Asakurai
100+ Head-Fier
Unique Melody Mest Mk2
2EST + 4BA + 1DD + 1 Bone Conduction Driver
MSRP: $1499
Warm Energetic, i can see if someone saying it's the best IEM, especially for the one who like upbeat tempo, mest mk2 has lot of energy to make lively presentation, really punchy bass and treble has bite without any harshness
Imaging definitely on top level, really good layering
Though, i don't like mest mk2 for slow tempo music, not every song need that much energy
For technical obviously there is nothing to complaint, for tonal it just a matter of taste
I would recommend mest mk2 depends on your playlist, need lot of energy? Go for it, probably the best one you can find in the market right now
Yanyin Technology (研音科技) Rosemary
8BA + 1DD (with 2 switch)
MSRP: 5198 RMB
Link: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3-c-s.w4002-23312529545.16.4d4f64d0iRocga&id=636333873360
Neutral with slight warm touch, it's relaxing with good atmospheric
i like either with 00 switch or 11 switch, 11switch if you like more v-shaped with energy boost (not as much as mest mk2)
I own Rosemary and i borrow Mest MK2 from local seller, both is great IEM for the price, but if we talk about value I think Rosemary still has better value
Mest Mk2 definitely has sharper imaging and much much more energetic (even slow mellow song will become energetic one), while Rosemary give calmer presentation
some people might say there is nothing special from Rosemary, i would say because it's what good cans should do, it doesn't overboost in any area, just give right amount.
I would say both is good choices, but if you want value go for Rosemary (I own Rosemary since last year and still happy with this IEM)
Rosemary FR
Switch 1 for Bass Boost
Switch 2 for Treble Boost
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