IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII

After years of working in different studios and using a wide range of studio monitors, I recently found myself in a completely new situation—moving into a house in Portugal that is far from an ideal acoustic environment for music production. Despite this, I’m already finishing my next project here, and to my surprise, I’m achieving great sound and clarity without a fully treated room.

Of course, experience plays a big role, but what really impressed me is the quality of these monitors for the price. The level of detail, the balanced frequency response, and most importantly, the ability to tweak the settings to match the room’s characteristics make them incredibly versatile.

I wasn’t expecting such precision and depth in this price range, but these monitors have exceeded my expectations. If you’re looking for reliable, adaptable, and well-balanced speakers that can handle different acoustic environments, I’d definitely recommend checking them out.

After using the iLoud Micro Monitors for a long time, I decided to upgrade to the iLoud MTM MKII—and it honestly feels like I’ve unlocked a whole new level of clarity and inspiration in my setup.

These monitors deliver an impressive sense of depth, tight low-end, and detailed stereo imaging that I wasn’t getting before. Even without using ARC (I didn’t run the calibration), they still sound incredibly balanced in my untreated room. The bass is focused and punchy, yet controlled—something that really helps when building grooves or checking mixes.

What makes them special to me is how they helped me reconnect with music after a long period of creative stagnation. I’ve been slowly rebuilding my routine, from daily piano practice to working on synth ideas again, and these monitors have made that process smoother and more enjoyable. I trust what I hear, which helps me stay in the flow instead of second-guessing every sound.

They’re compact, easy to place, and surprisingly powerful for their size. If you’re upgrading from smaller monitors like the iLoud Micro, you’ll immediately feel the difference. For me, it was the right move—and a motivating one.

I've been using iLoud micro monitors for a long time, over eight years, but I decided it was time for an upgrade and chose the MTM MK2. They're slightly larger than micro monitors and no longer have Bluetooth, but they give me the ability to adjust the sound thanks to the included measurement microphone. They sound much more detailed, with deeper bass and a clearer midrange. Instrumental attacks are much more audible with these monitors, and they're louder overall. The main reason I bought them is that they're still compact, and the speakers are protected by metal grilles, so I don't have to worry about them getting damaged on the road. They give me very high-quality sound that I can take with me to my next temporary residence. Who would I recommend these monitors to? Primarily, those who need high-quality sound while still maintaining portability and compactness.