Softears Twilight VS Thieaudio Monarch Mk2
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Softears Twilight and Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 use 1DD and 1DD+6BA+2EST driver setups respectively. Softears Twilight costs $930 while Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 costs $1,000. Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 is $70 more expensive. Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 holds a slight 0.4-point edge in reviewer scores (7.6 vs 8). Softears Twilight has significantly better bass with a 1.2-point edge, Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 has better treble with a 0.5-point edge and Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 has significantly better dynamics with a 1.5-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Softears Twilight | Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 8 | 6.8 |
| Mids | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Treble | 7 | 7.5 |
| Details | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| Soundstage | 8 | 8 |
| Imaging | 7.6 | 7.4 |
| Dynamics | 5 | 6.5 |
| Gaming capabilities | 6.6 | 6.9 |
Softears Twilight Aggregated Review Score
Softears Twilight Average Reviewer Scores
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 Aggregated Review Score
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 Average Reviewer Scores
Softears Twilight Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: Warm
Price (Msrp): $930
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Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+6BA+2EST
Tuning Type: bass-boosted neutral
Price (Msrp): $1,000
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Softears Twilight User Review Score
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Softears Twilight Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.6Gaming Grade
B+Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
6.9Gaming Grade
B+Softears Twilight 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 across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A+- Refined execution with coherent frequency integration. Natural timbre reproduction and engaging presentation. Strong versatility.
Average Technical Grade
A- Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
Softears Twilight Reviews
Softears Twilight reviewed by: Jays Audio
8
Reviewer Score
Slightly warm/neutral, very well balanced, good scaling, TOTL male vocals, big staging, wait for sale Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Softears Twilight reviewed by: Tim Tuned
6.5
Reviewer Score
Warm tuning done correct, one of my favorite single DD Need more treble Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Softears Twilight reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel
8
Reviewer Score
My top choice for timbral accuracy. Beautiful warm sound signature with outstanding timbre and an open sound. I wouldn’t change a thing.Gizaudio Axel original ranking
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Softears Twilight reviewed by: Jaytiss
8.3
Reviewer Score
It's like a tubed iem, it's really fun. Something about DDs, so good. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Softears Twilight reviewed by: Crin
7
Reviewer Score
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Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 Reviews
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 reviewed by: Smirk Audio
7.6
Reviewer Score
Good treble with tons of air. Forward, ethereal mids. Good detail retrieval with tons of microdetails. Lackluster mid-bass.
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 reviewed by: Super* Review
9*
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Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 reviewed by: Jays Audio
8.5
Reviewer Score
Neutral tuning with one of the clearest mid-ranges. Natural and clean vocals. Great resolution, separation, and detail. Can be a little dry with its analytical presentation. Bass is well-seperated from other instruments, but nothing special especially at $1K. Would've liked more depth, and treble is also a bit unstable and dips, resulting in a lack of air/depth. Mid-bass is just enough for my library, but would've liked more for genres like hiphop and rock. Cable is heavy, and fit may be too big for many (need to shove in deep). Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 reviewed by: Tim Tuned
7.5
Reviewer Score
Cohesive, smooth, balanced, technical slight treble wispiness Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 reviewed by: Precogvision
7
Reviewer Score
A solid improvement in imaging with slightly more palatable tonality than its predecessor. Precogvision Youtube Channel
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel
8
Reviewer Score
Outstanding tuning. Smooth, balanced tuning with natural vocals, beautiful timbre, and excellent tonality. Detail and could use more bass. Treble depends on ear tips.Gizaudio Axel original ranking
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Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 reviewed by: Jaytiss
8.5
Reviewer Score
Too much unit variation to recommend to others highly. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 reviewed by: Crin
8.5
Reviewer Score
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 reviewed by: Shuwa-T
7.9
Reviewer Score
Organic midrange Wooly bass response and less prominent treble may not work best for certain genres
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 reviewed by: Nymz
7.1
Reviewer Score
11/10 mid-range. Mid-bass could use more texture and stage depth could be better. Yap, that's all. Oh and the fit - I'm blessed, but you may not be.
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