PreSonus - Eris E66 (Active MTM Series Nearfield Monitor) (Single)
The Eris E44 and E66 deliver an expanded and highly accurate frequency response and the widest stereo field available in their class. Their nested Midwoofer-Tweeter-Midwoofer (MTM, also known as “D'Appolito”) configuration offers improved off-axis response and spatial resolution. The result is a more consistent listening experience, smoother frequency response, and an ultra-wide, detailed stereo soundstage.
Conventional 2-way designs can cause significant early reflections from their surrounding environment. The E44 and E66 overcome this by positioning a 1.25-inch, silk dome high-frequency driver between two 4.5-inch (E44) or 6.5-inch (E66) midrange drivers. The two smaller woofers work in parallel to partially contain the dispersion of the tweeter, minimizing phase displacement. The result is incredibly detailed stereo imaging.
Both the E44 and the E66 feature two midrange drivers that cover the same frequency range. The drivers are placed so that their acoustic centers are less than one wavelength apart for any of the frequencies they reproduce; as a result, the combined signal of both drivers propagates forward like a single waveform.
This makes the comparatively small midrange drivers in the E44 and E66 behave like a single, larger driver. This mutual coupling provides a highly dynamic output in a compact footprint.
Components and Construction
- Dual 6.5", custom-woven Kevlar LF/midrange drivers
- 1.25", silk-dome HF driver ensures smooth high-frequency performance
- Balanced XLR, balanced 1/4" TRS, and unbalanced RCA inputs provide flexibility
User Controls
- Acoustic tuning controls help to compensate for room anomalies, providing a consistent frequency response
- Continuously variable HF and MF controls (-6 to +6 dB)
- Low-cut filter (flat, 80 Hz, 100 Hz)
- Acoustic Space settings (Flat, -2 dB, -4 dB) compensates for room placement
Power and Safety
- 90/140 W Class A/B bi-amplification for an open, clear sound
- RF interference, output-current limiting, over-temperature, and subsonic filter protection
- Amplifier soft start feature eliminates popping on power-up
- Internal power supply with IEC connector
PreSonus E66 Specs
| User Controls | |
|---|---|
| Volume | A-type taper |
| Control | MF: variable (-6 to +6 dB) HF: variable (-6 to +6 dB) |
| Low Cut Filters | Flat, 80 Hz, 100 Hz |
| Acoustic | Space: flat, -2 dB, -4 dB |
| Packaging Info | |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 27.85 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 21.496 x 13.15 x 12.598" |