Reddit mentions of Presonus Eris E3.5-3.5" Near Field Studio Monitor (Pair) (E3.5)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075QVMBT9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Or SMSL, SA36, SA50, Q5, or SA100.

Or an integrated amp, Auna AV2 CD508 or Mohr SV50.

Or some powered studio monitors PreSonus E 3.5 or the larger options may sound better than the inexpensive Sony shelf system speakers.

Or look for a used stereo or AV receiver for under 100€.

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If you want to pursue good audio I recommended the PreSonus Eris 3.5, they are good budget studio monitors. For headphones, I would recommend the Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro 250 Ohm version. These are very good headphones for the price. Then I would pair the Beyerdynamic headphones with a good Audio Interface like Focusrite Scarlett Solo (3rd Gen) it's a good budget audio interface that doesn't break the bank. For a microphone, a Blue Yeti USB mic will do well. However, if you want an XLR microphone, which is better btw. A well-rounded XLR microphone is the Audio-Tecnica AT2020.

>but heard that passive speakers sound a lot better than powered

that's absolutely untrue.

powered speakers are the same materials as passive speakers, they just include an amplifier built into the housing.

there are limitations for active speakers - your connection ports are what they are, they can't be upgraded.

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>although I imagine getting a passive speaker increases the price as you have to get an amp which may push them out of my price range.

you need an amp either way.

active speakers the amp is included, passive speakers you've got to provide the amp.

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personally, i prefer active speakers for any kind of limited budget, or with limited space, or looking for something simple. with active speakers, there's no extra equipment needed.

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for almost your budget, you can get a pair of Presonus Eris 3.5s https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075QVMBT9/

i have the 4.5s and they're fantastic.

the 3.5s will be a little brighter - have less bass - due to the smaller woofer size, but should be very good.

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there's Edifier in your budget https://www.amazon.co.uk/Edifier-R1010BT-Bluetooth-Wireless-Multimedia/dp/B073ZDXVCM/

haven't heard these, but Edifier gets good reviews.

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in your price range, it might be a good option to look at used equipment.

or, buy new passive speakers and get a used receiver.

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boxe monitor PreSonus, nu te astepta sa ai un bass cretin daca-ti place asta, sunt boxe ce nu modifica sunetul pentru clasa prosumer

I'm learning to record and mix my own music. Mostly full band type stuff. guitars, bass, drums, vocals, and auxiliary instruments. Does anyone have experience with the PreSonus Eris 3 3.5 Studio monitors? They seems like a good starter pair. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. My budged is $250 for a starter pair. Hoping these become secondary monitors as my needs and experience grow.

https://www.amazon.com/PreSonus-Eris-E3-5-Professional-Multimedia/dp/B075QVMBT9/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=studio+monitors&qid=1550255055&s=musical-instruments&sr=1-2

Sorry for the delayed response: Yeah, step one is to usually invest in a decent cardioid mic and an audio input. Here are the ones I'd recommend for getting started. Good enough quality to be just under professional tier, though capable of producing professional quality sound, but not so expensive as to offer you features you don't need for years to come:
Mic: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002QAUOKS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Audio Interface (to be able to plug that or any other professional mic into [XLR input]): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E6T56CM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and this is optional but can be helpful to understand the true sound of your recordings, monitors:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075QVMBT9/ref=twister_B07NDRK282?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
(either the 3.5 or 4.5 would be totally fine)

Aside from t hose t hings, the only other things you'd need to get set up would be soundproofing foam, either putting panels up around your space, or around the mic itself. Conversely, you could set up inside a closet full of clothes and accomplish the same task for free, cable length and space permitting.

Good luck!

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My bad put forgot a few parts of the name presonus ceres c3.5bt, got those in 2015 still going strong. PreSonus Eris E3.5 these seem to be the new version from what I see. Don't think they make the speakers I have anymore.

Here's a few solid choices:

Presonus 3.5"

Mackie 3" (I have these and love them, though I kind of wish I got the 4" version)

Mackie 4"

Also keep in mind there is a bluetooth version of each of the Mackie's if that appeals to you. Mackie's customer service was good to me too. My CR3's started going out randomly around the time the 1-year warranty was about to expire and they sent me new ones for free. I've had the new ones for over a year and they're still going strong.

