Experts prefer PreSonus Eris E3.5 over Mackie CR3
On 10 Jan 2025 (11 months ago) we went through 99 Studio Monitor expert endorsements .
Currently, PreSonus Eris E3.5 received 2 endorsements from Pocket-lint (2 Dec 2023) and Music Critic (16 Feb 2024). Meanwhile, Mackie CR3 did not receive any endorsements this month.
| Rank | Change | Price | Studio Monitor | higherhz.com | Pocket-lint | woodandfirestudio.com | Hyperbits | Gearank | Careers In Music | Music Radar | PianoDreamers | Music Critic | Popular Science |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | +1 | $100 | PreSonus Eris E3.5 The PreSonus Eris E3.5 Studio Monitor is a compact and powerful speaker that delivers clear and accurate sound, making it an ideal solution for a variety of audio uses. | - | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| N/A | N/A | Check price | Mackie CR3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 2 Dec 2023
Pocket-lint ranked PreSonus Eris E3.5 as #6 Rank Studio Monitor Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 6 PreSonus Eris E3.5 Best budget studio monitorsSource: www.pocket-lint.com - On 16 Feb 2024
Music Critic ranked PreSonus Eris E3.5 as #1 Rank Studio Monitor #1 out of 10 PreSonus Eris E3.5 ... ... Source: musiccritic.com
| Rank | Change | Price | Studio Monitor | higherhz.com | Pocket-lint | woodandfirestudio.com | Hyperbits | Gearank | Careers In Music | Music Radar | PianoDreamers | Music Critic | Popular Science |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $198 | Yamaha HS5 The Yamaha HS5 is a powerful and reliable studio monitor that delivers accurate and detailed sound reproduction, making it a great choice for home studios and small recording spaces. | - | - | - | 4 | 8 | - | 4 | 4 | 2
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| 2 | - | Check price | 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. | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | - | 7 | 5 | 3 | 6 |
| 3 | - | $720 | Adam Audio A7V The Adam Audio A7V Studio Monitor is a powerful and accurate speaker that is ideal for professional recording studios, home studios, and music producers who require high-quality sound and accurate monitoring. | - | 5 | - | - | - | 1 | - | 8 | 7 | - |
| 4 | - | Check price | 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. | - | - | 1 | - | 12 | 4 | - | - | 9 | - |
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Expert reviews [23]
- with a score: 7
- without a score: 16
| Highest score by Home DJ Studio | 96 |
| Average score based on 23 reviews | 87 |
| Lowest score by higherhz.com | 56 |
Score distribution:
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- These Mackie CR3-X Studio Monitors come with all the manufacturer accessories and 1-year USA warranty along with a 5-piece bundle which includes Mackie 3.5mm aux cable, Mackie RCA cable, Mackie speaker cable, Pro dual 1/4" stereo to 3.5mm cable and Circuit City microfiber cloth.
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- There is a newer model of this item available Gen 2 (2024) Eris 3.5
- The only true studio monitor for multimedia, gaming, watching movies, or producing your next hit.
- Now comes included with Studio One Prime and Studio Magic plug-in suite, over $1000 USD worth of music production software.
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