Short answer: the Vanatoo Transparent One Encore Plus. It ranks #20 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.3/5, at $699.99; the IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII ranks #23, rated 4.2/5, at $699.99. The price gap is small enough that the sound-quality ranking should decide it.
Why pick the IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII: A small, accurate desktop monitor with an included calibration microphone that corrects room peaks. The catch: Some excess treble remains in the native tuning.
The Vanatoo Transparent One Encore Plus is the deeper-bass option. Powered speakers with natural, even sound and deep bass for their size, plus lots of digital inputs and a subwoofer output. Its bass reaches about 42Hz before falling 3dB, against 52.7Hz for the IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII. Watch for: A mild 4-6kHz edge and a smaller 1-2kHz recession were audible in the review, so its smooth midrange summary does not mean there is nothing to improve with EQ.
Buy the Vanatoo Transparent One Encore Plus. It is rated higher for sound quality than the IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII at the same price, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Measured Differences
- Bass depth: the Vanatoo Transparent One Encore Plus reaches 34 Hz (10 dB down) against 46.3 Hz for the IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII, about half an octave deeper. You hear more of the lowest bass notes and kick drums.
- Close enough not to matter: preference score with a subwoofer (7.4 vs 7.4).
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Specifications Side By Side
| IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII | Vanatoo Transparent One Encore Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699.99 per pair | $699.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #23 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #20 of 108 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) | 10” x 6.5” x 8” (254 x 165 x 203 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 48 Hz - 28 kHz (±2dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 48Hz - 20kHz ±3dB (manufacturer specified, Flat mode) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 52.7Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 42Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 46.3Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 34Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Inputs | XLR | USB, Optical, Coax, Analog, Bluetooth |
| Drivers | 2x 3.5” (89mm) woofers, 1” silk dome tweeter | 5.25” aluminum-cone woofer with XBL motor, 5.25” passive radiator (rear), 1” aluminum dome tweeter with waveguide and phase plug |
| App | Yes (X-MONITOR speaker emulation) | - |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 100w Per Speaker | 240W total (100W + 20W Class D amplifiers per enclosure) |
| Weight | 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg) each | 10.8 lbs (4.9 kg) (passive unit), 12.1 lbs (5.5 kg) (active unit) |
| Maximum SPL | 112.5dB peak (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.22 | 5.57 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.44 | 7.38 |
| XLR Input | Yes | No |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | Yes |
| Coaxial Input | No | Yes |
| USB Input | No | Yes |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD |
| Subwoofer Output | - | Yes |
| Outputs | - | RCA subwoofer |
Where the Ratings Come From
- IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner and Jasper Tech.
- Vanatoo Transparent One Encore Plus: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
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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