PreSonus Eris E8 XT Active Studio Monitor (Single Unit)

Presonus’ Eris range of monitors are among the most popular affordable options on the market. Offering pro-grade sound, innovate specs and an attractive price point, they tick all the boxes for producers and music-makers across the board. For the E8 XT, they’ve given it an overhaul with a ported enclosure for deeper low-end, 140 watts of output for improved headroom and a waveguide for even more efficient dispersion.

Key features

• 8-inch woven composite low-frequency transducer
• 1.25-inch (32 mm), ultra-low-mass, silk-dome, high-frequency transducer
• 100°(H)x60°(V) EBM waveguide horn and ported enclosure
• Tuning Controls for accurate mixing contour (Level, HPF, LF Trim, HF Trim, Acoustic Space)
• 140 Watt, Class AB bi-amplification drives up to 105 dB of sound
• Balanced XLR, TRS, and unbalanced RCA inputs
• 105 dB maximum continuous SPL
• RF interference, output current limiting, over-temperature, transient, external mains fuse, and subsonic protection

Here’s what Presonus say:

The Eris E8 XT 2-way studio monitors offer signature Eris acoustic tuning, diverse connectivity options, and stellar audio quality—adding an EBM (Elliptical Boundary Modelled) waveguide for wider high-frequency dispersion and a larger, ported enclosure for deeper lows.

What’s new?

The Eris E8 XT drives up to 105 dB of crystal-clear, transparent sound via an 8-inch woven composite low-frequency driver and a 1.25 inch silk-dome tweeter. The ported enclosure creates a deep, tight low-end, while the new EBM waveguide ensures a wider and more controlled sweet spot ideal for group listening and collaboration—while the narrow vertical dispersion reduces reflections from your desk. Versatile I/O and acoustic tuning features allow you to connect to virtually anything, nearly anywhere.

The Eris, Remastered

With the same robust connectivity options and powerful, articulate driver combo, the Eris E8 XT studio monitor is a nuanced update to a lauded classic. The 1.25-inch silk-dome tweeter now sports a Hugh Sarvis-designed EBM waveguide, delivering a wider and more controlled sweet spot ideal for group listening and collaboration. A larger, ported enclosure extends the bass response of the 8-inch woven composite low-frequency driver without adding any mud. And of course, the acoustic tuning controls let you flatten the frequency response in accordance with your mix environment. It’s Eris, remastered.