IK Multimedia iLoud MTM vs KRK Rokit 5 G4 (August 2026)

Short answer: the Rokit 5 G4, on both ranking and price. It ranks #11 of 25 powered bookshelf speakers at $337; the iLoud MTM ranks #13 at $800, $463 more.

The iLoud MTM’s room-correction microphone is the real differentiator. Our notes describe it resolving specific room resonance peaks at 150Hz and 220Hz in testing, though it’s SPL-limited, with bass falling off sharply below its 51Hz F3 point.

The Rokit 5 G4 answers with deeper bass than the Yamaha HS5, good horizontal directivity from its waveguided tweeter, and onboard DSP that can correct its own 680Hz port resonance without a separate calibration mic.

Buy the Rokit 5 G4 for the stronger value case. Buy the iLoud MTM if automated room correction is worth the substantial premium.

Specifications Side By Side

	IK Multimedia iLoud MTM	KRK Rokit 5 G4
Price	$800	$337
Ranked	#13 of 24 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers	#11 of 24 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)	11.2"H x 7.5"W x 9.5"D (284.5 x 190.5 x 241.3 mm)
Frequency Response	50 Hz - 24 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)	58Hz - 24kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	XLR	TRS/XLR
Weight	5.5 lbs / 2.5 kg	10.8 lbs / 4.9 kg each
Drivers	2x 3.5" (89mm) woofers	5" (127mm) woofer
App	No	No
Bluetooth	No	No
EQ	Yes (Room adjustment)	Yes (Room adjustment)
Output Power	100w Per Speaker	55w Per Speaker

The Two Speakers In Full

IK Multimedia iLoud MTM: $800 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.

App	No
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
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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KRK Rokit 5 G4: $337 Amazon

Pros: Deeper bass than the HS5. Good horizontal directivity - the small woofer mates well with the waveguided tweeter. Distortion is quite low at 86dB SPL and scales gradually with volume rather than breaking up suddenly, tweeter hiss is nearly inaudible, and the onboard DSP/app lets you dial in EQ, including for the 680Hz port resonance.

Cons: Not quite as detailed as the HS5, not as good for mixing. A little more hifi sounding

App	No
Bluetooth	No
Dimensions	11.2"H x 7.5"W x 9.5"D (284.5 x 190.5 x 241.3 mm)
Drivers	5" (127mm) woofer
EQ	Yes (Room adjustment)
Frequency Response	58Hz - 24kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	TRS/XLR
Output Power	55w Per Speaker
Weight	10.8 lbs / 4.9 kg each

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