Fort Ears Mefisto VS Unique Melody MEST Indigo

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Fort Ears Mefisto and Unique Melody MEST Indigo are in-ear monitors. Fort Ears Mefisto costs $2,900 while Unique Melody MEST Indigo costs $2,700. Fort Ears Mefisto is $200 more expensive. Fort Ears Mefisto holds a clear 0.8-point edge in reviewer scores (9 vs 8.1). Fort Ears Mefisto has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has better treble with a 0.8-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has better details with a 0.5-point edge and Fort Ears Mefisto has slightly better imaging with a 0.3-point edge.

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Metric Fort Ears Mefisto Unique Melody MEST Indigo
Bass 8 8
Mids 8.5 8
Treble 8.5 7.8
Details 8.5 8
Soundstage 9 8
Imaging 8.5 8.3
Dynamics 8.5 7.5
Tonality 8.3 7.9
Technicalities 8.5 8.2
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Fort Ears Mefisto Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

9

Outstanding

Unique Melody MEST Indigo Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
Yifang Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

8.1

Very Positive

Reviews Comparison

Fort Ears Mefisto reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 8.4 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S- Tech
Demoed with "Temptation" cable.

Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

Unique Melody MEST Indigo reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 7.6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
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Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

Fort Ears Mefisto (more reviews)

Fort Ears Mefisto reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 9.5 * score rescaled + normalized
2 community members have rated the Fort Ears Mefisto at an average of 5.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Masterpiece.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

Unique Melody MEST Indigo (more reviews)

Unique Melody MEST Indigo reviewed by Yifang

Yifang 8.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S- Tech
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Unique Melody MEST Indigo reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 8.3 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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Bass: S- Mids: S- Treble: A+ Soundstage: A+ Details: S- Imaging: S-

Fort Ears Mefisto User Review Score

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Fort Ears Mefisto Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • 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 Indigo Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.6

Gaming Grade

B+

Fort Ears Mefisto Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • Expect a tasteful, well-judged response that feels both musical and true to the source. Great synergy with a wide range of genres.

Average Technical Grade

S-
  • The presentation is crisp and expansive, handling complex passages with impressive ease. Low-level details remain audible in quiet passages.
Bass A+
It delivers flagship-worthy bass, rich in both rumble and nuance. Reference tracks showcase its grip.
Mids S-
Midrange quality is superb, rich with resolving power and transparency. Micro-details leap out effortlessly.
Treble S-
It delivers superb treble brilliance that stays pure even in complex passages. It adds excitement while staying pure.
Dynamics S-
You get a masterful mix of slam and finesse across every track. Music breathes with realism.
Details S-
Complex productions unravel completely, letting you examine every thread. Textures are rendered with exquisite finesse.
Imaging S-
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision that creates a palpable sense of placement. It creates a near-holographic placement.
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 Indigo Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • It presents a smooth, well-integrated tonal balance that plays nicely with many styles. It maintains natural timbre across the range.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • The tuning feels expertly organized, marrying agile dynamics with well-defined spatial cues. Technical listeners will appreciate the poise.
Bass A+
Expect a gripping low-end presence that marries clarity with visceral impact. Dynamic swings land with thrilling force.
Mids A+
You get reference-worthy mids that combine transparency, texture, and depth. It brings out emotional nuance beautifully.
Treble A
Expect effortless extension and clarity that keep the top end sparkling yet smooth. Layering in upper registers is impressive.
Dynamics A
You get outstanding dynamic agility, from subtle nuances to big hits. Impact comes with quick recovery.
Soundstage A+
Immersive holography surrounds the listener, making the venue feel tangible and enveloping. It delivers a grand, cinematic presentation.
Details A+
No subtlety is too small; the presentation exposes it all with composure. Complex tracks remain crystal clear.
Imaging A+
Instruments feel carved into space with unwavering positional stability. Instruments occupy palpable coordinates.
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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