ThieAudio - Monarch MKIII

In-Ears With 2DD + 6BA + 2EST Drivers
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In case you receive the ThieAudio - Monarch MKIII with a manufacturing defect, please raise a return request within 7 days of delivery.

However, if you receive an incorrect / damaged / different product or one with missing accessories, please raise a return request within 24 hours of delivery. In case you receive a product with a missing, incorrect, or faulty accessory, you will be given a replacement accessory instead of the entire product.

Please make sure that the product is in the original packaging with all the accessories it came with. We'll also need an unboxing video and images of the parcel to investigate about the discrepancy. You may be asked to share images of the product and the packaging received for us to determine the damage or defect prior to approving the return request. The free replacement will be shipped only once the original order is returned.

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Warranty & Services

Don't sweat it, this ThieAudio - Monarch MKIII comes with a 1 Year warranty from ThieAudio that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

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Balanced Sound Signature

Wired Earphones with a Balanced sound signature presents a precise sound and an enriching listening experience, where sounds are naturally presented without extreme emphasis on any region. With a pair of headphones with this sound signature, you can hear audio with clarity and detail. The sound is vivid and revealing, a perfect mixture of instruments and vocals, lows, mids, and highs. This sound signature works for most music listeners who like switching between various music genres like Classical, Jazz, Blues, Rock, Folk and Pop.


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Ideal for Audiophiles

These earphones/IEMs are designed for discerning music lovers. If you are someone who cares about audio quality deeply, you'll want a pair of earphones/IEMs like these. You can expect them to present a Hi-Fidelity listening experience.


The audio quality exhibited by these earphones/IEMs is a beautiful mix of musicality, technical brilliance and high precision. These earphones/IEMs deliver a spacious and open soundstage with utmost clarity and detail. Delve into pure sonic bliss with these earphones/IEMs!


Ideal for Commuting

If you’re someone who enjoys listening to music while commuting, then you know the value of a good pair of earphones/IEMs. These earphones/IEMs allow you to listen to your favourite track or block out the world for a focused podcast listening experience.


You can expect these earphones/IEMs to offer a seamless connectivity experience. They are lightweight in design and provide noise isolation as an added functionality.


Best Suited for Portable Use

The ability to carry your favourite earphones/IEMs around is priceless for those who value them. These earphones/IEMs offer the ultimate portability experience without sacrificing sound quality. 



If you’re someone who appreciates cutting-edge engineering, quality sound and portability, look no further. These earphones/IEMs are designed to be trusty companions and are cleverly engineered with the latest technology to offer the ultimate combination of Portability & Hi-Fidelity.

2.5mm & 4.4mm
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2DD + 6BA + 2EST
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Replaceable Cables

A pair of headphones with a replaceable cable has many benefits, and one of them is if the connecting cable has a problem, it doesn’t mean that you have to buy a new one. If the connecting cable gets pulled or damaged, you can replace it and keep using your good-old headphones or IEMs. This way, your headphones will be protected and will last longer. With the advancements in cable manufacturing, you now get a variety of replacement cables with various termination options, lengths and quality.


Tangle-Free Cables

Every time you reach for earphone/IEM cables to connect them to your earphones/IEM, no matter how neatly you "wrapped" them up, they end up in a giant Gordian knot of frustration. Tangled cables are the bane of modern existence, and everyone owning a wired pair of earphones/IEM can attest to this.


With advances in cable-making techniques and radical approaches to manufacturing, there are now several solutions to this universal problem. You get Flat cables, Mesh Design cables, cables coated with exterior covers and cables designed with a zipper style design to avoid Tangle and attempt to solve the issue.


The ThieAudio Monarch MKIII elevates the music-listening experience to unprecedented levels of immersion and detail. The newly integrated Impulse bass system performs exceptionally well and is finely tuned for exquisite sound quality. With these enhancements, the Monarch MKIII surpasses its predecessor, solidifying its position as the go-to in-ear monitor in its price range.
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About RAGHAV SOMANI

Raghav Somani is the Founder & CEO of Headphone Zone. An avid audiophile and musician since 2008, his choice of headphones include STAX Electrostats, Audeze LCD 3, and for music on the go, the JH Audio Roxanne + Astell&Kern SP1000 is never too far away. On his playlist, you'll find A.R. Rahman, Michael Jackson, and the Eagles.

THIEAUDIO PRESENTS THEIR UPDATED AND UPGRADED FLAGSHIP IEM - THE MONARCH MKIII

The original Monarch and Monarch MKII were groundbreaking in the global IEM industry, setting new standards for performance. They redefined the price-to-performance ratio and influenced how IEMs are engineered and tuned. Now, the Monarch MKIII takes it to the next level with improved technical and tonal performance. Experience unparalleled auditory bliss with the ThieAudio Monarch MKIII In-Ear Monitors. These cutting-edge monitors push the boundaries of sound fidelity, providing an immersive and captivating audio experience like never before. With updated drivers, tuning strategies, and significantly improved ergonomics, the Monarch MKIII offers the legendary performance of the MKII with enhanced technicalities and comfort.

