qdc 8SH VS Thieaudio Monarch MK3
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qdc 8SH Aggregated Review Score
qdc 8SH Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
6.5Mixed Reviews
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 Aggregated Review Score
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
8.1Very Positive
qdc 8SH Details
Driver Configuration: 8BA
Tuning Type: Mild V-shape
Price (Msrp): $1,450
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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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qdc 8SH User Review Score
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Average User Score:
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6.8Mixed Reviews
qdc 8SH Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.2Gaming Grade
BThieaudio 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
7.6Gaming Grade
Aqdc 8SH Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
B+- Flawed execution of tonal character. Noticeable peaks/dips affect timbre and coherence. May suit specific genres but lacks refinement.
Average Technical Grade
A- Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval in most tracks. Soundstage has reasonable width and depth. Handles moderate complexity without congestion.
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 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 in most tracks. Soundstage has reasonable width and depth. Handles moderate complexity without congestion.
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
S-
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
qdc 8SH Reviews
qdc 8SH reviewed by: Crin
6.5
Reviewer Score
B+
Tuning
A
Tech
Tonally, a slightly wonkier variation of the top-tier qdc IEMs. Crin Youtube Channel
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 Reviews
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 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. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel
8
Reviewer Score
A
Tuning
A+
Tech
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
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 reviewed by: Jaytiss
8.5
Reviewer Score
S-
Tuning
A+
Tech
Fatiging at times for me, too fun at times. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: A+
Treble: A+
Dynamics: S
Soundstage: S
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 reviewed by: Precogvision
7.3
Reviewer Score
A-
Tuning
A-
Tech
Still perplexingly poor bass performance, but improves upon the Monarch MKII's treble extension noticeably. Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: B
Mids: A+
Treble: A+
Dynamics: B
Details: A+
Imaging: A-
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 reviewed by: Tim Tuned
7.5
Reviewer Score
A
Tuning
S
Tech
MK2 but more fun and more V-shape Not as natural in timbre Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A+
Mids: A+
Treble: A+
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 reviewed by: Smirk Audio
7.9
Reviewer Score
A
Tuning
A+
Tech
Elevated, well-textured mid-bass. Pleasant mids. Elevated upper-treble may be pesky to some.
Bass: A+
Mids: A+
Treble: A
Dynamics: A+
Details: A+
Imaging: A+
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 reviewed by:
Fresh Reviews
7*
* The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 reviewed by: Shuwa-T
8.2
Reviewer Score
A+
Tuning
A+
Tech
Strengths: Better bass response compared to the mk2. Weaknesses: Trades off the lush midrange in place of a cleaner sounding, almost boring midrange.
Bass: S-
Mids: A+
Treble: A+
Soundstage: A+
Details: A+
Imaging: S-
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 reviewed by: Nymz
7.1
Reviewer Score
A-
Tuning
B+
Tech
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.
Bass: A-
Mids: A-
Treble: A+
Details: A-
Imaging: B
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 reviewed by: Z-Reviews
10
* score normalized
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Makavelian
2025-06-16 05:54:55
If this is what 'fun' sounds like, I ain't about it.