Thieaudio Monarch MK3 Review - My Current Favorite

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Taking a look at the Monarch MK3 with a few comparisons to the Thieaudio Prestige LTD.
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Timecodes
0:00 - Long Intro
5:00 - Some Comparisons
9:52 - Gaming
12:03 - Final thoughts

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  • @myboysanji
    @myboysanji11 ай бұрын

    This better let me hear my enemy comms if im spending this much 😂😂

  • @raymondwebby2441

    @raymondwebby2441

    8 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @Qibbles

    @Qibbles

    6 ай бұрын

    you could probably hear 10 years into the future for the price 😮 can’t deny that I want a pair though

  • @earlybird3668

    @earlybird3668

    4 ай бұрын

    It is expensive for great music! Foot steps in Fortnite is a bonus.

  • @Revelation_From_God

    @Revelation_From_God

    18 күн бұрын

    You can have about the same experience with Hype 4 about half the price i call the Hype 4 Monarch MK3 Mini

  • @ArianTashakkor
    @ArianTashakkor11 ай бұрын

    I say this every now and then, I still have no clue whatsover how your channel only has 23k subscribers and not more. Absolutely phenomental content and very much underrated sir! Thanks a lot for the great content that you put out here.

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks it means a lot

  • @WyattOShea

    @WyattOShea

    11 ай бұрын

    Agreed. Been here for a long time watching his content and still can't believe he has so little subs compared to other tech creators when he puts out constantly high quality good informative videos.

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    @@WyattOShea ty Wyatt!

  • @WyattOShea

    @WyattOShea

    11 ай бұрын

    @@FreshReviewsYT no worries :).

  • @TreSwayy

    @TreSwayy

    11 ай бұрын

    It’s going to grow, he’s the best at reviewing headphones because of his level of articulation.

  • @Rodzilla-wi1yu
    @Rodzilla-wi1yu5 ай бұрын

    Great review and examples of music. You are speaking my language on the songs you provided! This is the first time I listened to your channel and glad I did! Looking forward to your future reviews!

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    5 ай бұрын

    Tysm

  • @alphapapa4446
    @alphapapa444611 ай бұрын

    Probably the only channel on YT that gets the bottom line up front in terms gaming performance for IEMs. Found myself just tuning to watch despite having no interest (or budget) for a particular IEM. This man is goated

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    Haha ty

  • @MisterRhul
    @MisterRhul11 ай бұрын

    I'm glad I've found your channel. How I was not subscribed yet? This is exactly what I was looking for. I was between Monarch Mk3 and Prestige LTD for music AND gaming. Most channels talk exclusively about one or another, your channel talk about both and the ones I was interested, very very nice. It helped me, thanks! 😁

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    Tysm!

  • @kingofkings4778

    @kingofkings4778

    8 ай бұрын

    Did you buy it ? The MK III ?

  • @mushbeck
    @mushbeck9 ай бұрын

    Great review! might be an idea to almost create a separate tier list for products that fall into the category of "money is no object" than a tier list where price to perfromance ratio is still kept in check.

  • @iikatinggangsengii2471

    @iikatinggangsengii2471

    7 ай бұрын

    ill consider it, can also move the 'entry'

  • @gren1977
    @gren197711 ай бұрын

    oh my, those are great tracks to test with. this might just be the trigger pull I needed :D

  • @theillmeister
    @theillmeister11 ай бұрын

    holy a new king appears! these look stunning wow. new iem goals set.

  • @Lacagz
    @Lacagz11 ай бұрын

    Thanks Fresh! Fantastic IEM for gamers, but the cost is steep. Appreciate the insightful review. Sadly, can't afford it at the moment. Keep up the great work!

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    Many solid options throughout the range!

  • @R.C.Bullar
    @R.C.Bullar6 ай бұрын

    You are the best IEM reviewer on KZread!

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    6 ай бұрын

    Ty!

  • @leoncoleman2501
    @leoncoleman25015 ай бұрын

    Great review! And can you give a quick comparision of what each does better than the other xenns top vs monarch mk3 (soundstage, details, resolution, imaging, etc) for music listening only.

  • @ChuckPappas
    @ChuckPappas11 ай бұрын

    I still have my MK2s and the shell is definitely a source of pain but the musicality of it was unbeatable. When gaming with them I found the soundstage to only present in front of you the width and precision was good but it simply wouldn't image well with audio behind me. Very curious to try these now. Sounds like it fixes both problems I had with the MK2s.

  • @iikatinggangsengii2471

    @iikatinggangsengii2471

    7 ай бұрын

    ranks naturally make everything below seem bad, they all great iems pick one suits you best

  • @BianchideservesWDC
    @BianchideservesWDC11 ай бұрын

    Hey Fresh! Love your content, man. 🔥 I've been following your reviews for a while now, and I think it would be amazing if you could do a review on the Meze 99 Classics for gaming. I've heard great things about their sound quality and comfort, and I'm curious to know how they perform in competitive scenarios. Keep up the fantastic work, and looking forward to seeing more awesome reviews from you.

