I've since done some more tip swapping and I think the Dekoni foam tips work best for me overall. Right now I rate them like this for the Monarch: Dekoni Foam > Spinfits > Included Foam > > > Final E. This will likely also be influenced by how good the fit is, so at the very least, you may have to play around with different tips to see which suits you best. The Final E tips weren't so good with this one, so I recommend Dekoni or any of the other ones.
please help me.....i'm so close to make my purchase between Moondrop Variations and Thieaudio Monarch......i have 2 issues......since im from Asia....India but not indian watever Asian.....i cant test them out my own 1.Bass.....is the original monarch $730 better than variation? like punch, thumpy and rumble like vibration likewise? and how deep it is comparing from the variation sub-bass.......i have stream so many video of those 2......but idk wats the best in both 2. soundstage how wide it is.....is it better than variations.......like back and front of head.....how tall.....is it better or.....please i hope i can get a specific end game full result and honest one please help me.....im bout to make my purchase soon btw! and is the monarch fast.....i hope the monarch is better....if the soundstage is more clustrophobic i sacrifice for variations i also wana know is it fast.......i know about the mid and treble both iems im fine with those....and where the store for monarch plz tel me💜🙏😢
Great review, Andrew. You just put the Monarch on my radar now! I’ll wait until the Clairvoyance comparison, but this might be the IEM I’ve been looking for. Thanks brother!
I'm still fascinated by how tips can make such a big difference to sound. Makers draw attention to the different drivers and other technology but a cheapo ear tip can make it sound either terrible or sublime. I had a phase of assuming that foam tips were the right choice for everything, it took time to figure out that they are not.
I have received two days ago the Clairvoyance. I love them. I will always have the doubt if the Monarch might be better for my music. I think that I prefer more warm and relaxed sound than bright and detailed, but I would love to try the Monarch.
@@johnhayes8476 I assume both are quite similar between them if you compare with others, but you can notice differences when you have one besides the other... But there should be some differences to justify different models. What would be the biggest difference in your opinion? I have read monarch has more subbass, less midbass and more detail. Clairs should be more relaxed (maybe because of less detail) and more balanced when it comes to the bass and mids with more body, less thin...
@@johnhayes8476 DO you find the Clair sub bass just enough or lacking ?. Im torn between the two . I prefer a little mid bass bump for rock but as long as the sub is audible enough for some EDM im happy.
Thanks for the review. Just curous with that much subbass elevation how does it do with 200step,speedcore/trance and the like that prefers well controlled fast bass transents over general bass elevation
good video thanks; which is more decisive compared to blessing2 or s8 or andromeda? by the way what I love the most in headphones is the clarity, cleanliness and details
Thanks for the great review! Had a quick question to the impedance adapter: Would you use the 20 ohm impedance adapter in all cases or would you need other pieces of gear that you would use it with? And did you have any recommendations on the impedance adapters? Thanks again E
Ive been with the Moondrop Variations and im wanting to upgrade. Looking at the Thieaudio Clairvoyance, Monarch or Oracle mk2. Other suggestions are welcome.
I am using the Monarchs to listen to your review Andrew! I rolled on the AZLA Sednafit XELASTEC tips, to me a good choice of a tip. Also Andrew which impedance adapter did you use?
Hey, Arent the IEMs not in your ear as intended@3:30? they are a bit big, I have them, try to hold the side closer to you back and press on the corner closer to your face perhaps
I believe linsoul have sent you tin HIFI p2 as well. If they haven't please ask for both p1 and p2 and do a combined review. The reviews for p1 range from they're alright but quite wonky to they're there greatest invention in history of iem. I bought p1 as my 1st iem because I found them on open box sale for 115 and I had already bought hip dac with future hope of buying sundara or Ananda. I'm enjoying them a lot so far but having no experience with anything else I have no idea how good that is. I only had kph30i that I played off my phone. Now it's a big upgrade going to p1 and hip dac obviously. 😂
I'll consider these as my personal endgame IEM, bought the Starfields before getting the Fiio FA7s as my mid-fi IEM which are not fantastic due to excessive mid bass.
