IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor vs IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor Pro
Both side by side at true size, and which one fits better in typical rooms. Rankings come from the same engine as the quiz, using independent measurements where they exist.
IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor€239 · 3″Specs only
IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor Pro€489 · 3″Specs onlyDrawn at the same scale.
Which fits better?
Each situation is run through the same rules as the quiz. A gap of less than 2 points (of 100) counts as about the same.
| Situation | iLoud Micro Monitor | iLoud Micro Monitor Pro | Better fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small room, on a desk (10 m², 0.8 m) | 70 | 77 | iLoud Micro Monitor Pro |
| Medium room (18 m², 1.1 m) | 32 | 41 | iLoud Micro Monitor Pro |
| Large room, on stands (30 m², 1.8 m) | 43 | 59 | iLoud Micro Monitor Pro |
| Desk close to the wall (under 20 cm) | 57 | 65 | iLoud Micro Monitor Pro |
| Bass-heavy music (techno, hip-hop) | 36 | 44 | iLoud Micro Monitor Pro |
| Flat with neighbours, untreated room | 43 | 52 | iLoud Micro Monitor Pro |
Key differences
- The IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor costs €250 less per pair.
- The IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor reaches deeper bass: 50 Hz vs 57 Hz (−6 dB).
- The IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor Pro plays louder: 9 dB more peak level.
- The IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor Pro has built-in room correction (ARC).
- The IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor has Bluetooth.
Specs side by side
| IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor | IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price (pair) | €239 | €489 |
| Preference score (with sub) | — | — |
| Bass, −6 dB | 50 Hz* | 57 Hz* |
| Max level (pair peak at 1 m) | 101 dB | 110 dB |
| Woofer | 3″ | 3″ |
| Ways | 2 | 2 |
| Port | Front | Front |
| Room correction | No | ARC |
| Boundary EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Inputs | RCA, Bluetooth | XLR, RCA |
| Size (H × W × D) | 180 × 90 × 135 mm | 206 × 106 × 158 mm |
Bold marks the better value where one is clearly better. * estimated from the maker's figure. Max level: peak level of a pair at 1 m, converted from the maker's figure.
Not sure? Check both against your room