  • @its_yifang

    @its_yifang

    10 ай бұрын

    If you are looking for competitive gaming and positional audio, definitely not the way. If it's casual gaming and for more sound effects, OST type stuff, then definitely.

  • @Nischal_Kandel
    @Nischal_Kandel11 ай бұрын

    Hello Fresh Reviews, new fan of your channel and I have been binge-watching a lot of your videos, I had a question regarding IEM , do I need a dac/amp? I know with headphone people highly recommend it if you are getting a fancy headset but with IEM also are they the same? I am new to audio side of youtube. I guess my question is would I need a DAC or IEM if my IEM range is from Yanyin Cannon 2 to Monarch MK3, i.e (Mid to High end)

  • @dredgenwinchester9653
    @dredgenwinchester96538 ай бұрын

    Another excellent review Sir! I can't THANK you enough for recommending the Yanyin Canon II. In my opinion its vastly superior in sound quality in game compared to my old and broken Vulkans. The Vulkans triggers my migraine for some strange reason. Another question Sir. Are the Monarch MK3 a step up in sound quality in game compare to the Yanyin Canon II? Because I'm curious about the electrostatic technology. I've been following Crinacle and according to him (for music not gaming) electrostatic does not really add anything to sound, you can't hear any difference. Thank you again, I'm always looking forward for the next iem review. Keep up the awesome work.

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    8 ай бұрын

    For gaming no. For resolution and sound quality yes

  • @ericgarza6422
    @ericgarza642210 ай бұрын

    Great reviews man! I bought the Truthear Zeros and Tygr 300r based on your reviews and really enjoy them both. I am very new to IEMs/hi-fi audio. If you had to say, what percentage of the way does the Zero get to these MK3s?

  • @mudkip9083

    @mudkip9083

    7 ай бұрын

    As someone with expensive and cheap iems there is literally no reason to spend 1k on iems strictly for gaming. The solid budget options will do you just fine. The only way to justify a purchase like this is if you’re buying them for music, movies, etc. in addition to gaming. If you just need a solid iem for clicking heads get something from the budget or mid range list.

  • @CoffeeXmusic
    @CoffeeXmusic11 ай бұрын

    Great review thanks! I have owned the MK2 for about 2 weeks but had to let it go due to the fitting issue. Glad that they adjusted it and also the new faceplate design, love it. Can’t wait to try it, currently using UM Mest MK2.

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    I loved the mest mk2 also

  • @EnnTomi1

    @EnnTomi1

    10 ай бұрын

    i own the mest-ii as well, the only reason that kept me away from the monark is the size. the mest-ii is so comfy for me. wonder how the iii gonan fit.

  • @jacksens

    @jacksens

    9 ай бұрын

    @@FreshReviewsYT would you prefer the monarch mk 3 over the mest mk 2?

  • @jon0x00
    @jon0x0010 ай бұрын

    Tempted to splurge on this because it sounds like a blast, but I’ve never owned an IEM before, nor do I know my preferred sound signature. I wish there was a store I could visit to give these a spin. 😅 Is there a good way to determine if an IEM will fit your ear shape? I haven’t had great luck with a lot of basic earbuds.

  • @bigchungus1538
    @bigchungus153811 ай бұрын

    Hi mate,have you tried already the new moondrop chu II ? Could be pretty interesting compared with the old chu in gaming

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    I haven’t yet unfortunately

  • @betwetter00
    @betwetter0011 ай бұрын

    bit out of my price range but great video nonetheless lol if u had to pick , what would u say is the iem equivalent of the sennheiser hd560s?

  • @havenloss8107
    @havenloss810711 ай бұрын

    I want these......might get these as my endgame. gotta wait for some more reviews and pick a faceplate.....just got the dunu sa6 mk2 a month ago aswell....damn what a hobby this is :P

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    Draining for sure 😂

  • @SamuraiBeavs
    @SamuraiBeavs11 ай бұрын

    this one would break my bank and my heart

  • @kamakuzi
    @kamakuzi11 ай бұрын

    Great review as always! Don’t tell me I need to switch away from the AMT16 already

  • @tolgaysahin7618

    @tolgaysahin7618

    11 ай бұрын

    @freshreviews how does it compare to the amt16?

  • @kamakuzi

    @kamakuzi

    11 ай бұрын

    @@tolgaysahin7618 sounds like a better all rounder than the amt16, amt16 is pretty meh for music.