I was just getting ready to purchase these, but then I heard you mention some good things about the Dunu Zen. After doing some research on the Zen, it looks to be really promising. I know you have a set, but could you tell me is it worth the wait to hear your review (if you realease one) or is it safe purchasing the Monarch?
Monarch, clair and Zen are all good, but at the moment I think clair has the best tuning. Zen is more about the technical performance of a DD, but the tuning would be in third place out of those three. I think it depends on what you're looking for.
Thanks for the information. Honestly, I’m coming from a Focal Elex, but because I’m working from home now and I move a lot, open backs aren’t really an option. So, I’m jumping in the IEM world. I’m not a bass head , but I love the visceral response from bass. So, I do think that is really important. That and representing the music/sound in the most authentic way is important. I know the Monarch is regarded to have better technical abilities than the Clair, but then the Zen walks in. Overall, would you say the Zen is equal to the Monarch in technical abilities? Or if you personally were buying one, which one would you purchase. Sorry to be so general, I just don’t want you to have to get into too much detail if you are planning on doing a Zen review anyway. Thanks, again!
Is your disappointment with the dorado/Vega 2020 based solely on measurements or have you gotten a chance to listen to them? I’ve heard a lot of initial praise for the 2020 Dorado specifically. Would be interesting to see how the Vega and Dunu ZEN stack up.
I’m very curious to hear your opinion on the GoldPlanar GL850. It has the same type AMT driver as the Hedd headphones. They look smaller and lighter but can’t really tell from the pictures
Thank you. I like your review and have been sorry to notice how difficult it actually seems to buy Monarch for its unavailability in sellers' stores (AE, Ebay) and the many complains for unrelibiable sellers/ distribution. Buying chifi is sometimes an act of faith, with too often mixed results. For such price one turns easy to competitors after being treated so bad (isn't so people at Linsoul?).
@@humm6155 indeed. One escapes from faith - based experiences in chifi as soon as he/she has been concretely frustrated enough (dishonest reviewers on a payroll, un reliable sellers, audio items lacking or faking tech data, plainly too expensive for their worth, without any assistance.... etc). Just a matter of time and experience for ech of us. I have had mine.
@@humm6155 about reliability, I found some satisfaction in Penon Store, where I have had iBasso IT04 and 07, LZ A7 and Volt. These are the some of the ones I like best. Then I have had Oriolus Isabellae, Dunu EST112 and UM 3DT elsewhere. Very good earphones too, with less 'customer satisfaction' sellers' service wise. I wish I could test Monarch (and Excalibur) and MEST. Being so pricey I do not feel to blind buy more than already did.
I'm someone who really didn't like the Polaris v2. To me, the Polaris v2 does the bass boost quite poorly, and it's all about quantity with a shelf that extends too far up into the mids. The monarch is the opposite of that, where it's all about well defined and distinct bass, where you feel it more significantly because of where the bass shelf comes down.
@@TheHEADPHONEShow Thanks for your kind words!! You mean layered, textured bass, I kind of felt that with the Solaris but that is about double the Monarch's price LOL!! Will surely try out the Monarch soon!!
Which would you prefer between the Andromeda and Monarch? And how would imaging compare between these two? Does Monarch come close to the holographic soundstage of andromeda?
Definitely better than the Nio for soundstage. Detail is pretty tricky because it depends on how you define it, but yeah I'd say they're pretty close. I haven't heard the Valkyrie in a while.
@@johnhayes8476 Monarch, Clair, V14, mest are basically top iems on my radar, but unfortunately I cannot afford any of them atm. Coming from S8F I know all would be upgrade but I don't know which do I choose. Whats your favorite and why?
@@progbl I liked the Clair a little more than the monarch. It’s tough man. They’re all so awesome. I just rotate a different one each day and I’m never disappointed with any of them. With the Clair and the Mest, my ear gets a little sore after 3 hours because of the fit I guess. I will think about it more.
