Thieaudio Oracle MKIII VS Mangird XENNS UP

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Thieaudio Oracle MKIII and Mangird XENNS UP use 2DD+2BA+2EST and 1DD+4BA+2EST driver setups respectively. Thieaudio Oracle MKIII costs $589 while Mangird XENNS UP costs $699. Mangird XENNS UP is $110 more expensive. Thieaudio Oracle MKIII holds a decisive 1.4-point edge in reviewer scores (7.7 vs 6.3). Mangird XENNS UP has slightly better bass with a 0.3-point edge, Thieaudio Oracle MKIII has significantly better mids with a 1.1-point edge, Thieaudio Oracle MKIII has better treble with a 0.8-point edge, Thieaudio Oracle MKIII has significantly better dynamics with a 1.5-point edge, Thieaudio Oracle MKIII has slightly better soundstage with a 0.3-point edge, Thieaudio Oracle MKIII has significantly better details with a 1.5-point edge and Thieaudio Oracle MKIII has better imaging with a 0.8-point edge.

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Metric Thieaudio Oracle MKIII Mangird XENNS UP
Bass 6.5 6.8
Mids 7.3 6.2
Treble 6.5 5.7
Details 7.5 6
Soundstage 7 6.8
Imaging 7.3 6.5
Dynamics 6.5 5
Tonality 7.3 6.4
Technicalities 7.4 6.2

Thieaudio Oracle MKIII Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Fresh Reviews
Jays Audio Shuwa-T IEMRanking AI
Jaytiss Super* Review
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

7.7

Strongly Favorable


Mangird XENNS UP Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz Tim Tuned
Shuwa-T Jaytiss Crin
Jays Audio Bad Guy Good Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

6.3

Mixed to Positive


Thieaudio Oracle MKIII User Review Score

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Thieaudio Oracle MKIII Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.1

Gaming Grade

A-

Mangird XENNS UP Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.8

Gaming Grade

B-

Thieaudio Oracle MKIII 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-
  • 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

Mangird XENNS UP 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

B
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
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 B-
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage B+
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
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-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Thieaudio Oracle MKIII Reviews

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

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

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

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

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

Shuwa-T original ranking

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

Reviewed by: Precogvision

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.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Reviewed by: Fresh Reviews

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
IEMRanking AI 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.


Mangird XENNS UP Reviews

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7.5 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
A+ Tech
Fast and clean bass but still rumbly and punchy. Beryllium DD baby. Well-seperated mids, and vocals still pop and aren't buried like other bass sets. Can use more treble extension (fixed with AZLA sedna tips).

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Reviewed by: Bad Guy Good Audio

Bad Guy Good Audio 7.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
B Tech
Guilty pleasures..love the slam, treble still fine. Beryllium baby!!

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Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A-

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 6.8 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A- Tech
Balanced sounding with good technicalities A warmer, fuller-sounding, bassier Mangird Tea

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C- Tech
Highs on this set are very offputting.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: B Treble: C- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 6 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B Tech

Reviewed by: Nymz

Nymz 5.2 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
The party starter. Very very warm, but fun. Different from anything else. Treble and mids somewhat ok even after all the warmth. Mid-bass is very good.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: B

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A- Tech
Bass focus without over coloring. Smooth listen Low energy, just okay note definition

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A-

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