Moondrop Variations VS Unique Melody MEST Mini
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Moondrop Variations and Unique Melody MEST Mini use 1DD+2BA+2EST and 3BA+1BC driver setups respectively. Moondrop Variations costs $550 while Unique Melody MEST Mini costs $660. Unique Melody MEST Mini is $110 more expensive. Moondrop Variations holds a decisive 2.9-point edge in reviewer scores (7.5 vs 4.6). Moondrop Variations carries a user score of 7.8. Moondrop Variations has significantly better bass with a 3.3-point edge, Moondrop Variations has significantly better mids with a 3.1-point edge, Moondrop Variations has significantly better treble with a 3.5-point edge, Moondrop Variations has significantly better dynamics with a 2.2-point edge, Moondrop Variations has significantly better details with a 2.3-point edge and Moondrop Variations has significantly better imaging with a 2-point edge.
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| Metric | Moondrop Variations | Unique Melody MEST Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 7.3 | 4 |
| Mids | 7.1 | 4 |
| Treble | 7.5 | 4 |
| Details | 7.3 | 5 |
| Soundstage | 7.8 | 4.6 |
| Imaging | 7 | 5 |
| Dynamics | 6.2 | 4 |
| Tonality | 7.4 | 4.5 |
| Technicalities | 7.5 | 5.1 |
Moondrop Variations Aggregated Review Score
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Unique Melody MEST Mini Aggregated Review Score
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Moondrop Variations Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA+2EST
Tuning Type: harman
Brand: Moondrop Top Moondrop IEMs
Price (Msrp): $550
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Unique Melody MEST Mini Details
Driver Configuration: 3BA+1BC
Tuning Type: V-Shaped
Brand: Unique Melody Top Unique Melody IEMs
Price (Msrp): $660
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Moondrop Variations User Review Score
Average User Scores
Average User Score:
Based on 1 user reviews
7.8Strongly Favorable
Unique Melody MEST Mini User Review Score
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Moondrop Variations Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
7Gaming Grade
A-Unique Melody MEST Mini Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
4.4Gaming Grade
C-Moondrop Variations 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- Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Unique Melody MEST Mini Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
C- Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.
Average Technical Grade
C+- Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Moondrop Variations Reviews
Reviewed by: Super* Review
8*
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Reviewed by: Jaytiss
8
Reviewer Score
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel
8
Reviewer Score
Gizaudio Axel original ranking
Gizaudio Axel Youtube ChannelReviewed by: Crin
8
Reviewer Score
Crin Youtube Channel
Reviewed by: Audionotions
7.5
Reviewer Score
Reviewed by: Jays Audio
7.5
Reviewer Score
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Reviewed by: Tim Tuned
7.5
Reviewer Score
Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Reviewed by: Shuwa-T
7.3
Reviewer Score
Reviewed by: Smirk Audio
7
Reviewer Score
Reviewed by: Precogvision
7
Reviewer Score
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Reviewed by: Nymz
6.7
Reviewer Score
Unique Melody MEST Mini Reviews
Reviewed by: Crin
5
Reviewer Score
Crin Youtube Channel
Reviewed by: Precogvision
4.2
Reviewer Score
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Moondrop Variations User Reviews
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You need to be signed in to write your own reviewThis was one of my first IEMs. I loved it and hated it. It is still the cleanest sounding IEM I own - also compared to something much more expensive.
Pros
Very clean sound signature combined with a satisfying amount of sub-bass. Sounds great with the right songsCons
Thin mids and poor note weight in some songsUnique Melody MEST Mini User Reviews
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