Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 VS Thieaudio Origin
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 and Thieaudio Origin use 1DD+6BA+2EST and 1DD+4BA+2EST+1BC driver setups respectively. Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 costs $1,000 while Thieaudio Origin costs $849. Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 is $151 more expensive. Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 holds a slight 0.1-point edge in reviewer scores (8 vs 7.8). Thieaudio Origin has significantly better bass with a 2.2-point edge, Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 has slightly better mids with a 0.4-point edge, Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge and Thieaudio Origin has significantly better dynamics with a 2.5-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 | Thieaudio Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 6.8 | 9 |
| Mids | 8.4 | 8 |
| Treble | 7.5 | 6.5 |
| Details | 7.6 | 7.8 |
| Soundstage | 8 | 8 |
| Imaging | 7.4 | 7.8 |
| Dynamics | 6.5 | 9 |
| Tonality | 8 | 8.1 |
| Technicalities | 7.8 | 7 |
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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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 Mk2 User Review Score
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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+Thieaudio Origin Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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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.
Thieaudio Origin 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-- Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 Reviews
9*
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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
Thieaudio Origin Reviews
8.5
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8.5
Reviewer Score
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
8.5
Reviewer Score
Great set, has a lot of positives and is amazing on bass tracks. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
7*
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7
Reviewer Score
Mega bass additiveness Bass too much Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
6*
* score normalized
Interesting sound. It becomes it's own thing. Fit is not great.Super* Review original ranking
Super* Review Youtube Channel
8.5
Reviewer Score
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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