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OK apparently I had signatures turned off. We have a little bit of crossover, I own the 6XX and the OG Truthear Zero (love them both). But I'm not familiar with high-end IEMs. Do you think the Monarch MK3 is a worthwhile all-rounder?

Yeah it replays most genres spectacularly. I don't feel the need to switch it out for certain genres or like I'm missing anything in tracks.

As long as the MMK3 fits your ears and you don't mind how big the shells are, it's the best sounding IEM at, around, and below $1,000 for me.

 

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Yeah it replays most genres spectacularly. I don't feel the need to switch it out for certain genres or like I'm missing anything in tracks.

As long as the MMK3 fits your ears and you don't mind how big the shells are, it's the best sounding IEM at, around, and below $1,000 for me.

Thanks for your opinions. I'm excited to go back and listen to them again!

 

[User9876]

Superb headphones. I've compared them to sennhesier ie 900. Mk3 are far far better in my opinion.

Better is subjective, I also own both and I have to say I prefer the overall sound and most importantly fit and comfort of the ie900.

 

[DaveStarWalker]

Better is subjective, I also own both and I have to say I prefer the overall sound and most importantly fit and comfort of the ie900.

Interesting.

How do you describe your preferences about the ie900

I haven't listened to nore the Monarch (every version ) nore the Sennheiser, but I am interested by both.

 

[User9876]

Interesting.

How do you describe your preferences about the ie900

I haven't listened to nore the Monarch (every version ) nore the Sennheiser, but I am interested by both.

More "refined", less "shouty" perhaps its just my preference for single driver type designs rather than hybrid designs.

The ie900 is obviously much smaller and disappears in my ears.

Its probably due to my preference to listen at lower volumes because I'm very sure the MMKIII can shift way more air and sound better at louder volume levels than the ie900.

 

[DaveStarWalker]

Ok thanks

 

[Waveway]

This is a funny thing to ask, but i read a thread of hype 2 and bunch of people have had quality control issues. Has there been any QC issues with Monarch Mk III. I've been thinking of getting it, but I would have to get from linsoul, which means that QC issues will be a drag since there's no reseller anywhere close by. And since it would be my first 1k iem, I'm a bit hesitant...

 

[Aetherhole]

I’ve not seen any QC in the 23 pages of this thread or elsewhere. I’m not actively looking for it, though. My experience so far with the quality and build of the MMk3 has been great so far.

 

[indigo]

I bought the Monarchs on impulse a month ago, wanting to have an all in one wired iem to listen using my phone as source, after a few years of using tws. The packaging, frankly, could be better for the price but no doubting the quality of the iems and cable.

No regrets at all, as the Monarchs are a great listen, fun and not too analytical, yet without losing details. I use Baroque tips, which to my ears, extends the lows and the highs a bit more as they provide a great seal. Prior to that I tried the Aznas and the Coreir. I did not like the stock tips as I found the highs a bit too harsh with them.

I initially had issues with the cable not attaching itself firmly to the 4.4mm jack. I think I read some others had a similar issue early on in this thread, and also on reddit. It would come loose very easily which was really irritating. This was resolved by the dealer who replaced cable and all adapters with a new set. He did tell me that out of all the sets he’s sold so far, only myself and one other had this issue.

 

[User9876]

I had the cable issue too with the adaptor disconnecting itself so I put heat shrink around the connector and it hasn't happened since. Who needs anything else other than the 4.4mm anyway, right?

 

[Knale]

Just out of curiosity, has anyone run their Mk3 on just a dongle(apple or otherwise)? How does it perform?

 

[Aetherhole]

Just out of curiosity, has anyone run their Mk3 on just a dongle(apple or otherwise)? How does it perform?

I’ve used the Apple dongle, it’s okay/fine for what it is, and you shouldn’t have a problem running it off such a simple adapter. I’ve also use the Questyle M15 dongle, which improves sound quality pretty noticeably. Punchier, especially in the low bass, more articulate, wider sound stage, high frequencies are better resolved, just as extremely quick thoughts.

 

[indigo]

I am using the ddhifi tc44pro, out of my Samsung Flip, and the sound quality is very good. I would suspect the Apple dongle would work just as well. The Mk3s are pretty easy to drive.

 

[andkel]

More "refined", less "shouty" perhaps its just my preference for single driver type designs rather than hybrid designs.

The ie900 is obviously much smaller and disappears in my ears.

Its probably due to my preference to listen at lower volumes because I'm very sure the MMKIII can shift way more air and sound better at louder volume levels than the ie900.

Had both ie900 and mk3. With all respect to sennheiser, but IE900 are not even close to mk3 in my opinion. Never heard anything like mk3 under 1k$. Music just sounds more natural, with bigger body, slam, attack, soudstage.
Cherrs.

 

[OneEyedHito]

Had both ie900 and mk3. With all respect to sennheiser, but IE900 are not even close to mk3 in my opinion. Never heard anything like mk3 under 1k$. Music just sounds more natural, with bigger body, slam, attack, soudstage.

Neither of those are under $1K retail though, unless you meant $2K?