The iLoud Precision 6 features an advanced 96K internal DSP system , digital crossover , and has custom designed audiophile amplifiers to deliver a true linear phase response . This allows the speakers to have precise stereo imaging , sharp transients , solid bass , and exceptional clarity and detail across their entire frequency range . Overall , in my opinion the IK Multimedia Precision 6 sound reference monitors sound a lot bigger than they physically are .
The iLoud Precision 6 features a 1.5-inch tweeter and is powered by a 150 watt class D amplifier , whereas the larger MTMs are rated at 175 watts . The Precision 6 monitors feature an ultra-light coated paper 6.5 inch low distortion woofer , and a 1.5-inch high output low distortion chambered textile dome tweeter . The iLoud Precision 6 monitors are bass ported . Both the Precision 6 and MTM speakers have a frequency response from thirty-six hertz all the way up to 30K , meaning for most styles of music you won ’ t need a subwoofer . The main input on the back of the speaker is an XLR combo jack which accepts balanced quarter inch or XLR inputs . Internal operating sample rate is 96K at 24 bits .
The back of each speaker has a Level control and preset buttons for changing the high and low frequency response of the speaker . There ’ s also a calibration button , which when pressed , starts the ARC calibration process running through a series of test calibration tones . There is an input for the ARC test calibration microphone ( each speaker in the iLoud range includes an ARC test microphone in the box ) and a USB input for connecting to free with registration X-Monitor desktop virtual monitoring software . Each speaker comes with a set of acoustic decoupling pads to decouple them from your desktop or monitor stands . An optional four button remote control can be plugged into the back of the speaker .
Like all of the Precision studio monitor range , the Precision 6 reference monitors have IK Multimedia ’ s ARC Advanced Room Correction software system built in . Once connected to your computer , the free downloadable X-Monitor software facilitates the ARC ( acoustic room calibration ) calibration process with step-by-step instructions and provides visual feedback as you go through the calibration process . The ARC system allows you to precisely calibrate each speakers ’ settings to your specific listening space whether that is a bedroom or a professionally treated control room , the calibration curves of which are then stored to each speaker to be recalled or bypassed .
Once the calibration process is completed , the X-Monitor software displays your speaker ’ s frequency response curve pre and post calibration , green showing the frequency response that the monitor had in your room before the correction , orange displays the frequency response after the correction .
The X-Monitor software lets you choose from among four main voices … precision , comfort , high frequency presence and wide dispersion . Precision is the most neutral , transparent , and precise one . Comfort , which is a curve that is great for long sessions because it has a less fatiguing character to it while still being extremely focused . Wide dispersion is a specific voice that increases the vertical dispersion of the monitors by approximately 20 degrees vertically and makes the monitors slightly less flat and precise , but with a lot wider dispersion .
In addition to the main four voices , the X- Monitor software gives you the option to select from three groups of additional voices The first group of voices is called studio monitors , which includes 20 + iconic studio monitors profiles . This is a great tool for getting different perspectives on the sound , exactly as if you were using more than one pair of speakers at a time on your console . In addition to studio monitors , you also get a selection of hi-fi speakers . These are less neutral than studio monitors and provide the typical experience of a high quality home system , plus you also get a few entries in the multimedia section that include a standard tv , Bluetooth speakers and a smartphone .
Each of the speaker simulations takes into account frequency and phase response , making this an especially useful tool for A-B comparisons and for having different perspectives on your mixes . The X-Monitor software also has a contour section that extends the sonic contour capabilities and fine tune the voices to your particular room .
With the iLoud Precision 6 monitors , IK Multimedia has designed a true reference grade nearfield reference monitor at a realistic price point . For what they cost , it ’ s unlikely you will find a currently available reference monitor that ’ s likely to make such a positive difference in your daily mixes and overall critical listening experience and the free X-Monitor software exponentially expands the iLoud Precision 6 monitors capabilities .
Well worth checking out and a solid bargain for what you ’ re getting .
IK Multimedia Precision 6 reference monitors are available now for $ 699 each .
$ 699 each www . ikmultimedia . com
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