Anybody know where to get a replacement tweeter for the iLoud MTM?
I bought this speaker used but it was working well. I measured the frequency response as below:
After some general use I measured it again and now it measures with some big dips in the response. I did not play it loud.
(Below 100Hz not very accurate, but the dips in the midrange response are confirmed to be from the speaker.)
I disconnected each driver and measured them separately. I also measured the Amp outputs directly to see if maybe the filters were messed up. I guess this is correct.
So I decided the tweeter was damaged. I thought maybe it used ferrofluid and needed a refresh.
I removed the glue around the tweeter and took it out.
Ahh.. looks like the front can not come off without a careful operation.
Bingo, we have ferroffluid!
Eww... it's somehow been mopped up by the sponge. What is ferrofluid doing out of the gap?!
But OH NO! I was trying to be so gentle but this happended.
I bought this speaker used but it was working well. I measured the frequency response as below:
After some general use I measured it again and now it measures with some big dips in the response. I did not play it loud.
(Below 100Hz not very accurate, but the dips in the midrange response are confirmed to be from the speaker.)
I disconnected each driver and measured them separately. I also measured the Amp outputs directly to see if maybe the filters were messed up. I guess this is correct.
So I decided the tweeter was damaged. I thought maybe it used ferrofluid and needed a refresh.
I removed the glue around the tweeter and took it out.
Ahh.. looks like the front can not come off without a careful operation.
Bingo, we have ferroffluid!
Eww... it's somehow been mopped up by the sponge. What is ferrofluid doing out of the gap?!
But OH NO! I was trying to be so gentle but this happended.
And before you ask, ILoud (IK Multimedia) do not sell replacement parts... like at all. Nice support of landfill, lol.
Ahh it is vented around the dome surround.
I soldered the tinsel lead back on, but I'm doubtful it is worth buying ferrofluid to 'repair' it now. It will probably never be as new.
These things are surely OEM. I bet someone recognises it from a Chinese or Taiwan catalogue!
I soldered the tinsel lead back on, but I'm doubtful it is worth buying ferrofluid to 'repair' it now. It will probably never be as new.
These things are surely OEM. I bet someone recognises it from a Chinese or Taiwan catalogue!
Not sure what size you're looking for, but this is another small tweeter in case you can't find the original.
Peerless by Tymphany OX20SC00-04 3/4" Fabric Dome Tweeter
https://www.parts-express.com/Peerless-OX20SC00-04-3-4-Fabric-Dome-Tweeter-264-1002?quantity=1
Peerless by Tymphany OX20SC00-04 3/4" Fabric Dome Tweeter
https://www.parts-express.com/Peerless-OX20SC00-04-3-4-Fabric-Dome-Tweeter-264-1002?quantity=1
Cheap name but expensive speakers!
https://www.musicmatter.co.uk/ik-multimedia-iloud-mtm-pair
They perform quite well (I could nit pick) but the main gripe for me now is just zero support outside warranty.
This is interesting, it fits perfectly like it was designed for it.
Response is not terrible but could be better. I might try to match it better with some passive parts.
Response is not terrible but could be better. I might try to match it better with some passive parts.
https://audioxpress.com/news/ik-multimedia-launches-improved-iloud-mtm-mkii-ultra-nearfield-monitors
The claim for "controlled vertical dispersion" is a myth that appears on many mtm advertisements. Depends on wavelength naturally...
The claim for "controlled vertical dispersion" is a myth that appears on many mtm advertisements. Depends on wavelength naturally...
