Design and model identity
Resin-type hybrid shell and metal nozzle.
THIEAUDIO Oracle MK1
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Product information
At a glance
Emphasis: Balanced bandsTimbre: Neutral toneListening: Versatile listening
A candidate for listeners seeking overall balance and continuity, a tone not classified as especially warm or bright and moving between genres.
Technical / Musical 91 / 93Retained editorial scores7 Source recordsSignature evidence · HighPrice record date · 2026-10-10Evidence for the catalogue reference
Scores are retained editorial reference values, not laboratory measurements or arithmetic averages of review stars. A one-point difference does not establish absolute superiority. Signature confidence is separate from score certainty.
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- Release month
- 2021-04
- Driver configuration
- 1DD + 2BA + 2EST
- Impedance
- See specification scope
- Earpiece connector
- 0.78 mm 2-pin
- Cable length
- 1.2 m
- Catalogue reference · KRW
- ₩602,524USD 539.00
- Emphasis · timbre
- Emphasis: Balanced bands · Timbre: Neutral tone
A recorded reference amount, not a live lowest price.
Basic specifications
Specifications retained from product records; missing values are not estimated. Korean source wording is preserved where no verified translation exists.
| Driver configuration | 1DD + 2BA + 2EST |
|---|---|
| Impedance | Not established for MK1 in the checked specification body; the earlier 11 Ω value was parsed from a sentence about MKII and is withdrawn. Source ↗ · audio46.com |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB/mW @1 kHzSpecification source ↗ · audio46.com |
| Weight and scope | No established value in the checked records. Value not established · checked source ↗ · crinacle.com |
| Nozzle diameter | No established value in the checked records. Value not established · checked source ↗ · crinacle.com |
| Included accessories |
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| Cable conductor / material | 5N OCC silver-plated copper · LitzSpecification source ↗ · audio46.com |
| Cable cores / braid | 4 cores · 100 wires/coreSpecification source ↗ · audio46.com |
| Cable length | 1.2 mSpecification source ↗ · audio46.com |
| Earpiece connector | 0.78 mm 2-pinSpecification source ↗ · audio46.com |
| Source plug | 3.5 mm / 4.4 mm · purchase options, not both includedSpecification source ↗ · audio46.com |
Retained product source ↗ · crinacle.com · Specification evidence · Research coverage
원형Oracle과MKII/MKIII를구분해검색했으나공식무게/노즐지름본문미확보. 후속모델수치전용하지않음.
Package/cable records below retain the original source language. Purchase options, modular plugs and aftermarket accessories are distinguished; unverified counts and materials are not estimated.
The full package list is not verified. Aftermarket listening cables are not counted as stock accessories. Accessories from other variants were not transferred where generation, sale date or option remained uncertain.
THIEAUDIO Oracle MK1 기존 제품 자료 ↗ · crinacle.comPrice and release evidence
A recorded reference for catalogue sorting and filters, not a current checkout price.
Catalogue reference · KRW
Historical source for the KRW reference not secured
₩602,524
Retained USD reference. The current regular AliExpress price for the same option has not been verified.
Reference conversion: US$539 × ₩1117.86/USD → ₩602,524 · 2021-04 monthly rate
The original product-price URL was not retained for this reference amount. A general product page or an exchange-rate page is not proof of that exact selling price.
Exchange-rate data only ↗ · fred.stlouisfed.org
Pricing record date: 2026-10-10
This is the registered reference price, not a live lowest-price quote. Option, shipping, tax, coupons and exchange-rate rounding may differ.
Driver and design evidence
1DD + 2BA + 2EST
Recorded model / design notes (original language): 수지형 하이브리드 인이어와 금속 노즐 구조를 사용하는 초대 모델입니다. 후속 세대의 크기·무게·플러그 사양은 자동으로 적용하지 않습니다.
Product specifications / model-specific reference ↗ · crinacle.com
Linked references are the existing model-specific specification/design records. Manufacturer, retailer and review sources are distinguished in the original pages. Driver counts alone do not establish sound quality; model generations and variants must match.
Resin-type hybrid shell and metal nozzle.
The original DD plus 2BA plus 2EST Oracle, separate from MKII and MKIII. Frequency emphasis and timbre are listed separately.
Representative character: Versatile listening
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Sound, assessment & measurements
Technical evaluation 91 / 100
Bass87
Mids94
Treble93
Spatial presentation90
Evidence behind the technical assessment
Treble presentation: Airy, generally smooth rather than aggressive. ↗
Stage and separation: Intimate width with useful depth and layers. ↗
Read sources and disagreements ↗Musical enjoyment 93 / 100
Natural timbre94
Emotional expression95
Immersion92
Rhythm and dynamics89
Vocal and instrumental liveliness94
Long-session comfort93
Evidence behind musical enjoyment
Bass character: Deep sub-bass, moderate impact. ↗
Vocals and mids: An original-MK1 owner enjoys high female vocals and an all-round balance, alongside adequate bass and sparkling highs. Later Oracle generations are excluded. ↗
Read sources and disagreements ↗Sound and listening impressions
Design, bass, mids, treble, stage and differing reviewer impressions are presented together.