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    No no no! They’re both very good

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    I admittedly like the tuning better on the mk3, but the amt is a killer unique experience that is very good

  • @n4cho_D
    @n4cho_D11 ай бұрын

    The only thing i hate with iems is when u talk ur voice resonates so much in ur own head, is this also the case with open back iems ? Like the raptgo hook x Much love nice review

  • @guilllaumebellemare3070
    @guilllaumebellemare307010 ай бұрын

    @FreshReviewsYT have you tried the thieaudio hype 2? For about 300$ they call it the baby monarch mk2. I only heard a sound demo which isnt the most accurate thing but still, i liked the sound signature and i wonder if theyre good for gaming. I was saving for the xenns top but idk if i prefer the warmer sound the hype 2 provide.

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    10 ай бұрын

    I’ve tried it and it’s ok for gaming but not in my top five

  • @jameswhearry1
    @jameswhearry111 ай бұрын

    i love watching ya vids, but when i checked the price i was like whelp ain't no need to keep looking cause I'm damn sure not spending that much on headphones. lol

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    😂

  • @aledsionwright
    @aledsionwright11 ай бұрын

    A few weeks back on twitter you mentioned the new budget king… review dropping soon?

  • @donaldwolff
    @donaldwolff8 ай бұрын

    Thieaudio- Monarch MKIII was my true favorite IEM until I got in the Effect Audio- Gaea! I think it wins on every level and is way better on female vocals. You should give it a try.

  • @ursdubel3585
    @ursdubel358510 ай бұрын

    Hey Fresh check out the Studio 4 great imaging/layering fast thight bass, would be nice to hear your opinion as a former pro player 👍👍👍

  • @ennyo9862
    @ennyo98629 ай бұрын

    Hi Fresh! huge fan of your content, I discovered you like a month ago. For competitive gaming how much of an upgrade would it be if i bought the Monarch 3 instead of Yanyin Canon 2? I can afford the Monarch 3 but i want to avoid unncecesary spending. Would you say its a 20% or 30% upgrade? etc..

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    9 ай бұрын

    For music yea. For gaming alone I wouldn’t upgrade. It’s the type of IEM to get if you want the total package

  • @Toxin1xx
    @Toxin1xx11 ай бұрын

    try the tin hi fi t3+ they're so good the bass, imaging and clarity is so good for gaming

  • @saucyg6371
    @saucyg637111 ай бұрын

    Thanks now i gotta sell my mkii and upgrade… My problem with the current model is that it’s amazing but it doesnt suit my library as best it could because it lacks midbass

  • @liam0985
    @liam09855 ай бұрын

    Hey Fresh, have you ever tied the spinfit w1's with these? I recently got a pair and have been trying to find the best tips... will try the sednaearfit lights soon.

  • @jootai
    @jootai11 ай бұрын

    how close is that base compared to the 7hz timeless base? Im addicted to the 7hz timeless for synthwave.

  • @ObeyThePapaya
    @ObeyThePapaya5 ай бұрын

    Could you compare imaging and sound stage when compared to orchestra lites? I love my lites and am interested in these but is it a huge difference especially in games like battlefield and EFT.

  • @scarface406
    @scarface40611 ай бұрын

    Now that looks pretty and it's great for gaming and music I need to remember this if I need new head gear Edit: nvm is saw the price😮

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    Hahaha. Yea pricey one

  • @santiagoromero3475
    @santiagoromero347511 ай бұрын

    I'm between this and the 64Audio U4S.... What are your thoughts? I'm looking mainly for a more diverse/universal IEM. I listen to a lot of hip hop, atl rock, ambient, electronic, punk music.

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    Haven’t tried the 64, but what I can say is your library seems to fit the mk3 well

  • @anthonyvillaa
    @anthonyvillaa11 ай бұрын

    if you could compare it to a headphone 'equivalent', what would you say it's near/on par with?

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    Can’t really draw that comparison tbh

  • @princekittipon6510
    @princekittipon651010 ай бұрын

    what dac would you recommend for music listening and for playing apex for monarch mk3 ?

  • @BlueSpectre
    @BlueSpectre11 ай бұрын

    When it comes to silicon I swear by spin fits

  • @user-32941
    @user-329416 ай бұрын

    Yo fresh thank you for all these reviews for gaming iems. I bought Yanyin canon2 based on ur review and it far exceeded my expectations for its capabilities to capture the precise location and the resolution of the ambient sound. I wonder if it is worthy to upgrade to Monarch MKiii from YY canon 2. YY canon2 functions so well as a gaming iem but i’m still looking for a bit of more edge in the resolution/locational accuracy/ambience/etc. Does Monarch mkiii have that bit of clear edge over YY canon2 in your opinion? Only gripe i have with YYC2 is a bit of heavy bass boosted sound. It gets a bit tiresome overtime. Many thanks!

