[Trizesta]

Hi all! I've been slowly working my way up the IEM ladder and--after some time spent being fully content--I'm getting curious again. So now, with $600 to spend, I turn to you for advice...

The Ikko OH10 has been my daily for a couple of years now and is quite simply the most enjoyable set I've ever had in my ears. I'd like to keep a somewhat similar sound profile (it doesn't have to be v-shaped... a good u-shape would do) and a large soundstage, but with the kind of detail retrieval and imaging that comes from even higher-end sets. I've been curious about bone conduction for a while and, after doing some research, I've landed on the Unique Melody Mini-Mest as my top contender.

To those of you with experience with the Mini-Mest: Is this a solid upgrade for my tastes? Are there other IEMs in my price range that might be better suited? Thanks in advance!

 

[msing539]

Have a look at reviews on the Penon 10th Anniversary, ISN EST50, and Kinera Norn. These are just the ones I've owned that I'd consider upgrades over the OH10.

 

[bamboostreet]

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/ikko-oh10.911068/page-28

 

[wilson.st]

Why upgrade? They're so good. Maybe add, but I wouldn't replace

 

[Trizesta]

Why upgrade? They're so good. Maybe add, but I wouldn't replace

I’m definitely keeping them. They have a particular sound I can’t imagine I’d find anywhere else! Anything new would go into rotation with my OH10, Timeless AE, and Moondrop Kato. What I’m really after is a taste of the next level, not a whole new direction.

 

[wilson.st]

I’m definitely keeping them. They have a particular sound I can’t imagine I’d find anywhere else! Anything new would go into rotation with my OH10, Timeless AE, and Moondrop Kato. What I’m really after is a taste of the next level, not a whole new direction.

I picked up some OH-10 Obsidians after multiple forum members here said they ended up selling off some of their higher-end V-shape IEMs and "returning" to their OH-10. I'm also looking to add (not replace) with some other sets for variety/fun, such as Timeless AE, Final Audio E5000, 7Hz Legato.

 

[Bryanq]

Oh 10 is my favorite for Jazz, still keeping just add more iems to another genres.

 

[wilson.st]

Oh 10 is my favorite for Jazz, still keeping just add more iems to another genres.

I agree. I found myself revisiting old, forgotten jazz albums with OH-10 Obsidians.