THIEAUDIO Prestige
THIEAUDIO Prestige
The Prestige is a tribrid in-ear monitor featuring 4 electrostatic + 2 mid-treble balanced armature + 2 low-mid balanced armature + 10mm dynamic drivers.
These 9 drivers deliver an unparalleled reference class sound. Beyond the novelty of the drivers utilized in the Prestige, its engineering and manufacturing represent the pinnacle of innovation in the field.
Five-way Crossover with three different types of drivers (1 Dynamic Driver + 4 Balanced Armatures + 4 Electrostatic)
Modular 22AWG 6N OCC Silver-Plated and Graphene Silver-Plated Cable with easy plug swapping between 3.5mm, 4.4mm, and 2.5mm jacks.
Reference Tuning with Reference Technicalities.
Unparalleled audio resolution, comparable to the world’s best speakers and headphones.
Passives 5-Wege-Crossover-Netzwerk
Das Prestige ist ein echtes 5-Wege-Passiv-Crossover-Netzwerksystem, das komplett aus technischer, schnörkelloser Technik besteht. In Lautsprecher- oder Kopfhörersystemen mit mehreren Treibern ermöglichen passive Frequenzweichen die Verteilung bestimmter Frequenzbereiche auf die jeweiligen Treiber. Dadurch kann jeder Treiber den Klang wiedergeben, für den er speziell hergestellt wurde, wodurch die Gesamtverzerrung verringert wird und der Tontechniker die Klangsignatur des Geräts anpassen kann.
Das echte 5-Wege-Crossover-Netzwerk besteht aus 11 unabhängigen passiven Komponenten, die sorgfältig entwickelt wurden, um eine natürliche und ausgewogene Klangsignatur zu liefern. Das Prestige ist unsere bisher fortschrittlichste Crossover-Technik.
Referenz-Tuning mit Referenz-Techniken
Der Prestige wurde akustisch so konstruiert, dass er eine Klangsignatur wie bei einem Referenz-Studiomonitor liefert. Der Gesamtklang ist unverfälscht und bewusst für die Bühnen- und Studioüberwachung konzipiert. Mit einem flachen Mitteltonbereich sind die Mitten weder warm noch steril und stellen einen echten und natürlichen Klang dar.
Der Subbass wurde einem 250-Hz-Bereich gewidmet, um eine kraftvolle und robuste Wirkung zu erzielen, ohne jedoch die allgemeine Klangsignatur zu beeinträchtigen. Das Highlight des Prestige ist seine Höhen- und Ultrahöhenerweiterung, die luftige Höhen liefert, wie wir sie bisher noch nicht produziert haben. Diese Erweiterung ermöglicht es, jedes Mikrodetail zu hören, klingt aber für das Ohr natürlich, da wir uns auf ihre Erweiterung und nicht auf eine spitzen Menge an Höhen konzentriert haben. Die Verwendung von Treibern höchster Qualität und unseres innovativen 5-Wege-Crossover-Netzwerks ermöglicht eine beispiellose Audioauflösung, vergleichbar mit den besten Lautsprechern und Kopfhörern der Welt.
Technical Details
Type
In-Ear Monitors
Drivers
4EST + 4BA + 1DD
Impedance
11Ω
Sensitivity
95dB @1kHz
Frequency Response
20Hz-40kHz
Cable Material
22AWG 6N OCC Silver-Plated and Graphene Silver-Plated Cable
Cable Length
1.2 Meter
Cable Plug Type
2.5mm, 3.5mm, 4.4mm
- 1 x THIEAUDIO Prestige
- User Manual
PRICE
Processing Time
This product is in Pre-order period. Pre-orders are provided for items that have not reached us and will take some time to be shipped out.
Processing time: 2-4 weeks. No cancellation of orders once cancelled.
Note:
- No cancellation of orders once ordered.
- All orders to be shipped out sequentially.
Customer Reviews
As a tool for music production, we bought this one after comparing and auditioning around 12 flagship models from different companies.
If fitted properly, they more than fulfil their role as reference monitors, true to their claims.
The expression from low mid to middle is very accurate, not like the monarch mk2, which does not magically sound all around the vocals.
The high end is smooth on carefully processed sound sources.
The low end is also very accurate, with boomy sources sounding boomy and tight sources sounding tight.
In other words, whether you can listen to it comfortably or not depends on the quality of the sound source. In a sense, this is a cruel kind of accuracy.