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    6 ай бұрын

    Some increases for sure in quality and resolution, but is pretty even for gaming

  • @user-32941

    @user-32941

    6 ай бұрын

    @@FreshReviewsYT Thank you!

  • @jonmarinos7170
    @jonmarinos717011 ай бұрын

    Just bought the MK3 with the Butterfly custom faceplate 😍

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    Beautiful! Love that one. I would have gone butterfly if it was able to go on the tangerine shell

  • @jonmarinos7170

    @jonmarinos7170

    11 ай бұрын

    @@FreshReviewsYT that would be 👌🏻

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    @@jonmarinos7170 had to go tangerine with the channel colors 😂

  • @beyondtheuniverse999

    @beyondtheuniverse999

    10 ай бұрын

    Hey, I'm getting MK3 but getting third party tips ship to where I live is difficult and expensive so I'm wondering how it sounds with stock tips?

  • @Xocnap
    @Xocnap11 ай бұрын

    Hello! Which Ear tips do you like the most or use when gaming with the Yanyin Canon 2s tho, Just bought them. Great video as always!

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    I believe I’m using the spinfit w1s

  • @Xocnap

    @Xocnap

    11 ай бұрын

    @@FreshReviewsYT thank you! Is the cable on the IEMs ok or did you change it aswell?

  • @AOB1612
    @AOB16122 ай бұрын

    Any other aftermarket tips other than the sednaearfit light's and the comply's you'd recommend? They all seem to be either sold out or won't ship to my country unfortunately. (mostly gaming here)

  • @zhongtiger6575
    @zhongtiger65755 ай бұрын

    is the prestige ltd more resolving than this?

  • @aa4874
    @aa48747 ай бұрын

    Awesome review! A quick question, do I need a dac/amp to enjoy MK III?

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    7 ай бұрын

    You don’t, for instance you could easily rock out to them with an apple dongle on your phone. But for pc gaming I highly recommend a nice amp dac to power them. Cleaner better power and a more efficient dac = win

  • @guilllaumebellemare3070
    @guilllaumebellemare307010 ай бұрын

    Despite the high price point, would you say its good value for money, or would the xenns top or orchestra lite for example be better value for money (excluding budget IEMs)? In other words, are they worth the big price difference?

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    9 ай бұрын

    Really depends what your needs are and budget. For me it’s worth it because I’m going to use them for a ton of music as well

  • @anc3stral.
    @anc3stral.11 ай бұрын

    Hi Fresh, regardind the Xenns Top do u think are they tips dependent in game? (If yes what is ur choice?) Nice video as always.

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    Not as tip dependent. I use spinfit w1s

  • @anc3stral.

    @anc3stral.

    11 ай бұрын

    @@FreshReviewsYT thank you so much for the reply!

  • @chrisgg

    @chrisgg

    10 ай бұрын

    @@FreshReviewsYT Any tips on how to find the right tips?

  • @wrathkeebs
    @wrathkeebs11 ай бұрын

    HI fresh i hope you can reply but what do you think is the best upgrade from a Truthear Zero User budget is around 150$

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    Go up a little for the orchestra lite or stick to the zeros imho

  • @chrisjohnson9306
    @chrisjohnson930611 ай бұрын

    Have good weekend:)Are you going to review simgot EM6L??Your input on this set for gaming would be helpful..Simgot actually saying great for gaming 🤷‍♂️

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    Review just dropped as we speak hehe

  • @joerichard9649
    @joerichard964911 ай бұрын

    How do you feel about the Truthear x Crin Zero OG vs TinHiFi T2/Tin T3? I've been hearing a lot about the T2 but unsure about the T3. My goal is to just play valorant mainly with the iem of choice.

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    Zero.

  • @scottkrause96
    @scottkrause9611 ай бұрын

    Would you still consider the Gl AMT 16s to be superior compared to the MK3? Gaming / Music

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    I wouldn’t say superior no. They’re both great

  • @aoxner9115
    @aoxner911511 ай бұрын

    no way u got the goat iem

  • @dbji88
    @dbji8811 ай бұрын

    I have the monarch 2 at present I’m very happy with the sound, it’s the perfect treble for me Mk3 treble is it fatiguing or same as mk2?

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    Not fatiguing at all

  • @freelancer1499
    @freelancer149911 ай бұрын

    Hi Fresh! Are there any audiophile quality earbuds that are great for competitive gaming too? Thanks!

  • @dwight2310

    @dwight2310

    11 ай бұрын

    did u even watch the video?

  • @freelancer1499

    @freelancer1499

    11 ай бұрын

    @@dwight2310 Yes I finished watching it to the end. But they were touching on IEMs

  • @MisterRhul

    @MisterRhul

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@dwight2310IEM's =/= Earbuds 😅

  • @mikelim1894
    @mikelim189411 ай бұрын

    I thought my end game was Maestro SE, but had serious fit issue and ear pressure issue. So was looking for an alternative. Is MK3 similar fit like Xenns Up?

