Thieaudio Monarch MK3 VS Ice Labs Prismatica
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 and Ice Labs Prismatica use 2DD+6BA+2EST and 5BA driver setups respectively. Thieaudio Monarch MK3 costs $1,000 while Ice Labs Prismatica costs $900. Thieaudio Monarch MK3 is $100 more expensive. Thieaudio Monarch MK3 holds a decisive 2.2-point edge in reviewer scores (8.5 vs 6.3). Thieaudio Monarch MK3 carries a user score of 6.8. Thieaudio Monarch MK3 has significantly better mids with a 3-point edge, Thieaudio Monarch MK3 has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge and Thieaudio Monarch MK3 has significantly better soundstage with a 2-point edge.
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| Metric | Thieaudio Monarch MK3 | Ice Labs Prismatica |
|---|---|---|
| Mids | 7 | 4 |
| Treble | 7 | 7 |
| Soundstage | 8 | 6 |
| Dynamics | 8 | 5 |
| Tonality | 7.5 | 5.3 |
| Technicalities | 7 | 7 |
Jaytiss Reviews Comparison
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 reviewed by
8.5
Reviewer Score
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Ice Labs Prismatica reviewed by
2025-09-03
6.3
Reviewer Score
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD+6BA+2EST
Tuning Type: U-Shaped
Brand: ThieAudio Top ThieAudio IEMs
Price (Msrp): $1,000
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Ice Labs Prismatica Details
Driver Configuration: 5BA
Tuning Type: Neutral with Bass Boost
Price (Msrp): $900
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Thieaudio Monarch MK3 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A- Overall balance feels confident and refined, rewarding long listening sessions. A reliable all-rounder for everyday listening.
Average Technical Grade
A-- You get a controlled, composed performance, marrying decent clarity with a still-modest sense of space. A safe technical performer for the price bracket.
Ice Labs Prismatica Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
C+- Expect a friendly tonal balance that could use polish but remains inviting. Great for casual listening, less so for purists.
Average Technical Grade
A-- You get a controlled, composed performance, marrying decent clarity with a still-modest sense of space. A safe technical performer for the price bracket.
Thieaudio Monarch MK3 User Reviews
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Recessed mids and odd timbre.Ice Labs Prismatica User Reviews
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