PreSonus
PreSonus Eris E3.5
$114.99Cheaper
Released 2017
Best Studio Monitors · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. PreSonus Eris E3.5 is cheaper at $114.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
PreSonus
$114.99Cheaper
Released 2017
Kali Audio
$249
Released 2021
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The PreSonus Eris E3.5 is the cheaper at $114.99.
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $114.99 pair, PreSonus (2nd Gen) | $249 each, Kali Audio / Sweetwater |
| Brand | PreSonus | Kali Audio |
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Woofer size (in) | 3.5 in | 6.5 in |
| Tweeter type | 1 in silk dome | 1 in textile dome |
| Power (W) | 50 | 80 |
| Frequency response | 80 Hz – 20 kHz | 47 Hz – 21 kHz (±3 dB) |
| Inputs | TRS balanced, RCA unbalanced, 1/8 in aux (front) | XLR balanced, TRS balanced, RCA unbalanced |
| Sold as | pair | each |
| Type | active | active |
| Release | 2017 | 2021 |
Sources — PreSonus Eris E3.5: presonus.com (verified 2026-06-20). Kali Audio LP-6 V2: kaliaudio.com (verified 2026-06-20).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.