Great review as always Dave, thank you! I think I speak for most of us here that are a fan that the Oracle Mk III is considered a silent collab of yours. A shame ThieAudio did not give credit where credit is due... If I were to speak of this IEM to a friend or forum member, I'd call it for what it is...The Honest Audiophile Oracle.
Great review as always! Tested MKIII, to see what a higher end IEM sounds like. However, determined balanced/neutral tuning is a no-go for my tastes/library (Rock/Pop/Orchestral). Found it too 'boring'. Build quality was excellent, but too large for my ears (hurt even w/foam tips). Best fit was Divinus Wide Bore. Will have to see if the new Zigaat Estrella or Fatfreq Deuce are better options for me.
Another great detail review!!! Thanks! I was thinking about getting these but I'm going to just go for the Prestige LTD. Do you think a second generation of the Prestige will come out soon? Thieaudios Origin and SoftEars Enigmas have crazyyyyyy drivers 😍🤤. But the price is as well 😭.
I think i will save up to this one, Sweden has so much taxes so it's not cheap to buy, but it priced right imo, comp is hard and there is even cheaper stuff available with bc that sounds really good, like the Bajie and the anvil.
@@TheHonestAudiophileso Strange i thought i did a comment on the origin, well this one looks good to 😂 had Sync on phone to tv, at least the comment came on a thie audio...
@@TheHonestAudiophile Dang, well, I'll probably have to wait. I'm pretty dang happy with my Mangird Top, a set I only really pulled the trigger on because of your video. May luck go your way, either with Linsoul sending you more units or making a collab happen!
@@TheHonestAudiophile what would you recommend with the genres i mentioned? kinda leaning towards the oracle mk3.. not sure to pull the trigger, thoughts?
Well, One more company taking advantage of others to better their product. Every industry is full of these stories. A shame indeed. At least the iem should sound great with your tuned input. If I may be a little intrusive, as a Lawyer I would suggest only giving out your expertise after some kind of formalization of the duties and obligations each party has in the relationship. All the best!
It sounds like they wanted your consultancy for free by dangling a collab in front of you. I wish I could say I was surprised. How many other reviewers did they try this with ? I'd be curious to know.
"and remember, honesty is the best policy". unless you're Linsoul, discussing a collab with you, getting your detailed feedback about what you'd change, for the collab, then ... radio silence. Then the IEM comes out with "eeiily similar": tuning to what you proposed for the collab, and still radio silence from Linsoul. Dude, you got played. I *edit*. on second thought perhaps the best way for you to gain value from the product of your tuning consultation is to simply... take credit for it. We should all refer to the Oracle Mk III as "the Honest Audiophile Oracle collab". At least you'd get a cred boost that you could parlay on another actual, honest collab.
Very similar but different as the Top leans more fun and Oracle leans neutral. The Oracle has little more natural tone and timbre, slightly better details and resolution.
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Well done, sir. Great video. It’s a shame that Linsoul ghosted you on the collab.
Thanks 🙏
When will you be collaborating with a Chi-fi manufacturer, Stephen? 🤓
You deserve a collab, such a shame that Linsoul did you dirty.
I was so excited to follow the collab throughout its development process for it to just disappear. Such a bummer.
Thanks for the support through the process. Hopefully another opportunity will come along.
well, it didn't disappear. It was simply uncredited and uncompensated.
@@larrydunn4626 True and real
When will you be collaborating with a Chi-fi manufacturer, Daniel (+Sunny)? 🤓😺💯
I actually have had a collab opportunity for a few months. I just put it in hold until I decide what I would want to work on.
You deserved the collab! Great review
Thanks
Thank you for this review, Dave. Will wait for your collab iem and get it for sure!
The Thieaudio Oracle III x THA. Has a nice ring to it. I would love to get this but man, that near $600 price is really hard to justify.
Great review as always Dave, thank you! I think I speak for most of us here that are a fan that the Oracle Mk III is considered a silent collab of yours. A shame ThieAudio did not give credit where credit is due... If I were to speak of this IEM to a friend or forum member, I'd call it for what it is...The Honest Audiophile Oracle.
Thanks for the kind words, much appreciated.
Sounds like an impressive set! Hopefully you get a collaboration in the future! 🙏
Thanks 🙏
Great review as always!
Tested MKIII, to see what a higher end IEM sounds like. However, determined balanced/neutral tuning is a no-go for my tastes/library (Rock/Pop/Orchestral). Found it too 'boring'. Build quality was excellent, but too large for my ears (hurt even w/foam tips). Best fit was Divinus Wide Bore.
Will have to see if the new Zigaat Estrella or Fatfreq Deuce are better options for me.
Thanks for the impressions. Too boring, interesting especially for orchestra. I am supposed to be receiving the Estrella for review.
I wish that you had been able to collaborate on this IEM. Nevertheless, it is clear that you are enjoying the tuning and performance of this IEM.
Thanks 🙏
Sounds reference with enough musicality. Body langue speaks more then all your great wording. ❤ Great review. 🎉
Definitely is reference with musicality. Thanks 🙏
I still prefer the og over the mkii. Haven't got a chance to audition the mk3 yet. Excellent review, thanks.
