ThieAudio Prestige LTD VS Unique Melody MEST MK3

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ThieAudio Prestige LTD and Unique Melody MEST MK3 use 1DD+4BA+4EST and 1DD+4BA+4EST+1BC driver setups respectively. ThieAudio Prestige LTD costs $1,300 while Unique Melody MEST MK3 costs $1,900. Unique Melody MEST MK3 is $600 more expensive. ThieAudio Prestige LTD holds a clear 0.6-point edge in reviewer scores (8.3 vs 7.7). ThieAudio Prestige LTD has better bass with a 0.5-point edge, ThieAudio Prestige LTD has slightly better treble with a 0.3-point edge, Unique Melody MEST MK3 has significantly better dynamics with a 1.3-point edge and Unique Melody MEST MK3 has better imaging with a 0.5-point edge.

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Metric ThieAudio Prestige LTD Unique Melody MEST MK3
Bass 7.5 7
Mids 7.8 8
Treble 7.8 7.5
Details 7.3 7.5
Soundstage 8 7.7
Imaging 7.5 8
Dynamics 6.3 7.5
Tonality 7.8 7.3
Technicalities 7.8 8.1

ThieAudio Prestige LTD Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Smirk Audio Nymz
Bad Guy Good Audio Jaytiss
Jays Audio
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

8.3

Very Positive

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Unique Melody MEST MK3 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Gizaudio Axel
Smirk Audio
Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

7.7

Strongly Favorable

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ThieAudio Prestige LTD Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA+4EST

Tuning Type: n/a

Brand: ThieAudio Top ThieAudio IEMs

Price (Msrp): $1,300

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Unique Melody MEST MK3 Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA+4EST+1BC

Tuning Type: bass-boosted neutral

Brand: Unique Melody Top Unique Melody IEMs

Price (Msrp): $1,900

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ThieAudio Prestige LTD Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

6.8

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

6.3

Gaming Grade

B

ThieAudio Prestige LTD 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
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
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 B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
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+
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-
  • Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • Very competent with articulate presentation. Well-defined layers and precise imaging. Soundstage is immersive and handles dynamics well.
Bass A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids A+
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
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.
Details A
Excellent detail retrieval: highly resolving without being clinical. Effortlessly reveals micro-details and textural subtleties.
Imaging A+
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
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

ThieAudio Prestige LTD Reviews

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 9 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech
Clean and natural signature with treble emphasis. LOTS of details with airy treble without going overboard (better treble extension vs MK2/MK3). Bass is not as impactful versus MK3 but has better separation. Overall a technical monster, but can be a bit dry due to less mid-bass. Vocals are further vs MK3 and MK2 (not as forward), giving it that open sense of space. MK2 still the best for vocals, but LTD is an endgame all-rounder.

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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+
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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 8 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
The unit I reviewed had wonky bass, expect this to change if I review a unit with proper bass.

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Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A+

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 7.9 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A Tech
A much better implementation than the Prestige OG

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

Reviewed by: Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 7.6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
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Bass: A Mids: A+ Treble: A Dynamics: A Details: A Imaging: A

Reviewed by: Nymz

Nymz 7.3 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
The best Thieaudio I've heard to date. Very close tonality to the Mk3, but with better technical performance, especially in the dynamics and stage departments.

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

Unique Melody MEST MK3 Reviews

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 9 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.

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Reviewed by: Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 7.6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
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Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A Dynamics: A Details: A Imaging: A+

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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