Product Comparison: PreSonus Eris E44 vs PreSonus Eris E66


General Specifications
Brand
PreSonus
PreSonus
Model
Eris E44
Eris E66
Origin
China
China
About the Product
The Eris E44 delivers an expanded and highly accurate frequency response and the widest stereo field available in its class.
The Eris E66 delivers an expanded and highly accurate frequency response and the widest stereo field available in its class.
Key Specs
Type
Active
Active
Number Of Speakers
1
1
Output Power
85 W
145 W
Driver Configuration
4.5" woofer, 1.25" tweeter
6.5” woofer, 1.25" tweeter
What customers say about "Key Specs"
PreSonus Eris E44 Studio Monitor
  • Only received one of my two E44s. This monitor is fantastic.
  • The Eris E44 is a great pair of monitors, but as others have stated, the 4.5" woofers' frequency response tapers off at 45hz.
  • I also own the Ceres 4.5BT powered speakers as well and they are no different. I am glad I did my homework and found PreSonus.
  • The speaker's top end is smooth yet detailed. Though not deep, the speaker's bass response is trustworthy.
  • If you have $500 to spend on a pair of nearfield monitors and don't need deep bass or high volume, the Eris E44 is definitely worthy of your consideration.
PreSonus Eris E66 Active MTM Dual 6" Studio Monitor
  • I actually use these for computer gaming speakers, they sound incredible. Sound staging is second to none.
  • If set up correctly the stereo image is incredibly clean even with the crossover points of the woofers and tweeters.
  • If you're on the fence about these speakers, look elsewhere.
  • The biggest con however, is that this speaker has a horrible scratchy and fairly loud white noise that always comes out of it.
  • All I do is power it up and this ugly white noise pours out of it. I'm VERY disappointed with the quality of this unit.
Size & Weight
Height
7 in.
9.8 in.
Width
14.3 in.
18.1 in.
Depth
7 in.
8.5 in.
Weight
11.9 lbs.
23.4 lbs.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
PreSonus Eris E44 Studio Monitor
  • Obviously there are limitations to this size of monitors but stereo image produced, the clarity and the flatness is amazing.
  • The E44 side panel sounds reasonably high-pitched and rigid, the much larger E66 side panel has a more hollow-sounding ring.
  • The Eris E44 is worth every cent. Incredible sound and adaptability for any set up in a small speaker.
  • I've heard lower bass from speakers this size, making the Eris E44's bottom end seem a bit weak in comparison.
  • As befits its increased size, the E66’s low-frequency performance is usefully more extended than the E44’s.
PreSonus Eris E66 Active MTM Dual 6" Studio Monitor
  • Great clarity, nice bass extension and a relatively compact size has added up to a fantastic recording.
  • Larger E66 side panel has a more hollow-sounding ring.
  • The E66 is a winner based on its long-term listenability, impressively loud output for such a small box.
  • This is more than adequate for smaller home studio mix positions.
  • The boxes were not heavy due in part to their efficient A/B amplification.
Audio
Min. Frequency Response
55 Hz
45 Hz
Max. Frequency Response
22 kHz
22 kHz
Input Impendance
10 kOhm
10 kOhm
Sensitivity
103 dB
106 dB
What customers say about "Audio"
PreSonus Eris E44 Studio Monitor
  • The detail and speed are just amazing. Even brutal death metal with its waves of notes can be picked apart. Hell, even audiobooks sound better.
  • The sound is pretty amazing. Bang for buck, I'd imagine it would be pretty hard to beat.
  • I use it for center SR/music, sound good I need one more and one for the E66
  • The E44s fall kind of flat in the bass aspect, which is unsurprising given theyre studio monitors. The sub completes them so well.
  • They sounded good, but the non-stop buzz is infuriating.
PreSonus Eris E66 Active MTM Dual 6" Studio Monitor
  • The sound absolutely is fantastic. No quality or longevity issues.
  • I do a good deal of music production and sound editing, and I am pleased with the sound I get out of these two.
  • Basically, it sounds pretty good, but not as good as my Mackie 6" studio monitors.
  • 6 months in I hear a buzz sound on one of the monitor. Sound is good for the money.
  • I took a chance on PreSonus after hearing mixed reviews from my peers, and I'm sorry to say that I was disappointed.
Features
Color
Black
Black
Enclosure Material
Vinyl-laminated, medium-density fiberboard
Vinyl-laminated, medium-density fiberboard
Cabinet Type
Ported
Ported
Interfaces
Balanced TRS, XLR, Unbalanced RCA
XLR, Balanced TRS, Unbalanced RCA
Magnetic Shielding
No
No
Controls
Acoustic Space, Low Cut, MF Control, HF Control, Input Gain, Power ON / OFF
MF Control, HF Control, Low Cut, Acoustic Space, Input Gain, Power ON / OFF
Extras
RF interference, Output-current limiting, Over-temperature protection, Turn-on/off transient, Subsonic filter protection, External mains fuse
RF interference, Output-current limiting, Over-temperature protection, Turn-on/off transient, Subsonic filter protection, External mains fuse
What customers say about "Features"
PreSonus Eris E44 Studio Monitor
  • At a price point where control over just treble and bass is the norm, the midrange EQ is a pleasant surprise.
  • The second switch controls a high-pass filter designed to make the Eris E44 play well with a subwoofer. This switch has flat, 80 Hz and 100 Hz settings.
  • The stereo sweet-spot is most definitely wide! It has great imaging and allows one to really hear placement of sound within the stereo field.
  • The input gain and mid- and high-frequency controls frustrate a little in being variable so that, it’s not easy to be sure they are set identically across the pair of speakers.
  • It is a shame, though, that PreSonus couldn’t find the budget to pay much attention to the cabinet.
PreSonus Eris E66 Active MTM Dual 6" Studio Monitor
  • The remaining rear-panel controls tailor the Eris E66’s response within the listening environment.
  • The Acoustic Space switch compensates for the bass boost that occurs when a monitor is placed near a wall or corner.
  • I’m philosophically against any monitor color, the E66s’ “pretty curve” didn’t force me into bad decisions or re-mixes.
  • “smooth” may be the best description, as the soft dome tweeter and even dispersion is not at all fatiguing or grating.
  • If the Eris E66 had a low boost control, I would have bumped the bottom up 3 dB.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
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Manufacturer
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