Unique Melody MEST MK3 VS Unique Melody MEST Indigo

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Unique Melody MEST MK3 and Unique Melody MEST Indigo are 1DD+4BA+4EST+1BC in-ear monitors. Unique Melody MEST MK3 costs $1,900 while Unique Melody MEST Indigo costs $2,700. Unique Melody MEST Indigo is $800 more expensive. Both score 7.9 from reviewers. Unique Melody MEST Indigo has significantly better bass with a 1-point edge, Unique Melody MEST Indigo has slightly better treble with a 0.3-point edge, Unique Melody MEST Indigo has better details with a 0.5-point edge and Unique Melody MEST Indigo has slightly better imaging with a 0.3-point edge.

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Metric Unique Melody MEST MK3 Unique Melody MEST Indigo
Bass 7 8
Mids 8 8
Treble 7.5 7.8
Details 7.5 8
Soundstage 7.9 8
Imaging 8 8.3
Dynamics 7.5 7.5
Tonality 7.2 7.9
Technicalities 8.1 8

Unique Melody MEST MK3 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Gizaudio Axel
Smirk Audio
Jays Audio
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

7.9

Strongly Favorable

Unique Melody MEST Indigo Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

8

Strongly Favorable

Reviews Comparison

Unique Melody MEST MK3 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+

Unique Melody MEST Indigo 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+

Unique Melody MEST MK3 (more reviews)

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.

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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.

Gizaudio Axel original ranking

Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel

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.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

Unique Melody MEST Indigo (more reviews)

Unique Melody MEST Indigo reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 8.3 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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Bass: S- Mids: S- Treble: A+ Soundstage: A+ Details: S- Imaging: S-

Unique Melody MEST MK3 User Review Score

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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

Unique Melody MEST Indigo Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.5

Gaming Grade

B+

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

Unique Melody MEST Indigo Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • It presents a smooth, well-integrated tonal balance that plays nicely with many styles. It maintains natural timbre across the range.

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+
Expect a gripping low-end presence that marries clarity with visceral impact. Dynamic swings land with thrilling force.
Mids A+
You get reference-worthy mids that combine transparency, texture, and depth. It brings out emotional nuance beautifully.
Treble A
Expect effortless extension and clarity that keep the top end sparkling yet smooth. Layering in upper registers is impressive.
Dynamics A
You get outstanding dynamic agility, from subtle nuances to big hits. Impact comes with quick recovery.
Soundstage A+
Immersive holography surrounds the listener, making the venue feel tangible and enveloping. It delivers a grand, cinematic presentation.
Details A+
No subtlety is too small; the presentation exposes it all with composure. Complex tracks remain crystal clear.
Imaging A+
Instruments feel carved into space with unwavering positional stability. Instruments occupy palpable coordinates.
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

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