Right now I’m using an LG CX as my monitor and it happens to come with nice speakers (in that a TV will have the best speakers on the desk given no other options)… I’ve never had monitor speakers, so I was wondering – in this scenario, is it worth it to get a PreSonus Eris?
Active Studio monitors are a huge step up indeed. However an even bigger uphrade would be a power amp with bookshelf speakers of your choice. There are some really cool desktop poweramps like the project amp box…
The name “monitor” in this case means Studio Monitor for recording and mixing music. Nothing to do with a TV or computer monitor.
You should be looking at a more friendly home audio option like something from Edifier, Fluance, Vanatoo, HiVi-Swans, etc. Something with an optical input since that is likely the best quality and simplest non-HDMI audio output option on your TV
I use LS50W2s for my main media center and TV since two years ago and am very happy with the result. Shortest path to high quality audio. I understand there are several other options these days
TL;DR Yes! Monitor speakers will be a huge step up. Never tried the PreSonus Eris range. Shop around a bit first to look at alternatives.
Going from built-in TV speakers to a dedicated system will be a huge improvement almost no matter what you get. Now the fact you are looking at monitor speakers in particular PreSonus’s range tells me you are looking for something for mixing/mastering.
With that in mind, I’ve never tried the PreSonus Eris range so I can’t comment on their quality. However, for a huge leap up (not in price), I would recommend KRK classic 5s or a pair of Focal Alpha 50s as a nicer starter to you audio production journey.
Shop around a bit. There are some really good guides out their for finding the correct studio monitors for you. Hope that helps!
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