@@johnhayes8476 Yes I presume they all are insane performers it's just subtle differences in tuning and resolving capabilities. And it comes down to preferences or even to a certain genres which each would shine. I'm guessing there is no right answer other than test and choose, and whichever I choose in the end I will always have what if question in my head. The way I see it now clair and mest should be my endgame sets. Do me a solid if you have time, take a listen to this open.spotify.com/track/07xxD6Q7fLOuoAfX9RVcvJ?si=CP5zU3nXSsaq8T6p6QBJIg This is basically what I am into and where lots of 'phones fail. I'm very interested how would clair and mest cope with this level of insanity? S8F due to the fast ba bass and pretty good technicalities are doing justice to this song. But I haven't heard anything better or more expensive.
@@johnhayes8476 I have the Voyager 14. Thinking about getting the Clairvoyance or Monarch. I absolutely love my V14, and wondering if either deliver something different & better than the V14.
Yeah maybe eventually. I don't have any on hand at the moment, but I'll see what I can make happen for that. I want to review more budget stuff in general but I can't always get ahold of that stuff for review. This may be something I set up a patreon or similar funding thing for.
@@ResolveReviews i have the l3 in a custom unit and i just sent my v14 back to linsoul to reshell it into a custom. i like it that much. i also have the monarch coming in a custom shell, i cant wait to hear the monarch with all the praise it is getting. up until now the tone and technical aspects are perfect for myself
@@nickpelayo3172 hey dude would u mind sharing how the sounds differe from the Universal? I'm also tempted to jump the gun on the custom monarch but would be more on the cautious side as I did not demo it
I liked monarch about the same as my v14. I like the Clair a little better than both of those. My Clair, nio, and Mest are my three favorites at the moment. Mangird tea and Thor are awesome too.
@@johnhayes8476 have you used an 20ohm impedance adapter for your monarch. I have a 4.4 adapter from hiby and I have been using it with my ex1000 with great results
You need to check out what optimal target curves are for IEMs. 'V-shaped' is a very different thing for IEMs, that's more like the Valkyrie or Hero. Look at those FRs and then compare it to the Monarch, which is by contrast very normal - just with a bass shelf.
@@ResolveReviews Oh wow and I was thought that all iems should follow the headphone harman target 😅, surprisingly the Monarch has a perfect FR! Amazing!.
This kind of bass boost works great for me, it's just the amount looks maybe a bit much for me. Loving the Dusks balance, this seems like a noticeably bigger subs boost. Am I right?
Andrew, thanks for the excellent review. In terms of resolution, can Monarch compete with open-back headphones like HD800, Clear or Arya? I'm looking for an iem that can complement my HD800 but not really willing to sacrifice details. If no, how about U12t that's currently on 20% off?
In my opinion IEMs do not rival the technical performance of over-ear headphones, in part due to the limitations of balanced armature drivers. But... for portable use, or for those who can't stand wearing something on their heads, some IEMs like the Monarch, U12t and Odin do offer really good performance.
@@TheHEADPHONEShow Ah, that's a shame. I'm planning to use iem for my noisy work place. I can't bring my HD800s - I don't want my colleague to know I'm listening to Britney Spears :D I used to have Moondrop Blessing 2 that I found has better resolution than HD6xx (driven by the same topping E30/L30 stack). I guess that's as best as BA can do. Thank you for your opinion :)
My only worry is I love trance which I imagine the Monach will do amazingly, but then I also listen to metal which I imagine needs more midbass. But it may be enough considering the advanced technical abilities I wish the 20ohm adapter could be used balanced (for example with the 2.5mm) but apparently it cannot
@@TheHEADPHONEShow The resell valume for the andros are good so I guess I know what to go for if i get bored of the sound. I look forward to your clairvoyance review
The good bass, bla bla. I got Moondrop S8 and the basse is the perfect for my taste. I really recommend this one for the quality of the sound over the monarch.
@@johnhayes8476 I am not talking about this Review. Just in general. Also it‘s a fair question since many seem to like expensive stuff better without it sounding better.
@@chuckyfox9284 The Monarch sounds better than less expensive stuff and it sounds better than more expensive stuff. I state multiple times in this review that it competes at much higher price tags, so I'm still confused about what you mean. Also, just in general, I'll be the first person to say that performance isn't always proportional with price. There are lots of examples where that's just not the case - and I think the more experience you have with a wider range of stuff the more evident that becomes. But, there are also examples where expensive stuff is also better.
