Experts recommend Yamaha HS5 more than IK Multimedia iLoud MTM
As of 2 Apr 2024, experts prefer Yamaha HS5 over IK Multimedia iLoud MTM, but both Studio Monitors have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Yamaha HS5 received 4 recommendations: from Popular Science (8 Feb 2024), Hyperbits Music Radar (22 Mar 2024) and 1 other. By contrast, IK Multimedia iLoud MTM received only 2 recommendations from Careers In Music (5 Jan 2024) and Music Radar (22 Mar 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Studio Monitor | Pocket-lint  | E-Home Recording Studio  | woodandfirestudio.com  | Popular Science  | Hyperbits  | Gearank  | Careers In Music  | Music Radar  | PianoDreamers  | Music Critic  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | +1 | $200 |  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. | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | - | 4 | 4 | - |
| 18 | - | $400 |  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 | 5 | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 22 Mar 2024 Music Radar ranked Yamaha HS5 as #4 and IK Multimedia iLoud MTM as #5
Rank Studio Monitor Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 9 Yamaha HS5 The best for a true representation of your recordings#5 out of 9 IK Multimedia iLoud MTM Best compact monitors for small rooms and travel... ... ... Source: www.musicradar.com - On 5 Jan 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 8 Feb 2024 Popular Science ranked Yamaha HS5 as #1
Rank Studio Monitor Comment #1 out of 8 Yamaha HS5 Best overall... ... ... Source: www.popsci.com - Hyperbits ranked Yamaha HS5 as #4
Rank Studio Monitor Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 20 Yamaha HS5 Best Entry Level Monitors (less than $400/pair)... ... ... Source: hyperbitsmusic.com - On 22 Jan 2024 PianoDreamers ranked Yamaha HS5 as #4
Rank Studio Monitor Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 10 Yamaha HS5 Best Studio Monitor Under $500 (for intermediate studios)... ... ... Source: www.pianodreamers.com
After counting and adding up the 100 expert endorsements of the April rankings, Yamaha HS5 outranks IK Multimedia iLoud MTM. This is not to say that IK Multimedia iLoud MTM is a bad option. Like Yamaha HS5, it is recommended by experts, but less.
IK Multimedia iLoud MTM 
Yamaha HS5 Customers like Yamaha HS5 way more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Yamaha HS5
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Yamaha HS5, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than IK Multimedia iLoud MTM.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling studio monitor receives a consumer score of 8.7 (great). Yamaha HS5 ranks higher than that and IK Multimedia iLoud MTM ranks lower than that.
| IK Multimedia iLoud MTM | |
| Yamaha HS5 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
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| Median best-selling Studio Monitor |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
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Yamaha HS5 is more popular than IK Multimedia iLoud MTM
It's fairly safe to say that Yamaha HS5 is a more popular studio monitor than IK Multimedia iLoud MTM, based on its 500+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
| Table: Top compared alternatives for IK Multimedia iLoud MTM and Yamaha HS5 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Yamaha HS8 | $399 |
In comparison:
9.7 Amazing
| 5 expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews |
 | Yamaha HS7 | $350 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
| 2 expert recommendations | Better Reviews |
 | PreSonus Eris E.45 | $200 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular |
 | JBL 308P MkII | $209 |
In comparison:
9.4 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | More Popular |
| Rank | Change | Price | Studio Monitor | Pocket-lint | E-Home Recording Studio | woodandfirestudio.com | Popular Science | Hyperbits | Gearank | Careers In Music |
Music Radar | PianoDreamers | Music Critic
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| 1 | - | $399 |  Yamaha HS8 The Yamaha HS8 Studio Monitor is a powerful and reliable speaker with accurate sound reproduction and complete response control, making it ideal for professional use in larger studio spaces or for live performances. | - | 3 | 2 | - | 6 | 9 | - | - | - | 1 |
| 2 | - | $720 |  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. | - | 6 | 1 | - | - | 12 | 4 | - | - | 2 |
| 3 | +4 | $129 |  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. | - | - | - | 6 | 1 | 5 | - | 6 | 5 | - |
| 4 | - | $159 |  KRK Rokit 5 G4 The KRK Rokit 5 G4 is a powerful and versatile studio monitor with a bi-amp design, accurate sound reproduction, and impressive bass performance, making it ideal for mixing and mastering music in small to medium-sized studios or home recording setups. | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | 3 | - | - |
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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:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [19]
- with a score: 8
- without a score: 11
| Highest score by Home DJ Studio | 94 |
| Average score based on 19 reviews | 84 |
| Lowest score by Digital Stereophony | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- 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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- 2-Way bass-reflex bi-amplified nearfield studio monitor with 5" cone woofer and 1" dome tweeter
- 54Hz-30kHz frequency response
- 45W LF plus 25W HF bi-amp system for high-performance 70W power amplification
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IK Multimedia iLoud MTM is a popular and one of the more expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling studio monitors and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as IK Multimedia iLoud Precision MTM or Edifier S1000MKII .
IK Multimedia iLoud MTM is $150 more expensive than an average studio monitor ($249.99).
Yamaha HS5 is a very popular option in the middle of the studio monitors price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling studio monitors and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as PreSonus Eris E.45 or Behringer Truth .
Yamaha HS5 is $50 cheaper than the average studio monitor ($249.99).
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