Thieaudio Oracle MKIII VS I/O Volare

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Thieaudio Oracle MKIII and I/O Volare use 2DD+2BA+2EST and 1DD+4BA+4EST driver setups respectively. Thieaudio Oracle MKIII costs $589 while I/O Volare costs $600. I/O Volare is $11 more expensive. Thieaudio Oracle MKIII holds a clear 0.7-point edge in reviewer scores (7.7 vs 7). I/O Volare has significantly better bass with a 1-point edge, Thieaudio Oracle MKIII has slightly better mids with a 0.3-point edge, Thieaudio Oracle MKIII has slightly better treble with a 0.3-point edge, Thieaudio Oracle MKIII has significantly better dynamics with a 1.5-point edge, I/O Volare has slightly better soundstage with a 0.3-point edge, I/O Volare has better details with a 0.5-point edge and I/O Volare has better imaging with a 0.8-point edge.

Metric	Thieaudio Oracle MKIII	I/O Volare
Bass	6.5	7.5
Mids	7.3	7
Treble	6.5	6.3
Details	7.5	8
Soundstage	7	7.3
Imaging	7.3	8
Dynamics	6.5	5
Tonality	7.3	7.2
Technicalities	7.4	6.9

Thieaudio Oracle MKIII Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

7.7

Strongly Favorable

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I/O Volare Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

Cautiously Favorable

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Driver Configuration: 2DD+2BA+2EST

Tuning Type: Neutral with bass boost

Brand: ThieAudio Top ThieAudio IEMs

Price (Msrp): $589

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Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA+4EST

Tuning Type: n/a

Brand: I/O Top I/O IEMs

Price (Msrp): $600

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Thieaudio Oracle MKIII Gaming Score

The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

7.1

Gaming Grade

A-

I/O Volare Gaming Score

The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

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Gaming Grade

Thieaudio Oracle MKIII Scorings

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-

Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.

Bass B+

Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.

Mids A-

Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.

Treble B+

Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.

Dynamics B+

Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.

Soundstage A-

Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.

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 A-

Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

I/O Volare Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

A-

Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.

Average Technical Grade

B+

Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.

Bass A

Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.

Mids A-

Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.

Treble B

Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.

Dynamics C+

Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.

Soundstage A-

Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.

Details A+

Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.

Imaging A+

Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.

Gaming B

Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Thieaudio Oracle MKIII Reviews

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

8.4 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

A- Tech

It's like a Pilgrim OG with EST. It's kinda cool.

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Mids: A+ Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A

Reviewed by: Super* Review

8* * score normalized

A step in the right direction compared to mk2. I like this as much as the mk1. Solid all-rounder, good sense of separation.

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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

7.5 Reviewer Score

S- Tuning

A+ Tech

Great bass texture, much better than predecessors, smooth and slightly airy giving it a sizzly timbre, great layering/separation, vocals are slightly laid back but not gone, very balanced across frequencies, monitor like, great all-rounder, and pretty safe - although not very dynamic and "fun". Azla clear tips gives a detail boost.

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Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

7.1 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

A- Tech

Midrange has a tinge of warmth, likely from the greater emphasis in lower mids Bass definition and treble remains unrefined as with the Hype 2 and Hype 4

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Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: B+ Soundstage: B+ Details: A- Imaging: A

Reviewed by: Precogvision

6.3 Reviewer Score

B Tuning

A- Tech

Pretty detailed but sounds incoherent, particularly in the treble, which also seems exaggerated in a bad way.

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Bass: B Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: B Details: A+ Imaging: A-

Reviewed by: Fresh Reviews

6* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score

Stronger in Fortnite and COD vs other titles

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Reviewed by: IEMRanking AI

2025-07-06

7.6 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

A+ Tech

The ThieAudio Oracle MKIII presents a divisive tonal character that splits listener opinions. Its bass response, driven by dual dynamic drivers in an IMPACT2 subwoofer configuration, offers textured sub-bass rumble but some find mid-bass impact lacking resolution and physical slam . The treble performance proves particularly contentious, with Sonion EST drivers delivering exceptional air and extension for some, while others perceive it as unnatural or tinny due to peaks around 6kHz and coherency challenges between driver types .

Technically, the MKIII excels in spacious staging and precise instrument separation, creating a holographic presentation that rivals open-back headphones. The midrange maintains good clarity with natural timbre, though vocal positioning leans spacious rather than intimate. Comfort proves excellent for medium-to-large ears due to its ergonomic resin shells, but the size may challenge those with smaller ear anatomy .

I/O Volare Reviews

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

7.6 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

A Tech

Balanced subbass-focused tuning that borders the fine line between technical and boring, well extended treble that remains free of sibilance The lower midrange does not sound the most natural despite how funny squiggly lines look

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Bass: A Mids: A- Treble: A Soundstage: A Details: A+ Imaging: A+

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

7.5 Reviewer Score

S- Tuning

A+ Tech

Best Harman IEM under $600 (my unit is less harman), smooth and natural, great layering and tech, bass texture could be better/not as good as Oracle MK3, but overall very balanced and great all-rounder, also, amazing unboxing and accessories

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