for me. I´m using them for listening music (Metal) and they´re sounding excellent! Now i´m looking for a sub, but even without sub, they´re great. Thanks for your videos (subbed)!

[@veddartha]

Hey, did u get the sub? In that case, wich one? I have the 4.5 and i'm interested in opinions.

[@Gen_66]

Do they humm, hiss from time to time? 10x

[@mikosoft]

I almost bought 3.5s. This demo convinced me to get 4.5, way more balanced in midrange.

[@endrizo]

Wow the 3.5 sound really good.

[@diineshmusic]

4.5 has a little heavy in the bass test

[@diineshmusic]

I also have 3.5. 😊. I bought one of it. Really good monitors

[@owlglue8461]

guys, to hear the difference, you need to have a nice pair of studio headphones or smth. i hear such a big lvl up on 4.5, no chance for 3.5 to be better😉 my recommend is 4.5 cos its a wider, much much clear, and more flat.

[@ugrmusix5011]

@@owlglue8461 yes

[@DANIEL1991zxcvbnm]

@Daniel Duran it would be interesting to know if the bass punch with the setting of 3.5 to +6, is on the whole equal to or greater than 4.5

[@rapidfirerob4]

I got my 3.5 Eris yesterday. Great pairing with my computer. These are 2nd generation.

[@theozimbro]

Mine e3.5 arrive last week, and I'm in love with'em! Very well defined frequences, nice design, compact size (cause the size really matters haha), with 50w RMS!!! It's a great choice for mixing at home with the minimum of quality. I regret for not buying that before. ❤️

[@VoiceOfReason919]

I got my 4.5s for 90$

[@NEKSMEDIA]

Just got the 3.5 thanks to your videos and it's amazing, can't believe the 100 euro price tag! Huge value!

[@valentineezeudu6638]

and this is what i needed to convince me to order mine hehe.. bruh do you own a studio? or you use them just for listening pleasure

[@NEKSMEDIA]

@@valentineezeudu6638 I'm a freelance motion designer/video editor. My home office is pretty small and these work perfectly, anything bigger and more powerful would be too much. They sound great for any kind of music really.

[@NEKSMEDIA]

@@valentineezeudu6638 When they arrive try listening to this kzbin.info/www/bejne/el7LZ4Cle5x7gqM

[@valentineezeudu6638]

Nenad Zivanovic okay will do that.. they are coming today or tomorrow. That’s some high quality music!

[@valentineezeudu6638]

Ok.. great! I’m setting up a home music studio

[@Otot_B]

If you guys experience a buzzing sound when speakers are turned on: 1. ensure all connected devices are powered from the same power outlet/extension outlet 2. switch from using RCA cables to TRS cables I was searching online for a solution to this and came across others experiencing the same thing but with no real solution. I'm sharing this so that everyone can enjoy these lovely speakers without any buyers remorse like I had at the beginning :)

[@MaestroStefanoPetrini]

lower the gain on the back of monitors by 75% is a solution? it eliminate the rustle

[@Otot_B]

@@MaestroStefanoPetrini that didn't work for me. the cables made the biggest difference. my source was from my desktop's motherboard sound card which is known to have a lot of interference. it didn't have any buzzing if i use my phone or other devices as a source

[@MaestroStefanoPetrini]

So how did you solved?

[@Otot_B]

@@MaestroStefanoPetrini swapping to TRS cables instead of RCA

[@dgillies5420]

Who is here because they bought their Presonus Speakers long ago but this demo track is just so cool I keep coming back !!!

[@alwindenjel2153]

Absolutely ultimate comparison ...cz of you we can select what we can't do by simply comparing specs thank you so much @digital stereophony

[@bengb6155]

I just recently bought the Eris E4.5. The sound is really great!

[@ugobalmas1195]

Finally a well made test ! Thanks !

[@zxginay3962]

Trying to buy my first pair of studio monitors. Your videos are super helpful. Thank You

[@edwinchiuguitarrayproducci1187]

wich one did u buy? im tryng to figure out if 3.5 works good for a home studio or alesis elevate 5

[@zxginay3962]

Edwin chiu bought eris 4.5 with bluetooth. They are ok, maybe could handle lower frequencies a bit better but I think its sufficient for home studio. Overally, I’m satisfied and I think I won’t need any better monitors. I’m afraid 3.5 inches might be constraining at some points

[@79comodo]

Ι have the 4.5 for about 1,5 years. I am over pleased by them. For home , music, movies and music creating (electronic) .All of them went to another level for us home. I fully recomment the 3.5s to a friend lately, for the less money ofcourse, but with great quality of sound. And no problems i must say. A little sound that you can hear from the monitors, is only when they are on and don't play and only if you are very close to them. It's nothing, it doesn't exist when they play, even at their lower volume . I have them permanent at the 1/3 of the volume and use only the pc's volume (which goes until the half, then problem with bad neighbors ), SO LOUD they can play and clear sound. I also enjoy A LOT to watch movies at loud volume, not annoying for ears (i mean for home, not in the cinema).Fully recommented as i said earlier.

