Fiio FA19 VS Thieaudio Monarch MK3
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Fiio FA19 and Thieaudio Monarch MK3 use 10BA and 2DD+6BA+2EST driver setups respectively. Fiio FA19 costs $999 while Thieaudio Monarch MK3 costs $1,000. Thieaudio Monarch MK3 is $1 more expensive. Thieaudio Monarch MK3 holds a decisive 1.5-point edge in reviewer scores (6.6 vs 8.1). Thieaudio Monarch MK3 carries a user score of 6.8. Thieaudio Monarch MK3 has better mids with a 0.7-point edge, Fiio FA19 has slightly better treble with a 0.3-point edge, Thieaudio Monarch MK3 has slightly better dynamics with a 0.3-point edge and Thieaudio Monarch MK3 has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Fiio FA19 | Thieaudio Monarch MK3 |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 6.6 | 7.5 |
| Mids | 7 | 7.7 |
| Treble | 8 | 7.8 |
| Details | 6.6 | 7.8 |
| Soundstage | 7.5 | 8 |
| Imaging | 6.6 | 7.4 |
| Dynamics | 7 | 7.3 |
| Tonality | 7.2 | 7.8 |
| Technicalities | 8 | 7.8 |
Fiio FA19 Aggregated Review Score
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Thieaudio Monarch MK3 Aggregated Review Score
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Fiio FA19 Details
Driver Configuration: 10BA
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $999
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Thieaudio Monarch MK3 Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD+6BA+2EST
Tuning Type: U-Shaped
Price (Msrp): $1,000
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Fiio FA19 User Review Score
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Thieaudio Monarch MK3 User Review Score
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6.8Cautiously Favorable
Fiio FA19 Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
8.1Gaming Grade
A+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
AFiio 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 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.
Fiio FA19 Reviews
9*
* The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
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
Super* Review Youtube Channel
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 Reviews
10
* score normalized
8.5
Reviewer Score
Better low-end texture and overall more engaging than MK2, but lacks the mid-range/vocal magic, so depending on your preference either is great. Still TOTL tech like MK2. Great all-rounder. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
8.5
Reviewer Score
Fatiging at times for me, too fun at times. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
8.2
Reviewer Score
Better bass response compared to the mk2 Trades off the lush midrange in place of a cleaner sounding, almost boring midrange
8
Reviewer Score
I prefer the Monarch MK II for its tonality, vocals, and timbre, but I get why some prefer the MK III. More bass, treble, and detail than the Monarch MK II. The vocal magic of the Monarch MK II is gone.Gizaudio Axel original ranking
Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel
7.9
Reviewer Score
Elevated, well-textured mid-bass. Pleasant mids. Elevated upper-treble may be pesky to some.
Tim Tuned
2025-08-14
7.5
Reviewer Score
MK2 but more fun and more V-shape Not as natural in timbre Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
7.3
Reviewer Score
Still perplexingly poor bass performance, but improves upon the Monarch MKII's treble extension noticeably. Precogvision Youtube Channel
7.1
Reviewer Score
An improvement in the bass and treble department over the Mk2, but without the same special sauce in the mid-range and with some imaging problems still.
7*
* The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
Fiio FA19 User Reviews
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