Short answer: the IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII, if you are buying new. The IK Multimedia iLoud MTM ranks higher than the Focal Alpha 50 EVO (#31 vs #53 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.
What the Focal Alpha 50 EVO does well: A 5 inch studio monitor with XLR, TRS and RCA inputs and rear shelving controls for placement. The catch: Basic shelving controls are less flexible than parametric room correction.
The case for the IK Multimedia iLoud MTM: A tiny studio monitor with good balance and calibration support for close listening where bigger monitors won’t fit. 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 Focal Alpha 50 EVO.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Focal Alpha 50 EVO | IK Multimedia iLoud MTM | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $658 per pair | $1,600 per pair Discontinued |
| Ranked | #53 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #31 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 12.2”H x 9”W x 9.4”D (309.9 x 228.6 x 238.8 mm) | 10.4”H x 5.1”W x 6.3”D (264.2 x 129.5 x 160 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 45 Hz - 22 kHz (+-3 dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 50 Hz - 24 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR, TRS, RCA | XLR |
| Weight | 13.2 lbs (6.0 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 | 60w Per Speaker | 100w Per Speaker |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 1.04 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.70 | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| 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 | No |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 50Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 40Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Focal Alpha 50 EVO: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by DSAUDIO.review.
- 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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