The most notable feature is the spatial expression. In particular, expressions using modulation, such as chorus effects, sound with outstanding resolution and accuracy. The reverb tail is also accurate.And, as a matter of course, the transients of each track during mixing and the slight differences in EQ are reflected and reproduced.
I'm sure the excellent crossover circuit design is responsible for the low distortion.
It's fantastic. I may buy another one to take out and introduce to my production colleagues.
I often fatigue within a few songs of listening to my Focal Elear's regardless of EQ settings if I wanted the volume to feel "satisfying", so I was a bit worried about finding the Prestige set to be painful on my ears without significant EQ in the treble. I found this was not the case at all - with only a slight boost to the ~2k area, I find myself only restricting volume due to long term health concerns rather than immediate ear irritation that happens with some other sets. But the treble is much better than simply being non-offensive, it is handled with an amazing level of detail and punchiness I had not experienced until now. Mids and lows are handled quite competently as well and meet any expectations I would have for the price point, but the way the treble is handled is definitely the thing that makes this set stand out. Some audio gear's level of resolution can come at the cost of subjectively degrading enjoyment of amateurly produced or intentionally lo-fi music, but some mix of the tuning and technical proficiency of the Prestige allows it to capture all the hi-fi microdetails I've ever heard out of tracks while being forgiving to lower quality mastering, showing it at its best rather than making shortcomings in production quality the focus of the listening experience.
When picking out a high-end IEM, it felt a bit risky choosing one with so few professional & customer reviews such as the Prestige, but the only possible gripe I have had with it in my time with it is the nozzle size. With MDR-7550's as my travel pair spoiling me with super thin nozzles to make for a 0-fatigue fit, the Prestige is less generous in contrast, but still comfortable enough for hours of uninterrupted listening.
In short, well tuned out the box but responds well to EQ, very technically solid across the board but shines most in the treble and most importantly pleasing to use for my entire music library. My daily driver around the house for the foreseeable future.
Depending on the source, the iems do sound very different. Sometimes it is musical/analog and others it is neutral. There isnt as much bass without added boost from equalizer settings that I would like. So I am searching for a TOTL tribrid with 2 dynamic bass units. Overall, the fit is fine.
The supplied multi-ended cable is lacking in design and was replaced by a 4.4 terminated cable. Can then cable roll to make sound more pleasing to my ears. Went with Cu/Silver composite.
Overall a decent iem just wish there was more bass
Premium earphones, design and cable.
Compared to the Monarch MKII, soundstage isn't as wide and it isn't as detailed. But the fit is much better and more comfortable. The treble is extended and clean. The bass is extremely pleasing to the ears.
Monarch MK2 is the Relax one with a softer Bass,good Mids,magical Vocals and Silky Highs.
Prestige is a different way.
More stunning Bass/Slam and Ultra clean Highs.More lively and Energetic.
(Faceplatt looks really good and the Fit is awesome)
Monarch MK 2-ish with superb treble extention and improved bass. Love it.
Shipping Policy
Which countries do you ship to?
We currently only ship to countries within Europe. If you want to ship to other countries, please go to our main site,linsoul.com.For more details on available shipping methods, feel free to contact our team for further clarification.
We cannot ship to addresses that are "PO boxes or APO/FPO".We currently only ship to countries within Europe. If you want to ship to other countries, please go to our main site,linsoul.com.For more details on available shipping methods, feel free to contact our team for further clarification.
We cannot ship to addresses that are "PO boxes or APO/FPO".
How much does shipping cost?
We have two shipping methods - Standard Shipping and Express Shipping.
If your order is under 17 EUR, a 6 EUR shipping fee will apply for Standard Shipping.
If your order is between 17 EUR and 269.98 EUR, Standard Shipping is free.
If your order is under 269.99 EUR, a 22 EUR shipping fee will apply for Express Shipping.
If your order exceeds 269.99 EUR, Express Shipping is free.
*This applies for most European countries. However, large items such as headphones and desktop DAC/AMPs (e.g. HarmonicDyne G200, MUSICIAN MDP-2, and etc.) are excluded.
Shipping fees exclude import taxes or processing fees that may be applicable for your country. Linsoul is not responsible for such fees. Should you refuse to pay the tax/customs fees, shipping fees will still be deducted from the amount paid for the two-way freight charges. The cost of the freight charges may be more than the amount reflected on your order due to tax and other miscellaneous fees.
Some parcels claimed to be “returned to the seller” may be destroyed by the post office or customs officers when buyers refuse to accept their parcels or fail to pay for their taxes. No refund will be processed for such cases.