Hi ! A very good day to you & who like to ask you a sincere advice ,i have the Cayin N8ii DAP Player & i have Mostly music in SACD iso format on 1 BIT DAC recording which doesnt allow me to do EQ on the player . I need a IEM whom it warmth on sound quality, rich tonality balance , smooth vocal , good sound staging , treble timbre doesnt like sparkling or bright harsh treble ,balance sound, like to have bass frequency but not muddy & bleed to mid or mid high . Hope to hear from you soon , a lot in the store sell what they want for profit rather then customer looking for the actually IEM
I've since done some more tip swapping and I think the Dekoni foam tips work best for me overall. Right now I rate them like this for the Monarch: Dekoni Foam > Spinfits > Included Foam > > > Final E. This will likely also be influenced by how good the fit is, so at the very least, you may have to play around with different tips to see which suits you best. The Final E tips weren't so good with this one, so I recommend Dekoni or any of the other ones.
Imo Xelastec > Dekoni > Others for me ❤️
please help me.....i'm so close to make my purchase between Moondrop Variations and Thieaudio Monarch......i have 2 issues......since im from Asia....India but not indian watever Asian.....i cant test them out my own
1.Bass.....is the original monarch $730 better than variation? like punch, thumpy and rumble like vibration likewise? and how deep it is comparing from the variation sub-bass.......i have stream so many video of those 2......but idk wats the best in both
2. soundstage how wide it is.....is it better than variations.......like back and front of head.....how tall.....is it better or.....please
i hope i can get a specific end game full result and honest one please help me.....im bout to make my purchase soon btw! and is the monarch fast.....i hope the monarch is better....if the soundstage is more clustrophobic i sacrifice for variations
i also wana know is it fast.......i know about the mid and treble both iems im fine with those....and where the store for monarch plz tel me💜🙏😢
Great review! Really looking forward to see your take on the Clairvoyance and your comparison of the two.
Great review once again, I was just researching this IEM too!
Thank you Andrew!
Really great review! Can't wait to hear your thoughts on the Clairvoyance
It’s even better
@@johnhayes8476 That sounds really exciting! Really can't wait now ahaha
@@FelixTheFylax for me anyway.
thanks for the review. looking forward to your comparison with clair and hopefully the penon volt
Me too. Penon Volt is awesome
Great review, Andrew. You just put the Monarch on my radar now! I’ll wait until the Clairvoyance comparison, but this might be the IEM I’ve been looking for. Thanks brother!
same here！
I never imagined Andrew venturing outdoors #Baffled
It was scary
@@TheHEADPHONEShow
you look really scared down there.
If it was me I would bring my gun
Great review overall 👍👍👍🔫🔫🔫
This is such a nice review, thanks man. Changed my views on this site completely for some reason.
Can’t wait for the comparison against the clairvoyance!
How is the Blessing 2 Dusk compared to the Monarch? will you make a review of the Blessing 2 Dusk? 🙏
by having 10MM DD + 4x BA for bass alone. That is how they did that.
I'm still fascinated by how tips can make such a big difference to sound. Makers draw attention to the different drivers and other technology but a cheapo ear tip can make it sound either terrible or sublime. I had a phase of assuming that foam tips were the right choice for everything, it took time to figure out that they are not.
I have received two days ago the Clairvoyance. I love them. I will always have the doubt if the Monarch might be better for my music.
I think that I prefer more warm and relaxed sound than bright and detailed, but I would love to try the Monarch.
I’ve had both and like the Clair better.
@@johnhayes8476 I assume both are quite similar between them if you compare with others, but you can notice differences when you have one besides the other...
But there should be some differences to justify different models. What would be the biggest difference in your opinion? I have read monarch has more subbass, less midbass and more detail. Clairs should be more relaxed (maybe because of less detail) and more balanced when it comes to the bass and mids with more body, less thin...
