MMR Thummim VS Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb

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MMR Thummim and Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb use 1DD+4BA+4EST and 12BA+1BC driver setups respectively. MMR Thummim costs $4,500 while Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb costs $6,199. Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb is $1,699 more expensive. Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb holds a decisive 5.5-point edge in reviewer scores (3.3 vs 8.8). Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb has significantly better bass with a 5-point edge, Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb has significantly better mids with a 6.5-point edge, Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb has significantly better treble with a 5-point edge, Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb has significantly better dynamics with a 5-point edge, Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb has significantly better details with a 5-point edge and Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb has significantly better imaging with a 5.5-point edge.

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Metric MMR Thummim Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb
Bass 3 8
Mids 2 8.5
Treble 3 8
Details 4 9
Imaging 3 8.5
Dynamics 3 8
Tonality 3.4 8.9
Technicalities 4.2 8.8

MMR Thummim Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

3.3

Very Poor


Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
IEMRanking AI

Average Reviewer Score:

8.8

Excellent


MMR Thummim User Review Score

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MMR Thummim Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

2.4

Gaming Grade

E+

Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.3

Gaming Grade

A-

MMR Thummim Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass D
Bass is light and underwhelming. While some faint rumble exists, it lacks punch and authority in any meaningful way.
Mids E+
Midrange is thin and hollow with noticeable gaps. Instruments lack body and vocals sound distant and weak.
Treble D
Uneven treble response with noticeable peaks and dips. Can sound both dull and occasionally harsh simultaneously.
Dynamics D
Noticeably compressed dynamics. Musical expression suffers with weak transients and poor contrast between quiet and loud sections.
Details C-
Average resolution - reveals basic elements but misses subtleties. Satisfactory for casual listening but lacks refinement.
Imaging D
Modest imaging with basic left/right positioning. Lacks precision for center placement and suffers from positional blurring.
Gaming E+
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

S-
  • Highly polished technical execution. Excellent frequency synergy creates an immersive experience. Enhances musical content.

Average Technical Grade

S-
  • Excellent clarity and detail. Precise imaging and expansive soundstage. Manages complex passages with minimal smearing and good transient speed.
Bass A+
Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.
Mids S-
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble A+
Superb treble: effortless extension with crystal clarity. Perfect balance of sparkle and smoothness with exceptional detail.
Dynamics A+
Superb dynamic range - powerful yet nuanced. Exceptional transient response with lifelike impact and subtle volume gradations.
Details S
Reference-class detail: microscopic resolution with perfect texture reproduction. Nothing is lost, revealing the absolute truth of the recording.
Imaging S-
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

MMR Thummim Reviews

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 4 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C+ Tech
More resolving than the Homunculus, but also comes with bass bloat.

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Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 2.6 Reviewer Score
D- Tuning
D Tech
Gives me the impression that I'm hearing things from underwater.

Precogvision original ranking

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Bass: D Mids: E+ Treble: D Dynamics: D Details: C- Imaging: D

Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb Reviews

Reviewed by: Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 8.4 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S- Tech
Highly resolving, technical, and balanced across the frequency spectrum. Is shouty/edgy in the upper mids/lower treble. Cons: Price, treble peak.

Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

Reviewed by: IEMRanking AI

2025-07-17
IEMRanking AI 9.2 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech

The Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tombé delivers a neutrally balanced sound signature characterized by a smooth, analog-like tonality across lows and mids, paired with naturally resolving treble. Its bass presentation stands out with deep extension and textured rumble, leaning toward mid-bass emphasis for a fuller, warmer impact that defies typical BA limitations—thanks partly to the innovative BC-Turbo Micro Booster enhancing the FreqShift bone conduction driver. This results in cohesive bass-to-mids integration without bloat, while upper mids maintain clarity and vocal forwardness.

Technically, the IEM excels with an expansive soundstage that stretches proportionally in width, depth, and height, though layering and separation prioritize blend over surgical precision. Its imaging remains accurate, placing instruments and vocals holographically—a trait amplified by the included First Times Shielding Pro cable, which deepens background blackness and enhances spatial cues. Source pairing is critical: warmer DAPs like the Cayin N30LE (Classic Tube/Class A) elevate its organic texture, while leaner sources may skew treble energy.

Tonally, the Soleil Tombé shines with natural timbre and richness, particularly in acoustic genres like jazz or classical, where its textured bass and organic mids convey instruments authentically. However, its laidback decay and subdued treble air make it less suited for EDM or highly synthetic tracks demanding razor-sharp transient speed. While tip selection can fine-tune bass weight (Symbio W tips heighten detail retrieval), the IEM’s coherence and non-fatiguing profile cater to extended listening—despite its steep price.


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