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    Nice and ergonomic like the top but the shell is larger in width. For me they’re just as comfortable as the top but I’m not sure how they would be for others. That’s unfortunate to hear about the maestro also. I’ve had my eye on those

  • @Spike626721
    @Spike62672111 ай бұрын

    Would like a review of the quintet.

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    I have one

  • @princekittipon6510
    @princekittipon651010 ай бұрын

    do you have discount code for mk3 ?

  • @ChaoticFoxxie
    @ChaoticFoxxie8 ай бұрын

    would this be a noticeable upgrade from the xenns top or is it more of a smaller upgrade?

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    8 ай бұрын

    The xenns top in my opinion are still better for gaming (slightly). The mk3 is my preference for music though

  • @ChaoticFoxxie

    @ChaoticFoxxie

    8 ай бұрын

    @@FreshReviewsYT so for someone who listens to a lot of music also the mk3 would be a better bet then? Because I do both gaming and I’m big into music

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    8 ай бұрын

    @@ChaoticFoxxie they’re both really good for dual purposes. But I do prefer the mk3 for music.

  • @cletcadano4462
    @cletcadano446211 ай бұрын

    Why havent you compared it to GL AMT 16? I think you must compare them both for they are both in ur “HIGH END” Category right? Havent heard the GL AMT16 on this vid.

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    To be honest my head was spinning from testing different ear tips in different games for what felt like 20+ hours so I limited the review to this and the prestige, both being new and in the same family it seemed more important. what I can say is I prefer the tuning of the mk3 more. But the AMT is a very unique experience still.

  • @cletcadano4462

    @cletcadano4462

    11 ай бұрын

    @@FreshReviewsYT niiice! I guess ill save $500 then thanks! Im a fan of yours to be honest i really want to copy ur setup hahah. So upload us ur updated setup🤣🤣🤣. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

  • @jdwilliams4821
    @jdwilliams48218 ай бұрын

    How do these stack up to the GoldPlanar 16s that you have ranked as #1? I'm either going to get this or the GoldPlanar 16s, but I'm curious on your final two cents comparing the two IEMs

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    8 ай бұрын

    The gold planar are much more special of an IEM. I love both though

  • @jdwilliams4821

    @jdwilliams4821

    8 ай бұрын

    @@FreshReviewsYT more special in the sense that it feels more unique because there's less of them out there/the unboxing process? I guess in terms of sheer performance for CS and Valorant, money aside, are the GoldPlanars substantially better? Not to say the Monarch's aren't great. I really enjoy the colors on the Monarch, but if the GoldPlanars are noticeably better for FPS, I would make the purchase. Any feedback would be much appreciated. Thank you as always!

  • @rohitkhetan0235
    @rohitkhetan023511 ай бұрын

    Can you review the hyperx cloud 3 next

  • @Rockypwfs
    @Rockypwfs11 ай бұрын

    I use the KZ x HBB PR2 and was impressed for the price for gaming

  • @Ather1s
    @Ather1s8 ай бұрын

    I have a question about the monarch's fit for Fresh or any1 that has it, since a lot of other reviews mentions its beefy size and I have a rather small to medium ears. In comparison, I have the crin zero OG and it fits nicely for me with no pain and that is an IEM on the larger side as well.

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    8 ай бұрын

    If the zero fits you should be ok

  • @Doggie64
    @Doggie6411 ай бұрын

    Oye, something to look forward to IF these go on sale during the fall sales...(paws crossed). Sheesh you've been smashing the reviews out my friend. Greatly appreciate your efforts and time for our benefit. 🤡 WOOF! ❤

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    ❤️

  • @damitsBrian
    @damitsBrian11 ай бұрын

    Do you still like the Equate Plus V2? Would you still recommend it?

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    Yes and yes

  • @trurasta1
    @trurasta19 ай бұрын

    Hey I just bought these I’ve been using the kiwi lite. Do you think you hear more on Apex with the kiwi lite since there is hardly any bass. Also what’s a good budget dac to push the mk3 I’ve been trying to see which one I hear more gaming cues between the 2

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    9 ай бұрын

    The new do400 is pretty cool. I hear great things about the fiio k7 as well

  • @melrexmelrex
    @melrexmelrex11 ай бұрын

    @FreshReviewsYT Just purchased the Xenns mangird top, what tips do you use.

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    Spinfit w1

  • @jdwilliams4821
    @jdwilliams48217 ай бұрын

    Hi Fresh, I just bought these per our previous conversation with your affiliate link :D quick question, I am looking at the YuLong DA11 ES9038PRO for the DAC/AMP combo. A bit pricey but want to do these IEMs justice. Does this look solid and is it compatible? Thanks!

