Unique Melody MEXT VS Unique Melody MEST

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Unique Melody MEXT and Unique Melody MEST use 1DD+4BA+1BC and 1DD+4BA+2EST+1BC driver setups respectively. Unique Melody MEXT costs $1,200 while Unique Melody MEST costs $1,000. Unique Melody MEXT is $200 more expensive. Unique Melody MEST holds a decisive 1.2-point edge in reviewer scores (6.5 vs 7.7). Unique Melody MEST has better bass with a 0.7-point edge, Unique Melody MEST has significantly better mids with a 1.2-point edge, Unique Melody MEST has significantly better treble with a 1.3-point edge, Unique Melody MEST has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge, Unique Melody MEST has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge, Unique Melody MEST has significantly better details with a 1.5-point edge and Unique Melody MEST has significantly better imaging with a 1.8-point edge.

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Metric Unique Melody MEXT Unique Melody MEST
Bass 7 7.7
Mids 6.5 7.7
Treble 5.5 6.8
Details 6.8 8.3
Soundstage 7 8
Imaging 7 8.8
Dynamics 5 6
Tonality 6.4 7.3
Technicalities 6.7 8.2

Unique Melody MEXT Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Crin Precogvision

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

Mixed to Positive

Unique Melody MEST Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin
Shuwa-T Precogvision Tim Tuned
Jays Audio
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

7.7

Strongly Favorable

Reviews Comparison

Unique Melody MEXT reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 6.9 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A- Tech
Comment: Neutral with bass boost. A warmer, more musical Mest 2 without the treble peaks Treble might be too laid back compared to other flagships

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

Unique Melody MEST reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 7.9 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Comment: Neutral yet fun due to subbass hump. Impressive clarity, holographic soundstage

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

Unique Melody MEXT reviewed by Crin

Crin 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A- Tech
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Unique Melody MEST reviewed by Crin

Crin 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A- Tech
A smooth, relaxing listen (in custom form) backed up with good technicalities.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

Unique Melody MEXT reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
Decent tonality and BC seems to work in the midrange, but low-level note definition.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Unique Melody MEST reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 7.2 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A Tech
Engaging imaging with some minor coherency issues.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Unique Melody MEST (more reviews)

Unique Melody MEST reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 9* * score normalized
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Unique Melody MEST reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 8.5 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S Tech
A MEST MK2 with slightly more uppermid/bass. More v-shaped. Even more AGGRESSIVE than MK2. Also gets fatiguing when cranked up/long-listening sesisons.

Jays Audio original ranking

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Unique Melody MEST reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
S Tech
Impressive staging and details Aggressive signature

Tim Tuned original ranking

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

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Unique Melody MEXT Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.6

Gaming Grade

B-

Unique Melody MEST Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

Unique Melody MEXT Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids B+
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble B-
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details B+
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging A-
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Unique Melody MEST 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
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble B+
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
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+
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.
Imaging S-
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
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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