I've not had the opportunity to hear the og Oracle, have heard good things about it.
Nicely Done.
Hope you get a chance to review the new
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Estrella review is on the schedule.
Another great detail review!!! Thanks!
I was thinking about getting these but I'm going to just go for the Prestige LTD. Do you think a second generation of the Prestige will come out soon?
Thieaudios Origin and SoftEars Enigmas have crazyyyyyy drivers 😍🤤. But the price is as well 😭.
I've not heard any of the ones you've mentioned. ThieAudio seems to update their products fairly regularly so the chances are likely.
Thanks for the review dave! Now I don't know whether i should upgrade to the mk3 or keep my cklvx d41 for now 😂
Oracle mkiii is an upgrade to the D41.
Thanks!
Thanks for the gift, very thoughtful and much appreciated 👍
Great stuff!! 👍👍
Good review! How would the Pilgrim compare to the Oracle mk3 in terms of soundstage, imaging, resolution and details?
Thanks for the review! Would you recommend this over the Xenns Mangird Top?
I personally would take the Oracle mk3 over the Top but that isn't to say that I don't love the Top.
@@TheHonestAudiophile Thank you!
I think i will save up to this one, Sweden has so much taxes so it's not cheap to buy, but it priced right imo, comp is hard and there is even cheaper stuff available with bc that sounds really good, like the Bajie and the anvil.
Look forward to hearing your impressions.
@@TheHonestAudiophileso Strange i thought i did a comment on the origin, well this one looks good to 😂 had Sync on phone to tv, at least the comment came on a thie audio...
I've not heard the ThieAudio Origin.
Sorry to hear that Dave. Eerily, similar situation happened to @BangsAudioReviews. Don’t think it was Linsoul tho.
Life goes on, hopefully another opportunity will come along.
Interesting 🤔
Thank you for the review. How would these compare to the Aune AR5000?
Hi Dave! Which would you choose for classical music, the Mangird Top or the Oracle MK3? Maybe another offer in this price category? Thanks!
Oracle mk3
16:30 Ou nice. So do I understand it correctly they just used your idea for free? Very nice and professional from them ...
Got a surprise for you if you have live stream Saturday or Sunday Dave
Hmmm I like surprises, very tempting 😁
Are the technicals a decent improvement over blessing 3? What about mk3 compared to volare?
Sorry I haven't heard Blessing 3 since I reviewed it and cannot remember enough about that to do a fair comparison without a side by side. Sorry.
If you've tried them, what do you think about the Prestige LTD compared to this set? Both look super enticing, one is much more $$$ though.
I've not heard the Prestige. Would love the opportunity.
@@TheHonestAudiophile Dang, well, I'll probably have to wait. I'm pretty dang happy with my Mangird Top, a set I only really pulled the trigger on because of your video. May luck go your way, either with Linsoul sending you more units or making a collab happen!
@nyororomeowelas1225 Awesome 👍 Glad you enjoy the Top. Thanks for the kind words. Glad you enjoy the channel content.
Curious about this vs the Hisenior Mega 5Est
I would love the opportunity to hear the HiSenior Mega5Est.
oracle mk3 or fatfreq maestro minis? EDM, Vocal-focused Alt. Pop, R&B, HipHop. Any other Recommendations? Budget not above 1k.
Sorry haven't heard the Maestro Mini
@@TheHonestAudiophile what would you recommend with the genres i mentioned? kinda leaning towards the oracle mk3.. not sure to pull the trigger, thoughts?
Oracle mkiii works good with those genres in my opinion
Thank you! Any thoughts of the upcoming ThieAudio Origin?
@chunsu2337 haven't heard the ThieAudio Origin
Well, One more company taking advantage of others to better their product. Every industry is full of these stories. A shame indeed. At least the iem should sound great with your tuned input. If I may be a little intrusive, as a Lawyer I would suggest only giving out your expertise after some kind of formalization of the duties and obligations each party has in the relationship. All the best!
Thanks for the informative advice, I'll take it to heart for the next opportunity.
It sounds like they wanted your consultancy for free by dangling a collab in front of you. I wish I could say I was surprised. How many other reviewers did they try this with ? I'd be curious to know.
It does seem that way. Hopefully it hasn't happened to others.
"and remember, honesty is the best policy". unless you're Linsoul, discussing a collab with you, getting your detailed feedback about what you'd change, for the collab, then ... radio silence. Then the IEM comes out with "eeiily similar": tuning to what you proposed for the collab, and still radio silence from Linsoul. Dude, you got played. I
*edit*. on second thought perhaps the best way for you to gain value from the product of your tuning consultation is to simply... take credit for it. We should all refer to the Oracle Mk III as "the Honest Audiophile Oracle collab". At least you'd get a cred boost that you could parlay on another actual, honest collab.
Oracle mkiii will be used as a reference going forward.
OMG ghosted by Linsoul
this vs mangird top sir?
Very similar but different as the Top leans more fun and Oracle leans neutral. The Oracle has little more natural tone and timbre, slightly better details and resolution.
@@TheHonestAudiophile thank you for the answer
My pleasure, you're welcome
David, thank you for another wonderful earphone review! 👌
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