Unique Melody MEST VS DUNU DK-4001

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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Unique Melody MEST and DUNU DK-4001 use 1DD+4BA+2EST+1BC and 1DD+4BA driver setups respectively. Unique Melody MEST costs $1,000 while DUNU DK-4001 costs $900. Unique Melody MEST is $100 more expensive. Unique Melody MEST holds a decisive 2.2-point edge in reviewer scores (7.7 vs 5.5).

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Metric Unique Melody MEST DUNU DK-4001
Bass 7.7 5.5
Mids 7.7 5.5
Treble 6.8 5.5
Details 8.3 5.5
Soundstage 8 5.5
Imaging 8.8 5.5
Dynamics 6 5.5
Tonality 7.3 5.5
Technicalities 8.2 6.5

Unique Melody MEST Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin
Shuwa-T Precogvision Tim Tuned
Jays Audio
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

7.7

Strongly Favorable


DUNU DK-4001 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

5.5

Mixed


Unique Melody MEST User Review Score

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Unique Melody MEST Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

DUNU DK-4001 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

5.2

Gaming Grade

C+

Unique Melody MEST Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • Very competent with articulate presentation. Well-defined layers and precise imaging. Soundstage is immersive and handles dynamics well.
Bass A
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids A
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble B+
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Details A+
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.
Imaging S-
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

DUNU DK-4001 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Unique Melody MEST Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 9* * score normalized

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 8.5 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S Tech
A MEST MK2 with slightly more uppermid/bass. More v-shaped. Even more AGGRESSIVE than MK2. Also gets fatiguing when cranked up/long-listening sesisons.

Jays Audio original ranking

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Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 7.9 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Comment: Neutral yet fun due to subbass hump. Impressive clarity, holographic soundstage

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A Soundstage: A+ Details: S- Imaging: S-

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 7.2 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A Tech
Engaging imaging with some minor coherency issues.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: B Dynamics: B Details: A+ Imaging: S

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
S Tech
Impressive staging and details Aggressive signature

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A-

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A- Tech
A smooth, relaxing listen (in custom form) backed up with good technicalities.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

DUNU DK-4001 Reviews

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 5.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
B+ Tech
A little shrill with slight cutbacks in tone compared to the DK-3001 Pro.

Crin original ranking

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