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QDC Anole V14 vs Thieaudio Monarch Mk2

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

QDC Anole V14
9.2
/ 10
IEMReference
HIGHER SCORE
Thieaudio Monarch Mk2
9.3
/ 10
IEMReference

Specs comparison

9.2/10
SCORE
9.3/10
16Ω
IMPEDANCE
15Ω
105dB
SENSITIVITY
98dB
No
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The QDC Anole V14 scores 9.2/10 with 16Ω impedance and 105dB sensitivity. At 16Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.

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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