Context: I’ve been mixing on Genelec 8040s for years, but they are back home and i was looking for smaller alternative here in Thailand. After seeing the rave reviews, I ignored my usual “audition first” rule and bought the iLoud MTM Mk2.
What’s good
Clarity & detail: The mids and top are very revealing with solid imaging and good stereo separation at typical nearfield distances.
Where it falls short
Real bass isn’t there: Despite the spec, they fall off hard below ~60 Hz. Compared to my Genelec 8040s, the low end feels anemic and lacks authority.
Back port issues: Attempting to run or calibrate them toward 50 Hz exposes a nasty chuffing/rattling from the rear port. Practically, you cannot set or trust them at 50 Hz and below.
Bottom line
Great clarity and imaging, but the claimed low-frequency performance didn’t show up and a sub must be purchased as well, moving these speakers to the Genelec price-range.
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Clarity & detail: The mids and top are very revealing with solid imaging and good stereo separation at typical nearfield distances.
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Real bass isn’t there: Despite the spec, they fall off hard below ~60 Hz. Compared to my Genelec 8040s, the low end feels anemic and lacks authority. Back port issues: Attempting to run or calibrate them toward 50 Hz exposes a nasty chuffing/rattling from the rear port. Practically, you cannot set or trust them at 50 Hz and below.
Guy Boyangu –
Context: I’ve been mixing on Genelec 8040s for years, but they are back home and i was looking for smaller alternative here in Thailand. After seeing the rave reviews, I ignored my usual “audition first” rule and bought the iLoud MTM Mk2.
What’s good
Clarity & detail: The mids and top are very revealing with solid imaging and good stereo separation at typical nearfield distances.
Where it falls short
Real bass isn’t there: Despite the spec, they fall off hard below ~60 Hz. Compared to my Genelec 8040s, the low end feels anemic and lacks authority.
Back port issues: Attempting to run or calibrate them toward 50 Hz exposes a nasty chuffing/rattling from the rear port. Practically, you cannot set or trust them at 50 Hz and below.
Bottom line
Great clarity and imaging, but the claimed low-frequency performance didn’t show up and a sub must be purchased as well, moving these speakers to the Genelec price-range.
Clarity & detail: The mids and top are very revealing with solid imaging and good stereo separation at typical nearfield distances.
Real bass isn’t there: Despite the spec, they fall off hard below ~60 Hz. Compared to my Genelec 8040s, the low end feels anemic and lacks authority. Back port issues: Attempting to run or calibrate them toward 50 Hz exposes a nasty chuffing/rattling from the rear port. Practically, you cannot set or trust them at 50 Hz and below.