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HiFiMAN Susvara vs Thieaudio Monarch Mk2

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

HiFiMAN Susvara
9.2
/ 10
Over-earReference
HIGHER SCORE
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2
9.3
/ 10
IEMReference

Specs comparison

9.2/10
SCORE
9.3/10
83Ω
IMPEDANCE
15Ω
86dB
SENSITIVITY
98dB
Yes
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The HiFiMAN Susvara scores 9.2/10 with 83Ω impedance and 86dB sensitivity. At 83Ω, it benefits significantly from a dedicated amplifier.

The Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 scores 9.3/10 with 15Ω impedance and 98dB sensitivity. At 15Ω, it can be driven directly without extra hardware.

Based on our scoring, the Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 scores higher overall. However, the right choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to see which fits your actual setup.

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