Mackie CR3.5 vs PreSonus Eris 3.5 (2nd Gen)
Both side by side at true size, and which one fits better in typical rooms. Rankings come from the same engine as the quiz, using independent measurements where they exist.
Drawn at the same scale.
Which fits better?
Each situation is run through the same rules as the quiz. A gap of less than 2 points (of 100) counts as about the same.
| Situation | CR3.5 | Eris 3.5 (2nd Gen) | Better fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small room, on a desk (10 m², 0.8 m) | 63 | 50 | CR3.5 |
| Medium room (18 m², 1.1 m) | 32 | 29 | CR3.5 |
| Large room, on stands (30 m², 1.8 m) | 43 | 30 | CR3.5 |
| Desk close to the wall (under 20 cm) | 45 | 37 | CR3.5 |
| Bass-heavy music (techno, hip-hop) | 27 | 26 | About the same |
| Flat with neighbours, untreated room | 43 | 39 | CR3.5 |
Key differences
- Only the PreSonus Eris 3.5 (2nd Gen) has an independent measurement, so its ranking rests on firmer data.
Specs side by side
| Mackie CR3.5 | PreSonus Eris 3.5 (2nd Gen) | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price (pair) | €89 | €97 |
| Preference score (with sub) | — | 4.17 |
| Bass, −6 dB | 63 Hz* | 60 Hz |
| Max level (pair peak at 1 m) | — | 98 dB |
| Woofer | 3.5″ | 3.5″ |
| Ways | 2 | 2 |
| Port | Rear | Rear |
| Room correction | No | No |
| Boundary EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Inputs | TRS, RCA | TRS, RCA |
| Size (H × W × D) | 206 × 140 × 180 mm | 210 × 140.5 × 164 mm |
Bold marks the better value where one is clearly better. * estimated from the maker's figure. Max level: peak level of a pair at 1 m, converted from the maker's figure.