Bought these recently, like em.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B075QVMBT9

I use these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075QVMBT9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and they're more than enough for my PVM setup.

So many options in the powered $100 range.

Pick your poison......and those Pioneers arent worth it.


Edifier R1280T - The go to for $100

Presonus Eris 3.5 - Well balanced monitors

Micca ON3 - DSP controlled and small

Edifier E10 - Quirky but cool and very small

Rockville HD5 - Bigger, deeper bass

1byone - R1280T clone with a different look

They don't take up much space and generally just sit under your desk out of the way. If there's room for you to sit comfortably under your desk then there's space for a sub-woofer. Otherwise, if you're using a laptop where you don't have a space where your PC permanently sits, just pickup a good pair of powered monitors.

I was thinking about a Bluetooth speaker or a short soundbar.. but a good one would be $75-100. Then I came across these beasts for only $99.. PreSonus Eris 3.5. Tons of amazing reviews on YouTube and Amazon. Might pull the trigger.

https://www.amazon.com/PreSonus-Eris-E3-5-Professional-Multimedia/dp/B075QVMBT9

> Ah, the Logitech computer speakers!

Yeah, I originally bought em for my computer but I wound up using them for my TV since they have optical and seem to work really well. I wouldn't mind an upgrade to a better home theater system eventually...

> Edifier 1280T

Actually it was PreSonus Eris E3.5: https://www.amazon.com/PreSonus-Eris-E3-5-Professional-Multimedia/dp/B075QVMBT9

I was being very impatient, it was midnight and as you can tell from my original comment disappointed that I couldn't try out my new record player, so I placed an order on Prime Now for the best set they offered and had them set to deliver in the morning. haha

So far I like them. They're a good starter speaker set at the very least. Especially since Amazon sent me two boxes of them for some reason.

hey im trying to step up my audio game,

i currently have audio jack speakers and im looking to get usb audio from my pc to studio monitors to listen to music. im looking for a usb interface to connect it to my pc because i cant seem to find usb speakers. so is this optimal or am i making it complicated? i want to buy studio monitors around 200$

here is my setup that i think i need, please tell me if im wrong.

Pc audio -> usb audio interface -> active monitors

so i need the audio interface? i was looking at this one https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00FFIGZF6/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza

also been looking at these monitors:

1. https://www.amazon.ca/PreSonus-E3-5-3-5-Professional-Multimedia-Reference/dp/B075QVMBT9/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1542091013&sr=1-1&keywords=studio+monitors&refinements=p_36%3A12035763011%2Cp_89%3APreSonus
   
   2)https://www.amazon.ca/Pioneer-Pro-DJ-DM-40-W-Monitors/dp/B01M0F374X/ref=sr_1_3?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1542091062&sr=1-3&keywords=studio+monitors&refinements=p_36%3A12035763011
   
   OR)
   
   or can i use a usb to dual rca cable? will that affect quality?
   
   im open to all opinions

So I have a PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 2x2 USB Audio Interface along with PreSonus Eris E3.5 monitors.
I was wondering if there is a quality difference if I use a Dual TS to 3.5mm cable from the AudioBox into the Aux In of the monitors, versus two balanced TRS cables straight from the AudioBox to the TRS input of the monitors. Just wondering because I have the TS to 3.5mm laying around, but I would have to pick up another set of TRS if I can get better quality out of those.

https://www.amazon.de/PreSonus-E-3-5-Studio-Monitore/dp/B075QVMBT9/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=presonus+eris+e3.5&qid=1567690084&s=gateway&sprefix=presonus&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE2TjlORkdUVUhPVFYmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAzNDA3NjBJUzJHUk40OUJTQUkmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDA0NDA0ODFMSzFOR0YyMTQ5R1Ymd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
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I'm looking at a pair of 100$ speakers and wondering if they are any good. It's the PreSonus Eris E3.5 https://www.amazon.com/PreSonus-Eris-E3-5-Professional-Multimedia/dp/B075QVMBT9

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Here are some options that match your Description:


Bose Companion 2 price: $100 - Full Match


PreSonus Eris E3.5 price: $100 - Full Match


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