Vision Ears Erlkonig VS Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb

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Vision Ears Erlkonig and Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb use 13BA and 12BA+1BC driver setups respectively. Vision Ears Erlkonig costs $4,500 while Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb costs $6,199. Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb is $1,699 more expensive. Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb holds a decisive 1.6-point edge in reviewer scores (7.2 vs 8.8). Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb has significantly better bass with a 1.3-point edge, Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb has significantly better mids with a 1.3-point edge, Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb has significantly better treble with a 2.3-point edge, Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge, Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb has better details with a 0.5-point edge and Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb has significantly better imaging with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Vision Ears Erlkonig Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb
Bass 6.8 8
Mids 7.3 8.5
Treble 5.8 8
Details 8.5 9
Soundstage 7.5 8.8
Imaging 7.5 8.5
Dynamics 6 8
Tonality 6.9 8.9
Technicalities 7.7 8.8

Vision Ears Erlkonig Aggregated Review Score

Vision Ears Erlkonig Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Shuwa-T Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

7.2

Generally Favorable


Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb Aggregated Review Score

Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
IEMRanking AI

Average Reviewer Score:

8.8

Excellent


Vision Ears Erlkonig User Review Score

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Vision Ears Erlkonig Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6

Gaming Grade

B

Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.3

Gaming Grade

A-

Vision Ears Erlkonig 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

A
  • Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
Bass B+
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble B-
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage A
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details S-
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
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 Mason FS Soleil Tomb Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

S-
  • Highly polished technical execution. Excellent frequency synergy creates an immersive experience. Enhances musical content.

Average Technical Grade

S-
  • Excellent clarity and detail. Precise imaging and expansive soundstage. Manages complex passages with minimal smearing and good transient speed.
Bass A+
Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.
Mids S-
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble A+
Superb treble: effortless extension with crystal clarity. Perfect balance of sparkle and smoothness with exceptional detail.
Dynamics A+
Superb dynamic range - powerful yet nuanced. Exceptional transient response with lifelike impact and subtle volume gradations.
Details S
Reference-class detail: microscopic resolution with perfect texture reproduction. Nothing is lost, revealing the absolute truth of the recording.
Imaging S-
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Vision Ears Erlkonig Reviews

Vision Ears Erlkonig reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 7.7 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
Comment: Smooth without compromising too much on details. Warm yet spacious Might almost sound dark

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: S- Mids: A Treble: B+ Soundstage: A Details: A+ Imaging: A+

Vision Ears Erlkonig reviewed by:

Crin 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Good tonality, high resolution and an overall decent all-rounder.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel
- Crin

Vision Ears Erlkonig reviewed by:

Precogvision 6.3 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A- Tech
Good detail retrieval and tonal balance on settings 3 & 4. Poor midrange micro-dynamics, though, and quite boring.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb Reviews

Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb reviewed by:

Smirk Audio 8.4 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S- Tech
Highly resolving, technical, and balanced across the frequency spectrum. Is shouty/edgy in the upper mids/lower treble. Cons: Price, treble peak.

Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

- Smirk Audio
Bass: A+ Mids: S- Treble: A+ Dynamics: A+ Details: S Imaging: S-

Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb reviewed by:

2025-07-17
IEMRanking AI 9.2 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech

The Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tombé delivers a neutrally balanced sound signature characterized by a smooth, analog-like tonality across lows and mids, paired with naturally resolving treble. Its bass presentation stands out with deep extension and textured rumble, leaning toward mid-bass emphasis for a fuller, warmer impact that defies typical BA limitations—thanks partly to the innovative BC-Turbo Micro Booster enhancing the FreqShift bone conduction driver. This results in cohesive bass-to-mids integration without bloat, while upper mids maintain clarity and vocal forwardness.

Technically, the IEM excels with an expansive soundstage that stretches proportionally in width, depth, and height, though layering and separation prioritize blend over surgical precision. Its imaging remains accurate, placing instruments and vocals holographically—a trait amplified by the included First Times Shielding Pro cable, which deepens background blackness and enhances spatial cues. Source pairing is critical: warmer DAPs like the Cayin N30LE (Classic Tube/Class A) elevate its organic texture, while leaner sources may skew treble energy.

Tonally, the Soleil Tombé shines with natural timbre and richness, particularly in acoustic genres like jazz or classical, where its textured bass and organic mids convey instruments authentically. However, its laidback decay and subdued treble air make it less suited for EDM or highly synthetic tracks demanding razor-sharp transient speed. While tip selection can fine-tune bass weight (Symbio W tips heighten detail retrieval), the IEM’s coherence and non-fatiguing profile cater to extended listening—despite its steep price.

- IEMRanking AI

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