Sound classification
Representative listening character
An all-round listening role rather than one narrow attraction. It does not imply flat frequency response or optimality for every genre. This editorial browsing category is drawn from retained model-specific reviews; it does not exclude other listening uses.
Similar listening character ↗Frequency emphasis: Balanced bands. An original-MK1 owner enjoys high female vocals and an all-round balance, alongside adequate bass and sparkling highs. Later Oracle generations are excluded. Overall timbre: Neutral tone. These are separate representative axes; fit, nozzle settings and contrary accounts remain in the reviewed evidence.
Differences by listening conditions: Relative warmth versus S8 and shimmering treble in the cafe report remain conditional counterpoints.
Concise English summaries distinguish product specifications, reviewed listening impressions and practical advice. Original source notes remain available below.
Bass quantity and texture
Deep sub-bass, moderate impact.
Vocal placement and midrange
An original-MK1 owner enjoys high female vocals and an all-round balance, alongside adequate bass and sparkling highs. Later Oracle generations are excluded.
Treble and fatigue
Airy, generally smooth rather than aggressive.
Stage, separation and imaging
Intimate width with useful depth and layers.
Disagreement and listening conditions
The bass, vocal and treble descriptions summarise reviewed impressions, not measured quality. Tips, volume, nozzle settings and source conditions can explain differences. Sample relationships and duplicate authors remain disclosed in the source records.
Strengths and caveats from reviewed sources
Supplementary notes retain the original Korean research wording.
In-Ear Fidelity — original Oracle ↗ — 중립 기반 저음 보강. 색채가 적고 대역 균형과 자연스러운 음색을 높게 평가.
Major HiFi — ThieAudio Oracle ↗ — 존재감 있는 서브베이스, 충실한 중역, 과도하지 않은 고음. 폭보다 깊이가 두드러지는 무대.
Listening suggestions and selection points
Alternate vocal-led and rhythm-heavy music. Focus on whether the relationship between bass, voice and treble stays appealing across different arrangements rather than relying on one striking first impression.
These are editorial starting points derived from the existing sound descriptions, not results of a genre-by-genre test. Recordings and arrangements vary even within one genre.
How to choose this product
Preferences that match
- overall balance and continuity · a tone not classified as especially warm or bright
- moving between genres
Consider alternatives first if you prefer
- a pronounced emphasis in one frequency band
- a deliberately warm or bright coloration
A preference guide based on the existing classification. Fit and enjoyment vary with listener, music and tips.
Products to compare
Candidates selected by classification and proximity of registered reference prices, not direct A/B auditions or performance rankings.
Fit and connection checks
Information retained from registered sources. Where verified wearing photos or individual fitting observations are unavailable, consult the product photo and the specification scope.
Listening checklist
- Compare vocal masking at matched volume.
- Use familiar music to separate bass quantity from decay.
- Check treble comfort after matching tips and seal.
Cable, plugs and drive
- Earpiece connector: 0.78 mm 2-pinSpecification source ↗
- Source plug: 3.5 mm / 4.4 mm · purchase options, not both includedSpecification source ↗
- Cable length: 1.2 mSpecification source ↗
- Impedance: Not established for MK1 in the checked specification body; the earlier 11 Ω value was parsed from a sentence about MKII and is withdrawn. Source ↗
- Sensitivity: 106 dB/mW @1 kHzSpecification source ↗
Included accessories
- Included accessories: IEM pairStock cable (selected plug)Silicone tips: 1 pairFoam tips: 3 pairs (S/M/L)Carrying caseSpecification source ↗
- Cable conductor / material: 5N OCC silver-plated copper · LitzSpecification source ↗
- Cable cores / braid: 4 cores · 100 wires/coreSpecification source ↗
Frequency-response graph
MeasurementSource notes
Reading limits
These values are approximate digitization of a source image; small decimal differences should not be overinterpreted. Seal, tips, nozzle/filter, insertion and rig can change the shape. Bass speed, natural timbre, resolution, separation and stage are not established by FR alone.
Evidence at a glance
Registered source records
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May include specifications, retail pages, reviews and notes. This is not a count of independent listening reviewers.
Specifications and sourcesMeasurement curve
Registered
Different fixtures, tips and insertion depths are not a controlled comparison. Check the recorded conditions.
Specifications and sourcesProduct video links
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Link count is not a watched-video count. Each link states whether metadata, captions or scenes were checked.
Specifications and sourcesAssessment status
Retained editorial assessment
Signature evidence and certainty of the score are separate.
