Combined with the Advanced Response Correction (ARC) software and measurement microphone, the original iLoud Micro Monitor and iLoud MTM monitors gained even larger recognition from studios that were looking for affordable but accurate options to support productions in multichannel and immersive formats.
The iLoud Precision series, launched in 2022, projected the Italian company even further, creating a completely new level in nearfield studio monitors for the brand, with three models that combined class-defying audio performance with the company's expertise in advanced digital signal processing and acoustic calibration.
“When monitors reveal every nuance, issues can be addressed before they develop into problems. The iLoud Precision MKII delivers the unfiltered truth of a mix, enabling users to work more efficiently, maintain their flow, and finish with confidence, knowing that the sound will translate on any system, anywhere. Whether producing music, mixing for clients, or creating content for global platforms, these monitors provide the ultimate reference,” says IK Multimedia in the announcement of this 2025 update.
A key enhancement for the iLoud Precision MKII studio monitors is the pairing with the new ARC X Acoustic Correction software, which dramatically upgrades the monitor’s auto-calibration to full acoustic correction. Coupled with new speaker customization options and virtual monitor profiles, the ARC X software and the iLoud Precision MKII monitors deliver an even more advanced and versatile mixing experience.
On the loudspeaker design, IK Multimedia introduced a new advanced tweeter design, using an ultra-lightweight driver with a graphene reinforced diaphragm to enhance rigidity, improve transparency, and minimize distortion. A new enclosure construction in all three models optimizes the results, particularly for immersive setups. And precisely because of that demand, IK Multimedia introduced new built-in fixing mounts and dedicated metal brackets (available separately) to make it easier to mount speakers and precisely set angles for optimal positioning.
The Precision MKII series models are designed as linear phase and time-coherent monitors that ensure exceptional imaging accuracy, allowing users to position every element of their mix with confidence. With an impressively flat response of ±1 dB from 45Hz to 30kHz and an extension down to 37Hz at -4dB, it provides full-spectrum clarity and precise low-end reproduction.
The Precision MKII monitors integrate seamlessly with the ARC X system, using IK's new Advanced Response Correction technology, that delivers intelligent 3D acoustic correction that has been optimized for immersive mixing environments. ARC X enhances IK's renowned ARC 4 software by automatically analyzing the listening area at three distinct heights, creating a 3D snapshot of the space and effectively identifying acoustic issues without over-processing the sound. The result, the company says, is a more natural correction that feels closer to a properly treated room.
With just a few moments of measurement, ARC X generates and applies a precise correction for a flat frequency response, eliminating room-induced issues that can obscure mixing decisions. The correction profile is then loaded onto the iLoud monitors, which store the profile for standalone use.
Beyond correction, ARC X enhances any setup with customizable system tuning and advanced speaker emulation. Users can tailor their monitoring systems to match their personal preferences or emulate over 20 iconic speaker systems, ranging from high-end studio monitors to consumer playback devices. Whether working in a professional studio, a treated home environment, or a portable setup, ARC X ensures that all monitors function at their full potential.
ARC X software replaces both X-MONITOR and ARC 4 software and comes included with all the iLoud Precision MKII monitors. Registered owners of the original iLoud Precision studio monitors can download ARC X for free through the IK Product Manager, along with the firmware update.
ARC X is also fully compatible and free for all registered owners of iLoud Micro Monitor Pro, iLoud MTM MKII, ARC Studio, and ARC 4 software, enabling users to mix more effectively anywhere, whether on their iLouds or through the plug-in on another set of monitors.
The updated Precision Series MKII monitors feature completely redesigned firmware, enabling faster feature updates within the ARC ecosystem. This leads to continuous improvements in setup, correction, and control. With seamless ARC X integration, users will benefit from automated room correction and advanced calibration.
The new built-in fixing mounts and optional mounting brackets simplify the integration of the iLoud Precision MKII into immersive environments such as Dolby Atmos rooms or complex multichannel setups. For enhanced control, the iLoud Precision Wired Remote Control is a compact device that allows users to switch between up to four ARC X profiles, assign functions like Mute or Dim, and directly manage the room correction process from their listening position.
iLoud Precision 5 MKII - €699.99/$799.99 each - 5" Woofer + 1.5" Tweeter, 135W RMS
iLoud Precision 6 MKII - €799.99/$899.99 each - 6.5" Woofer + 1.5" Tweeter, 150W RMS
iLoud Precision MTM MKII - €899.99/$999.99 each - 2 x 5" Woofers + 1.5" Tweeter, 175W RMS
iLoud Precision Isolation Pods - $/€49.99 - 4-pack (suitable for one monitor)
iLoud Precision MKII Mounting Brackets - $/€99.99 (5 and 6), $/€129.99 (MTM)
iLoud Precision Remote Control - $/€99.99
ARC X - $/€99.99 introduction price (reg. $/€199.99) - Advanced room correction plug-in and measurement microphone.
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