@@gatobakuniano you described the difference perfectly. And the Clair was a little more to my taste. Monarch was fantastic though!
Monarch has no mid bass. Clairovoyance is better for mid bass.
@@johnhayes8476 DO you find the Clair sub bass just enough or lacking ?. Im torn between the two . I prefer a little mid bass bump for rock but as long as the sub is audible enough for some EDM im happy.
Great reviews as always
Thanks for the review. Just curous with that much subbass elevation how does it do with 200step,speedcore/trance and the like that prefers well controlled fast bass transents over general bass elevation
Monarch or Andromeda? Which one is better?
good video thanks; which is more decisive compared to blessing2 or s8 or andromeda? by the way what I love the most in headphones is the clarity, cleanliness and details
Thanks for the great review! Had a quick question to the impedance adapter:
Would you use the 20 ohm impedance adapter in all cases or would you need other pieces of gear that you would use it with? And did you have any recommendations on the impedance adapters?
Thanks again
E
Is the mid bass that bad for monarch... gonna pick between this and the clairvoyance
Ive been with the Moondrop Variations and im wanting to upgrade. Looking at the Thieaudio Clairvoyance, Monarch or Oracle mk2. Other suggestions are welcome.
The red/transparent tips on your Monarch are Spinfits.
Yes, but for whatever reason the tips that came with my Clairvoyance were stiffer, not as soft as the ones that I already have, same size and model...
@@gatobakuniano Same with my L5. They are Spinfits though. They are the Spinfit material, color, size and patented shape. Maybe an older batch?
Monarch was awesome but I actually like my Clair even more.
I am using the Monarchs to listen to your review Andrew! I rolled on the AZLA Sednafit XELASTEC tips, to me a good choice of a tip. Also Andrew which impedance adapter did you use?
I'm super happy with the bass on the Fiio FH5 but man is an "upgrade" tempting. I wish I could demo these.
I have FH5. It's very mid and high forward IEM. Super good for vocals in my opinion. I think these will be a solid upgrade for bass lovers
Hey, Arent the IEMs not in your ear as intended@3:30? they are a bit big, I have them, try to hold the side closer to you back and press on the corner closer to your face perhaps
I thought the same thing. My iems don't sit like that. Maybe ear shape difference?
I believe linsoul have sent you tin HIFI p2 as well. If they haven't please ask for both p1 and p2 and do a combined review. The reviews for p1 range from they're alright but quite wonky to they're there greatest invention in history of iem.
I bought p1 as my 1st iem because I found them on open box sale for 115 and I had already bought hip dac with future hope of buying sundara or Ananda. I'm enjoying them a lot so far but having no experience with anything else I have no idea how good that is. I only had kph30i that I played off my phone. Now it's a big upgrade going to p1 and hip dac obviously. 😂
I'm very interested in these. They haven't sent me them as far as I'm aware, but I may ask them if they can yeah.
I'll consider these as my personal endgame IEM, bought the Starfields before getting the Fiio FA7s as my mid-fi IEM which are not fantastic due to excessive mid bass.
Is this more better than Blon-03?
@@batscaped1520 Dude you’re comparing 700 dollar iem’s to 30 dollar ones, yea of course they’re “more better”.
What's a good dac/amp for these iems, if any at all? Looking around the 250-300$ mark or less.
I was just getting ready to purchase these, but then I heard you mention some good things about the Dunu Zen. After doing some research on the Zen, it looks to be really promising. I know you have a set, but could you tell me is it worth the wait to hear your review (if you realease one) or is it safe purchasing the Monarch?
Monarch, clair and Zen are all good, but at the moment I think clair has the best tuning. Zen is more about the technical performance of a DD, but the tuning would be in third place out of those three. I think it depends on what you're looking for.
Thanks for the information. Honestly, I’m coming from a Focal Elex, but because I’m working from home now and I move a lot, open backs aren’t really an option. So, I’m jumping in the IEM world. I’m not a bass head , but I love the visceral response from bass. So, I do think that is really important. That and representing the music/sound in the most authentic way is important. I know the Monarch is regarded to have better technical abilities than the Clair, but then the Zen walks in. Overall, would you say the Zen is equal to the Monarch in technical abilities? Or if you personally were buying one, which one would you purchase. Sorry to be so general, I just don’t want you to have to get into too much detail if you are planning on doing a Zen review anyway. Thanks, again!
