Thieaudio Oracle MKIII VS Symphonium Audio Meteor

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Thieaudio Oracle MKIII and Symphonium Audio Meteor use 2DD+2BA+2EST and 4BA driver setups respectively. Thieaudio Oracle MKIII costs $589 while Symphonium Audio Meteor costs $600. Symphonium Audio Meteor is $11 more expensive. Thieaudio Oracle MKIII holds a clear 0.5-point edge in reviewer scores (7.7 vs 7.2). Symphonium Audio Meteor has significantly better bass with a 1.3-point edge, Thieaudio Oracle MKIII has significantly better mids with a 1.1-point edge, Symphonium Audio Meteor has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge, Symphonium Audio Meteor has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge, Thieaudio Oracle MKIII has significantly better details with a 1.2-point edge and Thieaudio Oracle MKIII has slightly better imaging with a 0.3-point edge.

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Metric Thieaudio Oracle MKIII Symphonium Audio Meteor
Bass 6.5 7.8
Mids 7.3 6.3
Treble 6.5 6.5
Details 7.5 6.3
Soundstage 7 8
Imaging 7.3 7
Dynamics 6.5 7.5
Tonality 7.3 7.2
Technicalities 7.4 6.5

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


Symphonium Audio Meteor Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Audionotions Jaytiss Smirk Audio Z-Reviews Jays Audio Nymz
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

7.2

Generally Favorable


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-

Symphonium Audio Meteor Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.2

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

Symphonium Audio Meteor 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

B+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass A
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble B+
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics A
Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.
Soundstage A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Details B
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging A-
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
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 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

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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.

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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.


Symphonium Audio Meteor Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 8* * score normalized

Reviewed by: Audionotions

Audionotions 7.5 Reviewer Score
Warm U-shaped IEM. Very pleasant to listen to. Bass is pretty good for a BA set with a focus on decay which makes it rumble nicely - perhaps lacks a bit of tactility. Very solid choice for those who like this sort of tuning. Lacks a bit of upper mid energy for my tastes which can detract from certain voices and instruments but good amount of sparkle and air. Loaner

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7.3 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C+ Tech
I'm just not a fan of the tuning, but I can see how others might like it.

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Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A+

Reviewed by: Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 7.2 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
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Bass: A Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: A Details: A- Imaging: A-

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7 * score normalized

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A- Tech
Meaty textured mid-bass, but can be a bit much. VVery warm sound. Library dependent. Airy treble, but vocals are a bit pushed back and buried.

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Reviewed by: Nymz

Nymz 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
U-Shaped warm tuning that is as easy to love it as it is to rec it. Despite being a full BA, the bass has great qualities to it. Great techs given the price and tuning. I had to buy one myself.

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

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 6.9 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
A fun U-shape through and through, at the expense of some detail. Fantastic bass and upper-treble extension.

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

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