+Built in conjunction with Barefoot Audio +Stylish modern look +Fantastic mid-range detail
Read the full IK Multimedia iLoud MTM review Low-end solidity and control are remarkable for a speaker of this size, too, and they never really seem to get fatiguing.įor those with limited desk space, or seeking a surgical secondary pair to their main ‘fun’ monitors, the iLoud MTM really is a truly incredible solution. Subtle mid/high details that previously went unnoticed become perfectly audible, making corrective targeting of individual elements within the mix almost supernaturally easy. The MTMs are clinical and brutally ‘honest’ and take imaging to a level that we’d expect to hear from monitors costing three times as much. Everything is DSP-controlled and they can be calibrated to suit your room courtesy of IK’s proprietary ARC calibration system, which is built right into the speakers and the measurement mic comes bundled as part of the package. The ‘MTM’ bit refers to the D’Appolito configuration, which, in this case, places a 1” tweeter in between two 3.5” mid-range woofers, with a bass reflex port around the back. IK’s latest addition to its growing monitor range, the iLoud MTMs are crammed with tech that belies their relatively low price point. By using the accompanying KRK app, and then making subtle alterations, you can give yourself a fighting chance of getting a balanced, accurate sound.Įlsewhere, the new IK Multimedia iLoud MTM speakers offer great all-rounder performance for home and bedroom studios, and for not an awful lot of cash. Sound waves bounce off walls, making it hard to get an accurate representation of the mix. Often, bedroom producers, or those with small studio spaces, can suffer from poor acoustic treatment. In addition to our handy top 5 video above, we can guide you to a couple of models we've tested which performed well above the mark for the price.įirst up, we were hugely impressed with the on-board graphic EQ of the KRK Rokit G4 series. Monitor speakers vary immensely in terms of price, performance and design, so it's not easy to pick out one set that can truly be called 'the best'.
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