Standard Shipping via YunExpress is a tax-inclusive option for some countries. However, Linsoul will not be responsible for additional administrative or handling fees charged by your local courier company or customs. Please kindly check this with your local customs.
For certain remote areas, there may be additional charges via Express Shipping. We will contact you if there is a need to make additional payments. Please contact us before placing an order, should you have any queries regarding shipping.
How long does it take to receive the order after it is placed?
For in-stock products, your order will be shipped within 3 working days. You may check with our staff regarding the in-stock status of any products.
Customized items will take a longer time. Please contact our staff for more information.
On normal non-sale days, once your parcel has been shipped out:
- For Standard Shipping, it takes about 2-4 weeks for items to be delivered after shipping out. For some countries, it might take up to 2-3 months, depending on your country, its customs and other factors.* The duration for transit is something beyond our control. Linsoul will not be making refunds for such cases. Please consider an upgrade to Express Shipping or keep the waiting time in mind.
- For Express Shipping, it takes about 3-7 days for items to be delivered after shipping out.
*Note: Timings might be affected due to festive seasons or other unforeseen circumstances
What happens if the parcel has been shipped but not delivered?
First, kindly contact your local courier using the local tracking number.
If your parcel were to be in transit for at least 3 months, it may have been lost in transit.
For orders below $50USD, you may either opt for a one-time reshipment of parcel OR a full refund of the amount paid in cash via PayPal/Credit/Debit card.
For orders above $50USD, we will only process a 50% refund of your order paid in cash via PayPal/Credit/Debit card. Should there be any concern about Standard Shipping, you are encouraged to opt for DHL Express Shipping instead.
Customers are to bear the consequences and fees incurred, if the parcel was undelivered due to any of the following situation:
- Wrong address or phone number provided by recipient
- Recipient was uncontactable when courier company contacted
- Refusal to sign for the package by recipient
- Lost or damaged parcel because recipient opted for “no-signature delivery”
- Refusal to pay for the local tax/processing fee by recipient
- Refusal to provide supporting documents for custom clearance by recipient
Who will pay for the import tax/custom fees
Customers have to bear any form of custom/import/processing fees that are applicable for your parcel.
Should you be unwilling to pay for the fees and reject the delivery of the parcel, you will still have to pay for the shipping cost. Linsoul will only refund the amount of your order after deducting the two-way shipping fees incurred.
Customer Support
How do I get help for my order?
Cancellation or/and modification of orders can only be done manually via our staff, provided that our Warehouse Team has not processed your order.
As our Support Team might not be available during non-working days and weekends, please place your order wisely.
Should you really need to cancel or/and modify your order after purchase, please contact us via our support email (Support@Linsoul.com) or website chat. We will help you with the changes if that could be done.
In general, upon receiving your parcel, please confirm the contents of the package and ensure that the package is in good condition before signing for it. All customers are strongly advised to take an unboxing video of their parcel and packaging when opening their parcels and products.
For faulty/missing items, please send an email to support@Linsoul.com for after-sale services. The following details are required.
- Send an email to support@Linsoul.com with an appropriate Subject Title
- Provide your order number and state the issue clearly
- Attach photos and videos to show that your product is faulty/missing. Shipping details on the parcel packaging have to be clearly visible.
If the photos/videos provided are insufficient to prove the stated issue, we will enquire more. Once the issue has been confirmed, we will arrange for a replacement, partial refund or a full refund (where applicable). For incorrect products, Linsoul reserves all rights in deciding whether you need to return the incorrect item or not. Please kindly contact us via email first. Our team aims to review your email within 3 working days.
For other queries, the fastest way to contact us is via our website or Discord
Linsoul Audio will not be responsible for parcels that have been damaged during the transit process.
Do I get tracking details for my order?
After placing an order, you will receive the order confirmation email. After your order has been shipped out, you will also receive a tracking email. You can track your order via the tracking number online. Should you not have received the emails or face any difficulties tracking your order, please kindly contact us for support.
For more than 1 orders placed under the same account and shipping address, Linsoul will automatically combine the orders and ship them out via one tracking number. Should you have special requests to have the orders shipped separately, please kindly contact us via Discord or our website's chat. We will do our best to help.
What shipping companies do you use?
We collaborate with these courier companies:
- Standard Shipping: 4PX, UBI, NinjaVan, and Yun Express
- Express Shipping: DHL Express, FedEx and SF Express
