Unique Melody MEST mkII VS Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Unique Melody MEST mkII and Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch use 1DD+4BA+2EST+1BC and 1DD+2BA+2EST driver setups respectively. Unique Melody MEST mkII costs $1,500 while Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch costs $450. Unique Melody MEST mkII is $1,050 more expensive. Unique Melody MEST mkII holds a clear 0.5-point edge in reviewer scores (7.9 vs 7.4). Unique Melody MEST mkII has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge and Unique Melody MEST mkII has significantly better soundstage with a 2-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Unique Melody MEST mkII | Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 8.1 | 8 |
| Mids | 7.5 | 6.5 |
| Treble | 7.1 | 7 |
| Details | 8.2 | 7.4 |
| Soundstage | 8 | 6 |
| Imaging | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| Dynamics | 7 | 7 |
| Tonality | 7.4 | 7.8 |
| Technicalities | 7.9 | 7.2 |
Unique Melody MEST mkII Aggregated Review Score
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Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch Aggregated Review Score
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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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Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA+2EST
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: Kiwi Ears Top Kiwi Ears IEMs
Price (Msrp): $450
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Unique Melody MEST mkII User Review Score
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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+Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
7.1Gaming Grade
A-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.
Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A- Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.
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 mkII Reviews
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8.5
Reviewer Score
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
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
8
Reviewer Score
Comment: Bassier Mest v1 with slight cutback in clarity. Even more impressive bass response
7.6
Reviewer Score
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.
7.1
Reviewer Score
A warmer, more coherent MEST with setbacks in resolution and imaging. Precogvision Youtube Channel
7
Reviewer Score
Great balance, none offensive tuning with little to fault Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
6.5
Reviewer Score
Pretty much the same as the Mk1, though with extra sub-bass presence. Crin Youtube Channel
5.5*
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One of my favorite for musicFresh Reviews original ranking
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Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch Reviews
7.9
Reviewer Score
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7.5
Reviewer Score
Endgame "balanced-basshead" set. Amazing low-end texutre, rumble, reverb, slam, and more bass than Origin and Titan - goes harder than those. Vocals and treble also still well extended, not congested, or cramped staging. Good balance while giving amazing fun bass. Recommend Azla Sedna light blue tips for more air, or Divinus Velvets. EQ down -3dbs at 250hz, low-shelf, 0.5 Q, and you'll get the Endgame IE target (my all-rounder target). Jays Audio Youtube Channel
7.5
Reviewer Score
It basically a cheaper Mega5est Bass. Great basshead set. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
6.8
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