Experts recommend IK Multimedia iLoud MTM more than IK Multimedia iLoud Micro
As of 10 Jan 2025, experts prefer IK Multimedia iLoud MTM over IK Multimedia iLoud Micro, but both Studio Monitors have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, IK Multimedia iLoud MTM received 2 recommendations: from Careers In Music (27 Nov 2024) and Music Radar (27 Nov 2024). By contrast, IK Multimedia iLoud Micro received only 1 recommendation from Popular Science (8 Feb 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Studio Monitor | higherhz.com  | Pocket-lint  |
woodandfirestudio.com  | Hyperbits  | Gearank  | Careers In Music  | Music Radar  | PianoDreamers  | Music Critic  | Popular Science  |
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| 21 | - | Check price |  IK Multimedia iLoud MTM The IK Multimedia iLoud MTM Studio Monitor is a compact and powerful speaker system that delivers exceptional sound quality for music production, mixing, and mastering, with advanced DSP processing, a unique design, and excellent stereo imaging and low-end. | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 6 | - | - | - |
| 42 | N/A | $280 |  IK Multimedia iLoud Micro The IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Studio Monitor is a compact and powerful device suitable for small studio spaces, home recording, and music production, with Bluetooth connectivity for wireless streaming and a flat frequency response that highlights the technical abilities of the company. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 8 Feb 2024 Popular Science ranked IK Multimedia iLoud Micro as #7
Rank Studio Monitor Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 8 IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Best portable... ... ... Source: www.popsci.com - On 27 Nov 2024 Careers In Music ranked IK Multimedia iLoud MTM as #5
Rank Studio Monitor ... ... #5 out of 8 IK Multimedia iLoud MTM ... ... Source: www.careersinmusic.com - On 27 Nov 2024 Music Radar ranked IK Multimedia iLoud MTM as #6
Rank Studio Monitor Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 9 IK Multimedia iLoud MTM Best compact monitors for small rooms and travel... ... ... Source: www.musicradar.com
After counting and adding up the 99 expert endorsements of the January rankings, IK Multimedia iLoud MTM outranks IK Multimedia iLoud Micro. This is not to say that IK Multimedia iLoud Micro is a bad option. Like IK Multimedia iLoud MTM, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, IK Multimedia iLoud MTM is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while IK Multimedia iLoud Micro is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Studio Monitor | higherhz.com | Pocket-lint | woodandfirestudio.com | Hyperbits | Gearank |
Careers In Music | Music Radar | PianoDreamers | Music Critic | Popular Science |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $198 |  Yamaha HS5 The Yamaha HS5 is a powerful and reliable studio monitor that delivers accurate and detailed sound reproduction, making it a great choice for home studios and small recording spaces. | - | - | - | 4 | 8 | - | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 2 | - | Check price |  JBL 305P MkII The JBL 305P MkII is a highly recommended and affordable studio monitor that delivers accurate and detailed sound reproduction with advanced technology and excellent stereo imaging. | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | - | 7 | 5 | 3 | 6 |
| 3 | - | $720 |  Adam Audio A7V The Adam Audio A7V Studio Monitor is a powerful and accurate speaker that is ideal for professional recording studios, home studios, and music producers who require high-quality sound and accurate monitoring. | - | 5 | - | - | - | 1 | - | 8 | 7 | - |
| 4 | - | Check price |  Neumann KH 120 A The Neumann KH 120 A is a bi-amplified speaker system designed for accurate and detailed sound reproduction, making it ideal for critical listening applications in professional recording studios, post-production facilities, and broadcast environments. | - | - | 1 | - | 12 | 4 | - | - | 9 | - |
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Expert reviews [26]
Total expert reviews: 26
- with a score: 9
- without a score: 17
| Highest score by Music Radar | 580 |
| Average score based on 26 reviews | 142 |
| Lowest score by producerhive.com | 80 |
Score distribution:
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Expert reviews [17]
Total expert reviews: 17
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 14
| Highest score by Digital DJ Tips | 100 |
| Average score based on 17 reviews | 98 |
| Lowest score by Home DJ Studio | 94 |
Score distribution:
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| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
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From Seller:
- The smallest active studio reference monitoring system in the world, iLoud Micro Monitor provides you with ultra-accurate true linear frequency response with no coloration, and does so in every listening environment, especially in home and project studios. The iLoud Micro Monitors have internal DSP that offers various EQ settings for optimizing bass and treble response as well as position compensation — this lets you switch between a “free field” and “desktop” setup effortlessly.
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From Seller:
- Designed as the ideal studio speakers, as well as desktop speakers or bookshelf speaker, iLoud MTM offers incredibly clear linear phase sound and deep, extended bass down to 40 Hz without a subwoofer.
- Built-in self-calibration via included ARC mic lets iLoud MTM adjust to any placement, for balanced sound on a music studio desk, studio equipment, even as desk speakers or gaming speakers for pc.
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