Short answer: the IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII. Both are rated 4.2/5 for sound quality (#23 and #27 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers), and the IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII costs $699.99 against $898 for the Kali Audio IN-5, so with nothing between them on sound quality, price settles it.
The Kali Audio IN-5 is the deeper-bass pick. An affordable three way coaxial studio monitor with an even midrange, good bass depth and placement switches. Its bass reaches about 45Hz before falling 3dB, against 52.7Hz for the IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII. Watch for: Local listening-window irregularities remain despite the small overall midrange span.
The case for the IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII: A small, accurate desktop monitor with an included calibration microphone that corrects room peaks. Watch for: Some excess treble remains in the native tuning.
Buy the IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $198.01 less than the Kali Audio IN-5.
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Measured Differences
- Bass depth: the Kali Audio IN-5 reaches 40 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 (7.1 vs 7.4).
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Specifications Side By Side
| Kali Audio IN-5 | IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $898 per pair | $699.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #27 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #23 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | Approximately 45Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 52.7Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 40.0Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 46.3Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Drivers | 1” tweeter coaxial with 4” midrange; 5” woofer | 2x 3.5” (89mm) woofers, 1” silk dome tweeter |
| Amplifier Power | 80W LF + 40W mid + 40W HF | 100w Per Speaker |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, front | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.12 | 5.22 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.13 | 7.44 |
| Inputs | XLR, TRS, RCA | XLR |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | 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 |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Dimensions | 15” x 8.1” x 11.1” (382 x 206 x 282 mm) (H x W x D) | 10.4”H x 5.1”W x 6.3”D (264.2 x 129.5 x 160 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 25kHz (-10dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 48 Hz - 28 kHz (±2dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 18.6 lbs (8.43 kg) each | 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg) each |
| App | - | Yes (X-MONITOR speaker emulation) |
| EQ | - | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 112.5dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Kali Audio IN-5: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner and DSAUDIO.review.
- IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner and Jasper Tech.
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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