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Random Reflection: July 25, 2021

So I took a gamble downgrading from the U12t and the A8000 to the relatively lesser-known Thieaudio Monarch. And boy, I have never been happier. At the park today, I walked longer and faster than ever before, fueled by these wonderful IEMs.

And for context, while working from home earlier, I played the Susvara, the Abyss AB1266 Phi TC, and the Raal SR1a for five straight hours, so the Monarch had a lot to live up to. And it did.

In sum, the Thieaudio Monarch is insane value for money. I am in love how hard its bass hits while sounding perfectly natural. I also love its pleasant Harman 2018 target-hitting sound signature. Works with every genre!

A shout out to the awesome fellas at Headphones dot com for hooking me up with the Monarchs.

Sources: Sony DMP-Z1 | Sony WM1ZM2 | Brise Tsuranagi Transducers: Campfire Trifecta + Effect Audio Centurion | Dita Perpetua + Dita Celeste | Aroma Fei Wan (Incoming) + PW Audio Orpheus YT Channel: Amplify Audio Show