Short answer: the JBL 305P MKII for simple value; the iLoud MTM MKII if you want built-in room correction. The JBL is a fantastic value in studio monitors, though its amps may hiss slightly at low levels. The IK Multimedia is a compact MTM rated 100W per speaker and sold as a pair with an ARC mic, but its treble runs about 3dB hot on-axis; the -3dB switch overcorrects and roughly -1.5dB via external EQ works better.
The case for the JBL 305P MKII: A fantastic value in studio monitors. The tradeoff: Possible slight hissing from the amps at low levels.
Buy the JBL 305P MKII. It is rated higher for sound quality than the IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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Erin’s Klippel data gives 5.38 standalone and 7.52 with an ideal subwoofer, with bass reaching -3dB around 51Hz.
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Erin’s MKII measurements give a 2.2dB midrange span, a -3dB point around 53Hz, and preference scores of 5.22 standalone and 7.44 with an ideal subwoofer.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL 305P MKII | IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $289.00 per pair | $699.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #18 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #23 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 11.7”H x 7.3”W x 9.1”D (297.2 x 185.4 x 231.1 mm) | 10.4”H x 5.1”W x 6.3”D (264.2 x 129.5 x 160 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 49 Hz - 20 kHz (+-3 dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 48 Hz - 28 kHz (±2dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 50Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 52.7Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 46.3Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Inputs | XLR, TRS | XLR |
| Weight | 10.4 lbs (4.7 kg) each | 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg) each |
| Drivers | 5” (127mm) woofer | 2x 3.5” (89mm) woofers, 1” silk dome tweeter |
| App | No | Yes (X-MONITOR speaker emulation) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Amplifier Power | 81w Per Speaker | 100w Per Speaker |
| Sensitivity | 91.1dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.38 | 5.22 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.52 | 7.44 |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | Yes | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Maximum SPL | - | 112.5dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
Frequency Response Compared
Both speakers’ spinorama measurements, overlaid. A flatter line is more neutral: peaks sound forward or harsh, dips sound recessed. Each curve is shifted so its average from 300 Hz to 3 kHz sits at 0 dB, so loudness differences between the two are removed and only the shape is compared.
Measurement data: JBL 305P MKII (measured by Erin’s Audio Corner) and IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII (measured by Erin’s Audio Corner), via spinorama.org.
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