Lime Ears Terra VS Thieaudio Monarch MK3

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Lime Ears Terra and Thieaudio Monarch MK3 use 1DD+5BA and 2DD+6BA+2EST driver setups respectively. Lime Ears Terra costs $1,200 while Thieaudio Monarch MK3 costs $1,000. Lime Ears Terra is $200 more expensive. Thieaudio Monarch MK3 holds a clear 0.7-point edge in reviewer scores (7.4 vs 8.1). Thieaudio Monarch MK3 carries a user score of 6.8. Thieaudio Monarch MK3 has significantly better bass with a 1.5-point edge, Thieaudio Monarch MK3 has significantly better mids with a 1.2-point edge, Thieaudio Monarch MK3 has better treble with a 0.8-point edge, Thieaudio Monarch MK3 has better dynamics with a 0.8-point edge, Thieaudio Monarch MK3 has significantly better details with a 1.8-point edge and Thieaudio Monarch MK3 has significantly better imaging with a 1.4-point edge.

Metric	Lime Ears Terra	Thieaudio Monarch MK3
Bass	6	7.5
Mids	6.5	7.7
Treble	7	7.8
Details	6	7.8
Soundstage	8	8
Imaging	6	7.4
Dynamics	6.5	7.3
Tonality	7.2	7.8
Technicalities	7.3	7.8

Lime Ears Terra Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

7.4

Generally Favorable

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Thieaudio Monarch MK3 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

8.1

Very Positive

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Driver Configuration: 1DD+5BA

Tuning Type: Harmonish

Brand: Lime Ears Top Lime Ears IEMs

Price (Msrp): $1,200

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Driver Configuration: 2DD+6BA+2EST

Tuning Type: U-Shaped

Brand: ThieAudio Top ThieAudio IEMs

Price (Msrp): $1,000

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Lime Ears Terra User Review Score

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Thieaudio Monarch MK3 User Review Score

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

6.8

Cautiously Favorable

Lime Ears Terra Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

6.3

Gaming Grade

Thieaudio Monarch MK3 Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

7.5

Gaming Grade

Lime Ears Terra 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 B+

Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.

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 B

Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.

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 Monarch MK3 Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.

Average Technical Grade

Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.

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 A

Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.

Dynamics A-

Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.

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 A

Clear spatial presentation handles directional cues effectively. Distinguishes key gameplay sounds while maintaining decent immersion. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Lime Ears Terra Reviews

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

8.5 Reviewer Score

A Tuning

A+ Tech

Best value of the Lime Ears.

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

Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

8 Reviewer Score

A+ Tuning

A+ Tech

Excellent balance of detail and musicality. Harman-like tuning with full-bodied sound, great sub-bass, and solid detail. Could use more mid-bass impact. Slightly bright treble.

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Reviewed by: Super* Review

7* * score normalized

I don't think its an exceptional sound for this price. There are better options. Build Quality and aesthetics are nice though.

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Reviewed by: Precogvision

6 Reviewer Score

B Tuning

B Tech

Sounds Harman-inspired with some minor tuning liberties. Decent overall but I'd prefer more air past 10kHz.

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Bass: B Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: B Details: B Imaging: B

Thieaudio Monarch MK3 Reviews

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

8.5 Reviewer Score

S Tuning

S- Tech

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.

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