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: An affordable studio monitor with an even midrange, decent bass and rear trims for placement. 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. A tiny studio monitor with good balance and calibration support for close listening where bigger monitors won’t fit. 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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Measured Differences
- Bass depth: the IK Multimedia iLoud MTM reaches 50 Hz (3 dB down) against 58.6 Hz for the ADAM Audio T5V, about half an octave deeper. You hear more of the lowest bass notes and kick drums.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ADAM Audio T5V | IK Multimedia iLoud MTM | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $464 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 |
Where the Ratings Come From
- ADAM Audio T5V: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Audio Science Review, DSAUDIO.review and Jasper Tech.
- IK Multimedia iLoud MTM: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Audio Science Review, DSAUDIO.review and DSAUDIOreview.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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