PRESONUS ERIS E-5 Active Studio Monitor 80W Pair

• 5.25-inch (E5) / 8-inch (E8) Kevlar® low-frequency transducer
• 1-inch (25 mm), ultra-low-mass, silk-dome, high-frequency transducer
• 70 (E5) /130 watt (E8), Class AB biamplification
• Front-firing acoustic port for superior bass-frequency reproduction
• Midrange (±6 dB, continuously variable), HF (±6 dB, continuously variable), High-Pass (Off, 80 Hz, 100 Hz) and Acoustic Space settings (flat, -2, -4 dB) for accurate mixing contour
• RF interference, output current limiting, over-temperature, transient, and subsonic protection
• Optimized, resonance-suppressing internal bracing
• Balanced XLR/¼-inch and unbalanced RCA inputs
• 102 dB (E5) /105 dB (E8) maximum continuous SPL

Features
Ruler-Flat Response 52Hz to 20kHz, + 1.5 dB

Benefit: Sound true to actual recording

Benefit: Any pair of speakers is a matched pair

Active Technology

2 FR (Fast Recovery) Series Amplifiers; HF 40W; LF 100W

Benefit: Precise dividing slope, correct phase, and low distortion

Benefit: Minimal chance of speaker damage due to overdriving

Servo Loop Woofer Technology

Electronic control and dampening

Benefit: Speaker output is as true to incoming signal as possible

Frequency Response Controls

80Hz low-cut switch; 3-position live/dead switch (-2bdB, Normal and +2dB)

Benefit: Excellent response in a variety of acoustic environments

Wide Sweet Spot

Custom-designed die-cast wave guide

Benefit: User hears the same thing across a wider range of motion

3-Position Acoustic Space Switch

Compensation in bass response for half-space (-2dB) and quarter-space (-4dB) placement

Benefit: As close-to-flat performance as possible regardless of placement in room

Applications
Professional Recording Studios

Home and Project Studios

Film (THX) and Post Production Studios

Home Theater Installations

Acoustic Performance
Free Field Frequency Response: 52Hz - 20Hz

Full Description

Compact and Ideal For Home Studio

Input Connections

Features

• Compact stereo speaker system ideally suited for home studios, multimedia applications, keyboard and vocal monitoring, etc.
• Powerful 4'' woofers and high-resolution tweeters powered by two 8 watt amplifiers
• Dedicated Volume, Bass and Treble controls for more flexibility
• Stereo RCA inputs for sound cards, keyboards, etc. that can be used simultaneously with a second stereo source (e. g. CD/MD player) through 1/8'' TRS stereo input
• Separately adjustable 1/4'' TRS microphone input mixable with stereo inputs for playback and vocal monitoring applications
• 1/8'' TRS headphone connector with auto-mute loudspeaker function
• Magnetically shielded for placement near computer monitors
• Designed and engineered in Germany

Specifications

• Woofer: 4''
• Tweeter: 1.5''
• Output Power: 2 x 8 Watts
• Frequency Response: 80Hz - 20kHz
• Speaker Impedance: 4?
• Input 1:
  • Connector: 1/8'' TRS Stereo
  • Input Level: -10dBm, 10k?
• Input 2:
  • Connector: RCA Stereo
  • Input Level: -10dBm, 10k?
• Mic Input:
  • Connector: 1/4'' TRS
  • Input Level: -50dBm, 50?
• Dimensions: 9.5'' x 5.5'' x 6'' / 241mm x 140mm x 150mm (H x W x D)
• Weight: 4kg

PRICE PER UNIT

The original A5

The small A5 managed to make itself a big name in both professional environments as well as in computer or desktop applications. A wealth of truly outstanding reviews and many awards helped to establish this speaker as one "of the best small monitors” and a "great choice for the small studio.” (Future Music, 01/2009).

The new A5X

The similar dimensions and name could make one believe that the A5X is nothing more than a new version of the A5. A quick listening however leaves no doubt that the A5X is much more than that.

Like all other models of the AX-Series it features the proprietary X-ART tweeter. The very data of this technology shows that it is at the forefront of what tweeters can accomplish. Numerous listening tests have confirmed this.

A 5.5” Midwoofer reproduces the frequencies below 2.5kHz. The diaphragm is made from Carbon fiber/Rohacell/Glass fiber, which is the same composite structure shared in the next two bigger models. This material with minimum weight and maximum rigidity prevents break up resonances, resulting in an outstanding dynamic behaviour and impeccable sound characteristics.

Stereolink

A very handy and exclusive feature found in the two smaller AX monitors is the Stereolink. This is accomplished by a pair of additional RCA connections that allow for a bypass of the second stereo channel to the other speaker.

This new technology connects two A5X speakers in such a manner as to allow the user the option to control the overall stereo volume of the system from either speakers gain control. This makes the A5X a natural for "mixer-less” desktop applications where overall system volume needs to be adjusted easily.

Controls and Connectors

The front of the A5X sports dual ports for surprisingly low frequency response down to 50Hz. The front panel also has power and gain controls. The rear panel includes a tweeter gain control as well as balanced (XLR) jacks and unbalanced (RCA) jacks, allowing for greater connection flexibility. There are also two M6 (6 mm) metric screw threads for stand/wall mounting.

Review: "The A5X: a superb impression.“

"A sparkling and lively desktop monitor with an open, powerful character. Good filters and practical ergonomics as well as useful equipment make ADAMs A5X an ideal partner in multimedia nearfield sound." (Stereo, 10/10)

High-Resolution, Active 2-Way Reference Studio Monitor with 5.25" Kevlar Woofer

• Ultra-linear studio monitor with true active design
• Precision Class A/B amplifiers with active protection circuits: 50 W for LF / 25 W for HF
• Ultra-high resolution, ferrofluid-cooled 1" dome tweeter for ultimate sound reproduction
• Long-throw 5.25" woofer with deformation-resistant Kevlar cone for ultimate bass response
• Ultimate dispersion characteristics and extremely large "sweet spot" owing to advanced wave guide technology
• High-precision crossover network with 4th order Linkwitz-Riley filters
• Adjustable to a wide range of acoustic conditions
• Separately controlled limiter for low and high frequency overload protection
• Magnetic shielding allows placement near computer monitors
• “Planet Earth" power supply for maximum flexibility (100 - 240 V~), noise-free audio, superior transient response plus low power consumption for energy saving
• Servo-balanced inputs with XLR, 1/4" and unbalanced RCA connectors
• High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life
• Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany