IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII vs Edifier S2000MKIII

Q: Should I buy the IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII or the Edifier S2000MKIII?

Buy the IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Edifier S2000MKIII if the price matters more than sound quality.

Short answer: the IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII for better sound quality, the Edifier S2000MKIII for the lower price. The IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII ranks #16 of 42 powered bookshelf speakers at $799.99. The Edifier S2000MKIII ranks #29 at $594.98, $205.01 cheaper.

What the IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII gets right: Compact MTM layout (two 3.5” midwoofers flanking a 1” tweeter) powered monitor rated at 100W per speaker with XLR input, sold as a pair with an ARC room-correction microphone included. The catch: Native treble tuning still runs about 3dB hot on-axis; the back-panel -3dB treble switch overcorrects, and roughly -1.5dB via external EQ works better.

What the Edifier S2000MKIII offers: High resolution digital input up to 192khz/24bit. Watch for: No independent measurements exist - reviews are limited to informal YouTube sound-comparison videos.

Buy the IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Edifier S2000MKIII if the price matters more than sound quality.

Buy the IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII at Amazon ($799.99) →Buy the Edifier S2000MKIII at Amazon ($594.98) →

Specifications Side By Side

	IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII	Edifier S2000MKIII
Price	$799.99	$594.98
Ranked	#16 of 42 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers	#29 of 42 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers
Dimensions	10.4"H x 5.1"W x 6.3"D (264.2 x 129.5 x 160 mm)	13.5"H x 7.8"W x 10.8"D (342.9 x 198.1 x 274.3 mm)
Frequency Response	48 Hz - 28 kHz (±2dB) (Manufacturer specified)	45Hz-40KHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	XLR	Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax
Drivers	2x 3.5" (89mm) woofers, 1" silk dome tweeter	5.5" (140mm) woofer
App	Yes (X-MONITOR speaker emulation)	No
Bluetooth	No	No
EQ	Yes (Room adjustment)	No
Output Power	100w Per Speaker	65w RMS Per Speaker
Weight	5.5 lbs / 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) each	20.7 lbs / 9.4 kg
Max SPL	112.5dB peak	-
Outputs	-	None

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The Two Speakers In Full

IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII: $799.99 Amazon

Pros: Compact MTM layout (two 3.5” midwoofers flanking a 1” tweeter) powered monitor rated at 100W per speaker with XLR input, sold as a pair with an ARC room-correction microphone included. Well-suited to nearfield desktop use, with linearity good enough for mixing or mastering. The bundled auto room-correction mic is genuinely effective - in testing it resolved specific room resonance peaks around 150Hz and 220Hz, making the midrange sound noticeably more lifelike. Back-panel switches allow desktop vs. free-field placement plus treble and bass trim. Harmonic distortion is good at a moderate 86dB output, appropriate for a speaker of this size.

Cons: Native treble tuning still runs about 3dB hot on-axis; the back-panel -3dB treble switch overcorrects, and roughly -1.5dB via external EQ works better. Vertical MTM lobing means staying within about 20-25° of the tweeter axis, or the upper-midrange to treble transition suffers significant suckout - the speaker should never be laid on its side unless the tweeter is pointed directly at the listener, or comb filtering results. Bass falls off sharply below its F3 of 51Hz (F10 45Hz), so a subwoofer is needed for anything lower. Multitone distortion rises sharply at 96dB/1m, and the reviewer recommends not exceeding about 86dB for extended listening at any distance - broadband output for the pair tops out around 94dB at 1 meter, with dynamic range essentially collapsing approaching 102dB. Horizontal directivity narrows with frequency rather than staying constant. Adding a subwoofer with an 80Hz crossover doesn’t meaningfully improve the distortion headroom, even though it does extend the low end.

Full IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII review and specifications →

App	Yes (X-MONITOR speaker emulation)
Bluetooth	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, 1" silk dome tweeter
EQ	Yes (Room adjustment)
Frequency Response	48 Hz - 28 kHz (±2dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	XLR
Max SPL	112.5dB peak
Output Power	100w Per Speaker
Weight	5.5 lbs / 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) each

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Edifier S2000MKIII: $594.98 Amazon

Pros: High resolution digital input up to 192khz/24bit

Cons: No independent measurements exist - reviews are limited to informal YouTube sound-comparison videos. As one of Edifier’s warmer-tuned lifestyle HiFi speakers, it isn’t voiced for the flat, neutral response of a measurement-verified monitor.

Full Edifier S2000MKIII review and specifications →

App	No
Bluetooth	No
Dimensions	13.5"H x 7.8"W x 10.8"D (342.9 x 198.1 x 274.3 mm)
Drivers	5.5" (140mm) woofer
EQ	No
Frequency Response	45Hz-40KHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax
Output Power	65w RMS Per Speaker
Outputs	None
Weight	20.7 lbs / 9.4 kg

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Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII: $799.99 Amazon

Edifier S2000MKIII: $594.98 Amazon