qdc 8ss VS Thieaudio Monarch MK3
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qdc 8ss Aggregated Review Score
qdc 8ss Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
7.4Generally Favorable
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 Aggregated Review Score
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
8.2Very Positive
qdc 8ss Details
Driver Configuration: 8BA
Tuning Type: Neutral
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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Thieaudio Monarch MK3 User Review Score
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Average User Score:
Based on 1 user reviews
6.8Mixed Reviews
qdc 8ss Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.7Gaming Grade
B+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
Aqdc 8ss Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A-- Competent tonal approach with minor technical flaws. Noticeable but not distracting quirks. Decent genre versatility.
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
C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids
S-
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble
S-
Superb treble: effortless extension with crystal clarity. Perfect balance of sparkle and smoothness with exceptional detail.
Soundstage
A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Details
S-
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.
Imaging
S-
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
Gaming
B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. 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 8ss Reviews
qdc 8ss reviewed by: Crin
7
Reviewer Score
A-
Tuning
A
Tech
The neutral "studio monitor" of qdc's 8-series of IEMs, lacking a bit in overall extension. Crin Youtube Channel
qdc 8ss reviewed by: Shuwa-T
7.8
Reviewer Score
A-
Tuning
A+
Tech
Strengths: Balanced sounding at all frequencies. Weaknesses: Bass linearity will be boring to most. Comment: Least bass of the higher-end qdc lineup.
Bass: C+
Mids: S-
Treble: S-
Soundstage: A+
Details: S-
Imaging: S-
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
More bass, treble, and detail than the Monarch MK II. The vocal magic of the Monarch MK II is gone. I prefer the Monarch MK II for its tonality, vocals, and timbre, but I get why some prefer the MK III.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: 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:
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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.