UM Mavis VS Thieaudio Monarch Mk2

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UM Mavis and Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 are in-ear monitors. UM Mavis costs $1,079 while Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 costs $1,000. UM Mavis is $79 more expensive. Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 holds a decisive 2.4-point edge in reviewer scores (5.6 vs 8). Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 has significantly better bass with a 1.8-point edge, Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 has significantly better mids with a 3.1-point edge, Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 has significantly better treble with a 2.7-point edge, Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 has significantly better soundstage with a 2.5-point edge, Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 has significantly better details with a 2.1-point edge and Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 has better imaging with a 0.9-point edge.

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Metric UM Mavis Thieaudio Monarch Mk2
Bass 5 6.8
Mids 5.5 8.6
Treble 5 7.7
Details 5.5 7.6
Soundstage 6 8.5
Imaging 6.5 7.4
Dynamics 6.8 6.8
Gaming capabilities 4.8 7

UM Mavis Aggregated Review Score

UM Mavis Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

5.6

Mixed


Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 Aggregated Review Score

Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio Tim Tuned Precogvision Shuwa-T Nymz
Jays Audio Gizaudio Axel Jaytiss Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

8

Strongly Favorable


UM Mavis User Review Score

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UM Mavis Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

4.8

Gaming Grade

C

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

7

Gaming Grade

A-

UM Mavis Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids B-
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Details B-
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging B+
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical. 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

UM Mavis Reviews

UM Mavis reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 5.6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B Tech
Comment: Warm and inoffensive. Very natural sounding Limited by clarity

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: C+ Mids: B- Treble: C+ Soundstage: B Details: B- 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.

Smirk Audio original ranking

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- Smirk Audio
Bass: B+ Mids: A+ Treble: A Dynamics: A Details: A+ Imaging: A+
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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 original ranking

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Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 reviewed by:

Tim Tuned 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Cohesive, smooth, balanced, technical slight treble wispiness

Tim Tuned original ranking

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- Tim Tuned
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 original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
- Precogvision
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

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Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 reviewed by:

Jaytiss 8.5 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S Tech
Too much unit variation to recommend to others highly.

Jaytiss original ranking

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- Jaytiss
Mids: S Treble: S Dynamics: A- Soundstage: S

Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 reviewed by:

Crin 8.5 Reviewer Score
S+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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Crin original ranking

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- Crin

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

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
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.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

- Nymz
Bass: B Mids: S Treble: A- Details: A- Imaging: B
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