[@mrtechie6810]

What do you think of the 3.5 vs 4.5?

[@79comodo]

@@mrtechie6810 I haven't heared the 3.5 from close, but the sound from the video reminds me the 4.5. You can play with their sound from behind also, bass, middle, if you are close or far from them, their acoustic in the room. I think the 3.5 are also enough for home.

[@digitalDolby]

The 3.5 sounds more open. I prefer it over the 4.5. I bet imaging and transparency are better too.

[@caxinomiro]

4.5 seems that has more punch but voice is more clear in 3.5 for this reason.

[@E-Time-beats]

can´t relate to. 4.5 is more clear

[@owenspeirs7189]

finally made my mind up, was going to get the 3.5 but for little extra the difference in sound is surprising.

[@InFlames1412]

100 bucks more isnt little extra...

[@owenspeirs7189]

In the uk it's like 50pound more

[@shayw6811]

The fact you used correct audio recording equipment made my decision so much easier when it come to choosing one of the two! Thankss!

[@rickdeaguiar-musicreflecti7692]

Great Review. Thank you for taking the time. I'm going to purchase the Eris 3.5 :)

[@148288]

I have been in the Audio industry for over 30 years, mostly building High-End listening rooms, The Presonus speaker lineup absolutely shocked me as too how good they are... I have the 3.5's in my studio and so far i am well impressed.. intend to get the larger ones and my son is going to get the 3.5's

[@mrtechie6810]

What do you think of the 4.5 vs 3.5?

[@148288]

@@mrtechie6810 the 3.5's are amazing for the price and size, well worth the money. It is really amazing how low they can get.. One thing i did notice was the bass on the right is a little more boomy, I am not sure why as both speakers are ported, like to do with the AMP being on the left side. As long as you have them on good stands or foam you won't mind it. i just upgraded to the E5 XT which arrived yesterday. will take about a week for them to sound right but so far i can definitely tell they need more drive to get them moving :)

[@148288]

One thing to add, use the 1/4 jacks if you can, the 3.5's seem to sound better when i used those over the unbalanced RCA's

[@Darkred11]

Hi, did you buy the e4.5? some say the e4.5 is worth the extra 100$ by far, while others say that they like the e3.5 more... can you tell me which one is better? it's really hard for me to decide when I can't listen to it live and decide by myself. Also, I don't have enogh space for the speakers now, but hopefully I will in the future, so I'm not sure which one to get...

[@148288]

@@Darkred11 I bought the Eris 5XT's, and one of the best moves i made.. Bass is amazing on these speakers... they have very good imaging as well.. recommend them all day every day :)

[@DJCalle]

So macht man Sound Demos…sehr gut. Danke. Wollte erst die 3.5er nehmen, aber der Unterschied zu den 4.5 ist ja wirklich schon sehr groß…

[@WreckerALeX]

For a long time I still don't know which to get... The 3.5 seems slightly more detailed but maybe due to the 4.5 having more bass? The comment section seems to be torn and just add to the confusion... Is it posible to get the 4.5 and lower the bass from the eq behind to sound more like the 3.5 when bass isn't needed(Night listening)? The 3.5's guitar sound more pronounced than the 4.5 when bass is present which is nicer, but I want the bass thumping when needed

[@slayemgaming]

Somehow 3.5 has a better sound stage and imaging. Listen to the guitar and the snare sound, it sounds so accurate on them. While 4.5 has better body to it but some how falis to saparate the instruments and slightly muddy in the mid region. I have the 3.5 and i just luv them for critical listening. I even mix on them but don't recommend for mixing as you don't get sub frequencies from them. But for critical listening sessions it's the best at this price range. I like to listen to indie and acoustic songs on them.

