[JBI]

The first PreSonus Eris E5 speaker arrived today. Nothing else has come
yet, but that didn't stop me from hooking up to my desktop. The desktop
has an Audiophile 2496 card so I just used an RCA cable from one of the
channels into the RCA input on the speaker.

First thing I discovered is that I either better proceed very cautiously
or wait for the Behringer unit to arrive so I can regulate volume.
There's too many different audio level settings (one for media player,
another for my DAW, etc, etc) so that I had a jump or two when using
certain programs. For now, I've just decreased the master volume in the
sound card software.

I did experiment a bit though and I can definitely now hear the highs
and lows in mixes without any trouble. I was skeptical at first as the
speakers surprised me as to how small they are, but they definitely work
well. I now more fully realize just *how much* equalization I add in
the car and should now be able to better accurately judge mix balance.
I may even be able to set up an EQ setting on my DAW output fairly
closely matching the car EQ settings. I've tried this in the past with
the headphones, but bass and treble accuracy were always issues. Now I
think it will be easier.

The sound the speaker produces seems accurate enough that I might bring
out my keyboard, hook it up to the 2496, and have a little fun. I
haven't done this in years since getting rid of my former cheap speakers.

Will update as the rest of the items arrive.....

JBI


On 02/22/2018 03:42 PM, JBI wrote:
My car environment just isn't working out all that well.Â* There's even
differences between the laptop output and the output from the MP3 player
(no surprise really as I already knew this).Â* So.... I am starting to
consider some sort of monitoring in house.

I don't have much space in my home and what space I do have is limited.
The most convenient room, which is where I happen to be now, is about
15x15 feet I'd say with a large desk along one wall and a file cabinet
next to that and a running aquarium against another wall.Â* My rocking
recliner, which is where I sit is located near one of the corners and I
face toward the center of the room.Â* Behind me is a 4 foot high dresser
to the back right of the chair and then a wooden cabinet with various
bowls right behind me.Â* The floor is carpeted with a thin, cheap rug and
the walls are either wooden paneling or plaster.Â* The ceiling is flat,
painted plaster.Â* I've tried to explain the type and contents of the
room because I want to ask what monitor speaker I might be able to use
and where might I place it (or them if a pair)?

I was doing some googling and came across some monitors that already
have built in amps or are bluetooth enabled.Â* I'd really like to be able
to use them with my Dell Inspiron 1545 laptop.Â* The laptop has only the
built in generic card.Â* The monitors I'm looking at seem pretty
expensive, however, but perhaps I'd be able to find suggested ones used.

So, rather than continuing to mix in the car with poor results, I'm
willing to try the house but only if I can get somewhat of a decent set
up at not much cost.Â* Budget is limited.Â* I like the idea of built in
speaker amps, that might or might not save.Â* I'm guessing some sort of
bluetooth adapter for my laptop and then a direct wireless connection to
those types of monitors(?).Â* Anyway, suggestions for not too expensive
speakers welcome along with proper placement in this room.

Thanks,
JBL