Thieaudio Monarch MK3 VS Thieaudio Monarch Mk2
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Thieaudio Monarch MK3 and Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 use 2DD+6BA+2EST and 1DD+6BA+2EST driver setups respectively. Thieaudio Monarch MK3 costs $1,000 while Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 costs $1,000. Thieaudio Monarch MK3 holds a slight 0.2-point edge in reviewer scores (8.1 vs 8). Thieaudio Monarch MK3 carries a user score of 6.8. Thieaudio Monarch MK3 has better bass with a 0.7-point edge, Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 has better mids with a 0.8-point edge, Thieaudio Monarch MK3 has slightly better treble with a 0.3-point edge and Thieaudio Monarch MK3 has better dynamics with a 0.8-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Thieaudio Monarch MK3 | Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 7.5 | 6.8 |
| Mids | 7.8 | 8.6 |
| Treble | 7.9 | 7.7 |
| Details | 7.8 | 7.6 |
| Soundstage | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Imaging | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Dynamics | 7.7 | 6.8 |
| Gaming capabilities | 7.6 | 7 |
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 Aggregated Review Score
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Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 Aggregated Review Score
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Thieaudio Monarch MK3 Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD+6BA+2EST
Tuning Type: U-Shaped
Price (Msrp): $1,000
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Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+6BA+2EST
Tuning Type: bass-boosted neutral
Price (Msrp): $1,000
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Thieaudio Monarch MK3 User Review Score
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 Average User Scores
Average User Score:
Based on 1 user reviews
6.8Cautiously Favorable
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 User Review Score
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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
7.6Gaming Grade
AThieaudio 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
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.
Bass
A
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids
A
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble
A
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics
A
Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.
Soundstage
S-
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
A
Clear spatial presentation handles directional cues effectively. Distinguishes key gameplay sounds while maintaining decent immersion. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended
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
S-
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
S-
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
A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 Reviews
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 reviewed by: Tim Tuned
2025-08-14
7.5
Reviewer Score
A
Tuning
S
Tech
MK2 but more fun and more V-shape Not as natural in timbre Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A+
Mids: A+
Treble: A+
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 reviewed by:
Fresh Reviews
7*
* The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 reviewed by: Z-Reviews
10
* score normalized
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 reviewed by: Smirk Audio
7.9
Reviewer Score
A
Tuning
A+
Tech
Elevated, well-textured mid-bass. Pleasant mids. Elevated upper-treble may be pesky to some.
Bass: A+
Mids: A+
Treble: A
Dynamics: A+
Details: A+
Imaging: A+
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 reviewed by: Jays Audio
8.5
Reviewer Score
S
Tuning
S-
Tech
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
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 reviewed by: Precogvision
7.3
Reviewer Score
A-
Tuning
A-
Tech
Still perplexingly poor bass performance, but improves upon the Monarch MKII's treble extension noticeably. Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: B
Mids: A+
Treble: A+
Dynamics: B
Details: A+
Imaging: A-
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel
8
Reviewer Score
A
Tuning
A+
Tech
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
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 reviewed by: Jaytiss
8.5
Reviewer Score
S-
Tuning
A+
Tech
Fatiging at times for me, too fun at times. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: A+
Treble: A+
Dynamics: S
Soundstage: S
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 reviewed by: Shuwa-T
8.2
Reviewer Score
A+
Tuning
A+
Tech
Better bass response compared to the mk2 Trades off the lush midrange in place of a cleaner sounding, almost boring midrange
Bass: S-
Mids: A+
Treble: A+
Soundstage: A+
Details: A+
Imaging: S-
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 reviewed by: Nymz
7.1
Reviewer Score
A-
Tuning
B+
Tech
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.
Bass: A-
Mids: A-
Treble: A+
Details: A-
Imaging: B
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 Reviews
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 reviewed by: 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.
Bass: B+
Mids: A+
Treble: A
Dynamics: A
Details: A+
Imaging: A+
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 reviewed by: Super* Review
9*
* score normalized
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 reviewed by: 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). Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 reviewed by: Tim Tuned
7.5
Reviewer Score
A
Tuning
A+
Tech
Cohesive, smooth, balanced, technical slight treble wispiness Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A+
Mids: S
Treble: A+
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 reviewed by: Precogvision
7
Reviewer Score
A-
Tuning
A-
Tech
A solid improvement in imaging with slightly more palatable tonality than its predecessor. Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: B
Mids: A+
Treble: A-
Dynamics: B
Details: A+
Imaging: A-
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 reviewed by: 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.Gizaudio Axel original ranking
Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 reviewed by: Jaytiss
8.5
Reviewer Score
S-
Tuning
S
Tech
Too much unit variation to recommend to others highly. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: S
Treble: S
Dynamics: A-
Soundstage: S
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 reviewed by: Crin
8.5
Reviewer Score
S+
Tuning
A+
Tech
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 reviewed by: 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
Bass: A
Mids: S-
Treble: A
Soundstage: A+
Details: A
Imaging: S-
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 reviewed by: 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.
Bass: B
Mids: S
Treble: A-
Details: A-
Imaging: B
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 User Reviews
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Makavelian
2025-06-16 05:54:55
If this is what 'fun' sounds like, I ain't about it.
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