[@WreckerALeX]

Can you lower the bass on the 4.5 to make it sound like the 3.5? I feel like 3.5 is more clear but I want to have the option for bigger bass when needed. thx

[@ChrisBessy]

i have the old version of eris 4.5 and i have two knob for that ...... i see on amazon that the new version is without the knob .... on mine i have "headroom" and "bass" with -4db -2db or 0dB ....

[@sioboy]

Well there you have it guys, PreSonus wins. But on the serious side, the 3.5 sounds more flat to me thereby making it better for music/audio production.

[@TranceHistorian]

Wow the 3.5's are so much clearer, and of course I understand the 4.5 sounds fuller because of a bigger driver... however I still prefer having the clarity of the 3.5s instead. I've got neighbours behind 2 walls in my studio apartment so that plays a factor as well, if it comes to it and I feel like I need more then a sub can be added right?

[@nicolasdebrosses5405]

Completely agree with you , nice to see someone considerate of his neighbors , unfortunately rare these days , 😇😇😇 .

[@dgillies5420]

It's exactly the same tweeter only the woofer and crossover are different. I think the 4.5 has some advantages but those aren't worth $100.

[@digitalneko7975]

This comparison is was I what looking for!! Great job and thank you so much!

[@obtrunco]

They almost sound identical until you get to the extreme end of some frequencies.

[@maluch525]

In song at 2:36 Eris 3.5 sounds much more clear and expansive. Wow

[@spandexunderwear3630]

It doesn't sound clearer. It's missing the low end giving it the illusion that it's clearer through the microphone, but in reality the 4.5 has a more expansive sound including the frequencies the 3.5 is playing.

[@yurianvise1672]

@@spandexunderwear3630 I was trying to explain this to everybody... Why the heck they would release 4.5 if was lower quality than 3.5 xD

[@AlejandroGonzalez-vi3oj]

@@yurianvise1672 But still, which one of these will you rather get? the 4.5 or the 3.5?

[@yurianvise1672]

@@AlejandroGonzalez-vi3oj ofc I will get 4.5 ! But personal, I use 3.5, because I didn't had a budget ! I cant really compare them , because are my first speakers. But you can do some work with them! It really depends on the room acoustic and treatment first ! But I manage to do some , basic mixing... I think the most important is the room treatment and acoustic :) . If you are a beginner , you can buy them . They work fine, but 4.5 are better ofc, more low end !

[@owlglue8461]

you need to have a nice pair of headphones to hear the difference. 4.5 sound much much better on my Monolith m1060

[@cog6627]

listening on my 4.5's, glad i spent the extra sounds extremely full compared to the 3.5's

[@zolizz6622]

Very good test, thank you. Which is better in a very small room (8nm)? I'd use it to my computer on the desk with an external DAC.

[@milo.ibrado]

E3.5 lacks the texture and richness of sound - for the snare drum, cymbals, trumpet, and other HF sounds including the woman's voice. It has the same problem for LF sounds. E4.5 covers a wider range of frequencies and you can distinguish the richness this adds to the music. I'm gonna have to go with the E4.5 on this one.

[@dennisbuckley]

I’m about to buy a pair of small studio monitors and have listened to most of your DS comparisons - very insightful, thank you. A suggestion, if I may, a ‘spoken word’ test would be really useful in these comparisons, doesn’t matter what language, maybe both male and female? What do you think? Thanks 👍

[@philosdata]

Listen music: 4.5. Home studio: 3.5

[@MiloMcCarthyMusic]

You need better quality for producing music than you do for listening to it. Should be the other way around

[@funkfella]

@@MiloMcCarthyMusic it should be but it's not, clearly the 3.5 have more cristal clear sound while the 4.5 are a bit "bass boosted", and for producing music thats not very useful

[@MiloMcCarthyMusic]

funkfella the 3.5s arent crystal clear, they are treble boosted. The 4.5s give the true sound.

[@funkfella]

@@MiloMcCarthyMusic o said "cristal clear" as a figure of speech. The 4.5 does not give you the "tru sound" as I said before they are bass boosted and colored eq

[@MiloMcCarthyMusic]

funkfella nope Obviously neither are great because they are so cheap but the 3.5 are less accurate

[@afifinasir4204]

Hot damn. Battle between the Eris bros! Eris E4.5 does feels punchier and abit neutral vs brighter Eris E3.5. I've now understood why Presonus market their Eris E3.5 as _Media Reference_ Monitor instead of _Studio_ Monitor like its bigger siblings. It would not even stand a chance against benchmarkers like R1700BT and the all-time _über_ compact speaker, Audioengine A2+. $100 pricetag really has its flaws. Too bad.

