PreSonus

PreSonus ERIS SUB 8BT Bluetooth Studio Subwoofer Bundle

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Enhance Your Studio Sound with Deep, Accurate Bass Extend the low-frequency response of your studio monitors with the PreSonus Eris Sub 8BT. This powered subwoofer delivers tight, punchy bass, allowing you to make more informed mixing decisions and achieve a fuller, more balanced sound. Bundle w...

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Overview

Enhance Your Studio Sound with Deep, Accurate Bass

Extend the low-frequency response of your studio monitors with the PreSonus Eris Sub 8BT. This powered subwoofer delivers tight, punchy bass, allowing you to make more informed mixing decisions and achieve a fuller, more balanced sound. Bundle with 1/4" TRS Male to Male Audio Cable and Rip Tie 10-Pack Touch Fastener Straps.

Specifications:

  • Brand: PreSonus
  • Model: ERIS SUB 8BT
  • Type: Powered Studio Subwoofer
  • Woofer Size: 8"
  • Woofer Material: Composite
  • Amplifier Type: Class-AB
  • RMS Power: 50W
  • Frequency Response: 30 to 200 Hz
  • Maximum Peak SPL: 103 dB
  • Low-Pass Filter: Variable 50 to 130 Hz
  • High-Pass Filter: 80 Hz (Switchable)
  • Inputs: 1/4" TRS, RCA
  • Outputs: 1/4" TRS, RCA
  • Polarity Switch: 0 or 180°
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth
  • Included: 1/4" TRS Male to 1/4" TRS Male Audio Cable, Rip Tie 10-Pack Touch Fastener Straps

Key Features

8" Front-Firing Composite Woofer ; 30 to 200 Hz Frequency Response

103 dB Maximum Peak SPL ; 50W RMS of Class-AB Amplification

Variable 50 to 130 Hz Low-Pass Filter ; Polarity Switch: 0 or 180°

1/4" and RCA Inputs and Outputs

80 Hz High-Pass Filter Switch on Outputs

Specifications

Woofer Size
8"
Woofer Type
Front-Firing Composite
Frequency Response
30 to 200 Hz
Maximum Peak SPL
103 dB
Amplification Type
Class-AB
RMS Power
50W
Low-Pass Filter
Variable 50 to 130 Hz
Polarity Switch
0 or 180°
Inputs
1/4", RCA
Outputs
1/4", RCA
High-Pass Filter (Outputs)
80 Hz Switch

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Equipped with an 8-inch front-firing composite woofer for impactful bass reproduction in studio settings.
  • Offers a wide frequency response range of 30 to 200 Hz, capturing deep lows effectively.
  • Achieves a maximum peak SPL of 103 dB, providing ample volume for monitoring bass frequencies.
  • Features 50W RMS of Class-AB amplification, ensuring robust and clean power delivery to the woofer.
  • Includes a variable 50 to 130 Hz low-pass filter, allowing for precise integration with main studio monitors.

👎 Cons

  • The maximum peak SPL of 103 dB, while sufficient for many, might be a limiting factor in very large studio spaces.
  • The use of Class-AB amplification, while robust, may not be as energy-efficient as Class-D amplification.
  • The frequency response extending up to 200 Hz might require careful adjustment to avoid overlap with certain main monitors.
  • Specific details on the cabinet material or port design are not provided, which can influence acoustic performance.
  • The "Bluetooth Studio Subwoofer Bundle" implies a bundle, but specific additional items in the bundle are not listed.

Frequently Asked Questions

An 8-inch front-firing composite woofer in this PreSonus Eris Sub 8BT allows for precise and deep bass reproduction, projecting sound directly forward into the listening area for accurate monitoring.
The variable low-pass filter allows you to precisely dial in the upper frequency limit of the subwoofer, enabling seamless integration with your main studio monitors by avoiding overlapping frequencies and muddy sound.
The 80 Hz High-Pass Filter switch on the outputs sends frequencies above 80 Hz to your main monitors, while the subwoofer handles everything below, optimizing the frequency response and improving overall system clarity.
Yes, the "Bluetooth Studio Subwoofer Bundle" in the title indicates that this PreSonus Eris Sub 8BT supports Bluetooth connectivity, allowing for wireless audio streaming to the subwoofer.
This PreSonus studio subwoofer offers versatile connectivity with both 1/4" and RCA inputs and outputs, allowing it to integrate with a wide range of audio interfaces and studio equipment.
The polarity switch helps to align the phase of the subwoofer's sound waves with your main monitors, ensuring that the bass frequencies blend cohesively and sound natural rather than canceled out or boomy.