Presonus Eris Studio 8 Active Studio Monitors Pair

The PreSonus Eris Studio 8 is the latest evolution in PreSonus’s popular line of 8-inch active monitors, succeeding the well-regarded Eris E8 XT. It’s designed as a “bridge” between entry-level home recording and professional studio environments, offering a massive soundstage without requiring a dedicated subwoofer.

The Studio 8 focuses on high-headroom and wide-dispersion sound, making it ideal for larger project studios.

Core Features

• EBM Waveguide: Designed by Hugh Sarvis, the Elliptical Boundary Modeled waveguide provides a 120° horizontal dispersion. This creates a very wide “sweet spot,” allowing you to move around your desk without losing stereo image accuracy.

• Front-Firing Port: Unlike rear-ported monitors, the Studio 8 can be placed closer to walls without causing muddy bass buildup, making it more versatile for smaller or untreated rooms.

• Deep Low-End: With a reach down to 35 Hz, these monitors provide enough “thump” for electronic music, hip-hop, and film scoring without needing an external sub.

• Acoustic Tuning: The rear panel includes a “Acoustic Space” switch (Flat, -2dB, -4dB) to compensate for corner placement, along with high and mid-frequency trim controls (+/- 6dB).

Eris Studio 8 vs. Eris E8 XT

If you’re deciding between the new Studio 8 and the older E8 XT, here are the main improvements:

1. Efficiency: The Studio 8 features a redesigned enclosure and internal bracing that offers slightly better transient response and higher max SPL (106 dB vs 105 dB).

2. Waveguide: The Studio 8 has an even wider horizontal dispersion (120° vs the XT’s 100°), further expanding the sweet spot.

3. Visuals: The update features a more streamlined aesthetic with a central LED power strip rather than the older illuminated badge.

Note: These are sold individually. If you are setting up a stereo pair, you will need to purchase two units.

Best For

• Home recording/mix studios
• Project studios needing accurate nearfield monitoring
• Producers wanting flexible room tuning without DSP processing

Performance & Uses

Monitoring for Mixing & Production
The Eris Studio 8’s broad sweet spot and relatively flat response help you make reliable mix decisions — translating better to consumer playback systems.

Room Placement Flexibility
The acoustic tuning features let you adapt for near-wall placement or corner setup without huge coloration.

Value Proposition
Compared to many studio monitors in this class, reviews note the deep low-end, flexible room EQ, and solid overall performance for the price.