[@dasbattery6727]

hai this is soo cool... n m confused which is best in terms of intrument pickup ...coz i need to hear each instrument backin on the track , accurately on a budget deal :) ..hopefully waiting for a reply.

[@paulseitz672]

Thank you for choosing music that was varied and played with instruments as well as digital samples. I've seen too many speaker demos that do not use music recorded in a studio but created in a computer. I have both in my library but having the full range particularly the classical and big band style really completes the picture.

[@MundoOval]

Very well pointed out

[@Swityie]

Really thank you for this video. I was thinking if I should Get Mackie or Presonus. After listening to your video Mackie vs Presonus. I decided Presonus. But after that is it 3.5 or 4.5. and I'm grateful you have this video for comparison as well. I love 4.5 cause It sounds fuller. But if I get 3.5 and get a sub then maybe it helps (after reading the comments). Since clarity is important for music makers and starters like me than fuller sound which can be added later with a sub.

[@theozimbro]

Which did you got?

[@OneStepToday]

Sub is not even recommended for small room. So maybe just turn up the bass a bit if u want from 3.5

[@makapc2220]

Gald I found this comparison, thank you. Can I add a separate subwoofer if I need more bass occasionally?

[@RobertBKidd]

super job comparing these two sets of monitors. Listening to your comparison clips the 4.5s sound "fuller" with better frequency response, but they also sound a little heavier at the bottom end. Do you think that the 4.5s overstate low tones and the 3.5s understate them? Which pair do you think makes for a more accurate mix?

[@DSAUDIOreview]

E4.5 is a superior monitor in every diemension IMO. Not only does it have more natural bass response, but more impotrantly its midrange is more natural, precise and detailed. Definitely go with E4.5 for mixing if You can

[@RobertBKidd]

@@DSAUDIOreview went with the 4.5 and it is excellent for mixing. thank you.

[@alexandrosel1131]

Both have the same sound "signature", just the 4.5 add more weight to the bass without add distortion or caps the mids or highs. So, 4.5 is better.

[@shambhavipandey4118]

I've been avoiding these video comparison for a while. But, damn, I was wrong. Thanks for creating these!

[@AK-rh4lv]

Can you tell me the room 4 x 4 meters should use 3.5 or 4.5 for the best sound quality?

[@godogid]

I think both will be fine

[@tmthanhable]

E5XT

[@JogieGlenMait16]

This made me excited to get my 3.5 soon. Just pre ordered it thru a local dealer.

[@TheWiseMonk]

The 4.5 is much fatter and fluid to listen to, I'd pick that. Hey, can you do a comparison between the E5 and Eris 4.5?

[@xfatihgunesx]

hi, can you make a video including M-Audio BX5 D? you can compare it with other well-known 5inch monitors. thanks.

[@makunpi]

Which do you think is the best option 3.5,4.5 or 5 for home production and mixing hip hop/Rnb/Trip hop?

[@DSAUDIOreview]

You can get E5 for 99$ per piece now. Go for it

[@zombieman4444]

@@DSAUDIOreview where fam

[@BigCarso]

Thanks a lot. I had the Ceres 3.5 but sent them back. I'm hoping the Ceres 4.5 are almost identical to eris

[@Liquidswordz56]

I'd be using these for listening to music and gaming so which should I go for? Also would a sub pair better with one over the other?

[@JuivinileMalone]

The 4.5 sounds bit more in depth and bassy but the highs on the 3.5 are a bit more defined you i defo think 4.5 sound cleaner and less harsh but might not be good for mixing

[@st.massacre701]

3.5 it is, if i was going to dish out another 100 i might as well add in another hundred and get a used yamaha hs. i play black metal so bass isnt really required lol

[@InFlames1412]

What are you talking about ? There are many bass guitar freq that goes deep and low so ofc there is bass freq in black metal

[@JamesWHurst]

If you were going to combine this with the Presonus Temblor T10 subwoofer anywayz -- would the E4.5 + subwoofer still sound better than the E3.5 + subwoofer? What do you think?

[@Jezierox]

Are they any good for djing/mixing/listening to loud music?

[@stefanbabic4450]

4s all the way, its like listening to music though same speaker in your house or at a stadium

[@SavageBeastChronicles]

Absolutely brilliant ! thanks for the comparison. Some help is needed, as I am only going to use the monitors for video editing and mouting, basically voice + real world noise, so 3.5 or 4.5 ? My studio is around 6-7m2 .... Thanks for your help.

