Wired IEMs
THIEAUDIO Monarch MKIV
84Outstanding
$1,150
Full review dataTHIEAUDIO Monarch MKIV vs TinHifi P2 ULTRA: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the THIEAUDIO Monarch MKIV vs TinHifi P2 ULTRA, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Wired IEMs
TinHifi P2 ULTRA
Not yet scored
$600
Full review dataScore 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.
- THIEAUDIO Monarch MKIV
- TinHifi P2 ULTRA
HearWiki score
84
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Sound
9.4
-
Value
7.6
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Price (USD)
$1,150
$600
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
Both shipped in 2025. 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.
- Monarch MKIV2025
- P2 ULTRA2025
Specifications
Monarch MKIVP2 ULTRA
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $1,150
- $600
- HearWiki score
- 84
- Not scored
- Released
- 2025
- 2025
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 2DD + 6BA + 2EST tribrid
- planar magnetic
- Driver type
- tribrid
- planar
- Driver configuration
- 2DD + 6BA + 2EST
- -
- Driver size
- 8 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 10
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- -
- No
What reviewers said
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
TinHifi P2 ULTRA
The TinHifi P2 ULTRA is a premium wired in-ear monitor with planar magnetic drivers, finished in 24K gold and positioned as a flagship release for 2025. It focuses on high-fidelity audio without active noise cancellation, appealing to purists who prefer a direct, unprocessed listening experience.
- Pro:Flagship planar magnetic drivers for detailed sound
- Pro:Premium 24K gold finish adds a luxurious aesthetic
- Pro:Wired design ensures stable, lossless signal transmission
- Con:No active noise cancellation for noisy environments
- Con:Premium materials likely increase the price point
- Con:Requires a separate amplifier or source for best performance
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