[MidnightSun]

glad to hear !!! its not that engaging, but it sounds really "hifi", and is better for evening listening/low vol

And for anything instrumental I guess, because the Studio4 was/is great for jazz, for instance, and I feel the same "openness" that set has, just with more spice on either side.

 

[SkippyBE]

Maybe this is just me, but I've been thinking about it recently.

I use my MKIIIs less than one might think relative to other IEMs in my collection because I'm worried about spoiling everything else I own by comparing it with "perfection."

I still use and listen to my Monarchs a bunch, but certainly less than one might expect. Sometimes it feels like taking the Ferrari grocery shopping or something... Does anyone else have a similar thoughts when it comes to their high-end gear?

I think it is just you

 

[michael2v]

Nope! Life’s too short and I feel limited enough as it is. If I had a Ferrari I absolutely would be taking it to the grocery store

Indeed! I just used my Mk3’s for a work Zoom call…

 

[mrdeadfolx]

Indeed! I just used my Mk3’s for a work Zoom call…

Your 90 year-old self would strongly approve, I can guarantee!

 

[Knale]

Indeed! I just used my Mk3’s for a work Zoom call…

Won't pretend I haven't also done this despite what my post says lol

 

[mrdeadfolx]

How do you find the synergy with the GoPods, @Gnofnaik? I've just picked up a set in anticipation of receiving my Mark IIIs

 

[yimmieg]

How do you find the synergy with the GoPods, @Gnofnaik? I've just picked up a set in anticipation of receiving my Mark IIIs

I’ve had this combo for a while. Sounds great. Really dig the mk iii sound over the mk ii.

 

[Blanka79]

Hello,
I can't decide between the Monarch MKIII and the 64 Audio U4s for listening to metal music. I demoed the U4s and they were really good. But I like the look of the MK3. Besides the reviews are really great too...

Have a nice day!

 

[lolhero]

Hello,
I can't decide between the Monarch MKIII and the 64 Audio U4s for listening to metal music. I demoed the U4s and they were really good. But I like the look of the MK3. Besides the reviews are really great too...

Have a nice day!

I don't really like MK3's for metal that much, Anni\Fei Wan is the metal king

 

[MidnightSun]

Hello,
I can't decide between the Monarch MKIII and the 64 Audio U4s for listening to metal music. I demoed the U4s and they were really good. But I like the look of the MK3. Besides the reviews are really great too...

Have a nice day!

Metal, taken as an overall genre, is difficult to reproduce in the entirety of its sound elements because "metal" alone means something different for you and me. What are you looking for in metal? What do you like hearing in it? Defining instruments instead of genres is more helpful, I think.

With a little EQ to take away the bass over 200 Hz, I find the Monarch Mk III fantastic for any metal sub-genre I throw at it because what I like in metal is the distorted guitars, their sustain texture and tail-end reverbs. If you, in contrast, like the body of the bass guitar and drums, you might not want to remove any bass at all, for example.

 

[mrdeadfolx]

I’ve had this combo for a while. Sounds great. Really dig the mk iii sound over the mk ii.

Honored to have been quoted in your first post! I'm still waiting on my MKIIIs as I chose a custom faceplate, but hoping they're here within a month

 

[Blanka79]

What about the fit? I can't demo them, I can't return them... (welcome to Germany). I've read that there might be problems with the fit. Is that something that happens often?
Thank you

 

[Golyatx]

What about the fit? I can't demo them, I can't return them... (welcome to Germany). I've read that there might be problems with the fit. Is that something that happens often?
Thank you

for me, fit was painful first 2-3 weeks, after that good fit! good ergonomics

 

[easylive]

for me, fit was painful first 2-3 weeks, after that good fit! good ergonomics

Exactly the same by me.. , now they fit like gloves

 

[TibiR]

What about the fit? I can't demo them, I can't return them... (welcome to Germany). I've read that there might be problems with the fit. Is that something that happens often?
Thank you

I had no issues with the fit. Out of the box both silicone and foam size M were ok for me ....issue with the foam is that is sort of thin (as opposed to dense) and the nozzle ends in a sort of ring which I felt and hurt my ear canal)).
Also some may find the nozzle too short and thick....was not a problem for me.
On the other hand the shape of the shell is great seems "semi -custom" to me, and even if it's large it's very comfortable.