Recenzija PreSonus Eris E3.5

PreSonus Audio Electronics je bilo ustanovljeno leta 1995. Njihov cilj je bil ustvariti cenovno dostopno, profesionalno opremo z izjemno kakovostjo zvoka. Kot tudi zagotavljanje inovativnih orodij za glasbeno produkcijo za glasbenike in avdio inženirje.

Mala izjava o omejitvi odgovornosti ...

Z opremo PreSonus smo vedno imeli ljubezensko-sovražno razmerje. Glavni razlog izhaja iz dejstva, da so pri nakupu nove opreme vedno predlagani priimek v opremi.

To se morda sliši nekoliko nepošteno. Ko pa že leta uporabljate Focusrite in Genelecs in ste več kot zadovoljni z rezultati, potem na splošno ostanete pri tem, kar najbolje znate.

Vemo, da PreSonus danes ponuja veliko vrhunske in kakovostne avdio opreme. Toda kje so v vsem tem kaosu ob toliko uveljavljenih vodilnih na trgu?

Dovolite nam, da občutimo stvari z našim poglobljenim pregledom PreSonus Eris E3.5…

Pregled

PreSonus Eris E3.5 so začetni dvosmerni aktivni referenčni monitorski zvočniki. Ti zvočniki so dokaz, da vam ni treba zapraviti bogastva, da bi dosegli natančen zvok. Glede na izjemno nizko ceno so to lahko eni od najboljših proračunskih studijskih monitorjev tam zunaj.

Ti uporabljajo isto tehnologijo kot večji modeli Eris in zagotavljajo precej tekoč in natančen frekvenčni odziv. Visokotonec ima precej širok disperzijski vzorec. Poleg tega se lahko kosajo z mnogimi drugimi zvočniki po enaki ali nekoliko dražji ceni z jasnim in čistim zvokom.

Zgradba

Tako kot večina zvočnikov osnovnega razreda so tudi ti izdelani iz vlaknene plošče srednje gostote, ki je laminirana z vinilom. Zvočniki Eris E3.5 imajo zelo prijetno barvno shemo z lepo mat črno površino in privlačnim modrim odtenkom na nizkotoncu.

So precej kompaktni s širino 6,5", višino 8,3" in globino 6,4". Tehtata 2,9 kg za par. Ti zvočniki so zelo priljubljeni in se uporabljajo po vsem svetu, saj so eni najboljših prenosnih zvočnikov okoli. Nekateri inženirji menijo, da so uporabni v glasbeni produkciji in do neke mere kot mešalni zvočniki.

Gonilniki ...

Nizkotonec je 3,5-palčni stožec nizkofrekvenčnega pretvornika iz tkanega kevlarja. Visokotonec je 1-palčni frekvenčni pretvornik s svileno kupolo ultra nizke mase s frekvenčnim odzivom 80 Hz – 20 kHz in križno frekvenco 2,8 kHz.

Vnosi …

Za to ceno je impresivno videti dva niza vhodov na zadnji strani; uravnotežen ¼” TRS in neuravnotežen RCA. Na sprednji strani je stereo 1/8” Aux vhod.

Ta Aux vhod je odličen dodatek, ki vam omogoča preprosto povezavo vašega pametnega telefona ali katere koli druge naprave z uporabnim stereo 1/8" mini vhodom. This means these are not only good monitoring speakers but could also be an awesome set of the best computer speakers as well.

EQ…

The addition of a high and low EQ on the back is also an unexpected surprise at this price point. If it’s a flat frequency response that you’re after from the Eris E3.5 speakers, the ability to cut or boost in the low and high frequencies will point you in the right direction.

Kakovost zvoka

For compact monitors, they deliver an impressive balance across all frequencies. The low end, although reasonably smooth, lacks depth. That said, we didn’t expect much more since these are some of the best cheap mixing speakers and not premium-grade studio monitors.

Mid and low range…

The midrange is very reasonable and not lacking a great deal, to be fair. The low-end isn’t bad either, and you can adjust it on the back if need be. Although we would say if you wanted to try any mixing with these, it would be worth investing in a good subwoofer.

Volume…

Another very useful addition is the extra 50 watts of class AB amplification. When the front volume knob is set in the middle at unity, you are now at a very comfortable level to monitor your mix.

However, there is plenty more volume offered by these speakers to deal with run-away transients in your mix. This makes for pretty loud speakers, which can be helpful in the mixing world.

Adjusting yourself…

To get your head around these monitors, you will need to spend some time adjusting your ears to them. They are good but, they’ll never be the same as a pair of Yamaha HS8 speakers.

So, get together a collection of music you know well. Then sit yourself down and figure out what you are missing from the Eris E3.5 experience. Likewise, listen for what you are accustomed to on other monitors.

Personal note…

We often use the more expensive HS5’s. But like these, the low-end needs the help of a good subwoofer to get the most out of your mix. We have heard it say that mixes translate extremely well on the Eris E3.5 speakers, but that is down to personal choice and not so much what we experienced.

PreSonus Eris E3.5 – Specifications

• HF Driver:1” silk dome.
• LF Driver:3.5” woven composite.
• Frequency Response:80Hz- 20kHz.
• Max Peak SPL:100 dB SPL @1m.
• Enclosure Material:vinyl-laminated MDF.
• Power:50w Class AB
• Volume Range:A-type taper.
• Width:5.6” (141mm)
• Height:8.3” (210mm)
• Depth:6.4” (162mm)
• Weight as a pair:6.4 lb (2.9kg)

PreSonus Eris E3.5 Review – Pros and Cons

Prednosti

• Great sound for an entry-level speaker.
• Two sets of outputs.
• EQ controls.
• Aux and headphone inputs.
• Cena.
• Clean and balanced sound.
• Compact speaker with a smart design.

Slabosti

• At this price point, there are few cons.

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PreSonus Eris E3.5 Review – Final Thoughts

PreSonus delivers a very good set of reference speakers at a very low price. The harshness in the high-frequencies is eliminated by the silk-dome tweeters, and the low-end is solid with minimal bass distortion. However, a subwoofer would help if you are serious about trying to use them to mix a song to a professional level.

Although a very reasonable and accurate sound can be achieved from these speakers, we don’t see ourselves ever using them to mix professionally. We can certainly see how they could be useful at home or in your project studio to give yourself some early reference mixes. But, unfortunately, not to complete a final mix project.

On the other hand, we see these as great speakers for gaming, home video production, and listening to music. For us, although a very acceptable sound at this price point, we don’t feel that they sit in the high-end world of professional music production.

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