Try IER Z1R if you want bass!
How about comparison vs IER-Z1R? Thanks
Is your disappointment with the dorado/Vega 2020 based solely on measurements or have you gotten a chance to listen to them? I’ve heard a lot of initial praise for the 2020 Dorado specifically. Would be interesting to see how the Vega and Dunu ZEN stack up.
I have both here and they're both disappointing.
I’m very curious to hear your opinion on the GoldPlanar GL850. It has the same type AMT driver as the Hedd headphones. They look smaller and lighter but can’t really tell from the pictures
I haven't had a chance to hear it, but I wasn't encouraged by the FR I've seen. In my opinion that would likely be something to EQ.
Thank you. I like your review and have been sorry to notice how difficult it actually seems to buy Monarch for its unavailability in sellers' stores (AE, Ebay) and the many complains for unrelibiable sellers/ distribution.
Buying chifi is sometimes an act of faith, with too often mixed results. For such price one turns easy to competitors after being treated so bad (isn't so people at Linsoul?).
@@humm6155 indeed. One escapes from faith - based experiences in chifi as soon as he/she has been concretely frustrated enough (dishonest reviewers on a payroll, un reliable sellers, audio items lacking or faking tech data, plainly too expensive for their worth, without any assistance.... etc).
Just a matter of time and experience for ech of us. I have had mine.
@@humm6155 about reliability, I found some satisfaction in Penon Store, where I have had iBasso IT04 and 07, LZ A7 and Volt. These are the some of the ones I like best. Then I have had Oriolus Isabellae, Dunu EST112 and UM 3DT elsewhere. Very good earphones too, with less 'customer satisfaction' sellers' service wise. I wish I could test Monarch (and Excalibur) and MEST. Being so pricey I do not feel to blind buy more than already did.
How would these compare with the CA Polaris V2?? They are also known to have great bass
I'm someone who really didn't like the Polaris v2. To me, the Polaris v2 does the bass boost quite poorly, and it's all about quantity with a shelf that extends too far up into the mids. The monarch is the opposite of that, where it's all about well defined and distinct bass, where you feel it more significantly because of where the bass shelf comes down.
@@TheHEADPHONEShow Thanks for your kind words!!
You mean layered, textured bass, I kind of felt that with the Solaris but that is about double the Monarch's price LOL!! Will surely try out the Monarch soon!!
How do these compare with the DK-3001 Pro?
Which would you prefer between the Andromeda and Monarch? And how would imaging compare between these two? Does Monarch come close to the holographic soundstage of andromeda?
Thanks for showing the difference tips makes; similar to pads. I'll be excited for the clairvoyance comparison. Good video. 👍🏼
How about to compare with Moondrop s8? Which one is better?
How does this compare to the moondrop blessing 2?
Comparison is in the video
@@TheHEADPHONEShow ...and the Dusk?
Does the adapter lowers the volume ?
Would you choose Monarch or Hidition Viento?
What are your thoughts on the new Thieaudio Legacy 5
Haven't heard it yet. Ant likes it though, and I tend to have similar tastes to his.
Hi, how would you compare it to 64 Nio / EE Valkyrie in terms of the details and soundstage? thanks!
Definitely better than the Nio for soundstage. Detail is pretty tricky because it depends on how you define it, but yeah I'd say they're pretty close. I haven't heard the Valkyrie in a while.
You should also review Voyager 14 it also has insane bass for a ba... Possibly best bass for ba which rivals best dd's.
The bass on my voyager 14 is just as good as my Clair, nio, and Mest. It feels like a DD.
@@johnhayes8476
Monarch, Clair, V14, mest are basically top iems on my radar, but unfortunately I cannot afford any of them atm.
Coming from S8F I know all would be upgrade but I don't know which do I choose.
Whats your favorite and why?