[@DSAUDIOreview]

E4.5 by a big margin. Cheers!

[@SavageBeastChronicles]

@@DSAUDIOreview just to let you know, after watching and listening to your reviews (eyes closed), iLoud Micro Monitor have been my choice, they are incredible for the size, and perform exactly as needed in my small space. Thanks again for all your tests !

[@kheirhie18]

I feel like 3.5 would be good when editing vocals/audios. Imma go for it Thank you for the comparison!

[@duatasolo1412]

I agree. I just ordered from Amazon. Can't wait to work on vocals with the 3.5😁

[@kheirhie18]

@@duatasolo1412 nice! it's a good one! ^_^

[@duatasolo1412]

@@kheirhie18 do u have any mixes to share with this monitor? Ur last video was 6 months ago. Im guessing u haven't uploaded using your new best friend yet😁

[@teeaymusik9811]

You happy with them? I get mine in 2 days and i want to mix my rap songs with em.

[@kheirhie18]

@@teeaymusik9811 very happy 😊

[@spookymulder1171]

I buyed the 3.5 Eris and additionally a tiny base called Fostex PM-SUBmini 2 which is just 5 inch but goes down to 40 Hz for 139 €. So for a total price of 235€ i got myself a 2.1 System instead of the Eris 4.5 or 5. Thanks to your test i feel confordable this was a good choice becaues even when the 4.5 sounds better in total i think the 3.5 will do more well in a 2.1 setup. The 3.5 sound really crisp and accurate. Thanks

[@fuzzfizz]

Wow it seemed it was worth it what you payed and buyed. I wish I haved this speaker

[@spookymulder1171]

​@@fuzzfizz Its good value but also not the best thing ever. but definitly honest speakers.

[@manuclub]

I think it's worth to spend more on E4.5.

[@penkatadrums]

What if you had a really small room? Would that make the 3.5 a better fit? Thanks. I am just not sure if it is worth going for 1 inch more, when I won't really listen to them loudly.

[@yurianvise1672]

Ofc . 4.5 has more warmth due to more lows ..

[@morgan6864]

Hi, you have great content, go ahead. Greetings from Russia.

[@gorsjox8781]

Привет, какие лучше 3.5 или 4.5?

[@jmwreck]

most of the comments said the presonus 3.5 is better than the 4.5, then in another video, mackie cr4 is is better than the 3.5 and then 4.5 is better than cr4.. so 3.5 > 4.5 > cr4 > 3.5 ? I previously owned a cr4, wanted to get a 3.5 or 4.5.

[@jameswilliams7963]

got the 3.5 today and im blown away with how they sound for the price, i dont even have a audio interface yet, will the audio interface improve the sound quality even when streaming through spotify?

[@DSAUDIOreview]

Forget interface, just enjoy the speakers as the there will be no difference in sound quality

[@michaelinglis567]

For spotify listening no you dont need a audio interface its pointless but if your mixing and recording then yes you need an interface.

[@h2044-c5o]

E3.5 cost 99€ ; E4.5 150€ so what's the choice? For sure i would take the E4.5 but for 150€ you also get the Edifier 1700.

[@roccanto86]

I already have a pair of Eris 3.5, do you think I should trade them for a 4.5 or keep the 3.5s and get a subwoofer?

[@Mpanagiotopoulos]

What did you get ? I am thinking of a subwoofer for a more full-rich sound

[@roccanto86]

@@Mpanagiotopoulos I keep the 3.5 with no changes at all. Maybe in a near future will do an update for my gear

[@korzins]

3.5 for me...the price and the sound...wow !

[@dgillies5420]

Wow the only reason to drop another benjamin ($200 vs $100) is the Bass but I literally couldn't hear a difference in the 100 ... 50 Hz Bass test !!

[@timothydoig6561]

Thanks for all comparaisons really usefull. I'm struggling since Presonus has asked my (all?) Eris 3.5 back because of electrocution risks or else. Indeed I've had noticed power on one jack while unplugging. (with power off...!) I was so pleased with them...I'm a beginner, small room.... Now the store offers me the Mackie CR4 instead but I've read about some strange malfunction (like dying for no reason) after a few months so I'm wandering about giving extra money to get the Eris 4.5. Any advice? Of course I've checked the Eris 4.5 vs Mackie CR4 battle but here it would be more about product/brand quality than sound, both sounds great to me and will be improvement anyway. Thanks!

