IK Multimedia iLoud MTM High-resolution Compact Studio Monitor (Single) - White

I purchased a pair of the MTMs for my daughter's home studio. I had searched the web for a small pair of studio monitors that were accurate and had more of a bass extension than most small home studio monitors. Most youtube reviews were raving about the MTMs so i decided to get them. I was surprised to see the mounts to set them up horizontally and vertically and the calibration mics that came with them. In use they are extremely even (before calibration but most certainly after calibration), the low end extension is accurate down to 40 Hz. One complaint: their are not crazily loud. For prepoduction sessions you can't crank them as loud as bigger speakers. Max SPL (peak) is rated at 102dB which is not loud when you want to get a good vibe while working on a ... MoreI purchased a pair of the MTMs for my daughter's home studio. I had searched the web for a small pair of studio monitors that were accurate and had more of a bass extension than most small home studio monitors. Most youtube reviews were raving about the MTMs so i decided to get them. I was surprised to see the mounts to set them up horizontally and vertically and the calibration mics that came with them. In use they are extremely even (before calibration but most certainly after calibration), the low end extension is accurate down to 40 Hz. One complaint: their are not crazily loud. For prepoduction sessions you can't crank them as loud as bigger speakers. Max SPL (peak) is rated at 102dB which is not loud when you want to get a good vibe while working on a production. However their strength is in their accuracy: when mixing at 80 - 85 dB you get the full sonic picture; Depth, Clarity, midrange accuracy, all the components are there for great mixing. I own a pair of Adam A7x and Barefoot Footprint01 and i can tell you that those little MTMs are the best in their league and the results they give stand up to mixes done on much more expensive sets of monitors. For the price/quality/value they are AMAZING!!!

Blown away by how good these are!🤘

I have heard many monitors of all sizes and mixed with them. Well these small studio monitors have the sound of some iv'e heard priced at $8,500. So if you think the price is steep well it is right on par trust me on that.Now they are not perfect because they do have slight limitations when pushing them at loud volumes. When they are driven to clip usually the air port on the back will start to make noise. This can usually be remedied by adjusting the low end on the back to 50 or 60HZ cut off and you will lose the low end or you can cut the low end by a few db using another button on the back so it is just a matter of adjusting to taste. There is not really anything bad I can say about these other than the power switch could have been made better ( classic steel ... MoreI have heard many monitors of all sizes and mixed with them. Well these small studio monitors have the sound of some iv'e heard priced at $8,500. So if you think the price is steep well it is right on par trust me on that.Now they are not perfect because they do have slight limitations when pushing them at loud volumes. When they are driven to clip usually the air port on the back will start to make noise. This can usually be remedied by adjusting the low end on the back to 50 or 60HZ cut off and you will lose the low end or you can cut the low end by a few db using another button on the back so it is just a matter of adjusting to taste. There is not really anything bad I can say about these other than the power switch could have been made better ( classic steel toggle would have been nice).You have to look at these as not trying to fill the room with blasting music. These are designed for mixing and that is where they shine. Simply place your speakers on stands or you workstation desk (near field) then put the included mic on a stand and place it where you will be sitting and plug it in to the first speaker then second repeating the process for as many as you have. Use the calibration feature on the back and it flattens the sound by using some EQ voodoo via DSP. Usually DSP is not what you want in monitors but in this case there is no latency Mixed with proper alignment of drivers and almost perfect timing sonically. You really can hear every detail even at the lowest volume. If you need more volume these can get fairly loud at 100w a speaker and still hold there clarity so well. In my honest opinion these are some of the nicest sounding monitors that rival any other in their price range and for sound quality many that are priced 10 times the cost of the iLoud MTM's.

Excellent speakers, but unrepairable after the warranty ends

I bought two of these in summer 2020 to leave semi-permanently attached to the stand that holds my synth keyboard. Excellent sound, even before using the supplied microphones to calibrate them.However, I recently realized that one of them was distorting a lot on low notes. I had had it more than a year, so I contacted IK Multimedia online to find out how to get it fixed.Their answer: Sorry, we can't help you. No out-of-warranty repairs, and no independent service shops that handle them. So my choices are to throw it away and buy another one, or throw them both away and buy speakers from another manufacture that can be fixed if they break.

Exceptional compact monitors

Incredibly price performance ratio with these, especially with the built-in speaker correction. Extending to 50hz they can go more than loud enough for most purposes. Extending down to 40hz is only really for low-volume use or material without excess sub bass. Mixing on these translates well to full size studio monitors, which is a great sign.

Fantastic little monitors that punch well above their weight

I’ve had to downsize my studio space, because we moved to a smaller apartment and my old monitors were just too big for my workspace.I wanted something compact but still accurate and I have to say these tick both those boxes. The DSP controlled response is flat, and the added benefit of built in ARC room correction gives a very transparent sound that allows me to really hear details in the mix.The MTM configuration provides a pin sharp stereo image.I’ve heard monitors costing far more money that these little monitors happily go toe to toe with.I recommend you try them.

