Short answer: it comes down to bass versus neutrality. The Focal Alpha 50 EVO is more neutral than the great HS5, while the IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor digs much deeper than any other speaker this size. The iLoud’s catch is slightly boosted bass, so pick the Focal if accuracy matters most.
Buy the IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Focal Alpha 50 EVO and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Focal Alpha 50 EVO | IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $658 per pair | $299.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #53 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #6 of 48 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 12.2”H x 9”W x 9.4”D (309.9 x 228.6 x 238.8 mm) | 7.1”H x 3.5”W x 5.3”D (180.3 x 88.9 x 134.6 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 45 Hz - 22 kHz (+-3 dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 55Hz - 20kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR, TRS, RCA | RCA, Aux |
| Weight | 13.2 lbs (6.0 kg) each | 2 lbs (0.9 kg) |
| Drivers | 5” (127mm) woofer | 3” woofer, 0.75” silk dome tweeter |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes (A2DP) |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | Yes (Bass/Treble switches, Desktop/Free field) |
| Amplifier Power | 60w Per Speaker | 50W total (combined) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 1.04 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.70 | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | Yes | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 45Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 55Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 96dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
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