For years, the Presonus Eris 3.5 wore the crown as the king of entry-level studio monitors. Every beginner producer heard the same advice:
“Get the Eris 3.5 — you can’t go wrong.”
But the studio world has changed.
Producers are talking. Reddit is talking. YouTube reviewers are talking.
And the name they’re repeating?
🔥 Edifier MR4.
A monitor that came out quietly…
…and is now causing a loud shift.
The question is no longer “Are the MR4 good?”
It’s now:
Has the Edifier MR4 dethroned the Presonus Eris 3.5?
Let’s break down why the MR4 is taking over the entry-level market.
🔥 1. Sound Accuracy: The MR4 Hits Where It Matters
The #1 reason monitors become industry favourites is accuracy — and this is where the MR4 delivers a shock.
Edifier MR4
- Flatter response
- Cleaner, more honest mids
- Clear high-end without harshness
- Tight, well-controlled bass
Presonus Eris 3.5
- Slight low-end boost
- Slight high boost
- More “fun,” less “truth”
This is the real dethroning moment:
🎤 Producers realised the MR4 gives a more accurate mix than the Eris 3.5.
🥇 2. Mix Translation: MR4 Wins in Real-World Tests
Every review comparison points to the same result:
MR4 Translation Feedback
“What I mix is what I hear in the car.”
“Vocals sit exactly where I want them.”
“These feel like true studio monitors.”
Eris 3.5 Translation Feedback
“Good, but my mixes sometimes come out bass-light.”
“The highs make things sound clearer than they actually are.”
Accuracy = better mixes.
Better mixes = monitor supremacy.
👑 And that’s how the MR4 started taking the crown.
🧱 3. Build Quality: MR4 Looks and Feels More Professional
Another factor pushing the dethroning narrative is simple:
The MR4 looks like a studio monitor.
Not a multimedia speaker.
Not a budget speaker.
A studio speaker.
With:
- A heavier cabinet
- Better dampening
- Balanced TRS inputs
- Lower noise floor
- Matte, modern finish
The MR4 made the Eris 3.5 look dated almost overnight.
This visual and tactile difference affects buying decisions — especially for new producers wanting their studio to look legit.
⚔️ 4. Bass Handling: MR4 Dominates Small Rooms
South African rooms are normally:
- Small
- Untreated
- Hard-surfaced
- Bedroom studios
In these environments, the MR4 shines.
MR4 Bass
✔ Tight
✔ Clean
✔ No boom
✔ Very mix-friendly
Eris 3.5 Bass
✖ Slightly boosted
✖ Can mislead beginners
✖ Harder to trust without treatment
This alone makes beginners switch to MR4 — accuracy is easier to learn on.
💸 5. Price vs Performance: MR4 Offers More Value
This is where the dethroning feels official.
Typical SA Pricing
- Eris 3.5: R2,800 – R3,300
- Edifier MR4: R2,000 – R2,400
You get better accuracy
for less money.
That’s the knockout punch.
🗣 6. What the Community Says (Reddit + YouTube)
MR4 Popular Opinions
- “Best monitors under $100.”
- “More accurate than Eris 3.5.”
- “Feels like a baby professional monitor.”
Eris 3.5 Opinions
- “Still solid, great for beginners.”
- “More fun than accurate.”
The story becomes clear:
🔥 The MR4 didn’t just compete… it surpassed.
🥇 Final Verdict: Yes — the Edifier MR4 Is Dethroning the Eris 3.5
Not because the Eris 3.5 is bad — it’s still a great monitor.
But because the MR4 offers:
✔ More accuracy
✔ Better translation
✔ Better build quality
✔ Lower noise
✔ Cleaner bass
✔ Better studio aesthetic
✔ Lower price
For beginners, intermediate producers, podcasters, and even semi-pro musicians, the MR4 has simply become the better choice in 2026.
💬 What Do You Think?
Do you think the Edifier MR4 has officially dethroned the Presonus Eris 3.5?
👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments!
- Have you tried both?
- Which one do you prefer?
- Would you switch to MR4?
Your feedback helps other producers choose the right monitor for their studio.