Impressive sound. Workable DAW mixing monitor in tiny spaces

This is not for everyone, but if you need a powered stereo speaker that takes up little space, sounds great and can be taken along, this is great. The sound is excellent. Plenty of volume, and quite analytical--you can hear most elements of the music distinctly and clearly, very much like a studio monitor. Volume-wise, it really fills an average living room. I have three primary applications for the iLoud, to (1) play backing tracks for practice, and it keeps up with my tube amp set at pretty loud practice volume; (2) as a mixing monitor with Cubase DAW on my tiny apartment computer desk. I don't have room for even a compact, separate pair of monitors, so being able to quickly set it up/store it away, as a one-piece unit, without the tangle and hookup of extra ... MoreThis is not for everyone, but if you need a powered stereo speaker that takes up little space, sounds great and can be taken along, this is great. The sound is excellent. Plenty of volume, and quite analytical--you can hear most elements of the music distinctly and clearly, very much like a studio monitor. Volume-wise, it really fills an average living room. I have three primary applications for the iLoud, to (1) play backing tracks for practice, and it keeps up with my tube amp set at pretty loud practice volume; (2) as a mixing monitor with Cubase DAW on my tiny apartment computer desk. I don't have room for even a compact, separate pair of monitors, so being able to quickly set it up/store it away, as a one-piece unit, without the tangle and hookup of extra wires, is a huge plus, and it sounds much better than I expected for project mixing in this environment and in near field setup, the stereo separation is acceptable; by using the iLoud together with various headphones, earbuds and hi fi speakers, I can get impressive mixes in my tiny space; and (3) for monitoring guitar amp simulation plugins, especially Bias Amp. I have many guitar amps-large and small, but the iLoud with amp sims works and sounds great, when I need it. The build is nice, but if really taking it around, I suggest a foam-lined hard case, since an unprotected iLoud could be easily blemished, dented or damaged. I wish the on/off switch was more conveniently located (it's tiny, and on the bottom, in the rear). I also wish the volume LED gave some indication of level--there is no way to visually tell how loudly it is set. I get around that by using volume controls on the sound source device (e.g., using the monitor output knob on my interface or volume control on a PC or tablet) rather than the iLoud. I got a great buy on my iLoud as a mint b-stock item. Not sure I'd pay the full list price for this, since I think it's a bit steep.

Music enthusiasts read**

Thr mids and highs are fantastic. BUT if youre like me and need the low end to compensate the lower bottom end you'll need an an additional subwoofer to really meet your needs. The 40hz that they claim is there but it'll not satisfied your true rumble your room if you know what I mean. I had high hopes and it let me down. So I'm spending another 400$ for a separate subwoofer to satisfy my personal needs. It may be perfect for others but not for me. Don't get me wrong.... the midz and tweets are legendary. The TRUE low end bass that rumbles your spot will disappoint you. For that it'll only miss one star. Not bad at all for a true enthusiastic producer like me.... just need a separate sub woofer.

Perfect small studio monitors

Got these for a smaller studio I'm working out of for a getaway album project. I do production, post work, and mixing. I was comparing to other small monitors including genelecs, but already had the micro monitors and loved how those sounded. These MTMs, I'm happy to say, are incredible. The bass really goes down to 40hz in these tiny cabinets, it's insane. The imaging is really superb as well. I tried the Arc correction feature, but I got way better results with My sonarworks system.I love that you can put them on stands, I have mine on table top microphone stands, and they're perfectly ear level.Overall, these are way better than I expected, and the fact that they are semi portable is the cherry on top. Highly recommend!

Review of IK Multimedia iLoud MTM Reference Studio Monitor (each)

They perform exactly how they say they will on the tin!Amazing extended low end considering their size and the inbuilt room correction works a treat.They can display their inherent distortion levels if not set up correctly or driven too loud, but this is minor in action.The MTM’s have replaced the near field monitors in my setup that have higher specs, are more costly and would be considered generally, a more-pro option. Yet, it’s easier to mix and get better universal results with the MTM’s, as their sound reflects a greater realistic listening environment, whereby the bass is tight and the general sound seems more contained, which helps with the decisions within the balancing process.I’m extremely pleased with them and am finding myself mixing faster, knowing ... MoreThey perform exactly how they say they will on the tin!Amazing extended low end considering their size and the inbuilt room correction works a treat.They can display their inherent distortion levels if not set up correctly or driven too loud, but this is minor in action.The MTM’s have replaced the near field monitors in my setup that have higher specs, are more costly and would be considered generally, a more-pro option. Yet, it’s easier to mix and get better universal results with the MTM’s, as their sound reflects a greater realistic listening environment, whereby the bass is tight and the general sound seems more contained, which helps with the decisions within the balancing process.I’m extremely pleased with them and am finding myself mixing faster, knowing the sound is going to translate well without having to second guess, or run the mix through another set of monitors and listening environments.

iLoud MTM are mind blowing!

IK Multi-media is an excellent company for the home audio recording enthusiast, The iLoud monitors are incredible. When you pull them out of their boxes you don't yet know how much sound that these little titans can produce.MTM offers built-in acoustic self-calibration via the included ARC™ reference microphone, to automatically adjust the frequency response to its placement. Just set up the monitors, put the microphone in your preferred listening position, press a button and you’ll instantly have a custom calibration for the sweet spot of your listening environment. This is a great addition to a a pair of very powerful speakers.