Thieaudio needs no introduction; Linsoul's in-house brand debuted on the six a half-decade ago, and it released several hits in that time. The Oracle MKII showcased what it can deliver in the mid-range, and it built on that with the Prestige LTD, a high-end offering with a unique tuning.
But it's the Monarch series that defines the brand; the Monarch MKIII was introduced at the end of 2023, and it retails for $999 on Linsoul Audio. Like the Fiio FX15, the Monarch MKIII uses a tribrid configuration of drivers that includes dual dynamic drivers, six Knowles balanced armature drivers, and two Sonion EST drivers within each shell. Combine that with Thieaudio's sound signature, and the Monarch MKIII continue to be a phenomenal choice in 2025.
