PreSonus Eris E8 XT 2-Way 8" Near Field Studio Monitor with EBM Waveguide

Description

PreSonus Eris E8 XT 2-Way 8" Near Field Studio Monitor with EBM Waveguide
Our best-selling studio monitors just got better.
With their smooth, accurate frequency response; powerful amplification with tons of headroom; and acoustic tuning functions that ensure you always get the best sound, it's no wonder that Eris®-series studio monitors have been a runaway hit since their introduction. The Eris E8 XT is a substantial update to a lauded classic. Deeper lows and a wider, more controlled sweet spot (thanks to its new EBM waveguide) mean that our best-selling studio monitors just got even better.
Studio speakers with a wide sweet spot.
We outfitted Eris XT studio monitors with a new EBM (Elliptical Boundary Modeled) waveguide designed by none other than Hugh Sarvis of WorxAudio, the mind behind our award-winning CDL loudspeakers and lauded R-series monitors. The result? A superior high-frequency response and wider 100-degree horizontal dispersion to create a broader sweet spot-ideal for group listening and collaboration. Narrow vertical dispersion reduces reflections from your desk. Silk-dome tweeters ensure snappy, accurate transient reproduction.
Lows that go lower.
The familiar woven composite low-frequency driver offers Eris' signature tight, clear bass, plenty of punch, and no flab. Eris E8 XT studio monitors sport a ported enclosure that is larger than that of their predecessors, allowing them to reach down to an astonishing 35 Hz. That's 10 Hz below previous models-with no subwoofer!
Set up your studio monitors for your room.
Modern recording studios can be anywhere from a spare bedroom to a multi-million dollar facility. That's why every studio monitor we make is equipped with controls that ensure the flattest response in your mix environment. Acoustic tuning controls allow you to configure the Eris E8 XT perfectly for your room: You get Low-cut, Mid, and High controls, as well as 3-way Acoustic Space tuning that allows you to easily compensate for the sonic consequences of speaker placement against a wall or in a corner.
Studio monitor connections.
It's easy to feed audio to your Eris E8 XT studio monitors from an audio interface, mixer, monitor controller, or almost any other line-level source. Eris E8 XT monitors provide balanced XLR, balanced ¼-inch TRS, and unbalanced RCA line-level inputs. You'll have no problem hooking your Eris speakers up to virtually anything.
Accuracy defined.
Suitable for both home recording studios and professional mix engineering, the Eris XT studio monitors combine sterling audio quality with the flexible tuning and connectivity you've come to expect from PreSonus®. It's Eris remastered.
Components and construction
* 8-inch woven composite low-frequency transducer
* 1.25-inch (31.75 mm), ultra-low-mass, silk-dome, high-frequency transducer
* 100˚(H) x 60˚(V) EBM waveguide for wide sweet spot
* Front-firing acoustic port for superior bass-frequency reproduction
* Optimized, resonance-suppressing internal bracing
* 105 dB maximum continuous SPL
User controls
* HF Adjust (±6 dB, continuously variable)
* Midrange Adjust (±6 dB, continuously variable)
* Acoustic Space settings (flat, -2, -4 dB) for accurate mixing contour
* Highpass filter (Off, 80 Hz, 100 Hz)
Power and safety
* 140 watt, Class AB biamplification
* RF interference, output current limiting, over-temperature, transient, and subsonic protection
* Amplifier "soft start" feature eliminates popping on power-up
* Internal power supply with IEC connector
* Power switch with on/off LED
Inputs and outputs
* Balanced XLR/¼-inch
* Unbalanced RCA inputs (E5/E8)
Software
* Studio One® Prime and Studio Magic Software Suite (,000 value!)
Technical Specifications
Inputs
1- Balanced XLR
1- Balanced ¼" TRS
1- Unbalanced RCA
Performance
Frequency Response 35 Hz - 20 kHz
Crossover Frequency 2.2 kHz
LF Amplifier Power 75W
HF Amplifier Power 65W
Peak SPL (@ 1 meter) 105 dB
LF Driver 8" reinforced woofer
HF Driver 1.25" silk dome tweeter
Input Impedance 10 kΩ
Dispersion 100 degrees horizontal by 60 degrees vertical
User Controls
Volume Range A-type taper
MF Control -6, 0, +6 dB
HF Control -6, 0, +6 dB
Low Cut Flat, 80 Hz, 100 Hz
Acoustic Space Flat, -2 dB, -4 dB
Protection
RF interference
Output-current limiting
Over-temperature
Turn-on/off transient
Subsonic filter
External mains fuse
Power
100-120V ~50/60 Hz or 220-240V ~50/60 Hz
Cabinet
Vinyl-laminated, medium-density fiberboard
Physical
Width 9.75" (247.65 mm)
Depth 11.5" (292.1 mm)
Height 16" (406.4 mm)
Weight 23 lbs (10.43 kg)