Thieaudio Monarch VS 7th Acoustics Supernova
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Thieaudio Monarch and 7th Acoustics Supernova use 1DD+6BA+2EST and 6BA driver setups respectively. Thieaudio Monarch costs $730 while 7th Acoustics Supernova costs $850. 7th Acoustics Supernova is $120 more expensive. 7th Acoustics Supernova holds a clear 0.8-point edge in reviewer scores (7 vs 7.8). 7th Acoustics Supernova has significantly better mids with a 1.5-point edge, 7th Acoustics Supernova has better treble with a 0.7-point edge, 7th Acoustics Supernova has significantly better dynamics with a 1.3-point edge, 7th Acoustics Supernova has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge, Thieaudio Monarch has better details with a 0.9-point edge and 7th Acoustics Supernova has significantly better imaging with a 1.1-point edge.
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| Metric | Thieaudio Monarch | 7th Acoustics Supernova |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Mids | 7.2 | 8.7 |
| Treble | 7.2 | 7.9 |
| Details | 7.5 | 6.6 |
| Soundstage | 7.5 | 8 |
| Imaging | 6.8 | 7.9 |
| Dynamics | 5 | 6.3 |
| Tonality | 7.3 | 7.9 |
| Technicalities | 7.7 | 7.5 |
Thieaudio Monarch Aggregated Review Score
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7th Acoustics Supernova Aggregated Review Score
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Thieaudio Monarch Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+6BA+2EST
Tuning Type: Harman Neutral
Brand: ThieAudio Top ThieAudio IEMs
Price (Msrp): $730
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7th Acoustics Supernova Details
Driver Configuration: 6BA
Tuning Type: bass-boosted neutral
Price (Msrp): $850
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Thieaudio Monarch Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
7.1Gaming Grade
A-7th Acoustics Supernova 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 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- Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
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
A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics
C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
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
B+
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
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
7th Acoustics Supernova 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.
Bass
B+
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids
S-
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble
A
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics
B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
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+
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 Reviews
7.5
Reviewer Score
A
Tuning
S-
Tech
Endgame clarity and layering. Great resolution, and open staging. Not holographic but very clean. Rumbly sub-bass but mid-bass tuck can kill some libraries, and affects vocal thinness. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
7.5
Reviewer Score
A
Tuning
S
Tech
Superb separation, fun clean signature Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A+
Mids: A+
Treble: A+
7.5
Reviewer Score
S-
Tuning
A
Tech
Neutral with bass boost Crin Youtube Channel
7.4
Reviewer Score
A-
Tuning
A
Tech
Comment: Less steep subbass hump, clearer midrange. Balanced sounding across all frequencies Lower mids on thinner side
Bass: A
Mids: B+
Treble: A
Soundstage: A
Details: A+
Imaging: A
6*
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6
Reviewer Score
B
Tuning
B
Tech
Not particularly coherent, but an attention grabber with solid, surface-level detail. Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: C+
Mids: A-
Treble: B
Dynamics: C+
Details: A-
Imaging: B
7th Acoustics Supernova Reviews
9*
* score normalized
8.5
Reviewer Score
A
Tuning
A+
Tech
Natural king. Special iem at any price. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: S
Treble: A+
Dynamics: C+
Soundstage: A+
8
Reviewer Score
Some of the best timbre I've heard on an IEM to date with decent technicalities to match. Tonality is really good. Bass is neither too much nor too little - just enough to add the perfect amount of weight to the mids. It slams and punches when called for but never overwhelms. Mids are great. Treble is well extended but smooth with very good extension and air. It never gets sibilant or too bright. This is a cohesive IEM and almost nothing ever sounds "wrong." From a very subjective point of view, certain female vocals can sound slightly compressed, flat or recessed - in my opinion, it could use a smidge more upper mid elevation, but there are folks that really like this. Resolution is decent for the price but not particularly outstanding - details are there but there are definitely more detailed IEMs for the price. Imaging is fantastic and separation is very good. Overall the Supernova is in the running for most "natural" and "organic" IEM I've heard to date and I love it. Potential dealbreakers: this is an all-BA set so pressure build is something to consider. The woofer is vented so it's not too bad but it can be uncomfortable for sensitive ears. Previously Owned
7.9
Reviewer Score
A+
Tuning
A
Tech
Lovely midrange, vocal-centric set that never sounds fatiguing Techs are not class leading
Bass: A-
Mids: S
Treble: A+
Soundstage: A+
Details: A
Imaging: A+
7.6
Reviewer Score
A+
Tuning
A-
Tech
Made to order - 60 days. Brilliant tonality with technical support, just lacking the last hair of detail. Transient sharpness and decay are on point. You will be hard-pressed to find better under 1k.
Bass: A-
Mids: S
Treble: A+
Details: B
Imaging: A+
7.5
Reviewer Score
S-
Tuning
A+
Tech
Super smoooth. TOTL dynamics and treble air - dunno how they managed this airy and smooth with only BAs. Very clean, no sharpness, or sudden peaks, endgame separation and detail. Only drawback is that the sub-bass is a bit meh, and that the sound isn't that "unique". Very safe all-rounder, and one of the best under $1000. Endgame set. Aside from the bass, everything else is better than Monarch MK3, MK2 still has better vocals, but the Supernova beats them when it comes to treble extention and smootheness - too bad it's impossible to get one lol. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
7.3
Reviewer Score
A+
Tuning
A-
Tech
Nearly immaculate tonality, coherency, and timbre with reasonably good technicalities. Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: A-
Mids: S
Treble: A+
Dynamics: A-
Details: B
Imaging: A+
7.2
Reviewer Score
A-
Tuning
A-
Tech
Rich, honeyed timbre. Well-tuned with solid techs. A very smooth listen. Could use better resolution and incisiveness.
Bass: B+
Mids: A
Treble: A
Dynamics: A-
Details: A-
Imaging: A
6.8
* score normalized
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