@@progbl I liked the Clair a little more than the monarch. It’s tough man. They’re all so awesome. I just rotate a different one each day and I’m never disappointed with any of them. With the Clair and the Mest, my ear gets a little sore after 3 hours because of the fit I guess. I will think about it more.
@@johnhayes8476
Yes I presume they all are insane performers it's just subtle differences in tuning and resolving capabilities. And it comes down to preferences or even to a certain genres which each would shine.
I'm guessing there is no right answer other than test and choose, and whichever I choose in the end I will always have what if question in my head. The way I see it now clair and mest should be my endgame sets.
Do me a solid if you have time, take a listen to this open.spotify.com/track/07xxD6Q7fLOuoAfX9RVcvJ?si=CP5zU3nXSsaq8T6p6QBJIg
This is basically what I am into and where lots of 'phones fail. I'm very interested how would clair and mest cope with this level of insanity?
S8F due to the fast ba bass and pretty good technicalities are doing justice to this song. But I haven't heard anything better or more expensive.
@@johnhayes8476 I have the Voyager 14. Thinking about getting the Clairvoyance or Monarch. I absolutely love my V14, and wondering if either deliver something different & better than the V14.
How about this vs kinera nanna 2.0? I’m having hard time deciding between the two.
same here.
Can u suggest good basshead IEM (Chi fi) ranges from $25 to $30 ? I have kz zst x.
ZS10 Pro for more fun sound or CCA C10 for warmer sound
Will you be covering any of the more budget stuff from thieaudio ? Be interesting to see if they're as good as some people claim for the money
Yeah maybe eventually. I don't have any on hand at the moment, but I'll see what I can make happen for that. I want to review more budget stuff in general but I can't always get ahold of that stuff for review. This may be something I set up a patreon or similar funding thing for.
@@ResolveReviews i have the l3 in a custom unit and i just sent my v14 back to linsoul to reshell it into a custom. i like it that much. i also have the monarch coming in a custom shell, i cant wait to hear the monarch with all the praise it is getting. up until now the tone and technical aspects are perfect for myself
@@nickpelayo3172 hey dude would u mind sharing how the sounds differe from the Universal? I'm also tempted to jump the gun on the custom monarch but would be more on the cautious side as I did not demo it
@@dinoking03 once I get my v14 and Monarch I'll be happy to share my opinions. They should be here in the next two weeks or so
@@nickpelayo3172 hihi any updates
Hi, do you have a favorite IEM...🙂
How's the cobalt handling the Monarch?
This or the Moondrop S8?
This.
Any chance for VE8 review?
vs Legend X for bass? or this?
Depends what you like. Legend X is MORE bass, but Monarch is more distinct sub-bass.
I wish you would have compared it to v14
I haven't heard that yet unfortunately
i can let you know about that when i get my monarch
I liked monarch about the same as my v14. I like the Clair a little better than both of those. My Clair, nio, and Mest are my three favorites at the moment. Mangird tea and Thor are awesome too.
@@johnhayes8476 have you used an 20ohm impedance adapter for your monarch. I have a 4.4 adapter from hiby and I have been using it with my ex1000 with great results
@@nickpelayo3172 i have not but I will get one to try. Any recommendations on where or what one to get?
Compare it with 7Hz i99
Can you suggest a good portable dac for these please?
I like the iBasso stuff, DX220 and DX160 - although with the DX160 you need to use the adapter.
@@TheHEADPHONEShow omg wont be enough power and good if i go with Astell and Kern AK70?
What happened to your iem reviews 😢
Why all iem have v-shaped sound? is it because how the closed nature sound?
You need to check out what optimal target curves are for IEMs. 'V-shaped' is a very different thing for IEMs, that's more like the Valkyrie or Hero. Look at those FRs and then compare it to the Monarch, which is by contrast very normal - just with a bass shelf.
@@ResolveReviews Oh wow and I was thought that all iems should follow the headphone harman target 😅, surprisingly the Monarch has a perfect FR! Amazing!.
This kind of bass boost works great for me, it's just the amount looks maybe a bit much for me. Loving the Dusks balance, this seems like a noticeably bigger subs boost. Am I right?
