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THIEAUDIO Monarch MKIV vs TinHifi P2 Ultra 2025: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the THIEAUDIO Monarch MKIV vs TinHifi P2 Ultra 2025, 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.

  • THIEAUDIO Monarch MKIV
  • TinHifi P2 Ultra 2025
HearWiki score
84
-
Sound
9.4
-
Value
7.6
-
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 Ultra 20252025

Specifications

Monarch MKIVP2 Ultra 2025
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
12 mm planar magnetic
Driver type
tribrid
planar
Driver configuration
2DD + 6BA + 2EST
-
Driver size
8 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
10
-
Frequency response
-
7 Hz - 50 kHz
Impedance
-
3 Ω
Active noise cancelling
-
No
Connector
-
4.4 mm balanced

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 2025

The TinHifi P2 Ultra 2025 is a premium wired in-ear monitor with a 12 mm planar magnetic driver, housed in a striking 24K gold finish. It offers an ultra-wide frequency response from 7 Hz to 50 kHz, making it a flagship choice for detail-oriented listeners. With a 4.4 mm balanced connector and very low impedance, it pairs well with high-quality sources for optimal performance.

  • Pro:Detailed and extended treble response
  • Pro:Wide frequency range for immersive listening
  • Pro:Premium gold finish adds a luxurious aesthetic
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Requires a balanced source for best results
  • Con:High price point may not suit budget buyers

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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