Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 VS Symphonium Helios SE
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 and Symphonium Helios SE use 1DD+6BA+2EST and 4BA driver setups respectively. Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 costs $1,000 while Symphonium Helios SE costs $1,150. Symphonium Helios SE is $150 more expensive. Both score 8 from reviewers. Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 has slightly better mids with a 0.4-point edge, Symphonium Helios SE has better treble with a 0.5-point edge, Symphonium Helios SE has better dynamics with a 0.5-point edge and Symphonium Helios SE has slightly better details with a 0.4-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 | Symphonium Helios SE |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 6.8 | 7 |
| Mids | 8.4 | 8 |
| Treble | 7.5 | 8 |
| Details | 7.6 | 8 |
| Soundstage | 8 | 8 |
| Imaging | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| Dynamics | 6.5 | 7 |
| Tonality | 8 | 7.9 |
| Technicalities | 7.8 | 7.9 |
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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Symphonium Helios SE Details
Driver Configuration: 4BA
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: Symphonium Top Symphonium IEMs
Price (Msrp): $1,150
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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+Symphonium Helios SE 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+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.
Symphonium Helios SE 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.
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
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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
Symphonium Helios SE Reviews
8.5
Reviewer Score
Best Treble around it's price. Super airy but still smooth. Bass-scoop isn't as bad as I thought, but those who want mid-bass - avoid it. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
8.1
Reviewer Score
Limited to 50 units. A huge improvement fit wise versus the original. Great TOTL all-rounder. Great sub, upper mids and treble. Mid-bass is an improvement but still not boosted. Great technical chops while fixing the sense of plasticness the original had.
7.4
Reviewer Score
See Helios but with more mid-treble and mid-bass. Precogvision Youtube Channel
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