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IK Multimedia iLoud Wireless Speaker
IK Multimedia iLoud
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Ultimate Ears Blast Wireless Speaker
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Ultimate Ears Megaboom Wireless Speaker
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20 editorial reviews
I have already posted the launch announcement and my first impressions, so it is time to close things out. And I really thought that the best way to do it was to highlight the fiveRead more
IK Multimedia has just released its latest product, aimed at musicians and music lovers alike: the iLoud portable speaker. The company claims it is “studio quality” and equips it with a guitar/microphone input. Hmm, “studio quality”—I’ve heard that one before, but I decided to check it out. Is it actually something I would have used in my own recording studio? IK Multimedia is known for creating guitar and bass apps for the Apple iOS world and the company has incorporated that know-how into the iLoud.Read more
Musicians have long turned to IK Multimedia for tech gadgets and audio gear to make their lives better. Their latest product, the iLoud Micro MonitorsRead more
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4 stars
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4.2 out of 5
43 user ratings
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4 stars
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Sound

Channels2.0
N/A
1.0
Low frequency60.0 Hz90.0 Hz65.0 Hz
High frequency20.0 kHz20.0 kHz20.0 kHz
RMS40.0 W
N/A
N/A
Peak power40.0 W
N/A
36.0 W
Number of drivers422
Impedance
N/A
N/A
4.0 Ω

Design

Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Black,Graphite
  • Graphite,Black
  • Yellow
  • Black
  • Black,Charcoal
  • Black,White
  • Blue
  • Red

Dimensions

Height6.3 in7.4 in8.9 in
Width9.84 in2.68 in3.27 in
Depth2.36 in2.68 in3.27 in
Weight46.91 oz22.58 oz28.61 oz

Connectivity

USBnoyesyes
AUX inyes
N/A
yes
Source of connection
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
N/A
  • Android App
  • Integrated in Speaker
  • Mac App
  • PC App
  • Windows Phone App
  • iOS App
Aptx Supportno
N/A
no
Bluetoothyesyesyes
Bluetooth codecSBC
N/A
SBC
Bluetooth profileA2DPA2DPA2DP
Wired inputs
3.5mm
N/A
  • 3.5mm
  • Micro-USB
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)111
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)noyesno
Headphone Portyes
N/A
yes
Type of USB connector
N/A
Micro-USBMicro-USB
Bluetooth version
N/A
4.14.1
Bluetooth wireless range
N/A
147.64 ft98.43 ft
NFC
N/A
yesyes
USB version
N/A
N/A
2.0

Features

Docking station for mobile/Tabletno
N/A
no
Radio receiverno
N/A
no
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)noyesno
USB input port
N/A
yesyes
IP code (level of dust/water resistance)
N/A
IP67IPX7
Built-in microphone
N/A
yes
N/A
Streaming standards
N/A
N/A
Spotify Connect
Speakerphone
N/A
N/A
yes
Water resistant
N/A
N/A
yes

Power

Battery operatedyesyesyes
Electric (not USB)yesyesyes
Battery typeLi-polymerLi-IonLi-Ion
Playback time8.0 h12.0 h20.0 h
Battery life (max)10.0 h12.0 h20.0 h
USB powered
N/A
yesyes
Battery capacity
N/A
3200.0 mAh3600.0 mAh

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