[Niyologist]

Almost W curve sometimes mids pop with strong vocals
Quite delightful electric guitars
E.g. Ajja like laser beams...
Lives more power with Macintosh MH50 sounds like club sound system in your head never heard Spira Mirabelus album sound so textured and dynamic even better than my UM Martian
Which is 2x expensive

Yup. This is a more accurate depiction of the 3DT's sound.

 

[rantng]

With MusicTeck's Year End sale ending today, I have to ask - Mini MEST ($449) vs 3DT ($399)?

 

[psklrdk]

With MusicTeck's Year End sale ending today, I have to ask - Mini MEST ($449) vs 3DT ($399)?

for what kind of music? i did not hear the mest mini but have Mest and 3 DT.

 

[LinkAudio]

How is the 3DT sounds compared to Mest?

 

[rantng]

for what kind of music? i did not hear the mest mini but have Mest and 3 DT.

Mini MEST has been described as well, a mini MEST, so somewhat W-shaped, while 3DT is somewhat V-shaped. Just curious how they compare side by side; I'm thinking they are somewhat complementary, but still curious if they are on the same level in regards to resolution, soundstage, etc. I listen to all kinds of music so not really looking for anything genre-specific. Part of me is curious to pick up both & compare to UM Mirage.

 

[DJ Core]

Sedna work fine almost everywhere, Xelastec depends on IEM

Well said. On the UM MEST for example the smaller bore of the AZLA Xelastic narrows the sound stage + increased bass by a lot while the AZLA SednaEarfit Light's wider 4.5 bore maintains the same sonic signature. AZLA SednaEarfit Light being slightly longer than the stock tips smoothes out the treble even more if you like that kind of signature. This enables me to hear other nuances in the music which has the effect of a touch wider 3D sound stage and depth.

 

[Ace Bee]

Mini MEST has been described as well, a mini MEST, so somewhat W-shaped, while 3DT is somewhat V-shaped. Just curious how they compare side by side; I'm thinking they are somewhat complementary, but still curious if they are on the same level in regards to resolution, soundstage, etc. I listen to all kinds of music so not really looking for anything genre-specific. Part of me is curious to pick up both & compare to UM Mirage.

Wait till January end. I have the Mirage and the 3DT is coming to me. I can give you a comparison.

 

[Ace Bee]

for what kind of music? i did not hear the mest mini but have Mest and 3 DT.

How does the 3DT compare with the MEST?

 

[Layman1]

With MusicTeck's Year End sale ending today, I have to ask - Mini MEST ($449) vs 3DT ($399)?

I've got the 3DT (and mini-MEST and 'daddy' MEST lol).
Am burning in the 3DT for another few days, and can give some impressions/comparisons then.
For now, regarding the mini-MEST, I'd say it does sound like, well, a mini-MEST (as others have said), however I'd add something that I haven't heard said much:
I think the mini-MEST has a bit more warmth and body in the mids.
This is something that - for my personal tastes - I would have liked to adjust with the original MEST.

So for me, mini-MEST are really superb. You get maybe 70% of the MEST performance, at a fraction of the cost, plus a bit more warmth and body and richness in the mids.
Of course, it all depends what genres of music you'll mainly be listening to, along with your personal sound signature preferences.

With 3 DD's I'm hoping for a very textured sound with the 3DT and fascinating timbre.
I imagine it will do very well with rock, pop, hip-hop and so forth. More interesting will be how it does with acoustic, jazz, classical.

Can't wait to finish burn-in and post some impressions

 

[Ace Bee]

I've got the 3DT (and mini-MEST and 'daddy' MEST lol).
Am burning in the 3DT for another few days, and can give some impressions/comparisons then.
For now, regarding the mini-MEST, I'd say it does sound like, well, a mini-MEST (as others have said), however I'd add something that I haven't heard said much:
I think the mini-MEST has a bit more warmth and body in the mids.
This is something that - for my personal tastes - I would have liked to adjust with the original MEST.

So for me, mini-MEST are really superb. You get maybe 70% of the MEST performance, at a fraction of the cost, plus a bit more warmth and body and richness in the mids.
Of course, it all depends what genres of music you'll mainly be listening to, along with your personal sound signature preferences.

