Thieaudio Monarch MK3 and BGVP Phantom SE use 2DD+6BA+2EST and 2DD+2BA+2EST+2BC driver setups respectively. Thieaudio Monarch MK3 costs $1,000 while BGVP Phantom SE costs $1,099. BGVP Phantom SE is $99 more expensive. Thieaudio Monarch MK3 holds a decisive 1.6-point edge in reviewer scores (8.1 vs 6.5). Thieaudio Monarch MK3 carries a user score of 6.8.
Insights
Metric | Thieaudio Monarch MK3 | BGVP Phantom SE |
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Bass | 7.5 | 6.5 |
Mids | 7.7 | 6.5 |
Treble | 7.8 | 6.5 |
Details | 7.8 | 6.5 |
Soundstage | 8 | 6.5 |
Imaging | 7.4 | 6.5 |
Dynamics | 7.3 | 6.5 |
Tonality | 7.8 | 6.5 |
Technicalities | 7.8 | 7.5 |
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 Aggregated Review Score
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BGVP Phantom SE Aggregated Review Score
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Thieaudio Monarch MK3 Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD+6BA+2EST
Tuning Type: U-Shaped
Brand: ThieAudio Top ThieAudio IEMs
Price (Msrp): $1,000
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BGVP Phantom SE Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD+2BA+2EST+2BC
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: BGVP Top BGVP IEMs
Price (Msrp): $1,099
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Thieaudio Monarch MK3 User Review Score
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Average User Score:
Based on 1 user reviews
6.8Cautiously Favorable
BGVP Phantom SE User Review Score
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Thieaudio Monarch MK3 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
7.5Gaming Grade
ABGVP Phantom SE Gaming Score

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- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
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6.2Gaming Grade
BThieaudio Monarch MK3 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.
BGVP Phantom SE Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
B+- Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.
Average Technical Grade
A- Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 Reviews
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Reviewed by: Jays Audio
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Reviewed by: Jaytiss
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Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel
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Reviewed by: Tim Tuned
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Reviewed by: Precogvision
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Reviewed by: Nymz
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BGVP Phantom SE Reviews
Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 User Reviews
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Recessed mids and odd timbre.BGVP Phantom SE User Reviews
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