Image © Unique MelodyPriced about right
A quadbrid audiophile IEM combining dynamic, balanced-armature, electrostatic and bone-conduction transducers. Its eight-element per-side architecture is designed for high-end audiophile listening with full-range bone-conduction support.
The Unique Melody MEST MKII is a premium tribrid earphone that combines a dynamic driver, four balanced armatures, and two electrostatic drivers with a dual-sided bone-conduction system for an immersive, layered sound. It delivers powerful bass, detailed mids, and expansive staging, though its specialized tuning and high price point may not suit everyone. The fit and build quality are refined, making it a strong but niche flagship option.
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
| Driver | 1DD + 4BA + 2EST tribrid |
|---|---|
| Driver type | tribrid |
| Driver configuration | 1DD + 4BA + 2EST |
| Drivers per side | 7 |
| Impedance | 12.3 Ω |
| Driver | 1DD + 4BA + 2EST tribrid |
|---|---|
| Driver type | tribrid |
| Driver configuration | 1DD + 4BA + 2EST |
| Drivers per side | 7 |
| Impedance | 12.3 Ω |
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|
| Connector | 2-pin 0.78 mm |
|---|
4 source(s) feeding this product's score.
Video reviews we found, each condensed to its verdict. They do feed the HearWiki score, at a measured weight below what a published written review carries.
Reviewers largely agree that the MEST MKII delivers exceptional technical performance, with standout bass, air, and detail, and most praise its improved fit and build over the original.
20:59The reviewer considers the Unique Melody MEST MKII the best earphones they have tried, praising their overall performance across bass, mids, and treble, and recommending them highly.
27:32The reviewer finds the MEST MKII Indigo to be an improved version of the original MEST MKII, with better treble quality due to the additional two EST drivers and a slightly toned-down 3-6.5kHz region. The low end and midrange are essentially identical to the MKII, which the reviewer already considered excellent, and the overall tuning matches their musical library well. They praise the build, cable, and removable nozzle, and conclude it is a genuinely better set, though limited to 200 units.
15:49The reviewer discusses the Unique Melody MEST MKII in its custom CIEM form, covering the physical design, the process of getting ear impressions, and whether a custom version is worth it. They recommend that buyers first try the universal version to confirm they love the sound before committing to a custom set, which is a permanent investment. The reviewer personally enjoys the custom experience and finds the fit and isolation superior.
22:01The reviewer finds the MEST MKII to be a worthy successor to the original, with improvements in design, fit, and sound. The sound is described as highly technical, well-balanced, and resolving, with a more natural and weighty midrange compared to the first version. The reviewer concludes it is a great, albeit expensive, high-end option.
8:19The reviewer finds the Unique Melody MEST MKII to be a special and addictive IEM, praised for its unique sound presentation, wide soundstage, and pinpoint imaging. However, it has a recessed midrange with vocals lacking presence, and treble can be piercing for sensitive listeners. Despite its high price and need for power, the reviewer considers it a worthy daily driver.
16:56The reviewer finds the Unique Melody MEST MKII to be a niche, specialty IEM with excellent bass, air, and detail, but criticizes its thin, hollow midrange and overly bright treble, which makes vocals sound off. He concludes it is not an all-rounder and recommends auditioning before purchase, as it did not suit his preferences.
Summaries are AI condensations of each video's own conclusion, not transcripts. Titles, thumbnails and view counts belong to their channels.
A minute of your experience with the Unique Melody MEST MKII helps the next person shopping for them.
Other wired iems models at a comparable price, ordered by HearWiki score.
The data-driven guides this model qualifies for.
