I've been using the smaller IK ILoud for 5 years and very happy with them but these new ones change everything. 40hz!! Thanx Mike and please more workstation monitor reviews.
Oh, man! I just ordered a pair. I almost skimped and got a used set of MK1's. I'm super glad I sprung for these. I have the Adam A77h monitors. These will provide me the measurement mic to calibrate those, and they will be the perfect compliment sitting atop the Adams. 😁
They are absolutely lovely. I'm using the older version and the deep end is immense (for me at least, coming from the "iLoud Micro Monitors"). I'm happy without a Woofer (got one but not even hooked up anymore)
I bought the MTM mk1 and compared it to the iLoud Micro, And also the MTM mk1 to use the PC has to change sensitivity to -10dB and try to use it as a SubWoofer but with this large increase in sensitivity it generates a lot of noise. I didn't like the bass and the MTM mk1 is gathering dust I'm not sure if I should take the risk and buy the MK2
I got the originals based on mixing and mastering engineers recommendations. For me these are better than the HS7s but how much of an improvement are the MKII's over the MKI's?
I’ve seen various videos on these and all of them say the mic is included but the IK site and other retailers say it isn’t. The original MTMs and the Precisions all included the mic, so which one is it for the new models?
Hi, thanks for your question. So the confusion comes from the fact that if you buy a single monitor, the mic doesn't come with it, but if you buy a pair, it does. You can see this confirmed here: www.ikmultimedia.com/products/iloudmtm/index.php?p=versions#top
Hopefully they altered the power switches on these. I stopped using mine because i couldn't turn them on or off without slightly moving the speakers and messing up the calibration.
do you need to be running the X-monitor every time you want the sound corrected? Or do the speakers store the correction filter (and modifications you may add) once calibrated through the X-monitor?
The difference will be minimal don’t worry, and also these speakers don’t necessarily sound better when calibrated so the new tech and software may be useless, the mk1 is already a great sounding speaker so I don’t think the mk2 is worth it especially as the mk1 will be much cheaper now.
I've been using the smaller IK ILoud for 5 years and very happy with them but these new ones change everything. 40hz!! Thanx Mike and please more workstation monitor reviews.
40Hz -10dB however. The previous model does almost the same.
Ditto!
I usually just shelf down anything past 80 tho.
@@mattrixx_audio If you look on there website it says LF extension switch: Sets -3 dB point of the frequency response at 40, 50, 60 or 80 Hz (LFE)
Oh, man! I just ordered a pair. I almost skimped and got a used set of MK1's. I'm super glad I sprung for these.
I have the Adam A77h monitors. These will provide me the measurement mic to calibrate those, and they will be the perfect compliment sitting atop the Adams. 😁
Had mine for two years! These are powerhouses for the size.
Used these for years..absolutely love them!!
They are absolutely lovely. I'm using the older version and the deep end is immense (for me at least, coming from the "iLoud Micro Monitors"). I'm happy without a Woofer (got one but not even hooked up anymore)
Great review, thanks🙌🏻
For the mix & master of bass house songs, which of these or the Focal Alpha twin do you recommend I buy as the main monitor?🤔
Same price as the Kali audio IN8 v2
I bought the MTM mk1 and compared it to the iLoud Micro,
And also the MTM mk1 to use the PC has to change sensitivity to -10dB and try to use it as a SubWoofer but with this large increase in sensitivity it generates a lot of noise.
I didn't like the bass and the MTM mk1 is gathering dust
I'm not sure if I should take the risk and buy the MK2
I got the originals based on mixing and mastering engineers recommendations. For me these are better than the HS7s but how much of an improvement are the MKII's over the MKI's?
I’ve seen various videos on these and all of them say the mic is included but the IK site and other retailers say it isn’t. The original MTMs and the Precisions all included the mic, so which one is it for the new models?
Hi, thanks for your question. So the confusion comes from the fact that if you buy a single monitor, the mic doesn't come with it, but if you buy a pair, it does.
You can see this confirmed here: www.ikmultimedia.com/products/iloudmtm/index.php?p=versions#top
Hopefully they altered the power switches on these. I stopped using mine because i couldn't turn them on or off without slightly moving the speakers and messing up the calibration.
Doesn’t look like it’s changed but I agree that is a flaw with these.
I use a power strip with switches, no need to touch them again :)
Plug them into a switchable multiple outlet within reach. No issue.
@@seventhcasemusic9645 True. Still not the best design though
@@seventhcasemusic9645 yes, mine turn on automatically when I arrive at work, thanks to the Home app
Do I need an interface for these active Monitors, or can I connect them directly to my PC? Thanks a lot. Good Review 🎼🎸💯🤗
No they need to connected especially…via XLR so interface is needed
do you need to be running the X-monitor every time you want the sound corrected? Or do the speakers store the correction filter (and modifications you may add) once calibrated through the X-monitor?
Dang I just bought the v1
Holy poo. That sucks :( But hey, they are still good I'm sure.
me, too.
The difference will be minimal don’t worry, and also these speakers don’t necessarily sound better when calibrated so the new tech and software may be useless, the mk1 is already a great sounding speaker so I don’t think the mk2 is worth it especially as the mk1 will be much cheaper now.
@@markfowlermusic they actually sound much better calibrated. The first version at least, so no reason to believe mk2 isn’t the same.
These little noise boxes cost more than my car, no thanks.