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Neither M-Audio BX5 D3 nor PreSonus Eris Studio Monitors were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (22 days ago) we went through 100 Studio Monitor expert endorsements , however neither M-Audio BX5 D3 nor PreSonus Eris Studio Monitors were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Studio Monitor received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Yamaha HS8 or other critically acclaimed Studio Monitors of this month.
For reference, Yamaha HS8 received 5 endorsements this month, from E-Home Recording Studio, woodandfirestudio.com (14 Nov 2023) Hyperbits and 2 others.
| Rank | Change | Price | Studio Monitor | Pocket-lint  | E-Home Recording Studio  | woodandfirestudio.com  | Popular Science  | Hyperbits  | Gearank  | Careers In Music  | Music Radar  | PianoDreamers  | Music Critic  |
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| 1 | - | $399 |  Yamaha HS8 The Yamaha HS8 Studio Monitor is a powerful and reliable speaker with accurate sound reproduction and complete response control, making it ideal for professional use in larger studio spaces or for live performances. | - | 3 | 2 | - | 6 | 9 | - | - | - | 1 |
| N/A | N/A | $149 |  M-Audio BX5 D3 The M-Audio BX5 D3 Studio Monitor is a powerful and accurate set of studio monitors suitable for small to medium-sized studios or home recording setups, with a balanced frequency response and compact size, but may require additional subwoofers for more accurate low-frequency reproduction. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $165 |  PreSonus Eris Studio Monitors | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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M-Audio BX5 D3 
PreSonus Eris Studio Monitors Customers like M-Audio BX5 D3 noticeably more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
PreSonus Eris Studio Monitors
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
M-Audio BX5 D3, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than PreSonus Eris Studio Monitors.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling studio monitor receives a consumer score of 8.7 (great). M-Audio BX5 D3 ranks higher than that and PreSonus Eris Studio Monitors ranks lower than that.
| M-Audio BX5 D3 |
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9.1 Great
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| PreSonus Eris Studio Monitors |
In comparison:
PreSonus Eris Studio Monitors ranks #50 out of 82. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.3 Great
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| Median best-selling Studio Monitor |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
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M-Audio BX5 D3 is more popular than PreSonus Eris Studio Monitors
It's fairly safe to say that M-Audio BX5 D3 is a more popular studio monitor than PreSonus Eris Studio Monitors, based on its 1,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
| Table: Top compared alternatives for M-Audio BX5 D3 and PreSonus Eris Studio Monitors | |||||
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 | Presonus Eris E5 | $150 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
| 2 expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews |
 | KRK Rokit 5 G4 | $159 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
| 4 expert recommendations | Better Reviews |
 | JBL 305P MkII | $129 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
| 5 expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular |
 | M-Audio BX4 | $139 |
In comparison:
8.9 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | Cheaper |
| Rank | Change | Price | Studio Monitor | Pocket-lint | E-Home Recording Studio | woodandfirestudio.com | Popular Science | Hyperbits | Gearank | Careers In Music | Music Radar | PianoDreamers | Music Critic |
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| 1 | - | $399 | Yamaha HS8 The Yamaha HS8 Studio Monitor is a powerful and reliable speaker with accurate sound reproduction and complete response control, making it ideal for professional use in larger studio spaces or for live performances. | - | 3 | 2 | - | 6 | 9 | - | - | - | 1 |
| 2 | - | $720 |  Neumann KH 120 A The Neumann KH 120 A is a bi-amplified speaker system designed for accurate and detailed sound reproduction, making it ideal for critical listening applications in professional recording studios, post-production facilities, and broadcast environments. | - | 6 | 1 | - | - | 12 | 4 | -
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| 3 | +4 | $129 |  JBL 305P MkII The JBL 305P MkII is a highly recommended and affordable studio monitor that delivers accurate and detailed sound reproduction with advanced technology and excellent stereo imaging. | - | - | - | 6 | 1 | 5 | - | 6 | 5 | - |
| 4 | - | $159 |  KRK Rokit 5 G4 The KRK Rokit 5 G4 is a powerful and versatile studio monitor with a bi-amp design, accurate sound reproduction, and impressive bass performance, making it ideal for mixing and mastering music in small to medium-sized studios or home recording setups. | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | 3 | - | - | 6 | - |
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Expert reviews [7]
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 4
| Highest score by Music Radar | 90 |
| Average score based on 7 reviews | 77 |
| Lowest score by Digital DJ Tips | 60 |
Score distribution:
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- Professional class A/B bi-amplified design with 100 watts of distributed power for studio-grade cohesive, accurate sound and ultra-wide range 52-35kHz frequency response covers full musical spectrum
- Superior transparent sound quality: 5” low-frequency drivers with Kevlar cones for rich, defined lows and 1” high-frequency drivers with natural silk domes and computer optimised waveguides for smooth, clear highs
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- VERSATILE CONNECTIVITY: PreSonus Eris E4.5 media reference monitors connect to virtually any line-level audio source, including mobile devices, thanks to rear-panel 1/4-inch TRS and RCA inputs and a front-panel 1/8-inch stereo line input.
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M-Audio BX5 D3 is a very popular option on the lower end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling studio monitors and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as JBL Control 2P or Pioneer DM-40 .
M-Audio BX5 D3 is $100.99 cheaper than the average studio monitor ($249.99).
PreSonus Eris Studio Monitors is a popular and one of the cheaper options. It's in the top 3 bestselling studio monitors and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Pioneer DM-40BT or Behringer Studio 50USB .
PreSonus Eris Studio Monitors is $85 less expensive than an average studio monitor ($249.99).
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