[DynamicEars]

Mest is for soundstage-imaging freak. Seriously one of the best imaging I've ever heard on an IEM. A technicality showup sets.
They definitely will be hated from timbre lovers.
The details, clean and crispness are beyond naturalness. This is maybe the major cons of the Mests.
Because of too forward lower trebles, especially the 6khz.
But they have great clean bass with zero bleeding and tactile, but Z1R still hold the best bass for me.

You got to try yourself since you already tried many TOTL IEMs as well.

 

[Aetherhole]

Had to chime in on the topic of the MMk3 bass, too. As I’ve been listening to them over the last month, I am still enamored by its quantity and quality. My A12t still puts out more quantity, but it doesn’t hold a candle to the quality of the MMk3 bass. It’s tight, punchy, well-textured, even, and just a ton of fun. Still stand by the MMk3 being my favorite listening device, thus far.

 

[Yanec]

Had to chime in on the topic of the MMk3 bass, too. As I’ve been listening to them over the last month, I am still enamored by its quantity and quality. My A12t still puts out more quantity, but it doesn’t hold a candle to the quality of the MMk3 bass. It’s tight, punchy, well-textured, even, and just a ton of fun. Still stand by the MMk3 being my favorite listening device, thus far.

100% agree on the MMk3 bass. Currently it's my favorite too, together with the VE x AK Aura (similar bass quality at 4x the price) and the UE RR (a totally different tool).

 

[desutruction]

Fresh Reviews got a custom one as well:
https://twitter.com/FreshReviewsYT/status/1706785661464858803

 

[Noobzilla]

Did some tip-rolling with the MMK3 today. Like many people, I found the treble a bit too much. I also found the mid-bass, though well-textured, a little too boomy.

In such case the name of the solution is MMk2 ...

I tried the mk2 and mk3 yesterday. I did find mk3 treble a bit much so I ended up grabbing a used mk2 instead for $660USD converted. First time going through this thread so I laughed upon seeing these posts.

I like the mk3 cables better. I wouldn't say mk3's sound is a direct upgrade of the mk2. Both do some things a little better than the other so it really boils down to preference. It's very possible to like mk2 over the mk3 but just because mk3 is newer doesnt mean mk2 is less. Mk2 will be cheaper in aftermarket price though.

 

[Aetherhole]

Nice! I like that there are options for both, with the Mk2 and Mk3. I liked just a little bit more treble energy, which is why I like the Mk3. Plus the improvements to the bass and sub bass, including detail and texture, really sold me on the Mk3.

 

[desutruction]

My new all-rounders. I've gone through most of my testing playlist (just representative tracks of all the genres I listen to) and all of them sounded incredible on the MMK3s.
Definitely not for those who don't like elevated bass and treble though. I'm actually liking the EST sizzle, this is my first set with ESTs.
My room has crappy lighting and I can't take good photos but I promise y'all they look amazing

 

[Yanec]

My new all-rounders. I've gone through most of my testing playlist (just representative tracks of all the genres I listen to) and all of them sounded incredible on the MMK3s.
Definitely not for those who don't like elevated bass and treble though. I'm actually liking the EST sizzle, this is my first set with ESTs.
My room has crappy lighting and I can't take good photos but I promise y'all they look amazing

Congrats! On the subject of ESTs - what I love about good hq ESTs is that they always sound organic and smooth, not harsh, even if the treble is boosted to balance with punchier sub-bass.

 

[BORUSSIA]

Hey guys. How would you compare the MK2 or 3 to full size headphones? I have the Arya Organic and I wanted to know if it would be a sound upgrade or not? I’m mostly listening music or play video games at home?

 

[deep2285]

Hey guys. How would you compare the MK2 or 3 to full size headphones? I have the Arya Organic and I wanted to know if it would be a sound upgrade or not? I’m mostly listening music or play video games at home?

I have Monarch 2 and Ananda Stealth. IEM sounds really different from headphone.

With an open back headphone like Arya, you will get a wide soundstage and a lot of thump along with details.

Monarch 2 being an IEM is music playing inside your head. It has good micro and macro details and has a wide soundstage for an IEM but again we can not compare it with a headphone. Monarch 2 is an intimate experience and a fantastic IEM.

This is best I can do with my limited knowledge.

 

[Noobzilla]

Hey guys. How would you compare the MK2 or 3 to full size headphones? I have the Arya Organic and I wanted to know if it would be a sound upgrade or not? I’m mostly listening music or play video games at home?

I don't know what the Arya Organic sounds like but compared to my headphones I find IEMs better at retrieving micro details and isolating noise. Headphones I find more comfortable when playing for a long time but I still use my IEM here and there for different experience. Headphones bass is also different. Theyre different enough for me to keep both.

 

[BORUSSIA]

What headphones are you using? So for competitive shooters you would give the edge to the MK3?
Just wondering if it’s worth to spend again so much money on an IEM

 

[deep2285]

What headphones are you using? So for competitive shooters you would give the edge to the MK3?
Just wondering if it’s worth to spend again so much money on an IEM

Start with a cheaper IEM. You can find a Penon 10th Anniversary for €345 on Headfi Classified and it is in my view a good start.

 

[Noobzilla]

What headphones are you using? So for competitive shooters you would give the edge to the MK3?
Just wondering if it’s worth to spend again so much money on an IEM

I avoid IEM whenever there's voice chat involved. IEMs are not very forgiving from screaming children lol

 

[Andrew_WOT]

Hey guys. How would you compare the MK2 or 3 to full size headphones? I have the Arya Organic and I wanted to know if it would be a sound upgrade or not? I’m mostly listening music or play video games at home?

Similarly to moving from speakers to headphones, completely different presentation.
They are good for portability and isolation. If situation does not call for either, full size headphones always win.