Short answer: the IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII, if you are buying new. The IK Multimedia iLoud MTM ranks higher than the ADAM Audio T5V (#31 vs #38 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII, is rated 4.2/5 at $699.99 and is still sold new.
The case for the ADAM Audio T5V: ASR’s data shows a small 2.0dB span from 300Hz to 5kHz, a -3dB point around 59Hz, and scores of 4.65 standalone and 7.02 with an ideal subwoofer. The tradeoff: The response rises toward the treble by about 0.56dB per octave, so the small midrange span should not be mistaken for flat full-band response.
The IK Multimedia iLoud MTM is the deeper-bass pick. ASR’s measurements of the original MTM give scores of 4.07 standalone and 6.26 with an ideal subwoofer, a 2.4dB midrange response span and a -3dB point around 53Hz. Its bass reaches about 50Hz before falling 3dB, against 58.6Hz for the ADAM Audio T5V. The tradeoff: The MTM arrangement makes listening height and orientation important, while bass below the low-50Hz region still needs support.
Buy the IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII, the replacement for the discontinued IK Multimedia iLoud MTM; it is rated higher for sound quality than the ADAM Audio T5V.
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ASR’s data shows a small 2.0dB span from 300Hz to 5kHz, a -3dB point around 59Hz, and scores of 4.65 standalone and 7.02 with an ideal subwoofer.
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ASR’s measurements of the original MTM give scores of 4.07 standalone and 6.26 with an ideal subwoofer, a 2.4dB midrange response span and a -3dB point around 53Hz.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ADAM Audio T5V | IK Multimedia iLoud MTM | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $456 per pair | $1,600 per pair Discontinued |
| Ranked | #38 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #31 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 58.6Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 50Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 45.9Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) | 40Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Dimensions | 11.7”H x 7”W x 11.7”D (297.2 x 177.8 x 297.2 mm) | 10.4”H x 5.1”W x 6.3”D (264.2 x 129.5 x 160 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 58Hz - 24kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 50 Hz - 24 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR, RCA | XLR |
| Weight | 12.6 lbs (5.7 kg) each | 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg) |
| Drivers | 5” (127mm) woofer | 2x 3.5” (89mm) woofers |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Amplifier Power | 70w Per Speaker | 100w Per Speaker |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.65 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.02 | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
Frequency Response Compared
Both speakers’ spinorama measurements, overlaid. A flatter line is more neutral: peaks sound forward or harsh, dips sound recessed. Each curve is shifted so its average from 300 Hz to 3 kHz sits at 0 dB, so loudness differences between the two are removed and only the shape is compared.
Measurement data: ADAM Audio T5V (measured by Audio Science Review) and IK Multimedia iLoud MTM (measured by Audio Science Review), via spinorama.org.
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