Short answer: the IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor. Both are rated 4.3/5 for sound quality (#6 and #7 of 47 powered bookshelf speakers), and the IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor costs $199.99 against $499.98 for the IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor Pro, with sound quality a draw, the lower price decides it.
What the IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor does well: Unusually substantial bass for such a small desktop pair. It keeps a wired aux input, which the IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor Pro lacks. The catch: The existing review evidence indicates some bass emphasis and upper-treble rolloff rather than strict neutrality.
The case for the IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor Pro: An updated IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor with the ARC room correction from the IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII: the included measurement microphone analyzes your room and corrects the response in about two minutes. The tradeoff: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor and IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII.
Buy the IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $299.99 less than the IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor Pro.
About the ratings: the IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor Pro’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 4.0 to 4.6, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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Specifications Side By Side
| IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor | IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.99 per pair | $499.98 per pair |
| Ranked | #6 of 47 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #7 of 47 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers Estimated |
| Dimensions | 7.1”H x 3.5”W x 5.3”D (180.3 x 88.9 x 134.6 mm) | - |
| Inputs | RCA, Aux | XLR, RCA, USB-C |
| Weight | 2 lbs (0.9 kg) | 3 lbs (1.37 kg) |
| Drivers | 3” woofer, 0.75” silk dome tweeter | 3” woofer, 1” silk-dome tweeter |
| App | No | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 45Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | - |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 55Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes (A2DP) | No |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble switches, Desktop/Free field) | - |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 20kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (±2dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 50W total (combined) | 50W Class D per speaker |
| Maximum SPL | 96dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) | 109dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | Yes |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| DSP | - | Yes (ARC room correction with included microphone) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor: $199.99 per pair Amazon eBay
Newer model: the IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor Pro, ranked lower, estimated 4.3/5, released Sep 2024. It adds XLR input, but drops the aux input and Bluetooth. See every IK Multimedia iLoud generation.
Pros: Unusually substantial bass for such a small desktop pair. The linked quasi-anechoic measurement review reports broad, reasonably consistent horizontal radiation and useful tolerance above the tweeter axis, helpful when the speakers sit below ear height. Its compact size and bass balance make it a practical close-listening alternative to small monitors that need a subwoofer. Measured bass extension of 55Hz (-3dB).
Cons: The existing review evidence indicates some bass emphasis and upper-treble rolloff rather than strict neutrality. Deep bass from tiny drivers does not establish loud-playback headroom; use these for close desktop listening, not as a substitute for larger room speakers.
Full IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor review and specifications →
| Released | Oct 2016 (10 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | 50W total (combined) |
| App | No |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 45Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 55Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bluetooth | Yes (A2DP) |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.1”H x 3.5”W x 5.3”D (180.3 x 88.9 x 134.6 mm) |
| Drivers | 3” woofer, 0.75” silk dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble switches, Desktop/Free field) |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 20kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | RCA, Aux |
| Maximum SPL | 96dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 2 lbs (0.9 kg) |
| XLR Input | No |
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IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor Pro: $499.98 per pair Estimated B&H Photo Video eBay
Older model: the IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor (ranked higher, rated 4.3/5). See every IK Multimedia iLoud generation.
Same family: the IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII (larger bookshelf, rated 4.2/5).
Pros: An updated IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor with the ARC room correction from the IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII: the included measurement microphone analyzes your room and corrects the response in about two minutes. Each speaker has a 3” woofer and 1” silk-dome tweeter with 50W of Class D power, specified at 50Hz to 20kHz (±2dB) and up to 109dB peak, deep and loud for its tiny size. An adjustable stand tilts it toward your ears on a desk.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor and IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII. Bass ends around 50Hz, so it still benefits from a subwoofer for full-range listening.
Full IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor Pro review and specifications →
| Released | Sep 2024 (2 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | 50W Class D per speaker |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DSP | Yes (ARC room correction with included microphone) |
| Drivers | 3” woofer, 1” silk-dome tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (±2dB, manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR, RCA, USB-C |
| Maximum SPL | 109dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | Yes |
| Weight | 3 lbs (1.37 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
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