The Ranking of Kings? Thieaudio Monarch Mk II vs Mk III Comparisons Overview

The much awaited Thieaudio Monarch MkIII has just been released. But how does it compare against its predecessor, the Monarch MkII? Fc-Construct gives a high level overview of how they stack up against one another.
You can see the full review over at The Audio Files here: headphones.com/blogs/reviews/thieaudio-monarch-mkii-and-mkiii-review-the-ranking-of-kings

[@TheHEADPHONEShow]

You can find the full written review over here: headphones.com/blogs/reviews/thieaudio-monarch-mkii-and-mkiii-review-the-ranking-of-kings

[@alexyan433]

Umm I have a question... If I have 600$ in my pocket and I'm not in Apple economy, listen to rocks and metals more than other genres, only after a versatile one, which one would you advice? Air pod max or Moondrop variation?

[@TheHEADPHONEShow]

MoonDrop Variation. Or maybe even MoonDrop Blessing 3 for cheaper.

[@xxjjgdrgn]

👀

[@snawn4030]

What did he mean by treble zing?

[@TheHEADPHONEShow]

I mean there's an upper treble boost that captures all the shimmer and sizzle from hats and cymbals in certain genres. I go into it in-depth in my full review here: headphones.com/blogs/reviews/thieaudio-monarch-mkii-and-mkiii-review-the-ranking-of-kings - Fc-Construct

[@snawn4030]

@@TheHEADPHONEShow The treble boost at the very end of FR?

[@contrarian2496]

Extra treble details is great if it's done correctly without any harshness. It may not be a natural replay but sometimes natural means boring. If no frequencies are boosted then some background instruments may suffer lack in detail.

[@matsudakodo]

​@@contrarian2496on the other hand if there are boosts other frequencies get masked

[@patrickdanneker5480]

How does fit compate? Still looks too chonky

[@TheHEADPHONEShow]

I didn't really find any differences in the fit. Even though the MkIII looks chonky, it's more that it sticks out more in your ear (in the back). The part that faces your ear is similar for both so I didn't have any issues with comfort. -Fc-Construct

[@CoffeeXmusic]

Although it still looks chonky, the fit is so much better compared to the MK2. I owned MK2 for about 2 weeks and sold it due to the fit. Recently just bought the MK3 and have no issue listening to it for 2-3 hours straight.

[@fredrikjohansson4101]

What are you using them with?

[@TheHEADPHONEShow]

I ran them off the Ferrum ERCO DAC/amp and Apple USB-C dongle. -Fc-Construct

[@fredrikjohansson4101]

@@TheHEADPHONEShow Thx for your reply but is there any cheaper dac/amp you could recommend? Preferably a portable one 😅

[@AliArghavan]

Questyle M15, moondrop moonriver Ti

[@Mishael_Agyei-Boamah]

​@@fredrikjohansson4101Qudelix 5K is great

[@Shyvorix]

​@@fredrikjohansson4101If uou use your phone mostly just go for the apple dongle. It comes in lightning and USB-C connectors. Its very much worth the like 8 or 10 bucks and sounds very high quality.

[@Abhi-wn7sw]

Do you have to speak both their full names every time?

[@coardcreatif]

So they are bad

[@doodlebug4947]

No lol

[@Mishael_Agyei-Boamah]

Tf did you hear?

[@coardcreatif]

@@Mishael_Agyei-Boamah yes

[@Shyvorix]

Either you got hearing damage or your opinions are pure trash lmao.