Lime Ears Incognita VS Unique Melody MEST MK3

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Lime Ears Incognita and Unique Melody MEST MK3 use 5DD BA and 1DD+4BA+4EST+1BC driver setups respectively. Lime Ears Incognita costs $1,700 while Unique Melody MEST MK3 costs $1,900. Unique Melody MEST MK3 is $200 more expensive. Lime Ears Incognita holds a clear 0.5-point edge in reviewer scores (8.5 vs 8). Unique Melody MEST MK3 has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Unique Melody MEST MK3 has better treble with a 0.5-point edge and Lime Ears Incognita has better dynamics with a 0.5-point edge.

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Metric Lime Ears Incognita Unique Melody MEST MK3
Bass 8.5 7
Mids 7 8
Treble 7 7.5
Details 8.5 7.5
Soundstage 8 8
Imaging 8.5 8
Dynamics 8 7.5
Tonality 8.3 7.4
Technicalities 8 8.2
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Lime Ears Incognita Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Kois Archive
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Excellent

Unique Melody MEST MK3 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Gizaudio Axel
Smirk Audio
Yifang Jays Audio
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

8

Very Positive

Reviews Comparison

Lime Ears Incognita reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 9 * score rescaled + normalized
One community member has rated the Lime Ears Incognita 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 MK3 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 9 * score rescaled + normalized
16 community members have rated the Unique Melody MEST MKIII at an average of 4.8/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Exceptional.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

Lime Ears Incognita (more reviews)

Lime Ears Incognita reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 8.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
Bass for days, slightly too agressive, but fun and enjoyable.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A+

Lime Ears Incognita reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 8 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech
Rating: S- | Value: ⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 8 inoffensive balanced sound needs better air.

Kois Archive original ranking

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Unique Melody MEST MK3 (more reviews)

Unique Melody MEST MK3 reviewed by Yifang

Yifang 8.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S- Tech
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Unique Melody MEST MK3 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 8.5 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S Tech
A more neutral/slightly warm MEST MK2, less aggresive, easier to the ears, same technicalities. A little overpriced ngl.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

Unique Melody MEST MK3 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+

Unique Melody MEST MK3 reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A Tech
A safe tuning. Holographic soundstage. Relaxed upper mids and treble. Overall detail.

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Lime Ears Incognita User Review Score

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Lime Ears Incognita 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+

Unique Melody MEST MK3 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.4

Gaming Grade

B

Lime Ears Incognita Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • Tuning feels refined, blending frequencies with convincing realism and engagement. Transitions between registers feel effortless.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • A very capable technical display delivers articulate layers and poised imaging. It portrays reverbs and echoes with confidence.
Mids A-
Midrange performance is excellent, with natural timbre and great detail. Vocals feel lifelike and full-bodied.
Treble A-
It provides outstanding treble finesse, balancing brightness and control gracefully. It's engaging yet remarkably controlled.
Dynamics A+
The presentation feels expansive, letting micro and macro dynamics breathe. There's a sense of limitless headroom.
Soundstage A+
Immersive holography surrounds the listener, making the venue feel tangible and enveloping. It delivers a grand, cinematic presentation.
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 MK3 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • A smooth, agreeable balance keeps the presentation engaging without obvious flaws. Only sensitive ears will nitpick the bumps.

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-
Bass is strong and well-defined, delivering slam with admirable control. Electronic drops hit with authority.
Mids A+
Expect an immersive mid band where every vocal inflection and texture shines. Complex arrangements stay perfectly composed.
Treble A
It provides outstanding treble finesse, balancing brightness and control gracefully. It's engaging yet remarkably controlled.
Dynamics A
The system snaps into action with precision, highlighting every swell. Recordings feel energetic and alive.
Details A
Low-level information blossoms, presenting a rich tapestry of articulate sound. Analytical listeners will be delighted.
Imaging A+
Instruments feel carved into space with unwavering positional stability. Instruments occupy palpable coordinates.
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

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