The ThieAudio Monarch line on Speaker Ranking spans 3 generations and 3 models, from the ThieAudio Monarch MKII to the ThieAudio Monarch MKIV. Ratings run from 4.4/5 to 4.9/5. Of these, 3 are still sold.
Each column below is a release year, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow spans the years between them. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
Monarch MKII to Monarch MKIII
The ThieAudio Monarch MKIII replaced the ThieAudio Monarch MKII. It rates higher, 4.9/5 against 4.6/5.
Full Monarch MKII vs Monarch MKIII comparison
Monarch MKIII to Monarch MKIV
The ThieAudio Monarch MKIV replaced the ThieAudio Monarch MKIII. It rates lower, 4.4/5 against 4.9/5.
Full Monarch MKIII vs Monarch MKIV comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the ThieAudio Monarch are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 3 generations of the ThieAudio Monarch, from the ThieAudio Monarch MKII to the ThieAudio Monarch MKIV.
What replaced the ThieAudio Monarch MKII?
The ThieAudio Monarch MKIII replaced the ThieAudio Monarch MKII. It is rated 4.9/5, against 4.6/5 for the ThieAudio Monarch MKII.
What replaced the ThieAudio Monarch MKIII?
The ThieAudio Monarch MKIV replaced the ThieAudio Monarch MKIII. It is rated 4.4/5, against 4.9/5 for the ThieAudio Monarch MKIII.