Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 VS 7th Acoustics Supernova
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Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 and 7th Acoustics Supernova use 1DD+6BA+2EST and 6BA driver setups respectively. Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 costs $1,000 while 7th Acoustics Supernova costs $850. Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 is $150 more expensive. Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 holds a slight 0.2-point edge in reviewer scores (8 vs 7.8). 7th Acoustics Supernova has slightly better mids with a 0.3-point edge, 7th Acoustics Supernova has slightly better treble with a 0.4-point edge, Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 has significantly better details with a 1-point edge and 7th Acoustics Supernova has better imaging with a 0.5-point edge.
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| Metric | Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 | 7th Acoustics Supernova |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Mids | 8.4 | 8.7 |
| Treble | 7.5 | 7.9 |
| Details | 7.6 | 6.6 |
| Soundstage | 8 | 8 |
| Imaging | 7.4 | 7.9 |
| Dynamics | 6.5 | 6.3 |
| Tonality | 8 | 7.9 |
| Technicalities | 7.8 | 7.5 |
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Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+6BA+2EST
Tuning Type: bass-boosted neutral
Brand: ThieAudio Top ThieAudio IEMs
Price (Msrp): $1,000
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7th Acoustics Supernova Details
Driver Configuration: 6BA
Tuning Type: bass-boosted neutral
Price (Msrp): $850
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Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.9Gaming Grade
B+7th Acoustics Supernova Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.6Gaming Grade
B+Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A+- Refined execution with coherent frequency integration. Natural timbre reproduction and engaging presentation. Strong versatility.
Average Technical Grade
A- Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
Bass
B+
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids
A+
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble
A
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics
B+
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage
A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Details
A
Excellent detail retrieval: highly resolving without being clinical. Effortlessly reveals micro-details and textural subtleties.
Imaging
A-
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
Gaming
B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended
7th Acoustics Supernova Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A- Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.
Average Technical Grade
A- Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
Bass
B+
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids
S-
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble
A
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics
B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage
A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Details
B+
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging
A
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
Gaming
B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 Reviews
Reviewed by: Super* Review
9*
* score normalized
Reviewed by: Jays Audio
8.5
Reviewer Score
S
Tuning
S-
Tech
Neutral tuning with one of the clearest mid-ranges. Natural and clean vocals. Great resolution, separation, and detail. Can be a little dry with its analytical presentation. Bass is well-seperated from other instruments, but nothing special especially at $1K. Would've liked more depth, and treble is also a bit unstable and dips, resulting in a lack of air/depth. Mid-bass is just enough for my library, but would've liked more for genres like hiphop and rock. Cable is heavy, and fit may be too big for many (need to shove in deep).
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Reviewed by: Jaytiss
8.5
Reviewer Score
A
Tuning
A+
Tech
Too much unit variation to recommend to others highly.
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: A+
Treble: A+
Dynamics: B
Soundstage: A+
Reviewed by: Crin
8.5
Reviewer Score
S+
Tuning
A+
Tech
Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel
8
Reviewer Score
S
Tuning
A+
Tech
Outstanding tuning.
Smooth, balanced tuning with natural vocals, beautiful timbre, and excellent tonality.
Detail and could use more bass. Treble depends on ear tips.
Gizaudio Axel original ranking
Gizaudio Axel Youtube ChannelReviewed by: Shuwa-T
7.9
Reviewer Score
A
Tuning
A+
Tech
Organic midrange
Wooly bass response and less prominent treble may not work best for certain genres
Bass: A
Mids: S-
Treble: A
Soundstage: A+
Details: A
Imaging: S-
Reviewed by: Smirk Audio
7.6
Reviewer Score
A-
Tuning
A
Tech
Good treble with tons of air. Forward, ethereal mids. Good detail retrieval with tons of microdetails. Lackluster mid-bass.
