IK Multimedia iLoud MTM vs Edifier S1000W (August 2026)

Q: Should I buy the IK Multimedia iLoud MTM or the Edifier S1000W?

Buy the IK Multimedia iLoud MTM if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Edifier S1000W if the price matters more than sound quality.

Short answer: the IK Multimedia iLoud MTM for better sound quality, the Edifier S1000W for the lower price. The IK Multimedia iLoud MTM ranks #17 of 42 powered bookshelf speakers at $800. The Edifier S1000W ranks #30 at $599.99, $200.01 cheaper.

What the IK Multimedia iLoud MTM gets right: Compact MTM layout (two 3.5” midwoofers flanking a 1” tweeter) powered monitor with 100W per speaker and XLR input, well-suited to desktop/nearfield use with great linearity for mixing or mastering. The catch: Native treble tuning runs hot (about 3dB boosted on-axis); the reviewer found the back-panel -3dB switch too aggressive and preferred roughly -1.5dB via external EQ instead.

What the Edifier S1000W 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 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Edifier S1000W if the price matters more than sound quality.

Buy the IK Multimedia iLoud MTM at Amazon ($800) →Buy the Edifier S1000W at Amazon ($599.99) →

Specifications Side By Side

	IK Multimedia iLoud MTM	Edifier S1000W
Price	$800 Discontinued	$599.99
Ranked	#17 of 42 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers	#30 of 42 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers
Bass Extension (-3dB)	50Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)	-
Bass Extension (-10dB)	40Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)	-
Dimensions	10.4"H x 5.1"W x 6.3"D (264.2 x 129.5 x 160 mm)	13.6"H x 7.6"W x 11.6"D (345.4 x 193 x 294.6 mm)
Frequency Response	50 Hz - 24 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)	45Hz-40KHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	XLR	Bluetooth, Wifi, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax
Weight	5.5 lbs / 2.5 kg	37 lbs / 16.8 kg
Drivers	2x 3.5" (89mm) woofers	5.5" (140mm) woofer
App	No	No
Bluetooth	No	No
EQ	Yes (Room adjustment)	No
Output Power	100w Per Speaker	60w RMS Per Speaker
Discontinued	Yes	-
Outputs	-	None

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IK Multimedia iLoud MTM: $800 Discontinued Amazon

Pros: Compact MTM layout (two 3.5” midwoofers flanking a 1” tweeter) powered monitor with 100W per speaker and XLR input, well-suited to desktop/nearfield use with great linearity for mixing or mastering. Includes a genuinely effective auto-room-correction microphone that resolved specific room resonance peaks (150Hz and 220Hz in testing), making the midrange sound noticeably more lifelike. Extensive back-panel switches handle desktop vs. free-field placement plus treble/bass adjustment. Harmonic distortion looks good at a moderate 86dB output, appropriate for a speaker this size. Reasonable value at around $799/pair including the calibration mic.

Cons: Native treble tuning runs hot (about 3dB boosted on-axis); the reviewer found the back-panel -3dB switch too aggressive and preferred roughly -1.5dB via external EQ instead. Vertical MTM lobing means listeners need to stay within about 20-25° of the tweeter axis, or the upper-midrange to treble transition suffers significant suckout. Should never be laid on its side (introduces comb filtering); if it must be, the tweeter needs to be pointed directly at the listener. Bass falls off sharply below its F3 of 51Hz (F10 45Hz) - like a cliff - so a subwoofer is required for anything below about 50Hz. Multitone distortion rises sharply at 96dB/1m; the reviewer recommends not exceeding about 86dB for extended listening at any distance. SPL-limited overall: significant bass loss by 96dB, and dynamic range essentially collapses approaching 102dB; maximum broadband output for the pair tops out around 94dB at 1 meter. Horizontal directivity narrows with frequency rather than staying constant, unlike some rival designs. Discontinued.

Full IK Multimedia iLoud MTM review and specifications →

App	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	40Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	50Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bluetooth	No
Dimensions	10.4"H x 5.1"W x 6.3"D (264.2 x 129.5 x 160 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	2x 3.5" (89mm) woofers
EQ	Yes (Room adjustment)
Frequency Response	50 Hz - 24 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	XLR
Output Power	100w Per Speaker
Weight	5.5 lbs / 2.5 kg

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Edifier S1000W: $599.99 Amazon

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

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 S1000W review and specifications →

App	No
Bluetooth	No
Dimensions	13.6"H x 7.6"W x 11.6"D (345.4 x 193 x 294.6 mm)
Drivers	5.5" (140mm) woofer
EQ	No
Frequency Response	45Hz-40KHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	Bluetooth, Wifi, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax
Output Power	60w RMS Per Speaker
Outputs	None
Weight	37 lbs / 16.8 kg

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Links
- Official Edifier S1000W Product Page
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IK Multimedia iLoud MTM: $800 Discontinued Amazon

Edifier S1000W: $599.99 Amazon