With 3 DD's I'm hoping for a very textured sound with the 3DT and fascinating timbre.
I imagine it will do very well with rock, pop, hip-hop and so forth. More interesting will be how it does with acoustic, jazz, classical.

Can't wait to finish burn-in and post some impressions

Can't wait to have your impression myself.

 

[rantng]

I've got the 3DT (and mini-MEST and 'daddy' MEST lol).
Am burning in the 3DT for another few days, and can give some impressions/comparisons then.
For now, regarding the mini-MEST, I'd say it does sound like, well, a mini-MEST (as others have said), however I'd add something that I haven't heard said much:
I think the mini-MEST has a bit more warmth and body in the mids.
This is something that - for my personal tastes - I would have liked to adjust with the original MEST.

So for me, mini-MEST are really superb. You get maybe 70% of the MEST performance, at a fraction of the cost, plus a bit more warmth and body and richness in the mids.
Of course, it all depends what genres of music you'll mainly be listening to, along with your personal sound signature preferences.

With 3 DD's I'm hoping for a very textured sound with the 3DT and fascinating timbre.
I imagine it will do very well with rock, pop, hip-hop and so forth. More interesting will be how it does with acoustic, jazz, classical.

Can't wait to finish burn-in and post some impressions

Going back over mini MEST reviews & impressions. If it can offer 70% of the performance of its big brother that would be something. MEST is W-shaped so I’m curious how the lack of EST & DD affects the top & bottom ends. Have never found the fit of MEST great so I may be willing to compromise some SQ in return for extended listening/enjoyment.

 

[drbluenewmexico]

Going back over mini MEST reviews & impressions. If it can offer 70% of the performance of its big brother that would be something. MEST is W-shaped so I’m curious how the lack of EST & DD affects the top & bottom ends. Have never found the fit of MEST great so I may be willing to compromise some SQ in return for extended listening/enjoyment.

Switching cable to. ISN pure copper
4 strand balanced 2.5 into 4.4 out if HibyR5 makes notes thicker with more body and slamming bass. Loses a bit if sparkle and balanced sound from original cable but like a tsunami of rhythm and drive
Worth experimenting with
UM budget model cables not too if the line so this type if upgrade can make big difference. My Martian exploded with quality when I switched to cryo copper gold cable. Almost too by much bass though with this ISN cable
Will try Penon cable next

 

[Niyologist]

Switching cable to. ISN pure copper
4 strand balanced 2.5 into 4.4 out if HibyR5 makes notes thicker with more body and slamming bass. Loses a bit if sparkle and balanced sound from original cable but like a tsunami of rhythm and drive
Worth experimenting with
UM budget model cables not too if the line so this type if upgrade can make big difference. My Martian exploded with quality when I switched to cryo copper gold cable. Almost too by much bass though with this ISN cable
Will try Penon cable next

The Penon Audio OS849 cable adds a bit more sparkle and air for the 3DT.

 

[drbluenewmexico]

Switching cable to. ISN pure copper
4 strand balanced 2.5 into 4.4 out if HibyR5 makes notes thicker with more body and slamming bass. Loses a bit if sparkle and balanced sound from original cable but like a tsunami of rhythm and drive
Worth experimenting with
UM budget model cables not top of the line so this type if upgrade can make big difference. My Martian exploded with quality when I switched to cryo copper gold cable. Almost too much bass though with this ISN cable
Will try Penon cable next

Penon Fiery did the trick
Perfect balance of bass mids and treble. Pins tight but works
I'm satisfied now thick notes
Mids raised treble still airy
3DT singing.....Eletech or Effect Audio cable might be further upgrade to sound but I'm holding for now...

 

[Niyologist]

Penon Fiery did the trick
Perfect balance of bass mids and treble. Pins tight but works
I'm satisfied now thick notes
Mids raised treble still airy
3DT singing.....Eletech or Effect Audio cable might be further upgrade to sound but I'm holding for now...

I paired it with the Effect Audio Origin and used a 2.5mm to 4.4mm adapter and all I gotta say is wow.