Unique Melody MEST mkII - Reviews & Ratings

11 Reviews (A Tier | 8.1/10)

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Summary

Based on 11 reviews and 1 user rating, the Unique Melody MEST mkII is impressing reviewers across the board, earning repeated shout-outs in roundups and conversations.

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Crin
Nymz Precogvision Tim Tuned
Yifang Jays Audio Audionotions Shuwa-T Head-Fi.org
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

8.1

Very Positive

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

7.5

Strongly Favorable

Gaming Score & Grade

  • 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 mkII Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA+2EST+1BC

Tuning Type: Warm, V-Shaped

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Brand: Unique Melody Top Unique Melody IEMs

Price (Msrp): $1,500

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Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

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Reviewed by: Yifang

Yifang 8.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S- Tech
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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 8.5 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S Tech
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TOTL imaging chops/layering. Tons of micro-details. Great bass texture. Wide and 3D staging. Can be aggressive, and get fatiguing when cranked up/long-listening sessions.
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UM MEST MKII delivers a distinctly sub-bass-oriented low end with excellent speed, separation, and texture. Mid-bass is punchy but avoids bloat, keeping the presentation clean and avoiding bleed. The unconventional decision to keep the 1–5 kHz region flatter and push energy into 5–15 kHz pays off: vocals stay open, natural, and clear—reminiscent of Variations but with a cleaner, leaner midrange and a more refined overall balance.

The stage is impressively wide and expansive—on the level of sets like Z1R and U12t—yet with notably better vocals. Treble is well-extended, slightly aggressive in a good way, and highly resolving, rendering micro-details with ease without tipping into artificial sharpness. As a result, technical ability—clarity, separation, and imaging—is top tier, making dense tracks feel effortless while still bringing energy and excitement to hip-hop and retaining emotional nuance for ballads.

In sum, MEST MKII stands out as a true all-rounder “endgame” that justifies its $1,500 tag more convincingly than most. Notable comparisons place it a step above sets like Meteor, Mahina, and Variations for the mix of enjoyment and technicalities, though value hunters may note EJ07M achieves roughly “90%” of the experience at a fraction of the price. The only caveat: treble can become too lively at very loud volumes (80 dB+), but at normal listening levels, MEST MKII remains a compelling benchmark for its category.

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Reviewed by: Audionotions

Audionotions 8.5 Reviewer Score
Very engaging. I usually prefer something more balanced and neutral, but this IEM has some special sauce. Very well-tuned from bass to treble - with a little bit of spice on top. Great tonality and amazing techs. Imaging is quite phenomenal, separation is great. Very detailed. If you have 700 to spend on IEMs, buy these on the used market and never look back. Warning - treble can be slightly hot. Also, timbre might sound just a tad artificial.

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Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 8 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Comment: Bassier Mest v1 with slight cutback in clarity. Even more impressive bass response

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

Reviewed by: Nymz

Nymz 7.6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
Great bass and sheer detail, at the cost of wonky treble and not so accurate imaging queues. I find it work the best with eletronic music or modern metal. Still a solid contender to this date at a very good price in the used market.

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

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 7.1 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
A warmer, more coherent MEST with setbacks in resolution and imaging.

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

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
Great balance, none offensive tuning with little to fault

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

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A- Tech
Pretty much the same as the Mk1, though with extra sub-bass presence.

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Reviewed by: Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 5.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
One of my favorite for music

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Reviewed by: Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8.9 * score rescaled + normalized
13 community members have rated the Unique Melody MEST MKII at an average of 4.7/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Exceptional.

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Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Expect an inviting tonal blend that adapts well to genres while staying largely composed. It strikes a nice blend of warmth and clarity.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • Overall technical control is strong, presenting instruments with clarity and sensible staging. Textures are portrayed with satisfying clarity.
Bass A+
You hear powerful yet disciplined low-end slam that extends effortlessly. It marries sub-bass depth with great texture.
Mids A
Expect lifelike vocals and instruments with impressive nuance and realism. You can easily follow harmonies and backups.
Treble A-
It provides outstanding treble finesse, balancing brightness and control gracefully. It's engaging yet remarkably controlled.
Dynamics A-
Expect excellent punch and micro-detail that render rhythmic shifts effortlessly. It keeps up with complex rhythmic swings.
Soundstage A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging that lets instruments float naturally around you. It paints a holographic bubble around you.
Details A+
No subtlety is too small; the presentation exposes it all with composure. Complex tracks remain crystal clear.
Imaging A
Spatial cues respond immediately, reflecting every movement in the mix. Spatial cues respond instantly to the mix.
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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W wpzdm
7.5

Not for my taste

Pros
Good tech, epic imaging
Cons
Too cold and a bit metalic
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