Hidition Waltz VS Unique Melody MEST

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

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Hidition Waltz and Unique Melody MEST use 3BA and 1DD+4BA+2EST+1BC driver setups respectively. Hidition Waltz costs $900 while Unique Melody MEST costs $1,000. Unique Melody MEST is $100 more expensive. Unique Melody MEST holds a decisive 1-point edge in reviewer scores (6.7 vs 7.7). Unique Melody MEST has significantly better bass with a 1.4-point edge, Unique Melody MEST has significantly better mids with a 1.2-point edge, Unique Melody MEST has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge, Unique Melody MEST has significantly better details with a 1.5-point edge and Unique Melody MEST has significantly better imaging with a 2.5-point edge.

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Metric Hidition Waltz Unique Melody MEST
Bass 6.3 7.7
Mids 6.5 7.7
Treble 7 6.8
Details 6.8 8.3
Soundstage 7 8
Imaging 6.3 8.8
Dynamics 6 6
Tonality 7 7.3
Technicalities 6.5 8.2

Hidition Waltz Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Shuwa-T Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

6.7

Cautiously Favorable


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


Hidition Waltz User Review Score

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Unique Melody MEST User Review Score

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Hidition Waltz Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.7

Gaming Grade

B-

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+

Hidition Waltz 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

B+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass B
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids B+
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
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 B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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

Hidition Waltz Reviews

Shuwa-T 7.1 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A- Tech
Comment: Nothing too amazing, V-shape with recessed mids. Energetic sounding

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: A Mids: B Treble: A- Soundstage: A- Details: A Imaging: A
Crin 7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
B+ Tech
Neutral-fun signature that works both as a reference monitor and a rock-out IEM.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel
- Crin
Precogvision 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B- Tech
Fun tuning with Hidition's mid-treble sparkle and none of the Viento's nasty resoance.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Unique Melody MEST Reviews

Super* Review 9* * score normalized
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Super* Review original ranking

Super* Review Youtube Channel
- Super* Review
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

Jays Audio Youtube Channel
- Jays Audio
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

- Shuwa-T
Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A Soundstage: A+ Details: S- Imaging: S-
Precogvision 7.2 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A Tech
Engaging imaging with some minor coherency issues.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
- Precogvision
Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: B Dynamics: B Details: A+ Imaging: S
Tim Tuned 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
S Tech
Impressive staging and details Aggressive signature

Tim Tuned original ranking

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

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