Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 VS Elysian Pilgrim

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Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 and Elysian Pilgrim use 1DD+6BA+2EST and 1DD+3BA driver setups respectively. Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 costs $1,000 while Elysian Pilgrim costs $400. Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 is $600 more expensive. Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 holds a clear 0.8-point edge in reviewer scores (8 vs 7.2). Elysian Pilgrim has better bass with a 0.5-point edge, Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 has significantly better mids with a 1.8-point edge, Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 has better treble with a 0.6-point edge, Elysian Pilgrim has better dynamics with a 0.8-point edge, Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge, Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 has slightly better details with a 0.4-point edge and Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 has slightly better imaging with a 0.4-point edge.

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Metric Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 Elysian Pilgrim
Bass 6.8 7.3
Mids 8.4 6.6
Treble 7.5 6.9
Details 7.6 7.3
Soundstage 8 7
Imaging 7.4 7
Dynamics 6.5 7.3
Tonality 8 7.2
Technicalities 7.8 7.4

Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Smirk Audio Tim Tuned Nymz Precogvision
Jays Audio Jaytiss Crin Gizaudio Axel
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

8

Strongly Favorable

Elysian Pilgrim Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Super* Review
Audionotions Jays Audio Jaytiss Shuwa-T Smirk Audio Tim Tuned
Gizaudio Axel

Average Reviewer Score:

7.2

Generally Favorable

Reviews Comparison

Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 reviewed by Super* Review

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Elysian Pilgrim reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score normalized
Not a bad IEM. Very solid but in this price range it's really competetive. Very safe tuning.

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Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 8.5 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S- Tech
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).

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Elysian Pilgrim reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Clean, clear, all-rounder, similar tuning as the Dusk but with better vocals, bass quality is great as well, aethestically pleasing too. If you want a clean all-rounder, or sensitive in the 3-8K, these are great.

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Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 8.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Too much unit variation to recommend to others highly.

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Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+
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Elysian Pilgrim reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7.3 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C+ Tech
Great little set to consider for those after an Elysian Product.

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Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-
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Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 8 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
A+ Tech
Outstanding tuning. Smooth, balanced tuning with natural vocals, beautiful timbre, and excellent tonality. Detail and could use more bass. Treble depends on ear tips.

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Elysian Pilgrim reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 8 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
One of the most resolving IEMs under $1000. Elysian house sound with a balanced tuning, textured sub-bass, smooth mid-range, well extended treble, and excellent resolution. I prefer more bass.

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Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 7.9 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Organic midrange Wooly bass response and less prominent treble may not work best for certain genres

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Bass: A Mids: S- Treble: A Soundstage: A+ Details: A Imaging: S-

Elysian Pilgrim reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 7.2 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
The most chaotic and in your face of the triple threat, more focus to subbass and treble

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

Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 7.6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A Tech
Good treble with tons of air. Forward, ethereal mids. Good detail retrieval with tons of microdetails. Lackluster mid-bass.

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

Elysian Pilgrim reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
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Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: A Details: B+ Imaging: A-

Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Cohesive, smooth, balanced, technical slight treble wispiness

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Bass: A+ Mids: S Treble: A+

Elysian Pilgrim reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
S Tech
Most technical sounding IEM under $1000

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Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A+
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Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 (more reviews)

Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 reviewed by Crin

Crin 8.5 Reviewer Score
S+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 7.1 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
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.

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

Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
A solid improvement in imaging with slightly more palatable tonality than its predecessor.

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

Elysian Pilgrim (more reviews)

Elysian Pilgrim reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 7.5 Reviewer Score
Elysian signature for the masses in terms of price and intensity. Compared to the rest of the Elysian lineup, the Pilgrim loses a bit of dynamics, techs, and separation and imaging, but it does share some of the same DNA to be found in the Diva and Gaea. Fantastic vocals and very clean mids. Fun, fun, fun right out of the box. Great violin timbre. Great techs - wide stage but lacks a bit of depth. Separation is where it can struggle a bit - can sound congested with more busy passages. Somewhat of a colored, more bright listen but this isn't a bad thing in this case. Bass quality on this set is excellent. When it hits it rumbles and punches like very few others I've heard. And in my opinion, it could actually use a bit more of an elevated bass shelf (or maybe one that extends a bit further into the midbass). This set has me wanting to listen to music all the time and at the end of the day, that's what matters. Would serve well as a great counterpoint to a more neutral/natural sounding IEM. Currently my pick for an energetic IEM under $500, maybe even $1k. Not as technically proficient as its Elysian siblings, and not as incisive, but it's also 1/4 the price. Previously Owned

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Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

Elysian Pilgrim 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-

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.
Bass B+
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids A+
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 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 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

Elysian Pilgrim 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 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-
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. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

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