Specifications and sourcesHome / Balanced / Oracle MK1
Reviewed reviews
Listening review 5 · All records 9Listening review 5 · Owner account 1 · Reference 3
- 1 1. cr****le.com · Original source ↗ · crinacle.comListening reviewSource notes
In-Ear Fidelity — original Oracle
중립 기반 저음 보강. 색채가 적고 대역 균형과 자연스러운 음색을 높게 평가.
- 2 2. majorhifi.com · Original source ↗ · majorhifi.comListening reviewSource notes
Major HiFi — ThieAudio Oracle
존재감 있는 서브베이스, 충실한 중역, 과도하지 않은 고음. 폭보다 깊이가 두드러지는 무대.
- 3 3. headphones.com · Original source ↗ · headphones.comListening reviewSource notes
Thieaudio Oracle Review - An IEM for Music Professionals
저음은 깊고 고르게 내려가나 강한 펀치는 아님. 보컬·중역이 자연스럽고 분명하며 reference 성향의 균형을 높이 평가. 저역 분리와 중역 해상도는 Dusk보다 좋으나 고음 세부는 U12t에 못 미친다는 비교.
Headphones.com 평가용 대여; 판매점 운영 매체
- 4 4. www.mmorpg.com · Original source ↗ · mmorpg.comListening reviewSource notes
Thieaudio Oracle IEM Review
균형 잡힌 성향과 상세하고 공기감 있는 고음을 장점으로 평가. 원형 Oracle 2021년 리뷰로 MKII/MKIII와 구분.
제조사 평가용 제공
- 5 5. www.reddit.com · Original source ↗ · reddit.comOwner accountSource notes
I think I’m in love
정확히 Oracle Mk I. Blessing2 대체 후 Go Blu와 산책·Switch 사용. 뜨거운 고역에 민감하지만 고역을 피곤하지 않게 느끼며 중역·저역 포함 전체 튜닝을 호평.
한 달 직접 소유·구매
Listening text and comments returned by search were checked; direct access to the original page was limited.
- 6 6. www.reddit.com · Original source ↗ · reddit.comListening reviewSource notes
Dilemma: S8 vs Oracle vs Clairvoyance
2022년 8월 원형 Oracle. S8 대비 극저음·몸통·온기와 저음 타격이 많아 재미있고, 선명함/해상력은 한 단계 아래라고 경험. 가격과 구매 고민은 등급 근거 제외.
매장 직접 비교 청음
Listening text and comments returned by search were checked; direct access to the original page was limited.
- 7 7. cafe.naver.com · Original source ↗ · cafe.naver.comReferenceSource notes
닥터헤드폰 · 나의 최애가 될 것 같은 오라클 MK1
적당히 울리는 저음과 찰랑이고 반짝이는 고음, 여성 보컬 표현을 즐겼다고 한다. 전반적 균형과 깔끔한 소리 덕분에 다른 상급기보다 오래 편하게 듣기 좋다는 개인 인상이다.
2021년 직접 구입 명시; 별도 제공·광고 관계 미기재
카페 내부 검색 후 사용기 본문 직접 열람. 2021년구입후재청음; Tidal악뮤·헤이즈Happen, U12T/U18T/Odin상대비교. 팁·소스·음량미명시.
Revisits original Oracle MK1 purchased in 2021. Praises vocals, moderate bass, sparkling treble and long listening. Personal comparison is not expanded into controlled flagship ranking or MK2 traits.
2026-10-26Oracle MK1 offers sufficient bass, shimmering treble and enjoyable female vocals. Its balance and clean presentation make extended listening more comfortable for this owner than certain more expensive IEMs.
Original setup and disclosure (Korean)2021년구입후재청음; Tidal악뮤·헤이즈Happen, U12T/U18T/Odin상대비교. 팁·소스·음량미명시. · 2021년 직접 구입 명시; 별도 제공·광고 관계 미기재
- 8 Search scope and exclusions ↗Reference
- 9 Full Naver review scope ↗Reference
YouTube videos for this product
6 itemsVerification level: A registered link does not mean completed audiovisual analysis. Check the scope on each video.
- 1 ThieAudio Oracle Mk1 vs Mk3 Review - Which is the best Oracle? ↗Metadata checked · audiovisual analysis incomplete
MK1 included in multi-model comparison / MK1 포함 비교 영상
- 2 Thieaudio Round-Up - Oracle 1 & 3, Hype, Monarch, Prestige Ltd 🎠🎠🎠 ↗Metadata checked · audiovisual analysis incomplete
MK1 included in multi-model comparison / MK1 포함 비교 영상
- 3 ThieAudio Oracle REVIEW! NOW I see why ↗Metadata checked · audiovisual analysis incomplete
- 4 ThieAudio Oracle In Ear IEM Review ↗Metadata checked · audiovisual analysis incomplete
- 5 ThieAudio Oracle III IEM Review ↗Metadata checked · audiovisual analysis incomplete
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