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Shure SE846 Gen 2 True Wireless Bundle vs THIEAUDIO Monarch MKIV: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Shure SE846 Gen 2 True Wireless Bundle vs THIEAUDIO Monarch MKIV, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

THIEAUDIO Monarch MKIV leads on 3 of 4 measures.

  • Shure SE846 Gen 2 True Wireless Bundle
  • THIEAUDIO Monarch MKIV
HearWiki score
-
84
Sound
-
9.4
Value
-
7.6
Price (USD)
$1,000
$1,150

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Same generation

These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price.

  • SE846 Gen 2 True Wireless BundleYear unknown
  • Monarch MKIV2025

Specifications

SE846 Gen 2 True Wireless BundleMonarch MKIV
Type
Wired IEMs
Wired IEMs
Price (USD)
$1,000
$1,150
HearWiki score
Not scored
84
Released
-
2025
Availability
Availability unknown
Sold new
Driver
4-driver hybrid
2DD + 6BA + 2EST tribrid
Driver type
hybrid
tribrid
Driver configuration
-
2DD + 6BA + 2EST
Driver size
-
8 mm
Drivers per side
4
10
Sound signature
neutral
-
Bluetooth
5.0
-
Codecs
SBC, AAC
-
Battery incl. case
32 h
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Controls
both
-
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Water resistance
none
-
Detachable cable
Yes
-
USB-C
Yes
-
Connector
3.5 mm
-
Model code
SE846G2CL-RMCE-TW2-SB
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
-

What reviewers said

Shure SE846 Gen 2 True Wireless Bundle

This bundle pairs the wired SE846 Gen 2 earphones, which use four high-definition drivers for a neutral sound, with a Bluetooth adapter for wireless listening. It provides a customizable frequency response through swappable nozzles and a total battery life of up to 32 hours with the charging case. The kit also supports a detachable 3.5mm cable for wired use and offers app-based EQ adjustments.

  • Pro:Four-driver hybrid design delivers detailed, neutral sound
  • Pro:Interchangeable nozzles let you tweak the frequency response
  • Pro:Versatile both wired (3.5mm) and wireless (Bluetooth 5.0) use
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or water resistance
  • Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs, lacking aptX despite Qualcomm support
  • Con:High price point for the bundle

THIEAUDIO Monarch MKIV

The Monarch MKIV is a flagship in-ear monitor built around a ten-driver tribrid configuration, blending dual 8mm dynamic drivers, six balanced armatures, and two electrostatic tweeters. It offers a studio-neutral sound signature with an additional switchable bass-boost mode for listeners who prefer a more impactful low end.

  • Pro:Reference-grade neutral tuning with excellent clarity
  • Pro:Versatile bass boost mode adds flexibility
  • Pro:Detailed and extended treble from electrostatic tweeters
  • Con:High price point limits accessibility
  • Con:Requires a capable source to perform at its best
  • Con:Large shell may not suit smaller ears

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