[@DSAUDIOreview]

I would go for E4.5 instead of CR4. Higher quality product with better sound IMO

[@donttrustem8790]

Thanks for the video. I've just bought the 4.5's for music, movies and very occasional gaming. Can you tell me how to connect to a TV? Got an old LG HD TV but will be getting a new one very soon..

[@dopeboy3908]

mids on the 3.5 sounds good

[@powersliding]

wanted the 4.5 came here wanting the 3.5, thanks for the review

[@aabhassinghthakur4548]

Will buy 3.5 and for adjusting subs will gonna use my ath m50x i think this will the do job for me

[@empiricobeats]

good choice I plan to do the same only that I will go for 3.5 and use my 40 mx for the bass

[@kaleidoscopeguitar5757]

Hi, which one performs better at the lowest volume, ie, has the most detail. I want to do mixing, but at low volume close range. I like the 3.5 because they're smaller size, but your demo clearly shows that the 4.5 have a greater depth to them, so I guess I'm wondering if that still translates at the lowest volumes, or if the 3.5 would perform better at the lowest volume, thanks!

[@DSAUDIOreview]

If You can get E4.5 than go for it. Totally worth the extra

[@kaleidoscopeguitar5757]

Digital Stereophony Thanks, I don't mind that it's a bit extra, its more that I like the smaller size of the 3.5, but I guess (from looking at the pictures) the 4.5 won't take up that much more space than the 3.5, it looks only a fraction larger; is this correct?

[@DSAUDIOreview]

Correct, E4.5 is still nicely compact and sounds much better

[@pogoism1]

Which one is the smarter choice for a small bedroom studio?

[@topchartvideo3776]

I 3.5 sono buoni per il mixaggio edm, trap, hip hop (home studio)?

[@alpay389]

are the eris 3.5 good for digitalpiano too? playing piano and NOT recording or mixing! = listening music too

[@user-jt4kx7vn6i]

@DSaudio.review Which one is better JBL 305p mkii or presonus Eris 3.5/4.5 ?

[@chodie1fan21]

The E4,5's has a much bigger low-end.

[@25566]

thats what i needed to hear

[@chromax1619]

@@25566 i heard it is sometimes bad while mixing but idk if you know your monitors well, then it wont matter, just saying

[@myliebiii]

Yeahhh

[@dgillies5420]

Agreed, but there is something muffled about the e4.5's midrange and I like the e3.5 midrange far more than the e4.5 !!

[@erickbonillalopez]

BIG THANK YOU. The best review ever made.

[@Master.Mi.777]

I'd go for the Presonus Eris E3.5 speakers. For me it's actually a good thing that they don't go that deep in the bass frequency - so you can combine them with a small subwoofer (like Fostex PM-SUB­mini 2) where you get a decent 3-way system with the bass centered between your feet (just like in the mix where the bass is also centered) and where the bass is much better separated from the low-mids. I still have to wait until late August 2018 to get them together with the Fostex PM-SUB­mini 2 subwoofer here in my music store - but I'll check these out immediately afterwards.

[@spookymulder1171]

Exactly what i was also going for, how is the presonus 3.5 work with the fostex Pm-SUBmini 2 for you?

[@Master.Mi.777]

​@@spookymulder1171 It's a really awesome combination for listening to music, watching movies or playing games on a high sound quality level. You will also have a great room sound (if you angle them slightly upwards , so that the horizontal axis between tweeter and woofer is at the height of your ears - in your sitting position in front of your studio desk as well as in the back of the room) and you'll have a pretty wide sweet spot 'cause of the smart construction of the dome tweeters of the Presonus Eris E3.5. I've also tested the Presonus Eris E3.5 against the Presonus Eris E4.5 in a music store against each other - and I'd still prefer the smaller (and newer) model of the Presonus Eris E3.5. To me they sounded a little bit better 'cause of a better separation of the bass and lower mids (at the E4.5 they frequencies seem to muddle up a bit more or flow too much into each other, so that the whole sound seems to become at little bit less clean or a little bit duller). The Presonus Eris E3.5 are also pretty silent when it comes to annoying inherent noises (you might only hear some inherent noises, if you get with your ears very close to the tweeters) - so these are also highly recommended near-field studio reference monitors. And straight from the sound quality, I can say that the Presonus Eris E3.5 - even with a less deep bass - can easily keep up with or even surpass many of the larger beginner and mid-range studio monitors. ... But if you look for studio monitors for composing and mixing, the Yamaha MSP 3 (similar size, but 4 times as much in the price) might be a little better option. They might sound a little bit less spectacular - but these have a slightly better audio resolution (the best I've probably ever listened to at studio monitors) and these might show you a little bit better the weaknesses in your mix. But if you are able to create a good mix on these, you might be sure that the track will sound good on other systems as well. .... In the end, in smaller or medium-sized and acoustically not treated rooms you will be radically satisfied with the Presonus Eris E3.5 (for really good performance of this combinated system set volume of the Presonus Eris E3.5 at 50 %, treble level at 50 %, bass level at 25 %) + Fostex PM-SUBmini 2 (at this device set volume at around 25 % and crossover at the lowest setting of 60 Hz) combo - because it's radically awesome to listen to soundtracks with this equipment and you will be also able to do quite good mixing decisions in most cases.

