Unique Melody MEST mkII VS Linsoul x HBB Jupiter

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Unique Melody MEST mkII and Linsoul x HBB Jupiter use 1DD+4BA+2EST+1BC and 1DD+6BA+4EST driver setups respectively. Unique Melody MEST mkII costs $1,500 while Linsoul x HBB Jupiter costs $1,599. Linsoul x HBB Jupiter is $99 more expensive. Linsoul x HBB Jupiter holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (7.9 vs 8.2). Unique Melody MEST mkII has better mids with a 0.7-point edge, Linsoul x HBB Jupiter has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge, Unique Melody MEST mkII has slightly better soundstage with a 0.3-point edge and Unique Melody MEST mkII has better details with a 0.7-point edge.

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Metric Unique Melody MEST mkII Linsoul x HBB Jupiter
Bass 8.1 8
Mids 7.5 6.8
Treble 7.1 7
Details 8.2 7.5
Soundstage 8 7.8
Imaging 7.5 7.5
Dynamics 7 9
Tonality 7.4 7.9
Technicalities 7.9 7.8

Unique Melody MEST mkII Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Crin
Nymz Precogvision Tim Tuned
Jays Audio Audionotions Shuwa-T
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

7.9

Strongly Favorable


Linsoul x HBB Jupiter Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T
Jaytiss Bad Guy Good Audio IEMRanking AI

Average Reviewer Score:

8.2

Very Positive


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

6.7

Gaming Grade

B+

Linsoul x HBB Jupiter Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.3

Gaming Grade

B

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

Linsoul x HBB Jupiter 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
  • 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 B+
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics S
Reference-class dynamics: perfect micro/macro contrast with lightning transients. Utterly realistic reproduction of musical energy.
Soundstage A
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
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
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Unique Melody MEST mkII Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

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.

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Reviewed by: Audionotions

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

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Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 8 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Comment: Bassier Mest v1 with slight cutback in clarity. Even more impressive bass response

Shuwa-T original ranking

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

Reviewed by: Nymz

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.

Nymz original ranking

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

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 7.1 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
A warmer, more coherent MEST with setbacks in resolution and imaging.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: B Dynamics: A- Details: A+ Imaging: A-

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
Great balance, none offensive tuning with little to fault

Tim Tuned original ranking

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Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A- Tech
Pretty much the same as the Mk1, though with extra sub-bass presence.

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Reviewed by: Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 5.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
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Linsoul x HBB Jupiter Reviews

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 8.6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
Great BASS, blarg trebble.

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Mids: B Treble: A- Dynamics: S Soundstage: S-
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Reviewed by: Bad Guy Good Audio

Bad Guy Good Audio 8.1 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A-

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 7.4 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
Bass go boom boom Because bass go boom boom so the highs go doom doom sometimes

Shuwa-T original ranking

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

Reviewed by: IEMRanking AI

IEMRanking AI 8.5 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S Tech

The Linsoul x HBB Jupiter delivers a powerful bass-forward signature with an 11dB sub-bass shelf that avoids bleeding into the mids, resulting in a warm yet articulate low end. Its hybrid driver setup combines a 10mm dynamic driver with Sonion BAs for texture and speed, while four modified EST drivers provide extended, non-fatiguing treble with excellent air and detail retrieval. Vocals and instruments retain clarity despite the bass emphasis, making it versatile across genres like rock and electronic.

Technical performance stands out with precise imaging and a spacious soundstage that feels both wide and deep. The 5-way crossover ensures strong coherence across the tribrid array, though the upper mids occasionally present vocals as overly forward. Comfort is solid despite the 11-driver shells, but the sparse accessories and forgettable packaging feel mismatched for the price.

While positioned above competitors like the ThieAudio Monarch MKIII, the Jupiter justifies its cost with superior resolution and a more engaging bass response. However, its limited marketing and awkward pricing may hinder broader adoption. The included premium cable and ergonomic design are highlights, though tip selection could be more comprehensive.


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