Bass: B+
Mids: A+
Treble: A
Dynamics: A
Details: A+
Imaging: A+
Reviewed by: Tim Tuned
7.5
Reviewer Score
A
Tuning
A+
Tech
Cohesive, smooth, balanced, technical
slight treble wispiness
Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A+
Mids: S
Treble: A+
Reviewed by: Nymz
7.1
Reviewer Score
A-
Tuning
B+
Tech
11/10 mid-range. Mid-bass could use more texture and stage depth could be better. Yap, that's all. Oh and the fit - I'm blessed, but you may not be.
Bass: B
Mids: S
Treble: A-
Details: A-
Imaging: B
Reviewed by: Precogvision
7
Reviewer Score
A-
Tuning
A-
Tech
A solid improvement in imaging with slightly more palatable tonality than its predecessor.
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: B
Mids: A+
Treble: A-
Dynamics: B
Details: A+
Imaging: A-
7th Acoustics Supernova Reviews
Reviewed by: Super* Review
9*
* score normalized
Reviewed by: Jaytiss
8.5
Reviewer Score
A
Tuning
A+
Tech
Natural king. Special iem at any price.
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: S
Treble: A+
Dynamics: C+
Soundstage: A+
Reviewed by: Audionotions
8
Reviewer Score
Some of the best timbre I've heard on an IEM to date with decent technicalities to match. Tonality is really good. Bass is neither too much nor too little - just enough to add the perfect amount of weight to the mids. It slams and punches when called for but never overwhelms. Mids are great. Treble is well extended but smooth with very good extension and air. It never gets sibilant or too bright. This is a cohesive IEM and almost nothing ever sounds "wrong." From a very subjective point of view, certain female vocals can sound slightly compressed, flat or recessed - in my opinion, it could use a smidge more upper mid elevation, but there are folks that really like this. Resolution is decent for the price but not particularly outstanding - details are there but there are definitely more detailed IEMs for the price. Imaging is fantastic and separation is very good. Overall the Supernova is in the running for most "natural" and "organic" IEM I've heard to date and I love it. Potential dealbreakers: this is an all-BA set so pressure build is something to consider. The woofer is vented so it's not too bad but it can be uncomfortable for sensitive ears. Previously Owned
Reviewed by: Shuwa-T
7.9
Reviewer Score
A+
Tuning
A
Tech
Lovely midrange, vocal-centric set that never sounds fatiguing
Techs are not class leading
Bass: A-
Mids: S
Treble: A+
Soundstage: A+
Details: A
Imaging: A+
Reviewed by: Nymz
7.6
Reviewer Score
A+
Tuning
A-
Tech
Made to order - 60 days. Brilliant tonality with technical support, just lacking the last hair of detail. Transient sharpness and decay are on point. You will be hard-pressed to find better under 1k.
Bass: A-
Mids: S
Treble: A+
Details: B
Imaging: A+
Reviewed by: Jays Audio
7.5
Reviewer Score
S-
Tuning
A+
Tech
Super smoooth. TOTL dynamics and treble air - dunno how they managed this airy and smooth with only BAs. Very clean, no sharpness, or sudden peaks, endgame separation and detail. Only drawback is that the sub-bass is a bit meh, and that the sound isn't that "unique". Very safe all-rounder, and one of the best under $1000. Endgame set. Aside from the bass, everything else is better than Monarch MK3, MK2 still has better vocals, but the Supernova beats them when it comes to treble extention and smootheness - too bad it's impossible to get one lol.
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Reviewed by: Precogvision
7.3
Reviewer Score
A+
Tuning
A-
Tech
Nearly immaculate tonality, coherency, and timbre with reasonably good technicalities.
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: A-
Mids: S
Treble: A+
Dynamics: A-
Details: B
Imaging: A+
Reviewed by: Smirk Audio
7.2
Reviewer Score
A-
Tuning
A-
Tech
Rich, honeyed timbre. Well-tuned with solid techs. A very smooth listen. Could use better resolution and incisiveness.
Bass: B+
Mids: A
Treble: A
Dynamics: A-
Details: A-
Imaging: A
Reviewed by: Z-Reviews
6.8
* score normalized
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