[@Darkred11]

@@Master.Mi.777 Hi, do you think that the e3.5 is better than the e4.5 even without adding a sub? (I don't plan to add). I need it for listening to music, editing and some mixing. Also, would the e3.5 be a good reference tool in the future, when I buy large monitors? or is the e4.5 better for this?

[@Master.Mi.777]

@@Darkred11 If you want really precise tools for mixing, rather go straight for the Yamaha MSP 3. These are some of the most accurate studio monitors I ever have worked with (I think, I will upload one of my first remixes mixed on these Japanese high-end studio monitors within the next months). ... If you don't have the money to buy these at the moment, I'd rather go for the Presonus Eris E3.5 instead of the Presonus Eris E4.5 - even without a subwoofer and especially in small oder medium-sized rooms. ... If you don't have proper acoustic treatment in your room, the E4.5 will fill your room with too much reflections of lower frequencies (also the lower mids of the E4.5 might be covered too much by the too strong bass) and this might massively lead to worse mixing decisions. ... The E3.5 already have a little bit too strong bass response for my taste of listening to a preferably linear frequency response. So, I even turned down the bass level of the E3.5 from 50 % (neutral position) to around 30 % and the trebles from 50 % (neutral position) to around 45 %. Seems to be kinda perfect for my room conditions (no matter if with or without a sub). ... If you want to go for much more accurate studio monitors like the Yamaha MSP 3 later on, the Presonus Eris E3.5 will be still very good reference monitors. At the moment, I use them as pretty amazing TV speakers for gaming or movie events with my best friends, because these little guys sound really clean, full and kinda even in the frequency range in acoustically untreated rooms. And of course, I still use them as secondary reference studio monitors to evaluate the final mix I did on my Yamaha MSP 3. Since the Yamaha MSP series seems to reveal all the weaknesses of your mix, these mixes always sound superb on the E3.5 or any other studio monitors I've tested in a professional music store. ... And compared to many bigger studio monitors, the Yamaha MSP 3 as well as the Presonus Eris E3.5 make no annoying inherent noises. So, the Presonus Eris E3.5 - just like the Yamaha MSP 3 - will always be an excellent near-field studio monitor listening device.

[@Darkred11]

@@Master.Mi.777 Thank you so much for the detailed answer and for helping me with this! Right now I'm on a budget, so hearing from you all of this makes me really happy and enables me to buy the e3.5 without feeling like I'm making a compromise. As to the MSP 3, I checked and I don't think they are available in my country. I was thinking of buying in the future something like the Yamaha HS7 / or something else in this range - do you think the MSP 3 are better?

[@MrYurikaranda]

Очень грамотно сделанное сравнение двух близких по характеристикам моделей мониторов от одного производителя. На мой взгляд, 4.5 явно лучше озвучивают частоты ниже 100Гц, выдают более глубокие и выразительные басы. Но у них явно хуже обстоят дела в месте сшивки частот работы динамиков, около 3000Гц, а средние частоты очень важны для мониторов. Кроме того, я заметил гулкие призвуки (эффект бочки) на частотах примерно 60-120Гц, очень неприятные на слух. Модель 3.5 лишена этих неприятностей, средние частоты у нее достаточно прозрачны, но басов явно не хватает.

[@1nterpreter]

Как владелец 3.5, смотрящий в сторону 4.5 и пытающийся крутить регулятор басов регулярно, хочу отметить, что баса в 3,5 для фонового прослушивания музыки достаточно. Когда крутишь бас в +, то появляется как раз тот самый эффект бочки, неприятно. И в то же время кажется что на 3.5 высокие и средние чуть задраны. У друга пятые с сабом, они очень близки к 4,5 по характеру. Когда прихожу к нему и слушаю, то после моих 3,5 тоже поначалу кажется что средне-высокого диапазона мало, а когда ушами привыкаешь (2-3 минуты), то кажется что в меру, а 3.5 кажутся пилящими после этого.

