Dunu SA6 VS Unique Melody MEST Mini

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Dunu SA6 and Unique Melody MEST Mini use 6BA and 3BA+1BC driver setups respectively. Dunu SA6 costs $550 while Unique Melody MEST Mini costs $660. Unique Melody MEST Mini is $110 more expensive. Dunu SA6 holds a decisive 2.3-point edge in reviewer scores (6.9 vs 4.6). Dunu SA6 has significantly better bass with a 2.7-point edge, Dunu SA6 has significantly better mids with a 3.7-point edge, Dunu SA6 has significantly better treble with a 2.3-point edge, Dunu SA6 has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge, Dunu SA6 has significantly better details with a 1-point edge and Dunu SA6 has better imaging with a 0.5-point edge.

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Metric Dunu SA6 Unique Melody MEST Mini
Bass 6.7 4
Mids 7.7 4
Treble 6.3 4
Details 6 5
Imaging 5.5 5
Dynamics 6 4
Tonality 6.7 4.5
Technicalities 6.9 5.1

Dunu SA6 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Tim Tuned Nymz Fresh Reviews Crin
Audionotions Jays Audio
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

6.9

Cautiously Favorable

Unique Melody MEST Mini Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

4.6

Generally Unfavorable

Reviews Comparison

Dunu SA6 reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B- Tech
Slightly "wet" characteristic that takes the edge off of the qdc-inspired tuning. Very pleasant on the ears.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Unique Melody MEST Mini reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 4.2 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C Tech
Definitely does not sound much like the actual MEST.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: C- Mids: C- Treble: C- Dynamics: C- Details: C+ Imaging: C+

Dunu SA6 reviewed by Crin

Crin 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A- Tech
Tonality reminiscent of the Anole VX, though not up to the same level of technicalities.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

Unique Melody MEST Mini reviewed by Crin

Crin 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B- Tech
Bone conduction driver doesn't seem to be doing much. Just your average V-shaped BA IEM.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

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Dunu SA6 reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 8* * score rescaled + normalized
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Dunu SA6 reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 7.5 Reviewer Score
Great all-rounder - does everything very well. I wish the bass was a bit more impactful and perhaps that it had a bit more sparkle up top. Previously Owned

Audionotions original ranking

Website (Audionotions)

Dunu SA6 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Gorgeous mid range and great dynamics. Good timbre makes me forget it's a full BA set. Good bass texture, but wish it had more rumble. Wish stage and imaging was more 3D. Could use more treble air and staging. Relaxed listening vs 07M's immersion.

Jays Audio original ranking

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Dunu SA6 reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Engaging signature with great vocals

Tim Tuned original ranking

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

Dunu SA6 reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 6.2 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
Well tuned top to bottom only missing the last inch of extension. Bass has its quirks but a solid pick nonetheless and a great benchmark at its price.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

Bass: B Mids: A- Treble: B Details: B Imaging: B

Dunu SA6 reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 6* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
borders B-

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Dunu SA6 User Review Score

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Dunu SA6 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.6

Gaming Grade

B+

Unique Melody MEST Mini Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.4

Gaming Grade

C-

Dunu SA6 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • The tuning leans easygoing, yet occasional unevenness nudges it away from greatness. A bit of EQ polish can smooth things nicely.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Bass B+
Bass foundation is good, adding satisfying punch without losing control. Pop and rock tracks feel lively.
Mids A
The mid band shines with organic tone and finely rendered textures. Long sessions remain fatigue-free.
Treble B
The top end is engaging and airy, yet never overbearing. Brass and strings feel energetic.
Dynamics B
Expect energetic dynamics that bring music to life without harshness. It injects enthusiasm into fast music.
Details B
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances that keeps complex passages intelligible. Micro-details pop without sounding forced.
Imaging B-
A stable phantom center appears, lending vocals a consistent anchor. It maintains a coherent phantom center.
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

Unique Melody MEST Mini Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Expect a patchy tonal profile that makes instrumentation feel mismatched. EQ is almost mandatory to tame the response.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
Bass C-
Low-end presence is gentle and restrained, favoring balance over slam. There's enough presence for casual listening.
Mids C-
It delivers a workable midrange that could benefit from smoother transitions. Timbre isn't quite convincing yet.
Treble C-
The top end sounds acceptable but lacks the smoothness of higher tiers. Air is hinted at more than delivered.
Dynamics C-
Volume swings are adequate, though they rarely feel dramatic. It won't offend, yet it won't thrill.
Details C+
The mix feels articulate, yet the tiniest ripples don't always sparkle. Background ambience is reasonably clear.
Imaging C+
Complex mixes stay organized thanks to the improved spatial discipline. Complex passages stay intelligible.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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