Thieaudio Monarch MK3 VS Night Oblivion Butastur
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 and Night Oblivion Butastur use 2DD+6BA+2EST and 10BA driver setups respectively. Thieaudio Monarch MK3 costs $1,000 while Night Oblivion Butastur costs $599. Thieaudio Monarch MK3 is $401 more expensive. Thieaudio Monarch MK3 holds a clear 0.5-point edge in reviewer scores (8.1 vs 7.6). User ratings place Thieaudio Monarch MK3 at 6.8 and Night Oblivion Butastur at 9.3. Thieaudio Monarch MK3 has better treble with a 0.8-point edge, Thieaudio Monarch MK3 has significantly better dynamics with a 1.3-point edge, Thieaudio Monarch MK3 has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge, Thieaudio Monarch MK3 has slightly better details with a 0.3-point edge and Night Oblivion Butastur has better imaging with a 0.6-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Thieaudio Monarch MK3 | Night Oblivion Butastur |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Mids | 7.7 | 7.5 |
| Treble | 7.8 | 7 |
| Details | 7.8 | 7.5 |
| Soundstage | 8 | 7.5 |
| Imaging | 7.4 | 8 |
| Dynamics | 7.3 | 6 |
| Tonality | 7.8 | 7.6 |
| Technicalities | 7.8 | 7.5 |
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Night Oblivion Butastur Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD+6BA+2EST
Tuning Type: U-Shaped
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 MK3 User Review Score
Average User Scores
Average User Score:
Based on 1 user reviews
6.8Cautiously Favorable
Night Oblivion Butastur User Review Score
Average User Scores
Average User Score:
Based on 1 user reviews
9.3Exceptional
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
7.5Gaming Grade
ANight 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 MK3 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.
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 MK3 Reviews
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* score normalized
8.5
Reviewer Score
Better low-end texture and overall more engaging than MK2, but lacks the mid-range/vocal magic, so depending on your preference either is great. Still TOTL tech like MK2. Great all-rounder. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
8.5
Reviewer Score
Fatiging at times for me, too fun at times. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
8.2
Reviewer Score
Better bass response compared to the mk2 Trades off the lush midrange in place of a cleaner sounding, almost boring midrange
8
Reviewer Score
I prefer the Monarch MK II for its tonality, vocals, and timbre, but I get why some prefer the MK III. More bass, treble, and detail than the Monarch MK II. The vocal magic of the Monarch MK II is gone.Gizaudio Axel original ranking
Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel
7.9
Reviewer Score
Elevated, well-textured mid-bass. Pleasant mids. Elevated upper-treble may be pesky to some.
Tim Tuned
2025-08-14
7.5
Reviewer Score
MK2 but more fun and more V-shape Not as natural in timbre Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
7.3
Reviewer Score
Still perplexingly poor bass performance, but improves upon the Monarch MKII's treble extension noticeably. Precogvision Youtube Channel
7.1
Reviewer Score
An improvement in the bass and treble department over the Mk2, but without the same special sauce in the mid-range and with some imaging problems still.
7*
* The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
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.
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 User Reviews
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You need to be signed in to write your own reviewIf this is what 'fun' sounds like, I ain't about it.
Pros
Detail retrievalCons
Recessed mids and odd timbre.Night Oblivion Butastur User Reviews
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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.