Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 and Dunu Mirai use 1DD+6BA+2EST and 1DD+6BA driver setups respectively. Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 costs $1,000 while Dunu Mirai costs $1,100. Dunu Mirai is $100 more expensive. Both score 8 from reviewers. Dunu Mirai has significantly better bass with a 1.2-point edge, Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 has significantly better mids with a 1.1-point edge, Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 has slightly better dynamics with a 0.3-point edge, Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge and Dunu Mirai has slightly better details with a 0.4-point edge.
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Metric | Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 | Dunu Mirai |
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Bass | 6.8 | 8 |
Mids | 8.4 | 7.3 |
Treble | 7.5 | 7.5 |
Details | 7.6 | 8 |
Soundstage | 8 | 7 |
Imaging | 7.4 | 7.5 |
Dynamics | 6.5 | 6.3 |
Tonality | 8 | 7.4 |
Technicalities | 7.8 | 8.1 |
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Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+6BA+2EST
Tuning Type: bass-boosted neutral
Brand: ThieAudio Top ThieAudio IEMs
Price (Msrp): $1,000
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Dunu Mirai Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+6BA
Tuning Type: U-Shaped
Brand: DUNU Top DUNU IEMs
Price (Msrp): $1,100
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Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 Gaming Score

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6.9Gaming Grade
B+Dunu Mirai Gaming Score

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6.8Gaming Grade
B+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.
Dunu Mirai 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+- Very competent with articulate presentation. Well-defined layers and precise imaging. Soundstage is immersive and handles dynamics well.
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 Reviews
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
Too much unit variation to recommend to others highly. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
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
Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel
Organic midrange Wooly bass response and less prominent treble may not work best for certain genres
Good treble with tons of air. Forward, ethereal mids. Good detail retrieval with tons of microdetails. Lackluster mid-bass.
Cohesive, smooth, balanced, technical slight treble wispiness Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
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.
A solid improvement in imaging with slightly more palatable tonality than its predecessor. Precogvision Youtube Channel
Dunu Mirai Reviews
Lot of fun IEM. Is it perfect? No. Treble could use a little work. Harmanish take on low end with relaxed top end.Super* Review original ranking
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Bright leaning set with great tech. Clean mid-range, sharp imaging, sparkly female vocals with decent amount of air. Does get fatiguing and sharp on more energetic tracks and genres like EDM/POP/KPOP/JPOP, aka lower to mid volume set. Sounds very good on slower genres like indie, acoustics, ballads - adds more energy and liveliness to the slower nature of those genres. Mid-bass is lacking and would not recommend for rock or hiphop. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Expensive for what it is, lean, and bright. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Refrence, beautiful timbre, open stage Tuning may be boring for some Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
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