Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 VS Night Oblivion Butastur
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 and Night Oblivion Butastur use 1DD+6BA+2EST and 10BA driver setups respectively. Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 costs $1,000 while Night Oblivion Butastur costs $599. Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 is $401 more expensive. Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 holds a slight 0.4-point edge in reviewer scores (8 vs 7.6). Night Oblivion Butastur carries a user score of 9.3. Night Oblivion Butastur has better bass with a 0.7-point edge, Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 has better mids with a 0.9-point edge, Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 has better treble with a 0.5-point edge, Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 has better dynamics with a 0.5-point edge, Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge and Night Oblivion Butastur has better imaging with a 0.6-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 | Night Oblivion Butastur |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 6.8 | 7.5 |
| Mids | 8.4 | 7.5 |
| Treble | 7.5 | 7 |
| Details | 7.6 | 7.5 |
| Soundstage | 8 | 7.5 |
| Imaging | 7.4 | 8 |
| Dynamics | 6.5 | 6 |
| Tonality | 8 | 7.6 |
| Technicalities | 7.8 | 7.5 |
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 Aggregated Review Score
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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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Night Oblivion Butastur Details
Driver Configuration: 10BA
Tuning Type: Warm Neutral with bass boost
Price (Msrp): $599
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Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 User Review Score
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9.3Exceptional
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.9Gaming Grade
B+Night Oblivion Butastur Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
7Gaming 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.
Night Oblivion Butastur 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- Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 Reviews
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8.5
Reviewer Score
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
8.5
Reviewer Score
Too much unit variation to recommend to others highly. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
8.5
Reviewer Score
8
Reviewer Score
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
7.9
Reviewer Score
Organic midrange Wooly bass response and less prominent treble may not work best for certain genres
7.6
Reviewer Score
Good treble with tons of air. Forward, ethereal mids. Good detail retrieval with tons of microdetails. Lackluster mid-bass.
7.5
Reviewer Score
Cohesive, smooth, balanced, technical slight treble wispiness Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
7.1
Reviewer Score
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.
7
Reviewer Score
A solid improvement in imaging with slightly more palatable tonality than its predecessor. Precogvision Youtube Channel
Night Oblivion Butastur Reviews
7.8
Reviewer Score
Similar tonality to the Supernova, please stronger female vocal extension at the cost of less refined treble, lovely midrange
7.5
Reviewer Score
I'd be careful buying it due to QC issues of others. But I enjoyed my time with it. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
7
Reviewer Score
Overpriced as hell - I don't get the hype. Vocals are way too shouty with masking. Treble peaks around 10K with a dip in the air afterwards. Low-end is "good", but nothing amazing for the price. Detail retrieval and separation is competitive, but that's pretty much it. If you want a clean sound there are ALOT of other options for better like even the Blessing 3. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
8
Reviewer Score
The NIGHT OBLIVION BUTASTUR delivers a natural timbre and cohesive sound, with its standout feature being a lush, dense midrange that excels in vocal and acoustic instrument reproduction. Vocals sound present and textured without shoutiness, while the bass offers weighty density over sharp slam, leaning slightly warm and creamy in texture. Treble remains smooth and fatigue-free, avoiding harshness even with extended listening, though it lacks sparkle for those seeking heightened brilliance.
Technically, it impresses with holographic imaging and strong layering, creating an intimate yet spatially convincing stage. The included modular cable is exceptionally high quality for the price, and the dual DIP switches allow subtle tuning adjustments—adding bass warmth or treble sharpness—though the changes are nuanced and require a tool to toggle. While isolation is good, the nozzle design risks internal debris accumulation, and the bass lacks definition in sub-bass decay.
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You need to be signed in to write your own reviewFantastic set for someone who loves organic sound and Mid centric tuning, incredibly underrated especially for an All BA IEM.