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    7 ай бұрын

    Seems like it should be great! Don’t necessarily have to go that expensive though! I would check it sound news or passion for sound have tested it and have reviews for it. Unfortunately I haven’t tried the unit personally

  • @jdwilliams4821

    @jdwilliams4821

    7 ай бұрын

    @@FreshReviewsYTI couldn't find a review but I don't see any red flags other than the price (plus I love that it comes in red). Do you have any personal recommendations for DAC/amp for the MKIIIs?

  • @Desmond987

    @Desmond987

    4 ай бұрын

    They're IEMs man, why would you buy 5 watt amp for a thing you can drive with apple dongle or straight from phone jack. 😂 geez louise. Even couple hundred milliwats are capable of blowing these up. You really need to study how headphone amplifiers and DACs works if you think you need DA11 for iems.

  • @obliviondust2719
    @obliviondust271911 ай бұрын

    Finally good IEM for gaming and music? Sign me up!

  • @filosavage7475

    @filosavage7475

    11 ай бұрын

    For only a thousand dollars too

  • @strvy

    @strvy

    11 ай бұрын

    Lol can you afford it

  • @obliviondust2719

    @obliviondust2719

    11 ай бұрын

    @@strvy uh yeah?

  • @mushbeck
    @mushbeck9 ай бұрын

    Hey, is it possible for us to get a list of all your dac settings in these reviews ? for instance the filter setting etc on the dx3 pro +

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    9 ай бұрын

    Default on the dx3 pro +! And when using the bifrost, default as well

  • @chrisgg
    @chrisgg9 ай бұрын

    Do you have a link to the eartips you recommend for the mk3? Talking about the Comfy Foams.

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    9 ай бұрын

    Comply foam tips can be found on amazon for a reasonable price

  • @chrisgg

    @chrisgg

    9 ай бұрын

    @@FreshReviewsYT true, which model did you use? the 400 or 500, round or oval, etc :)?

  • @Amp1tude
    @Amp1tude7 ай бұрын

    do you use dolby atmos headphone or any other form of channel virtualization for competitive gaming or do you just stick with stereo? Also, could you recommend a DAC/AMP that supports Dolby Atmos Headphone compatibility? Thank you

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    7 ай бұрын

    I just use stereo

  • @Amp1tude

    @Amp1tude

    7 ай бұрын

    @@FreshReviewsYT So even with just stereo you feel that you're getting excellent front and back queue placement? That's amazing. I never experienced that on stereo. I always relied on DSP so that in games I could set it to 7.1 instead of Stereo or Headphone which would ultimately give me that front and back channel distinction. I suppose some games, when set to headphone, already come with the built in surround sound that simulates front and back channel. I would definitely prefer to run my IEM in stereo mode since Dolby Atmos Headphone runs in 16bit per channel and I'm simply not a fan of that.

  • @jonathanescobar6226
    @jonathanescobar622611 ай бұрын

    I actually just bought the mangrid tops to upgrade from my moondrop katos so hopefully it’s a decent upgrade. Idk if I could justify the price of these ones tho lol

  • @melrexmelrex

    @melrexmelrex

    11 ай бұрын

    I just purchased the Xenns mangird top today. I'm upgrading from Truthear Zero. What ear tips are you going to use. @freshReviewsYT what tips do you use with link

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    See how you like the top first!

  • @jonathanescobar6226

    @jonathanescobar6226

    11 ай бұрын

    @@FreshReviewsYT for sure imma check out the tops once they come in. I’m pretty hype I was between the kiwi lite and the tops but I feel like I’d want more bass so I went with the tops

  • @melrexmelrex

    @melrexmelrex

    11 ай бұрын

    @@FreshReviewsYT my Xenns mangird top was delivered two days ago. But DHL delivered them to the wrong address. Now they trying to recover my package. The one thing that should help me out is the proof of delivery picture the driver took shows my package was left at the wrong address. I'm going to be mad if I have to take a 530 dollar loss.

  • @livegoer182

    @livegoer182

    6 ай бұрын

    @@melrexmelrex update?

  • @ryder9739
    @ryder97398 күн бұрын

    Disregarding the massive price difference, Is this Monarch mk3 much better than Simgot EA1000? In areas of clarity, separation, 3-dimensional airy sound in the treble, spacious and smoother but brighter sounding treble?

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    8 күн бұрын

    Yes

  • @eduardcondurache3980
    @eduardcondurache398011 ай бұрын

    hey mate, i love your videos, i'm playing mainly valorant and apex, what are the best iems for 300$ budget?

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    I’d suggest a little higher - Yanyin canon 2

  • @Mishael_Agyei-Boamah

    @Mishael_Agyei-Boamah

    11 ай бұрын

    Either the Canon 2 or the Orchestra Lite

  • @eduardcondurache3980

    @eduardcondurache3980

    11 ай бұрын

    @@FreshReviewsYT do i need a dac/amp? Right now i'm using my headset directly to the wave xlr.

