Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb VS Forte Ears Macbeth

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Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb and Forte Ears Macbeth use 12BA+1BC and 5BA+4EST+2BC driver setups respectively. Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb costs $6,199 while Forte Ears Macbeth costs $4,000. Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb is $2,199 more expensive. Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (8.8 vs 8.5). Forte Ears Macbeth has slightly better bass with a 0.3-point edge, Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has better treble with a 0.5-point edge, Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb has slightly better details with a 0.3-point edge and Forte Ears Macbeth has slightly better imaging with a 0.3-point edge.

Insights

Metric Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb Forte Ears Macbeth
Bass 8 8.3
Mids 8.5 8
Treble 8 8.5
Details 9 8.8
Soundstage 8.8 9
Imaging 8.5 8.8
Dynamics 8 8
Tonality 8.9 8.3
Technicalities 8.8 8.7

Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
IEMRanking AI

Average Reviewer Score:

8.8

Excellent


Forte Ears Macbeth Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Smirk Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Excellent


Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb User Review Score

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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-

Forte Ears Macbeth Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7

Gaming Grade

A-

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

Forte Ears Macbeth Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • Refined execution with coherent frequency integration. Natural timbre reproduction and engaging presentation. Strong versatility.

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 A+
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble S-
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.
Soundstage S
Reference-class soundstage: perfectly spherical presentation with infinite space. Utterly realistic instrument placement and venue reproduction.
Details S-
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 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

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.


Forte Ears Macbeth Reviews

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 8.7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S Tech
Feels like a remastered VX in terms of clarity and staging The tonality is too off for regular listening, timbre is also off in general

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

Reviewed by: Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 8.3 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

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