Thieaudio has announced the Clairvoyance MKII, the successor to its original Clairvoyance in-ear monitors (IEMs), introducing a redesigned nine-driver platform, updated sound tuning, and premium stainless steel construction. Arriving six years after the original model, the new IEMs retain the musical presentation of the Clairvoyance lineup while incorporating the company’s latest driver technology and acoustic refinements.
The Thieaudio Clairvoyance MKII features a 2DD + 5BA + 2EST tribrid configuration, combining two 8 mm IMPACT² isobaric dynamic drivers, five balanced armature drivers, and two Sonion electrostatic tweeters. The dual dynamic driver system handles low frequencies, delivering controlled sub-bass and stronger bass impact. Four Knowles balanced armature drivers are responsible for midrange reproduction, while a dedicated Knowles mid-treble driver handles vocal presence and imaging. The dual Sonion EST tweeters extend high-frequency reproduction for additional detail and air.
Thieaudio has also revised the acoustic tuning compared to the original Clairvoyance. The MKII uses a 9 dB sub-bass shelf for deeper bass response, while the 200 Hz to 1 kHz range follows a natural midrange profile with a controlled 2 dB slope. A carefully positioned 3 kHz treble peak follows the natural acoustic transfer function of the human ear, with smooth treble decay and frequency extension reaching up to 40 kHz.
The Clairvoyance MKII is designed for listeners who prefer an engaging musical presentation without sacrificing detail and separation. Unlike the Monarch series, which targets studio monitoring and technical accuracy, the Clairvoyance lineup focuses on musical enjoyment while retaining strong technical performance.
The new IEMs underwent more than a year of development, including multiple tuning revisions and driver adjustments. Thieaudio uses a four-way crossover featuring 13 passive components and four independent sound tubes to manage the nine drivers.
The physical construction features unibody 316 stainless steel shells CNC-machined from solid blocks of metal and hand-polished to a satin finish. Buyers can choose between two faceplate designs. The Guilloché edition features intricate diamond-like patterns cut into mirror-polished stainless steel, while the Studio edition uses a satin-finished surface with beveled edges.
Thieaudio also includes a custom 6N silver-plated single-crystal copper and alloy copper mixed Litz cable. It features 0.78 mm 2-pin connectors and the company’s modular plug system, supporting both 3.5 mm unbalanced and 4.4 mm balanced connections.
Other specifications include 102 dB sensitivity at 1 kHz, 8-ohm impedance, and a frequency response of 20 Hz to 40 kHz. Thieaudio has yet to disclose the official price and availability of the Clairvoyance MKII.
Thieaudio Clairvoyance MKII Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Tribrid In-Ear Monitor (IEM) |
| Driver Configuration | 2DD + 5BA + 2EST |
| Dynamic Drivers | 2 × 8 mm IMPACT² Isobaric |
| Balanced Armature Drivers | 5 × Knowles |
| Electrostatic Drivers | 2 × Sonion |
| Frequency Allocation | 2 Ultra-High, 1 High, 4 Mid, 2 Low |
| Crossover | 4-Way |
| Passive Components | 13 |
| Sound Bores | 4 |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB @ 1 kHz (±1 dB) |
| Impedance | 8Ω @ 1 kHz (±1Ω) |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 40 kHz |
| Sub-Bass Tuning | 9 dB Shelf |
| Shell Material | 316 Stainless Steel |
| Shell Construction | CNC-Machined Unibody |
| Faceplate Options | Guilloché / Studio |
| Cable Connector | 0.78 mm 2-Pin |
| Cable Material | 6N Silver-Plated Single-Crystal Copper + Alloy Copper |
| Cable Construction | Coaxial Litz Wire |
| Cable Core Configuration | (179 × 0.06 mm Silver-Plated Copper + 10 × 0.06 mm Alloy Copper) × 2 Cores |
| Cable Diameter | 2.8 mm |
| Wire Gauge | 20 AWG |
| Cable Jacket | PVC |
| Audio Plugs | Modular 3.5 mm Unbalanced / 4.4 mm Balanced |
| Development Time | Over 1 Year |
| Price | Not Announced |
| Availability | Not Announced |
