Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 VS Unique Melody MEST

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Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 and Unique Melody MEST use 1DD+6BA+2EST and 1DD+4BA+2EST+1BC driver setups respectively. Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 costs $1,000 while Unique Melody MEST costs $1,000. Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (8 vs 7.7). Unique Melody MEST has better bass with a 0.9-point edge, Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 has better mids with a 0.8-point edge, Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 has better treble with a 0.7-point edge, Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 has better dynamics with a 0.5-point edge, Unique Melody MEST has better details with a 0.6-point edge and Unique Melody MEST has significantly better imaging with a 1.4-point edge.

Metric	Thieaudio Monarch Mk2	Unique Melody MEST
Bass	6.8	7.7
Mids	8.4	7.7
Treble	7.5	6.8
Details	7.6	8.3
Soundstage	8	8
Imaging	7.4	8.8
Dynamics	6.5	6
Tonality	8	7.3
Technicalities	7.8	8.2

Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

Strongly Favorable

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Unique Melody MEST Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

7.7

Strongly Favorable

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Driver Configuration: 1DD+6BA+2EST

Tuning Type: bass-boosted neutral

Brand: ThieAudio Top ThieAudio IEMs

Price (Msrp): $1,000

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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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Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 User Review Score

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Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 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+

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+

Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

A+

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

Average Technical Grade

Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.

Bass B+

Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.

Mids A+

Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.

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+

Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.

Details A

Excellent detail retrieval: highly resolving without being clinical. Effortlessly reveals micro-details and textural subtleties.

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 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

Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 Reviews

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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

8.5 Reviewer Score

S Tuning

S- Tech

Neutral tuning with one of the clearest mid-ranges. Natural and clean vocals. Great resolution, separation, and detail. Can be a little dry with its analytical presentation. Bass is well-seperated from other instruments, but nothing special especially at $1K. Would've liked more depth, and treble is also a bit unstable and dips, resulting in a lack of air/depth. Mid-bass is just enough for my library, but would've liked more for genres like hiphop and rock. Cable is heavy, and fit may be too big for many (need to shove in deep).

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

8.5 Reviewer Score

A Tuning

A+ Tech

Too much unit variation to recommend to others highly.

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Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+

Reviewed by: Crin

8.5 Reviewer Score

S+ Tuning

A+ Tech

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Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

8 Reviewer Score

S Tuning

A+ Tech

Outstanding tuning. Smooth, balanced tuning with natural vocals, beautiful timbre, and excellent tonality. Detail and could use more bass. Treble depends on ear tips.

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Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

7.9 Reviewer Score

A Tuning

A+ Tech

Organic midrange Wooly bass response and less prominent treble may not work best for certain genres

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

Reviewed by: Smirk Audio

7.6 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

A Tech

Good treble with tons of air. Forward, ethereal mids. Good detail retrieval with tons of microdetails. Lackluster mid-bass.

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

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

7.5 Reviewer Score

A Tuning

A+ Tech

Cohesive, smooth, balanced, technical slight treble wispiness

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Bass: A+ Mids: S Treble: A+

Reviewed by: Nymz

7.1 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

B+ Tech

11/10 mid-range. Mid-bass could use more texture and stage depth could be better. Yap, that's all. Oh and the fit - I'm blessed, but you may not be.

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

Reviewed by: Precogvision

7 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

A- Tech

A solid improvement in imaging with slightly more palatable tonality than its predecessor.

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