  • @jackaaii
    @jackaaii10 ай бұрын

    what would be a very comfortable iem that you can recommend for under 150€?

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    10 ай бұрын

    Em6l by simgot

  • @trurasta1
    @trurasta19 ай бұрын

    I have the zen dac v2 do you use the mk3 in balanced or unbalanced

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    9 ай бұрын

    Balanced when I can.

  • @severouspearous2757
    @severouspearous275711 ай бұрын

    do you use iem for editing?

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    Yea for everything

  • @ilovecoldplayyyy
    @ilovecoldplayyyy9 ай бұрын

    Hey how do they compare to the HiFiman Arya Oraganic or something else in this price bracket? I have this headphone and I’m wondering if it’s sounds better then this?

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    8 ай бұрын

    Haven’t used the organic

  • @heeku_
    @heeku_8 ай бұрын

    Yo fresh you are friggin awesome! We talked a few weeks ago, thanks to you I bought the orchestras for gaming purposes and I am lookin for an iem for music only (dont wanna bother gaming with a kilobuck iem). I was legit looking at the moonlight ultra last week but lack of reviews made it hard to get an idea of its sound signature, then looked for comparisons between mk3 and prestige, again for music purposes, and your review covered many questions I had regarding all 3. I know you are leaning towards gaming here but I trust your taste so I will ask anyway, for music purposes, if you have to listen to "the weekend" and similar genres, would you pick the mk3 over the prestige? I will pair it with both wa7 3rd gen (make the sound warmer) & questyle m15 for portable use. Thanks a lot, you are the reviewer we all need! Cheers mate!

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    8 ай бұрын

    I definitely enjoyed the mk3 more and the nice benefit also is they ALSO slap for gaming

  • @heeku_

    @heeku_

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks a lot once more!

  • @heeku_

    @heeku_

    2 ай бұрын

    @@FreshReviewsYT enjoying the mmk3 to this very day! u still using ur set or u moved to a better one up on the hifi ladder?

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    2 ай бұрын

    @@heeku_ I want them back, I let mine go when I ordered the volur

  • @heeku_

    @heeku_

    2 ай бұрын

    @@FreshReviewsYT oof, volur looks rad ngl, to ur ears, do they justify the extra price compared to the mmk3 soundwise (bass, stage, vocals) & comfort wise? cant remember if u compared them on ur review back then :)

  • @R.C.Bullar
    @R.C.Bullar6 ай бұрын

    Do you prefer these over the Oracle MK2 for imaging?

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    6 ай бұрын

    I did

  • @permanentlybored195
    @permanentlybored19511 ай бұрын

    personally the mk2 were the best for me, but can't wait to get my hands on a pair of mk3s

  • @yaydood2556
    @yaydood255611 ай бұрын

    Whats a good IEM for 100$ or less for good imaging comp fps + immersive sound for singleplayer games? Can be over that price tho if it seems worth it. Ive tried s12 pro and was kinda disappointed in them, couldnt really pinpoint footsteps that well.

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    Have a ton of videos about some good ones. Can also look at the description in the videos to see the up to date budget list

  • @yaydood2556

    @yaydood2556

    11 ай бұрын

    @@FreshReviewsYT yeah i apologize should have went through your channel more, thanks!

  • @maikij082
    @maikij08211 ай бұрын

    God damn i was eyeing the mk2 for a while but with it being bad for gaming kinda turned me off as I wanted an all in one solution for my iem This review makes me wanna spend some money and I just recently bought hifiman arya and my wallet is not prepared 😂😂

  • @user-vr6vy8nu1j
    @user-vr6vy8nu1j11 ай бұрын

    Budget around 400$ What DAC would you recommend for DT 900 pro x and XENNS Top, I am using GSX 1200 now.

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    Either a schiit or topping stack

  • @TJ746
    @TJ74611 ай бұрын

    Are the gains on the Monarch MK3 really worth the price difference from the Xenns Top?

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    Just for gaming? Or are you going to use it for everything. If so, if I listened to both in a store I’d personally end up buying the mk3. That’s me though

  • @TJ746

    @TJ746

    11 ай бұрын

    @@FreshReviewsYT I was looking to get a set for both everyday and gaming. I am in the UK and unfortunately don't have any store that provide any demo units that I know of so I relies on reviewers like you to help me make my purchasing decisions. Am guessing what I am really asking is the price to performance, are the performance difference between the Monarch Mk3 worth the Extra $400+ compare to the Xenns Top?

  • @ballpenkennjohn3129

    @ballpenkennjohn3129

    8 ай бұрын

    Diminishing returns.. the difference between the top and mkIII is not going to be huge.. it's like a 10% difference at most.. is that worth an extra 400$ to you?

