Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 VS Fiio FA19
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 and Fiio FA19 use 1DD+6BA+2EST and 10BA driver setups respectively. Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 costs $1,000 while Fiio FA19 costs $999. Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 is $1 more expensive. Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 holds a decisive 1.3-point edge in reviewer scores (8 vs 6.6). Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 has significantly better mids with a 1.4-point edge, Fiio FA19 has better treble with a 0.5-point edge, Fiio FA19 has better dynamics with a 0.5-point edge and Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 | Fiio FA19 |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 6.8 | 6.6 |
| Mids | 8.4 | 7 |
| Treble | 7.5 | 8 |
| Details | 7.6 | 6.6 |
| Soundstage | 8 | 7.5 |
| Imaging | 7.4 | 6.6 |
| Dynamics | 6.5 | 7 |
| Tonality | 8 | 7.2 |
| Technicalities | 7.8 | 8 |
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 Aggregated Review Score
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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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Fiio FA19 Details
Driver Configuration: 10BA
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: FiiO Top FiiO IEMs
Price (Msrp): $999
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Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 User Review Score
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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+Fiio FA19 Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
8.1Gaming Grade
A+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.
Fiio FA19 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A-- Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.
Average Technical Grade
A+- Very competent with articulate presentation. Well-defined layers and precise imaging. Soundstage is immersive and handles dynamics well.
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 Reviews
9*
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8.5
Reviewer Score
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
8.5
Reviewer Score
Too much unit variation to recommend to others highly. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
8.5
Reviewer Score
8
Reviewer Score
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 Channel
7.9
Reviewer Score
Organic midrange Wooly bass response and less prominent treble may not work best for certain genres
7.6
Reviewer Score
Good treble with tons of air. Forward, ethereal mids. Good detail retrieval with tons of microdetails. Lackluster mid-bass.
7.5
Reviewer Score
Cohesive, smooth, balanced, technical slight treble wispiness Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
7.1
Reviewer Score
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.
7
Reviewer Score
A solid improvement in imaging with slightly more palatable tonality than its predecessor. Precogvision Youtube Channel
Fiio FA19 Reviews
9*
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Jaytiss
2025-08-09
8.4
Reviewer Score
7.5
Reviewer Score
Great resolution and micro-details. Warm V-shaped sound with bassy lows, sparkly treble, and excellent resolution. Bass quality could be better and treble is bright.Gizaudio Axel original ranking
Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel
4*
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I can't recommend this IEM. Even if it would be 1/10 of it's price.Super* Review original ranking
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