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62/ 100
Good
HearWiki score
Pricey for what it is
$590
typical price, USD
Discontinued
At a glance
- Brand
- Thieaudio
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2022
Score breakdowngood overall
Sound7.4
Value6.1
A wired five-driver tribrid IEM with a 10mm LCP dynamic driver, two Knowles balanced-armature drivers, and two Sonion electrostatic tweeters. It is tuned as a monitor-oriented IEM for detailed music, stage, and studio listening.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
This wired in-ear monitor combines a 10mm dynamic driver, two balanced-armature units, and two electrostatic tweeters for a five-driver hybrid setup. Its tuning focuses on analytical clarity, making it a solid choice for musicians, engineers, and listeners who want precise, revealing sound across stage and studio use.
What works
- Detailed and transparent treble from electrostatic tweeters
- Balanced, monitor-style tuning for critical listening
- Layered and accurate midrange for vocals and instruments
- Solid build quality typical of premium hybrids
What doesn't
- No noise cancellation, so isolation depends on tips
- Requires a quality source to fully shine
- May sound too analytical for casual or warm-leaning listeners
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | 1DD + 2BA + 2EST tribrid |
|---|---|
| Driver type | tribrid |
| Driver configuration | 1DD + 2BA + 2EST |
| Drivers per side | 5 |
Audio
| Driver | 1DD + 2BA + 2EST tribrid |
|---|---|
| Driver type | tribrid |
| Driver configuration | 1DD + 2BA + 2EST |
| Drivers per side | 5 |
What the reviews said
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What YouTube reviewers say
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The consensus
Mixedacross 4 videosReviewers agree the Oracle MKII is a well-built, comfortable, and highly resolving IEM, but they sharply diverge on its tuning: most found the bass boosted and treble bright, with one praising its analytical detail and another calling it unnatural and fatiguing.
Reviewers liked
- Good build quality and comfortable fit
- Excellent detail retrieval and resolution
- Great imaging for music and gaming
Reviewers flagged
- Overly bright or spicy treble that can cause fatigue or sibilance
- Bass is boosted or mid-bass impact is lighter than desired
- Expensive with diminishing returns compared to cheaper options
11:05INSANITY!! Thieaudio Oracle MKII Earphones
The reviewer finds the Oracle MKII to be a significant departure from the original Oracle, with a much more boosted bass and a spicy upper treble, making it sound more like a Monarch MKII with extra treble energy. They are disappointed that it abandons the neutral, precise tuning of the original, and they do not recommend it for rock, reggae, or hip-hop libraries, though they note the mids are decent to great and the build quality is good.
MixedWatch on YouTube
4:27THiEAUDIO Oracle MKII Honest Review
8/10The reviewer finds the THIEAUDIO Oracle MKII's tuning problematic, particularly a 4 kHz dip that harms vocal presence and an overly bright treble, making it sound unnatural and fatiguing. Despite decent measurements, the reviewer considers the sound quality not worth the price, rating it an 8 out of 10 at most.
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19:22ThieAudio Oracle mkii - Step Aside Blessing 2,the Oracle has spoken! - Honest Audiophile Impressions
The reviewer finds the ThieAudio Oracle MKII to be a well-built, comfortable, and highly resolving tribrid IEM with a near-neutral, analytical sound. It excels in treble extension and detail retrieval, with a bass that is detailed but lighter in mid-bass impact and mids that are natural but slightly thin on the lower end. The reviewer considers it a refined and improved version of the Moondrop Blessing 2, though they wish for a bit more note weight and bass impact.
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10:07What happens when you spend BIG? - Thieaudio Oracle Mk II review
The reviewer finds the Thieaudio Oracle MkII to be an exceptional-sounding IEM with a unique, textured presentation thanks to its hybrid driver setup, offering great detail, imaging, and a warm, engaging sound. However, he notes that it is expensive and subject to diminishing returns compared to cheaper options, making it a product for enthusiasts rather than casual listeners. He ultimately recommends it but suggests that those happy with IEMs around the 300-pound price point may not need to upgrade.
PositiveWatch on YouTube
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