Andrew where can I get that blue hoodie with the bike on it? ty!
No idea, I stole it from my brother
Isn't the bass present like a great subwoofer all the time kind of living it's own life, not bleeding to the mids but one wishes it blends better...❓🙂
Andrew, thanks for the excellent review.
In terms of resolution, can Monarch compete with open-back headphones like HD800, Clear or Arya?
I'm looking for an iem that can complement my HD800 but not really willing to sacrifice details.
If no, how about U12t that's currently on 20% off?
In my opinion IEMs do not rival the technical performance of over-ear headphones, in part due to the limitations of balanced armature drivers. But... for portable use, or for those who can't stand wearing something on their heads, some IEMs like the Monarch, U12t and Odin do offer really good performance.
@@TheHEADPHONEShow Ah, that's a shame. I'm planning to use iem for my noisy work place. I can't bring my HD800s - I don't want my colleague to know I'm listening to Britney Spears :D
I used to have Moondrop Blessing 2 that I found has better resolution than HD6xx (driven by the same topping E30/L30 stack). I guess that's as best as BA can do.
Thank you for your opinion :)
Would you recommend the monarch for genres such as edm, jpop, orchestral, and other modern genres?
Yes.
@@TheHEADPHONEShow thanks for the reply! Love the reviews keep it going! :))
So the monarch has better overall bass slam than 64audio nio?
Bass slam seems pretty close on monarch and nio. Both are fantastic!
Are you in India?
@@IndianVillan Ohio. 😂
@@johnhayes8476 That was meant for Onkar actually...😁
@@IndianVillan i know lol
Would the 175ohm impedance adapter work with the Oracle to increase the bass?
Where can I get a 20 ohm adapter?
Penon Audio
@@TheHEADPHONEShow thanks!
This vs anole vx?
Waiting for the fiio fh3 review eagerly 🙏
Monarch vs Voyager 14?
Haven't heard the voyager yet. On my list
My only worry is I love trance which I imagine the Monach will do amazingly, but then I also listen to metal which I imagine needs more midbass.
But it may be enough considering the advanced technical abilities
I wish the 20ohm adapter could be used balanced (for example with the 2.5mm) but apparently it cannot
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Monarch vs blessing 2 dusk
I.e.m which best under 500$
Sony IER-M7
PURPLE?!
Makes it sound better
@@TheHEADPHONEShow and taste better too.
oof, just purchased some andromedas a week ago
I mean, Andromeda is good too. I can see reasons why people would prefer that
@@TheHEADPHONEShow The resell valume for the andros are good so I guess I know what to go for if i get bored of the sound. I look forward to your clairvoyance review
The good bass, bla bla. I got Moondrop S8 and the basse is the perfect for my taste. I really recommend this one for the quality of the sound over the monarch.
Only for bass?????
No the rest of it is great too
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Are you biased towards expensive?
Not sure what you mean, but.. these are really good value
Some of the best iems are a little more expensive. Imagine that.
@@johnhayes8476 I am not talking about this Review. Just in general. Also it‘s a fair question since many seem to like expensive stuff better without it sounding better.
@@chuckyfox9284 The Monarch sounds better than less expensive stuff and it sounds better than more expensive stuff. I state multiple times in this review that it competes at much higher price tags, so I'm still confused about what you mean. Also, just in general, I'll be the first person to say that performance isn't always proportional with price. There are lots of examples where that's just not the case - and I think the more experience you have with a wider range of stuff the more evident that becomes. But, there are also examples where expensive stuff is also better.
Hi ! A very good day to you & who like to ask you a sincere advice ,i have the Cayin N8ii DAP Player & i have Mostly music in SACD iso format on 1 BIT DAC recording which doesnt allow me to do EQ on the player . I need a IEM whom it warmth on sound quality, rich tonality balance , smooth vocal , good sound staging , treble timbre doesnt like sparkling or bright harsh treble ,balance sound, like to have bass frequency but not muddy & bleed to mid or mid high . Hope to hear from you soon , a lot in the store sell what they want for profit rather then customer looking for the actually IEM