Unique Melody MEST VS DUNU Zen Pro

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Unique Melody MEST and DUNU Zen Pro use 1DD+4BA+2EST+1BC and 1DD driver setups respectively. Unique Melody MEST costs $1,000 while DUNU Zen Pro costs $900. Unique Melody MEST is $100 more expensive. Unique Melody MEST holds a decisive 1.1-point edge in reviewer scores (7.7 vs 6.6). Unique Melody MEST has better bass with a 0.7-point edge, Unique Melody MEST has significantly better mids with a 1.7-point edge, Unique Melody MEST has better treble with a 0.8-point edge, DUNU Zen Pro has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge, Unique Melody MEST has significantly better details with a 1.8-point edge and Unique Melody MEST has significantly better imaging with a 2.8-point edge.

Metric	Unique Melody MEST	DUNU Zen Pro
Bass	7.7	7
Mids	7.7	6
Treble	6.8	6
Details	8.3	6.5
Soundstage	8	6.6
Imaging	8.8	6
Dynamics	6	7
Tonality	7.3	6.4
Technicalities	8.2	6.2

Unique Melody MEST Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

7.7

Strongly Favorable

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DUNU Zen Pro Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

6.6

Cautiously Favorable

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Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA+2EST+1BC

Tuning Type: Warm V

Brand: Unique Melody Top Unique Melody IEMs

Price (Msrp): $1,000

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Driver Configuration: 1DD

Tuning Type: Warm neutral

Brand: DUNU Top DUNU IEMs

Price (Msrp): $900

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Unique Melody MEST User Review Score

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Unique Melody MEST Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

DUNU Zen Pro Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

5.3

Gaming Grade

C+

Unique Melody MEST Scorings

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 Zen Pro Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.

Bass A-

Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.

Mids B

Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.

Treble B

Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.

Dynamics A-

Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.

Details B+

Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.

Imaging B

Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.

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

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Reviewed by: 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.

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Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

7.9 Reviewer Score

A Tuning

A+ Tech

Comment: Neutral yet fun due to subbass hump. Impressive clarity, holographic soundstage

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

Reviewed by: Precogvision

7.2 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

A Tech

Engaging imaging with some minor coherency issues.

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

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

7 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

S Tech

Impressive staging and details Aggressive signature

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Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A-

Reviewed by: Crin

6.5 Reviewer Score

B+ Tuning

A- Tech

A smooth, relaxing listen (in custom form) backed up with good technicalities.

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