Unique Melody MEST VS Dunu Mirai

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Unique Melody MEST and Dunu Mirai use 1DD+4BA+2EST+1BC and 1DD+6BA driver setups respectively. Unique Melody MEST costs $1,000 while Dunu Mirai costs $1,100. Dunu Mirai is $100 more expensive. Dunu Mirai holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (7.7 vs 8). Dunu Mirai has slightly better bass with a 0.3-point edge, Unique Melody MEST has slightly better mids with a 0.3-point edge, Dunu Mirai has better treble with a 0.7-point edge, Dunu Mirai has slightly better dynamics with a 0.3-point edge, Unique Melody MEST has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge, Unique Melody MEST has slightly better details with a 0.3-point edge and Unique Melody MEST has significantly better imaging with a 1.3-point edge.

Metric	Unique Melody MEST	Dunu Mirai
Bass	7.7	8
Mids	7.7	7.3
Treble	6.8	7.5
Details	8.3	8
Soundstage	8	7
Imaging	8.8	7.5
Dynamics	6	6.3
Tonality	7.3	7.4
Technicalities	8.2	8.1

Unique Melody MEST Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

7.7

Strongly Favorable

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Dunu Mirai Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

Strongly 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+6BA

Tuning Type: U-Shaped

Brand: DUNU Top DUNU IEMs

Price (Msrp): $1,100

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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 Mirai Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

6.8

Gaming Grade

B+

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 Mirai 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+

Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.

Mids A-

Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.

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 A+

Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.

Imaging A

Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.

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 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

Shuwa-T original ranking

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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.

Precogvision original ranking

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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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