Neumann KH80 DSP vs IK Multimedia iLoud MTM || Sound & Frequency Response Comparison

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Timestamps:
00:00​ - 00:17​ Intro
00:17 - 01:20 Jazz Con Cajon
01:20 - 02:27 Long Night
02:27 - 03:34​ Man On Fire
03:34​ - 05:00​ Mortals
05:00 - 06:18 Bellissimo
06:18 - 07:30 Deep
07:30 - 08:36 Inspiring Middle East
08:36 - 09:50 Retro Wave​
09:50 - 10:49 The Making Of Thumbs Up
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All the tracks used in this video can be found here:
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-Sound recorded using pair of SE Electronics SE8 mics and Zoom H6 recorder
-Frequency measurements done in semi treated room using UMIK-1 microphone
-Levels matched using SPL meter
-All tone controls set to neutral

[bluemohre]

Would love to see a comparison with the new iLoud MTM MKII vs Original vs Neumann

[gatosoul]

I have the top of the line from Focal Trio 11BE and a set of Iloud MTM and I have to say I am very very impress how good the Iloud perform

[pefrois]

Iloud MTM has a very detailed mid range and an impressive sub response to its size exceeding expectations, Kh80 tends to sound flatter in the middle and with a softer hi end. There are 2 excellent monitors, for this test I would stay with Iloud!

[VladK-]

Alas iLoud MTM have plenty of issues (such as tweeters stopping working) which are not covered by the warranty as it's too short. They're also have an audible white noise at normal listening distance. KH80 are robust and have slightly better sound, though don't go as low as MTM (though MTM is not accurate in this range). Better to get KH80 and a sub if you really need deep and accurate LF.

[bilalrobin]

iloud mtm have better bass reproduction. The Neumann sound slightly more "natural". For electronic music I find the Mtm more useful. Thanks for this test

[photorolensoman]

Please if any chance add Elac BS312 to your speaker comparisons. They are not studio monitors, but they are very small and powerfull.

[bassinblue]

iLoud's are really upfront and borderline personal, especially how revealing the low end is. In a treated room, they would demolish Focals. Honestly, they win, especially for their price. Get them now before they make them $800 for each one.

[FKupstateB]

the MTMs sound a little compressed, and the bass feels a but unnatural. if i was buying monitors just for listening, i'd go with the MTMs. but for 'pro' monitoring, the neumanns may be more useful....

[董董-kt]

Neumann sounds a little bit clearer, but the low end is not as powerful as the mtm's

[Innocence]

the neumanns are so much more balanced and revealing

[ubacow]

IK Multimedia iLoud MTM || did not translate well in the algorithm lol

[megumi_]

people taking studio monitors seriously without a sub are deluded. 50-60hz rolloff is a joke for music

[qqow]

There are high levels of harmonic distortion around 40~60 Hz on iLoud MTM. And also audible port noise (1:57~2:26). Engage a 50Hz or 60Hz HPF on the back of the iLoud to improve the distortion issue. KH80 clearly has a more open sound, better transparency and transient response. iLoud MTM has an incredible great LF extension.

[gabsriel]

Neumann more neutral here imo. EDIT : and better mids

[GregorMima]

Damn just started looking into MTMs... and another comparison pops up great :D

[pefrois]

thanks for this, Digital Stereophony! 🙌🏼🙏🏼

[xsdboxq]

So surprisingly the MTM has more bass huh? Considering the price difference and integration of mic calibration, MTM is looking more and more worth for the money!

[edwardx.winston]

These are very close, but the highs on the Neumanns are more articulate.

Of course this begs the question: would tracks mixed on the IK monitors end up brighter than those mixed on the Neumanns?

[Joseph-Lau]

I need to watch more ad to support this channel! 😂
Probably a lot of manufacturers even hate this channel as the results of audio tests really put some of their products in shame.
Just like a music competition, everyone hate the the judges but the winner. 😏

[Zamperla]

I feel the iLouds are a little more natural-sounding. The Neumanns´ detail is impressive, but the iLouds sound a little more true-to-life and even closer to the reference track in some cases imo.. the iLouds may also be quite more fun to produce on, while the Neumanns are perfect for surgical mixing or even mastering.