64 Audio - U12t vs ThieAudio - Monarch MKIII vs Truthear - Nova
Across 64 Audio - U12t, ThieAudio - Monarch MKIII, and Truthear - Nova, the 64 Audio - U12t takes the highest Mars Score (79.3), followed by Truthear - Nova (73.9) and ThieAudio - Monarch MKIII (72.9). See the full readout below.
Pick the 64 Audio - U12t if you want the highest-scoring choice on raw spec strength. The 5.4-point gap to the runner-up is wide — the chart-topper is the safer default.
Pick the Truthear - Nova when you want the spec advantages it carries over the leader (look at the per-product breakdown below).
Pick the ThieAudio - Monarch MKIII if its specific spec advantages line up; the score gap to the runner-up is small enough that this is a legitimate value play.
Spec comparison
Drivers
| Spec | U12t | Monarch MKIII | Nova |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver count | 12 | 10 | 5 |
| Driver types | 12 Balanced Armature | 1DD + 6BA + 2EST + 1 Bone Conduction Tribrid | 1DD + 4BA Hybrid |
| Impedanceⓘ | 12 Ω | 22 Ω | 15 Ω |
| Sensitivityⓘ | 115 dB | 112 dB | 123 dB |
Build
| Spec | U12t | Monarch MKIII | Nova |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detachable cable | true | true | true |
| Connector | 2-pin | 2-pin | 0.78mm 2-pin |
Pairwise deep dives
Frequently asked
Which scores highest overall: 64 Audio - U12t, ThieAudio - Monarch MKIII, or Truthear - Nova?+
64 Audio - U12t scores highest at 79.3, followed by Truthear - Nova (73.9) and ThieAudio - Monarch MKIII (72.9).
Which is the newest of 64 Audio - U12t, ThieAudio - Monarch MKIII, and Truthear - Nova?+
Truthear - Nova is the most recent, released 2023-12-08.
One spec at a time
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