Campfire Audio - Andromeda MW10 vs ThieAudio - Monarch MKIII
Between the Andromeda MW10 and Monarch MKIII, the Andromeda MW10 comes out ahead in impedance and sensitivity, while the Monarch MKIII wins on driver count. Overall, the Andromeda MW10 scores 66.4 and the Monarch MKIII scores 72.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Monarch MKIII edges ahead on the Mars Score (66.4 vs 72.9), but the 6.5-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Andromeda MW10 if you care most about impedance and sensitivity. The biggest gaps in its favor are impedance, sensitivity.
Pick the Monarch MKIII if you care most about driver count. Its strongest claims are driver count.
Both ship with comparable detachable cable, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Monarch MKIII is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Campfire Audio - Andromeda MW10 wins
- ▲Impedance — 10.00 Ω less. 12 vs 22.
- ▲Sensitivity — 2.68% more. 115 dB vs 112 dB.
Why ThieAudio - Monarch MKIII wins
- ▲Driver count — 5.00 more. 10 vs 5.
Spec comparison
Drivers
| Spec | Campfire Audio - Andromeda MW10 | ThieAudio - Monarch MKIII |
|---|---|---|
| Driver count | 5 | 10lead |
| Driver types | 5 Balanced Armature | 1DD + 6BA + 2EST + 1 Bone Conduction Tribrid |
| Impedanceⓘ | 12 Ωlead | 22 Ω |
| Sensitivityⓘ | 115 dBlead | 112 dB |
Build
| Spec | Campfire Audio - Andromeda MW10 | ThieAudio - Monarch MKIII |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable cable | true | true |
| Connector | MMCX | 2-pinlead |
Spec-level deep dives
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