Unique Melody MEST VS Unique Melody MEST mkII
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Unique Melody MEST and Unique Melody MEST mkII are 1DD+4BA+2EST+1BC in-ear monitors. Unique Melody MEST costs $1,000 while Unique Melody MEST mkII costs $1,500. Unique Melody MEST mkII is $500 more expensive. Unique Melody MEST mkII holds a slight 0.2-point edge in reviewer scores (7.7 vs 7.9). Unique Melody MEST mkII has better bass with a 0.5-point edge, Unique Melody MEST mkII has slightly better treble with a 0.3-point edge, Unique Melody MEST mkII has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and Unique Melody MEST has significantly better imaging with a 1.3-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Unique Melody MEST | Unique Melody MEST mkII |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 7.7 | 8.1 |
| Mids | 7.7 | 7.5 |
| Treble | 6.8 | 7.1 |
| Details | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Soundstage | 8 | 8 |
| Imaging | 8.8 | 7.5 |
| Dynamics | 6 | 7 |
| Tonality | 7.3 | 7.4 |
| Technicalities | 8.2 | 7.9 |
Unique Melody MEST Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
7.7Strongly Favorable
Unique Melody MEST mkII Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
7.9Strongly Favorable
Reviews Comparison
Unique Melody MEST reviewed by Super* Review
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Unique Melody MEST mkII reviewed by Super* Review
10*
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Unique Melody MEST 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.
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Unique Melody MEST mkII reviewed by Jays Audio
8.5
Reviewer Score
S-
Tuning
S
Tech
TOTL imaging chops/layering. Tons of micro-details. Bass texture and impact second probably only to the Z1R. Wide and 3D staging. AGGRESSIVE, and get fatiguing when cranked up/long-listening sessions.
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Unique Melody MEST reviewed by Shuwa-T
7.9
Reviewer Score
A
Tuning
A+
Tech
Comment: Neutral yet fun due to subbass hump.
Impressive clarity, holographic soundstage
Bass: A+
Mids: A-
Treble: A
Soundstage: A+
Details: S-
Imaging: S-
Unique Melody MEST mkII reviewed by Shuwa-T
8
Reviewer Score
A
Tuning
A+
Tech
Comment: Bassier Mest v1 with slight cutback in clarity.
Even more impressive bass response
Bass: S-
Mids: A-
Treble: A
Soundstage: A+
Details: S-
Imaging: S-
Unique Melody MEST reviewed by Precogvision
7.2
Reviewer Score
A-
Tuning
A
Tech
Engaging imaging with some minor coherency issues.
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: A-
Mids: A+
Treble: B
Dynamics: B
Details: A+
Imaging: S
Unique Melody MEST mkII reviewed by Precogvision
7.1
Reviewer Score
A-
Tuning
A-
Tech
A warmer, more coherent MEST with setbacks in resolution and imaging.
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: A-
Mids: A+
Treble: B
Dynamics: A-
Details: A+
Imaging: A-
Unique Melody MEST reviewed by Tim Tuned
7
Reviewer Score
A-
Tuning
S
Tech
Impressive staging and details
Aggressive signature
Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A+
Mids: A+
Treble: A-
Unique Melody MEST mkII reviewed by Tim Tuned
7
Reviewer Score
A-
Tuning
A+
Tech
Great balance, none offensive tuning with little to fault
Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A+
Mids: A+
Treble: A+
Unique Melody MEST reviewed by Crin
6.5
Reviewer Score
B+
Tuning
A-
Tech
Unique Melody MEST mkII reviewed by Crin
6.5
Reviewer Score
B+
Tuning
A-
Tech
Unique Melody MEST mkII (more reviews)
Unique Melody MEST mkII reviewed by Audionotions
8.5
Reviewer Score
Very engaging. I usually prefer something more balanced and neutral, but this IEM has some special sauce. Very well-tuned from bass to treble - with a little bit of spice on top. Great tonality and amazing techs. Imaging is quite phenomenal, separation is great. Very detailed. If you have 700 to spend on IEMs, buy these on the used market and never look back. Warning - treble can be slightly hot. Also, timbre might sound just a tad artificial. Loaner
Unique Melody MEST mkII reviewed by Nymz
7.6
Reviewer Score
A
Tuning
A
Tech
Great bass and sheer detail, at the cost of wonky treble and not so accurate imaging queues. I find it work the best with eletronic music or modern metal. Still a solid contender to this date at a very good price in the used market.
Bass: S
Mids: A-
Treble: A-
Details: A+
Imaging: A-
Unique Melody MEST mkII reviewed by
Fresh Reviews
5.5*
* The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
Unique Melody MEST Details
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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Unique Melody MEST mkII Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA+2EST+1BC
Tuning Type: Warm V
Brand: Unique Melody Top Unique Melody IEMs
Price (Msrp): $1,500
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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
6.9Gaming Grade
B+Unique Melody MEST mkII Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.7Gaming Grade
B+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
Unique Melody MEST mkII 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- Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
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
A-
Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.
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
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
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