[RTodd]

I have just demoed the original MEST at a local shop and found that the difference between changing eartips (see pics) was much more than I have experienced on any other IEM before. The sound went from pleasing and clear to too bright and harsh to collapsing the soundstage and losing a lot of what made it special in the first place.
So now I'm confused since I wanted to buy the custom version and I know that it will sound different than the universal, but what will it sound like?
Have UM tuned the MK2 Custom to sound like the universal with the Xelastic tips or the black silicone with blue inner core or the Comply foams?
Has anyone heard both and comment on what I'm likely to get with the custom version.
If you have any information about how the custom MK2 or MK1 will sound it would help me with my buying decision greatly.
Thanks

It’s interesting if we added up all the posts about this tip subject on this thread I bet it would be over half of them, since the very beginning.

I am using silicon shorts, and tried a couple different makers of that type and had good success with all. This is a very user specific choice and the night and day difference makes tip rolling mandatory if you want to own a MEST universal.

Never tried a custom, anything, so no idea, some have commented they like the sound from the universal version better.

 

[Damz87]

Wow you have crazy a collection. I'd be curious to know how you think they compare with the Empire Ears (especially Odin and Legend X) and the Vision Ears iems.

For sure. I will do some comparing and share findings

Glad you're liking them. Hope you enjoy some anjuna records on them !

Oh absolutely! Anjuna tracks make up probably 90% of my listening time

 

[Silverlinings]

My video about Mk 2

Good video. I always enjoy your reviews. I also like the metal music you use. Dream Theater is my favorite band growing up here on Long Island and taking some lessons from John Petrucci when I was younger. Now I have to listen to Scenes From A Memory with my MKII's LOL

 

[1TrickPony]

I have just demoed the original MEST at a local shop and found that the difference between changing eartips (see pics) was much more than I have experienced on any other IEM before. The sound went from pleasing and clear to too bright and harsh to collapsing the soundstage and losing a lot of what made it special in the first place.
So now I'm confused since I wanted to buy the custom version and I know that it will sound different than the universal, but what will it sound like?
Have UM tuned the MK2 Custom to sound like the universal with the Xelastic tips or the black silicone with blue inner core or the Comply foams?
Has anyone heard both and comment on what I'm likely to get with the custom version.
If you have any information about how the custom MK2 or MK1 will sound it would help me with my buying decision greatly.
Thanks

Original Mest sounds best with Final Audio Etips, it fills out (solidifies) the lower mids/vocals; it's the best recommendation I've received from OG owners on this thread. A must!

 

[Combover Grover]

Original Mest sounds best with Final Audio Etips, it fills out (solidifies) the lower mids/vocals; it's the best recommendation I've received from OG owners on this thread. A must!

Agreed. I also swapped out the cable on the OG recently with this one. Improved the clarity while also keeping the treble under control. Warm but detailed. The OG cable is stiff and muddy to me. Only reason it gets people’s attention is because they overcharge for it separately.

US $54.00 64％ Off | KBEAR 4 Core 5N UPOCC Singel Crystal Copper Litz 3.5/2.5/4.4mm MMCX/0.78mm/QDC 2Pin For ZSX C12 KXXS ZSN Pro BLON BL-03 BL-05
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mNyYUjL

 

[wind016]

Original Mest sounds best with Final Audio Etips, it fills out (solidifies) the lower mids/vocals; it's the best recommendation I've received from OG owners on this thread. A must!

Are those these tips?

https://www.amazon.com/Final-Audio-Silicone-Audio-Technica-Campfire/dp/B081HFQCHW?th=1

 

[szore]

Original Mest sounds best with Final Audio Etips, it fills out (solidifies) the lower mids/vocals; it's the best recommendation I've received from OG owners on this thread. A must!

Agree.

 

[wind016]

For sure. I will do some comparing and share findings

Oh absolutely! Anjuna tracks make up probably 90% of my listening time

I didn't realize you had the Trallili too. If you don't mind, I would love to hear thoughts on that too... lol i know im asking alot haha You have everything

 

[Damz87]

I didn't realize you had the Trallili too. If you don't mind, I would love to hear thoughts on that too... lol i know im asking alot haha You have everything

Sure no problem it’s no trouble. Comparing IEMs is a lot of fun for me

 

[wind016]

Sure no problem it’s no trouble. Comparing IEMs is a lot of fun for me

Sweet! awesome XD

 

[Strifeff7]

Sure no problem it’s no trouble. Comparing IEMs is a lot of fun for me

I request some comparison,
Bass vs Odin
Mid vs Elysium
Treble vs Traillii

 

[Combover Grover]

Are those these tips?

https://www.amazon.com/Final-Audio-Silicone-Audio-Technica-Campfire/dp/B081HFQCHW?th=1

Yup

 

[lucasratmundo]

After trying various tips with the MEST OG, I'm kinda settling on the silicone tips that came with the Z1R. Very comfortable, deep bass without compromising treble detail. Definitely worth a try if you have both the MEST and Z1R.

 

[1TrickPony]

Are those these tips?

https://www.amazon.com/Final-Audio-Silicone-Audio-Technica-Campfire/dp/B081HFQCHW?th=1

Certainly these. Yup.

 

[BobJS]

I request some comparison,
Bass vs Odin
Mid vs Elysium
Treble vs Traillii

Don't have Elysium or Traillii, but I enjoy the bass on MEST OG a lot (Final E tips, pure, unplated copper cable). However, I haven't heard anything that can compare with bass on Odin.