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FEATURES A TRIBRID DRIVER ARRAY FOR A TRUE FLAGSHIP-GRADE AUDIO PERFORMANCE

Immerse yourself in a world of pure sonic pleasure with the Monarch MKIII. This latest version features an upgraded driver configuration that takes bass, mids, and trebles to new levels of brilliance. With a combination of 2 dynamic drivers, 6 balanced armature drivers, and 2 electrostatic drivers, you'll experience the richness and clarity of every note, vocals, and instrumentals in stunning detail. The Monarch MKIII is equipped with advanced technology for impeccable sound isolation, ensuring you're fully immersed in your musical journey without any external distractions. Whether you crave heart-pumping beats or serene melodies, these in-ear headphones deliver an unparalleled listening experience.

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HEAR PUNCHY BASS RESPONSE WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF IMPACT2 TECHNOLOGY

Introducing IMPACT2 (Impact Squared), the latest technological breakthrough from ThieAudio, revolutionising the personalised audio industry. IMPACT2 is a cutting-edge subwoofer solution featuring (x2) 10mm composite diaphragm drivers arranged in an isobaric design. By adding another 10mm subwoofer, the bass's power and texture are significantly enhanced, while the in-house isobaric chamber design ensures consistent frequency and pressure. As a result, you can enjoy superior bass quality without compromising on tonal integrity. IMPACT2's dual 10mm subwoofers deliver a truly immersive audio experience with enhanced bass that takes your listening pleasure to a whole new level.

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LUSH MIDRANGE AND CRISP TOP END WITH ENHANCED ULTRA-TREBLE OUTPUT

The Monarch MKIII has undergone significant updates, now featuring Sonion's latest electrostatic (EST) drivers, and benefiting from ThieAudio's advanced tuning strategy. The EST drivers have been fully optimised, resulting in an expanded upper-frequency extension from +15kHz to 20kHz, providing a more comprehensive and detailed ultra-treble performance. With these improvements, the Monarch MKIII delivers a heightened sense of staging, atmosphere, and overall resolution, elevating your listening experience to new heights. Additionally, the MKIII's mids have been carefully refined to enhance the separation between individual driver ranges, maximising their output while minimising Total Harmonic Distortion (THD).

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METICULOUSLY TUNED TO PRESENT A HIGHLY BALANCED AND ACCURATE SOUND

At the heart of the Monarch MKIII lies ThieAudio's unwavering dedication to achieving exceptional tonal quality. The MKIII maintains its studio-monitor-like tonal signature, ensuring a clean, natural, and highly detailed sound with a focused sub-bass impact. Retaining its tonal legacy, the MKIII incorporates a genuine 4-way crossover with 9 separate passive components, upholding its commitment to tonal excellence. The IMPACT2 technology further enhances the sub-bass, delivering punchier results, while the mids from 200Hz to 800Hz remain neutrally flat. This characteristic tonality in the mids closely mirrors the precise audio reproduction of studio monitors used in professional recording environments.

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BUNDLED WITH A HIGH-QUALITY AND UPGRADED MODULAR CABLE TO GET YOU STARTED

Thieaudio's Monarch MKIII now comes bundled with an enhanced modular cable featuring thicker 22AWG 6N OCC silver-plated and graphene silver-plated composite wires. This upgrade in cable materials adds a touch of clarity and refinement to the sound, surpassing the previous generation of Thieaudio's modular cables. The cable includes three interchangeable plugs with 3.5mm single, 4.4mm balanced, and 2.5mm terminations, ensuring seamless compatibility with various source devices without the need to change cables.

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EXPERTLY CRAFTED AND ERGONOMICALLY DESIGNED WITH 3D-PRINTED MEDICAL-GRADE RESIN

With meticulous attention to detail, the Monarch MKIII showcases a seamless fusion of aesthetics and functionality. Its ergonomic and lightweight design ensures a comfortable fit, allowing for hours of enjoyable listening, making it a perfect companion for audiophiles and music lovers on the move. Crafted individually by dedicated engineers, each unit is a masterpiece. The housing is expertly made from 3D-printed medical-grade resin, guaranteeing both skin safety and long-lasting durability. Moreover, the faceplate of every Monarch MKIII is uniquely decorated and coated, providing a truly personalised and exceptional experience.

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1 Year Warranty

Don't sweat it, this ThieAudio - Monarch MKIII comes with a 1 Year warranty from ThieAudio that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about ThieAudio's warranty in India.

Pioneering Sonic Excellence Since 2019

Established in 2019 as the creative arm of Linsoul Audio, ThieAudio stands as a testament to audio innovation and excellence. With a handpicked team of top-notch engineers, ThieAudio is on a mission to redefine audio experiences for both audiophiles and professionals. The journey began with the groundbreaking ThieAudio Phantom, recognized internationally as a benchmark for planar magnetic headphones. Building on this success, ThieAudio introduced the Voyager and Legacy series, curated under the guidance of master audio engineer Chongjun, positioning them alongside leading international brands.

