Thieaudio Monarch and Thieaudio Origin use 1DD+6BA+2EST and 1DD+4BA+2EST+1BC driver setups respectively. Thieaudio Monarch costs $730 while Thieaudio Origin costs $849. Thieaudio Origin is $119 more expensive. Thieaudio Origin holds a clear 0.9-point edge in reviewer scores (7 vs 7.8). Thieaudio Origin has significantly better bass with a 2.2-point edge, Thieaudio Origin has better mids with a 0.8-point edge, Thieaudio Monarch has better treble with a 0.7-point edge, Thieaudio Origin has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge and Thieaudio Origin has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.
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Metric | Thieaudio Monarch | Thieaudio Origin |
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Bass | 6.8 | 9 |
Mids | 7.2 | 8 |
Treble | 7.2 | 6.5 |
Details | 7.5 | 7.8 |
Soundstage | 7.5 | 8 |
Imaging | 6.8 | 7.8 |
Dynamics | 5 | 9 |
Tonality | 7.3 | 8.1 |
Technicalities | 7.7 | 7 |
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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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Thieaudio Origin Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA+2EST+1BC
Tuning Type: Bass-Heavy Balanced
Brand: ThieAudio Top ThieAudio IEMs
Price (Msrp): $849
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Thieaudio Monarch Gaming Score

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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.
Thieaudio Origin Scorings
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A+- Refined execution with coherent frequency integration. Natural timbre reproduction and engaging presentation. Strong versatility.
Average Technical Grade
A-- Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Thieaudio Monarch Reviews
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
Superb separation, fun clean signature Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Neutral with bass boost Crin Youtube Channel
Comment: Less steep subbass hump, clearer midrange. Balanced sounding across all frequencies Lower mids on thinner side
Not particularly coherent, but an attention grabber with solid, surface-level detail. Precogvision Youtube Channel
Thieaudio Origin Reviews
Best bassy set under $1K. Bassy/thicker meta tuning. You can actually feel the reverb and vibration from the bone conduction drivers, great control and low-end texture. Mids and treble are also well extended with no major issues, although it can get sharp at times with the snares/electronic stuff ie, past 3:30 on Time by Hikaru Utada. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Great set, has a lot of positives and is amazing on bass tracks. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mega bass additiveness Bass too much Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Interesting sound. It becomes it's own thing. Fit is not great.Super* Review original ranking
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The Thieaudio Origin delivers a bass-forward signature with a substantial 12dB sub-bass boost that provides visceral rumble and slam, particularly effective for electronic or hip-hop genres. Despite this emphasis, the neutral midrange avoids bloat, preserving vocal clarity and instrument separation, while the electrostatic drivers contribute a smooth, airy treble free from harshness or sibilance. Its technical performance is strong, offering a wide, holographic stage and precise imaging, though micro-detail retrieval falls slightly short of some competitors in its price tier.
Comfort is divisive due to the large shells, which may cause fatigue or fit issues for those with smaller ears, necessitating careful tip selection for optimal seal. The package includes a high-quality modular cable with swappable terminations (3.5mm/4.4mm) and a distinctive round Alcantara case, though the included ear tips may not suit all users.
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