Thieaudio Monarch MK3 VS Oriolus Szalayi

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Thieaudio Monarch MK3 and Oriolus Szalayi are in-ear monitors. Thieaudio Monarch MK3 costs $1,000 while Oriolus Szalayi costs $890. Thieaudio Monarch MK3 is $110 more expensive. Thieaudio Monarch MK3 holds a clear 0.9-point edge in reviewer scores (8.5 vs 7.6). Thieaudio Monarch MK3 carries a user score of 6.8. Thieaudio Monarch MK3 has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, Thieaudio Monarch MK3 has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge and Thieaudio Monarch MK3 has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.

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Jaytiss Score
Thieaudio Monarch MK3
8.5 /10
Jaytiss Score
Oriolus Szalayi
7.6 /10
Score gap: 1.0
Metric Thieaudio Monarch MK3 Oriolus Szalayi
Mids 7 5
Treble 7 6
Soundstage 8 7.5
Dynamics 8 8
Tonality 7.5 6.6
Technicalities 7 6
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Jaytiss Reviews Comparison

Thieaudio Monarch MK3 reviewed by

Jaytiss 8.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
Fatiging at times for me, too fun at times.

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Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A+

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Oriolus Szalayi reviewed by

2025-10-17
Jaytiss 7.6 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B Tech
BASS + BASS + BASS = fun? Maybe.

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Mids: C+ Treble: B Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A

Thieaudio Monarch MK3 Details

Driver Configuration: 2DD+6BA+2EST

Tuning Type: U-Shaped

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Price (Msrp): $1,000

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Oriolus Szalayi Details

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Tuning Type: n/a

Brand: Oriolus Top Oriolus IEMs

Price (Msrp): $890

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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.
Mids A-
The mids sound lush and articulate, capturing emotion effortlessly. Strings and keys shimmer with realism.
Treble A-
Treble performance is excellent—airy, extended, and beautifully controlled. It reveals subtle studio ambiance.
Dynamics A+
It captures both explosive hits and delicate shifts with lifelike realism. Micro-dynamics shimmer through the mix.
Soundstage A+
Three-dimensional layering becomes effortless, placing performers on a lifelike virtual stage. Venue ambience wraps around convincingly.

Oriolus Szalayi Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • Overall technicalities are acceptable, delivering enough clarity for casual sessions. Imaging is serviceable though not immersive.
Mids C+
The region sounds agreeable overall, delivering clarity without flashiness. Slight warmth keeps things easy-going.
Treble B
Expect crisp, well-balanced treble that keeps shimmer intact. You hear reverbs decay naturally.
Dynamics A+
The presentation feels expansive, letting micro and macro dynamics breathe. There's a sense of limitless headroom.
Soundstage A
Excellent spatial presentation that is wide, deep, and tall with precise instrument placement. Width, depth, and height all feel expanded.

Thieaudio Monarch MK3 User Reviews

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Makavelian
6.8

If this is what 'fun' sounds like, I ain't about it.

Pros
Detail retrieval
Cons
Recessed mids and odd timbre.

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