IK Multimedia iLoud Precision 5 - Handcrafted, 5" Digitally Controlled Studio Monitor (Single Unit)

Studio monitors re-invented. Again.

iLoud Precision series represents another breakthrough in nearfield monitoring from the company that revolutionized compact monitors with iLoud Micro Monitor and iLoud MTM.

Available in a choice of 3 configurations — 2-way 5” or 6.5”, and 2 x 5” MTM — these handmade works of sonic art reflect IK’s 25+ years of expertise in loudspeaker design and digital signal processing, delivering a level of sonic detail that beats speakers at three times the price, with unique DSP-based features and software workflow enhancements that can’t be found anywhere else.

iLoud Precision overview

• Truly class-defying audio performance beats monitors three times the price
• Best-in-class frequency response with extended 36 Hz – 30 kHz range
• Ultra-flat to ±1 dB across 45 Hz – 30 kHz spectrum
• Unique linear phase response for unmatched clarity
• Perfect time alignment that matches theoretical ideal speaker performance
• Built in ARC™ calibration with included measurement microphone
• Includes X-MONITOR software with 20+ iconic monitor emulations and extended voicing controls
• Individually calibrated with ±0.5 dB unit-to-unit consistency
• Developed and handcrafted in Italy

iLoud Precision, an array of unique features

Advanced electro-acoustic design

• Audiophile, custom-designed Class-D power amplifiers
• High-end A/D and D/A conversion
• Ultralight coated paper membrane mid-woofers
• Low distortion, low resonance chambered 1.5” mm textile dome tweeter
• Low resonance, high damping MDF enclosure
• Precision damped front baffle to minimize diffractions and resonances
• Coherent and controlled dispersion for optimal room-interfacing

State-of-the-art DSP/software

• Total digital system control with 96 kHz internal processing
• Built-in room calibration with included microphone
• X-MONITOR technology emulates various reference systems, including frequency and phase responses
• Wired remote (optional) to switch among X-MONITOR profiles
• LF extension, LF, HF levels, and Desktop acoustic space controls

Stunning audio performance

• Flat +/- 1 dB frequency response
• Linear phase response from 150 Hz up and minimal phase rotation below 150 Hz
• Time coherent across the audio spectrum
• Best-in-class maximum SPL

iLoud Precision 5

• 5" ultralight coated paper mid-woofer
• 1.5" high output, low distortion chambered textile dome tweeter
• Audiophile, custom-designed Class-D power amplifiers
• 135 W total RMS power
• Max SPL, peak, pair, music, 1 m: 114.5 dBA
• Complete DSP controlled system, 96 kHz sampling rate
• 46 Hz to 30 kHz frequency response +/- 1 dB
• 39 Hz low frequency extension @-4 dB
• Phase response: Coherent, 0/+20° max from 150 Hz up
• Phase rotation at 100Hz (with high pass filter off): 50° max
• Directivity (Vertical - all voices): +/-50°
• Directivity (Vertical - Wide Dispersion mode): +70°/-50°
• Continuous, long term SPL free field, 1 m distance, one speaker, fullband pink noise: 98.5 dB(A)
• Peak SPL free field, 1 m distance, one speaker, fullband pink noise: 104.5 dB(A)
• Peak SPL, half space, 1 m distance, one speaker, fullband pink noise: 106.5 dB(A)
• Maximum peak SPL, per pair, 1 m distance, music program: 114.5 dB(A)
• Crossover frequency: 2.1 kHz
• Crossover type: 8th order, linear phase
• LF Power amp (short term): 110 W
• HF Power amp (short term): 25 W
• Power amps distortion at nominal power: 0.005%
• Total latency or TOF: 2.5 ms
• Adjustable additional delay: 0-10 ms
• High pass filter: off, 35, 50, 65, 80 Hz
• LF contour: from -10 to +6 dB
• Desk contour: from -10 to 0 dB
• Mid contour: from -4 to +4 dB
• HF contour: from -6 to +6 dB
• Sentitivity: -4 dBu / 88 dBSPL
• Input gain trim: +/-5 dB
• Unit to unit consistency: +/-0.5 dB
• Operating temperature (non condensing): from 0 to 35 °C
• Coherent time response across the audio spectrum
• High performance vented design
• Built-in ARC room calibration
• X-MONITOR technology
• Remote control for X-MONITOR voice selection and measurement process control
• X-MONITOR macOS and Windows control software
• Handcrafted in Italy

Dimension and weight

• (H x W x D): 296 mm/11.65" x 177 mm/6.96" x 223 mm/9.17"
• 6.1 kg/13.4 lbs.

Package includes

• 1 x iLoud Precision 5 monitor
• Power cord
• ARC Microphone
• ARC Microphone clamp
• USB-B to USB-A 2.5 m/8.2 ft. cable
• 1 x kit of 4 iLoud Isolation Pods