[@maluch525]

Thank you for this compare mate 👍

[@ralphieralph9176]

Remember its the formfactor aswell , both are great but if you need smaller speakers go for 3.5.

[@teetekin4813]

Thanks for great review and sorry if im late thought about 3.5 but tnink ill be going for 4.5 add a T10 for bass rumble.. big up you self and keep up the good work.. subbed btw..bless

[@davidjohn9006]

😊 done deal just bout the presonus e4.5 by, ready to sound on with my iPad Pro 12.9 setup. Your videos helped with my decision. Thanks

[@michealduzan5767]

I just ordered the 3.5 for my ipad setup today. I really need to upgrade to a ipad pro. Right now I'm using ipad 2 64gb

[@sanyo_neezy]

dude how am i supposed to listen to your speakers through my speakers?!

[@gokhanozdemir8970]

What if you have monitor headphones and trying to buy a speaker ? :) Its not 100% on point or accurate but gives some hint.

[@sanyo_neezy]

@@gokhanozdemir8970 well alright you might have a point there. Still I don't really believe in this idea :D

[@ChrisBessy]

Eris 4.5 is more flat than 3.5 .... The Eris 3.5 has too much trebles after 2kHz. They are so beautiful with the blue kevlar ... I also tested the KRK RP4 but when you listen to music at low volume, they go stand by ... thus I return them ....

[@uabybra]

since you've mention the krk how are they compared to e4.5?

[@ChrisBessy]

@@uabybra i solded the RP4 after few months because this standby ... when i listen music chill at low volume they turn off ... no problem with eris 4.5 very cool speakers for the price ;)

[@osamashawky7853]

Many thanks for amazing video Plz help , I have this speakers ers 5 it's amazing speaker ,my problem is after some time work , it very very very hot from back of speakers , what's can I do , it is normal or what

[@KyleSG88]

Are the 4.5 louder then the 3.5 by much as bought a pair of 3.5s yesterday and found they just aren't quite loud enough and find the 3.5 sounds ok till about volume up half then after that it gets a bit mess if trying for louder so going to return them. Would the 4.5s go a bit louder and handle it better you think?

[@90bosh]

Hi, Digital Stereophony, I m looking for some PC speakers for music most of part, what can you recommend? I saw that you recommend PreSonus Eris 4.5, EDIFIER R1280T, Mackie CR4, what should I choose...something up to $ 150.

[@camelCased]

I had similar choices - wanted something small but with good sound quality so I can not only listen but also produce musing in those rare inspiration moments. So, after some analysis, listening to comparisons and reading articles, I found that R1280T might be more pleasing for casual listening and if you like "disco smile" type of sound and bass-heavy music. But if you listen to light music or want something accurately sounding (that sometimes might be not pleasant), you should go for Presonus. But there are some caveats: from Amazon reviews, I found that Mackies can sometimes overheat and burn and Presonus have an issue with audible white noise when no signal is coming in. So, there's no ideal choice, unfortunately; just compromises you have to live with. I personally will buy Presonus 3.5 because I need something small for working quietly (I'm into ambient and calm music mostly), and then, most probably, I'll use the knobs and EQs to bring highs/mids down a bit, when listening. And, very likely, I'll buy a small sub to compensate for 3.5 lacking of bass, but definitely nothing strong, just to add some lower vibration. Without a sub there's a risk I might add too much of higher bass because of lack of that special "shake the guts" feeling in lows. I have read some other positive experience story about 3.5 + sub.

[@777ivanich888]

Which Presonus Eris 4.5 monitor is being tested here? Which Studio with low frequency cut control or Multimedia, as in the link?

[@victorpadilla6819]

I do not know much about monitors but I want one of these to mix and master what do you recommend?

[@aslanzadkiel4850]

Go for eris 4.5 if you are considering just these two models.It will be great if you have professional monitoring headphones.Minute details are far more pronounced on headphones than over speakers.

[@victorpadilla6819]

that other monitors in this price range recommend me?

[@TheSlowCooker815]

JBL is terrible. See why: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYapf6apg7N5pMU

[@woghkssla212]

확실히 4.5가 더 커서그런지 소리가 깊네요