  • @Anthony_K
    @Anthony_K10 ай бұрын

    Any eta on a potential Thieaudio Hype 2 review? Thanks!

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    10 ай бұрын

    Very soon

  • @WildfireX
    @WildfireX10 ай бұрын

    How would you compare something like this to the Meze 109 Pro? I know they're different but they can be used for the same purposes. I currently have Beyerdynamic tygr 300r for gaming/general headphone listening with a Schiit modi 3 /Asgard 3. Then I also have a Moondrop Chu 2 with a sony walkman a105 & i was surprised how the CHu 2 were for super budget iems. But if I wanted to go into a higher end direction, how would you decide between a higher end headphone like a Meze 109 Pro with a supposedly fun sound, or a Monarch Mk3? Or is there an equivalent "Fun/Warm" iem in the budget to mid range?

  • @dwight2310
    @dwight231011 ай бұрын

  • @joshuadelin6414
    @joshuadelin641411 ай бұрын

    I can buy the GL-AMT16 or this. which would be the best?

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    Really comes down to tuning preferences. Both really good in game. The amt16 is a pretty damn unique experience

  • @nashwalker7
    @nashwalker711 ай бұрын

    fresh, what do you use for a mic when gaming?

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    Blue sona

  • @nashwalker7

    @nashwalker7

    11 ай бұрын

    @@FreshReviewsYT thanks brotha! with your audio setup, are you able to monitor your voice?

  • @beyondtheuniverse999
    @beyondtheuniverse99910 ай бұрын

    Hey, do these sound as good as you're describing with just stock tips?

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    10 ай бұрын

    Yes of course. Gaming improves with the tips I recommend though

  • @beyondtheuniverse999

    @beyondtheuniverse999

    10 ай бұрын

    @@FreshReviewsYT hey couple more questions, can BTR5 drive them? And getting third party tips shipped to India where I live is very difficult and expensive so I'm considering using MK3 just with stock tips so is it worth getting it if I'm only going to use it with stock tips? I'll try to get third party tips but I just want to know that thank you!

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    10 ай бұрын

    @@beyondtheuniverse999 I would try the stock tips first to see how you enjoy them. They’re ok, just add a little more bass

  • @Moonwired
    @Moonwired11 ай бұрын

    1k, Jikes.

  • @chris93r
    @chris93r10 ай бұрын

    Can someone please tell me which DAC/AMP setup he mentions in the video? I just can´t understand it...

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    10 ай бұрын

    Yea sure!!!! You can always ask me lol I try to answer everything. I use a topping a90d and d90se! If you need budget stuff lmk

  • @toxicrush6982
    @toxicrush698211 ай бұрын

    Truthear x Crin Zero OG or Red WITH adapter, what does adapter mean here?

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    11 ай бұрын

    Meaning with the impedance adapter that it comes with

  • @zs8796
    @zs87965 ай бұрын

    Would you say these are better than the FiR audio m5

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    5 ай бұрын

    Haven’t tried

  • @shaunpp87
    @shaunpp8711 ай бұрын

    The big boy IEMs hah

  • @AE-alaa
    @AE-alaa6 ай бұрын

    Can you please compare these to the mk ii.. since they drop in price in the used market

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    6 ай бұрын

    Mk2 is heavier in the bass. It’s also got a shell design that is quite a bit more uncomfortable. For music the mk2 is magical

  • @jasonblaise6786

    @jasonblaise6786

    6 ай бұрын

    @@FreshReviewsYT Which would you say you enjoy more for music? Mk3 or Mk2 . Especially for vocals

  • @chrisgg
    @chrisgg10 ай бұрын

    If you would just select them for competitive gaming are they still you favorite …. Or is it the package ?

  • @FreshReviewsYT

    @FreshReviewsYT

    10 ай бұрын

    Package

  • @chrisgg

    @chrisgg

    10 ай бұрын

    @@FreshReviewsYT So going with the Xenns Top should be sufficient, I guess. Talking about mostly APEX

  • @chrisgg

    @chrisgg

    10 ай бұрын

    @@FreshReviewsYT I pulled the trigger today on the MK3. While I mostly use them for gaming, I also like good music in general. Will give an update on how I like them with my Modius + Jotunheim 2 Shiit Stack! I will also test them with Atom, Evo 4 and others theat I still have. Cheers.

  • @ennyo9862

    @ennyo9862

    9 ай бұрын

    @@chrisgg Hey man! have you gotten your MK3? what's your opinion on gaming with them?

  • @chrisgg

    @chrisgg

    9 ай бұрын

    @@ennyo9862 I definitely felt a difference to the truthear zero I used before. Value like I’m not sure if you would need them compared to an already very good 50 euro IEM

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