Focal Alpha 50 EVO vs IK Multimedia iLoud MTM: Which Is Better? (2026)

Q: Should I buy the Focal Alpha 50 EVO or the IK Multimedia iLoud MTM?

Buy the Focal Alpha 50 EVO new; the IK Multimedia iLoud MTM is no longer sold new, so it only makes sense as a used find.

Short answer: the Focal Alpha 50 EVO, if you are buying new. The IK Multimedia iLoud MTM ranks higher than it (#22 vs #38 of 68 powered bookshelf speakers, 4.1/5 vs 3.8/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Focal Alpha 50 EVO is still sold new at $658.

What the Focal Alpha 50 EVO does well: Rear shelving controls and a conventional studio-monitor layout provide practical placement adjustment. The catch: Basic shelving controls are less flexible than parametric room correction.

The case for the IK Multimedia iLoud MTM: 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. The tradeoff: The MTM arrangement makes listening height and orientation important, while bass below the low-50Hz region still needs support.

Buy the Focal Alpha 50 EVO new; the IK Multimedia iLoud MTM is no longer sold new, so it only makes sense as a used find.

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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	#38 of 68 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers	#22 of 68 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)

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The Two Speakers In Full

Focal Alpha 50 EVO: $658 per pair Amazon eBay

Pros: Rear shelving controls and a conventional studio-monitor layout provide practical placement adjustment.

Cons: Basic shelving controls are less flexible than parametric room correction. Careful placement is still important, especially near walls or on a desk.

Full Focal Alpha 50 EVO review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	60w Per Speaker
App	No
Aux Input	No
Bluetooth	No
Coaxial Input	No
Dimensions	12.2”H x 9”W x 9.4”D (309.9 x 228.6 x 238.8 mm)
Drivers	5” (127mm) woofer
EQ	Yes (Room adjustment)
Frequency Response	45 Hz - 22 kHz (+-3 dB) (Manufacturer specified)
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR, TRS, RCA
Optical Input	No
RCA Input	Yes
Spinorama Preference Score	1.04
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub	5.70
TRS Input	Yes
USB Input	No
Weight	13.2 lbs (6.0 kg) each
XLR Input	Yes

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IK Multimedia iLoud MTM: $1,600 per pair Discontinued Amazon eBay

Newer model: the IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII, ranked higher, rated 4.2/5.

Pros: 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. The small cabinet, balanced input and calibration capability make it useful for close listening where larger monitors would be impractical. Measured bass extension of 50Hz (-3dB).

Cons: The MTM arrangement makes listening height and orientation important, while bass below the low-50Hz region still needs support. The native response is not as smooth as the best compact reference monitors. Exact compression ceilings and correction examples from the MKII review should not be assigned to this original version; its score describes tonal response, not maximum clean volume. Treble runs about 3dB hot on-axis; the reviewer found the rear -3dB switch too aggressive and preferred about -1.5dB of external EQ. Discontinued.

Full IK Multimedia iLoud MTM review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	100w Per Speaker
App	No
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	40Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	50Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bluetooth	No
Coaxial Input	No
Dimensions	10.4”H x 5.1”W x 6.3”D (264.2 x 129.5 x 160 mm)
Drivers	2x 3.5” (89mm) woofers
EQ	Yes (Room adjustment)
Frequency Response	50 Hz - 24 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR
Optical Input	No
RCA Input	No
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Weight	5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

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Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

Focal Alpha 50 EVO: $658 per pair Amazon eBay

IK Multimedia iLoud MTM: $1,600 per pair Discontinued Amazon eBay