Softears Twilight VS Thieaudio Monarch MK3
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Softears Twilight and Thieaudio Monarch MK3 use 1DD and 2DD+6BA+2EST driver setups respectively. Softears Twilight costs $930 while Thieaudio Monarch MK3 costs $1,000. Thieaudio Monarch MK3 is $70 more expensive. Thieaudio Monarch MK3 holds a clear 0.6-point edge in reviewer scores (7.6 vs 8.1). Thieaudio Monarch MK3 carries a user score of 6.8. Softears Twilight has better bass with a 0.5-point edge, Softears Twilight has better mids with a 0.8-point edge, Thieaudio Monarch MK3 has better treble with a 0.8-point edge and Thieaudio Monarch MK3 has significantly better dynamics with a 2.3-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Softears Twilight | Thieaudio Monarch MK3 |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 8 | 7.5 |
| Mids | 8.5 | 7.7 |
| Treble | 7 | 7.8 |
| Details | 7.6 | 7.8 |
| Soundstage | 8 | 8 |
| Imaging | 7.6 | 7.4 |
| Dynamics | 5 | 7.3 |
| Gaming capabilities | 6.6 | 7.5 |
Softears Twilight Aggregated Review Score
Softears Twilight Average Reviewer Scores
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 Aggregated Review Score
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 Average Reviewer Scores
Softears Twilight Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: Warm
Price (Msrp): $930
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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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Softears Twilight User Review Score
Softears Twilight Average User Scores
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Thieaudio Monarch MK3 User Review Score
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 Average User Scores
Average User Score:
Based on 1 user reviews
6.8Cautiously Favorable
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 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
ASoftears 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 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 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
Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel
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 MK3 Reviews
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 reviewed by: Tim Tuned
2025-08-14
7.5
Reviewer Score
MK2 but more fun and more V-shape Not as natural in timbre Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 reviewed by:
Fresh Reviews
7*
* The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 reviewed by: Z-Reviews
10
* score normalized
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 reviewed by: Smirk Audio
7.9
Reviewer Score
Elevated, well-textured mid-bass. Pleasant mids. Elevated upper-treble may be pesky to some.
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 reviewed by: Jays Audio
8.5
Reviewer Score
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: Precogvision
7.3
Reviewer Score
Still perplexingly poor bass performance, but improves upon the Monarch MKII's treble extension noticeably. Precogvision Youtube Channel
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel
8
Reviewer Score
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
Fatiging at times for me, too fun at times. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 reviewed by: Shuwa-T
8.2
Reviewer Score
Better bass response compared to the mk2 Trades off the lush midrange in place of a cleaner sounding, almost boring midrange
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 reviewed by: Nymz
7.1
Reviewer Score
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.
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