ThieAudio's Voyager series is tailored for musicians, offering innovative In-Ear Monitors (IEMs) designed to elevate their craft. For audiophiles and music enthusiasts, the Legacy series, featuring gems like ThieAudio Legacy 3, Legacy 4, Legacy 5, and Voyager 14, has garnered widespread acclaim for their meticulous design and exceptional sound quality. With an unwavering commitment to quality standards, ThieAudio consistently delivers thoughtfully crafted IEMs equipped with the latest advancements, ensuring a holistic and superior audio experience.

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"Monarch MK3 seems perfectly suited to deliver the wall of deep bass on Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance;” the combination of rumble and impact feels like it’s slowly crushing your brain – but crushing it with exquisite detail and texture."

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Rahul Nayyar (Chandigarh)
Bass plus music

Other iems: B2Dusk, Isn EST50, Symphonium meteor.
Source: RU6, mojo 2, RU7, Hiby RS6,FIio K7 and ibasso DX320 amp 11mk2s and amp12.
Disclosure: didn't buy it from Hpz but got them shipped by a friend from overseas.
For the review I found the best synergy with mojo 2 if I want to hear thumpy mid bass but sacrifice on soundstage and depth but gain musically.
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Ibasso Amp11 mk2s where I think the max potential of this iem came to light, for me. I don't know how chord electronics manages to do so much justice to bass delivery.
Anyways, the iem is capable of offering you a vivid, holographic soundstage, super controlled and still very thumpy mid bass. I test bass on 'The Plan - Tenet OST' and you can hear your ear drums feeling every bass attack in the first 15-20 seconds. The upper range is non-sibilant in all the genres I have tried and it never gets harsh. I am personally averse to piercing sibilance or high shimmer in my sound, so someone looking for a bright iem might like to skip it. It's not a neautralish running I would say. Balanced mids and highs with not too high sub bass or say extremely tastefully done sub bass and tremendous, thumpy, jackhammering mid bass that hits you like a wrecking ball. I still slap on like 6-8db more bass at around 100-125hz.
What it's not: it's not a relaxed presentation like an all BA symphonium meteor. Sure it's much more bassy, more technical and sort of better in most areas but meteor is simply non fatiguing where this iem has so much going on(in a very good way) that someone looking for a relaxed listen might find them a tad too engaging. I also happen to try UM mest mk2 and Solaris twilight for a few mins but I found both of their tuning to be relaxed compared to monarch. Twilight I liked much better than mk2. Personally, I would still like to keep meteor and mk2 both foe their distinctive abilities.
Also, the comfort on these(for me) was the best. Stock silicon tips fit like a glove on my ears and azla sednafit are a no brainer either ways. I can listen more on the azla . Silicon tips also don't hurt but just make their presence felt whereas azla is kinda non interfering.
Bass, soundstage, technicalities, imaging and instrument seperation. That is I would say are the hallmarks of this iem. I am sure you won't regret buying it for sure.

Hey there,

Thank you for taking the time to write this detailed review, we really appreciate the genuine feedback! Your review will definitely help fellow audiophiles to make an informed decision.

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Murali Das (Mumbai)
An outstanding IEM

Though i didnt buy the Monarch MK3 on headphonezone i feel i have to write this review. It really is fantastic and once you start listening on it you will not want to listen on your other IEMs for a while. The clarity,detail,bass and treble extension are spot on. Songs feel presented on wide soundstage and are presented beautifully. Great value for money. My endgame IEM.

Thanks for the great review! We're glad you love the ThieAudio Monarch MKIII!

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Valluri Anil Kumar (Pune)
The most remarkable in-ear monitors available at an exceptionally reasonable price.

These are by far the most comfortable in-ear monitors (IEMs) I have ever worn, outshining all the ones I have previously purchased.The IEMs have a comfortable fit that allows for extended listening without causing any discomfort. Cable is quite impressive with tangle-free.Upon initial auditory engagement with these In-Ear Monitors (IEMs), one's attention is immediately drawn to the mellifluous quality of the sub bass and bass frequencies. The auditory experience is notably pleasant and comforting to the listener. The other mid-range and treble can be heard with remarkable clarity, providing an equally comforting auditory experience. However, one potential drawback to consider is the overall lack of cohesiveness and crispiness.The sound stage is satisfactory, although it may not provide the desired sense of expansiveness.Although my experience in this field may be limited, after comparing this IEM with the Noble Audio Kublai Khan, Viking Ragnar, and SONY IER Z1R, I have noticed a lack of soul in the music range. Its like applying a soft Gaussian filter to the exquisite picture is akin to enhancing its visual appeal.It is strongly recommended for those individuals who are in need of calming auditory stimuli.In all ranges of frequencies, I find my overall experience to be delightfully soothing to my ears.I strongly suggest considering this IEM in this particular price range, as it offers an exceptional quality of listening experience.

Hey there, thank you for the great review and ratings! So delighted that you are loving your purchase. Hope you had a comfortable shopping experience. Cheers!

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