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- Official UM partnerUK & EU, genuine stock
- 2-year warrantyHandled by our own team
- 14-day returnsUniversal Fit, seal unbroken
- Hand-builtBy UM's master artisans
The MEXT feeling
Bass you feel in your chest, not just your ears.
Bass you feel, not just hear: a warm, relaxed IEM built for long sessions with the music you love.
Find your Unique Melody in 3 taps
Is the MEXT the one for you?
Three questions, honest answer. If another model suits you better, we will say so.
1What do you play most?
2How do you feel about treble?
3What is your budget?
Your match
3 questions to go
Answer the questions and we will match you to the right model.
Watch before you buy
Don't take our word for it.
Independent reviewers on the MEXT. Hear what they hear, then decide.
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The sound
Warm, full and made for long sessions.
Unique Melody’s most physical bass, from a coil bone-conduction driver you can actually feel.
BOLLSEN sound map, summarised from independent reviews.
Maybe not for you if you have small ears (the shell is on the larger side) or want sparkling, analytical treble: try the MEST MKII.
Inside Unique Melody
Hand-built by people who have done it for a decade.
Every pair is assembled, soldered and tuned by hand in Unique Melody's own five-storey workshop, then listened to and measured before it ships.
Photos and facts © Unique Melody.
Inside the shell
Bone conduction you can actually feel.
6 drivers per side, tuned for warmth and impact.
- 011 × dynamic: weight and slamFull, textured low end.
- 024 × balanced armature: smooth midsVocals sit warm and natural.
- 031 × OBC coil bone conduction: bass you feelThe shell vibrates subtly with the bass (200 Hz – 7 kHz).
- 04Copper cable made by PW AudioUM Copper M1, in the plug you choose.
As seen on YouTube
10 honest reviews. Watch, listen, decide.
Life with MEXT
Wherever the music takes you.
Choose your fit
Ready to wear, or moulded to your ears.
Reviewers say Unique Melody’s bone conduction is more convincing in custom shells, and Custom Fit solves the MEXT’s biggest variable: the fit.
| Universal Fit | Custom Fit | |
|---|---|---|
| How it fits | Ear tips in several sizes | Hand-built from impressions of your ears |
| Bass and isolation | Great with the right tip | Steadier bass, more isolation |
| Bone-conduction effect | Subtle | Strongest |
| Delivery | DHL Express, 5–7 working days | 3–4 weeks after we get your 3D scans |
| Returns | 14 days, hygiene seal unbroken | Made to order: free refit instead |
How Custom Fit is made · UM has built custom monitors since 2006
Find where to get your ears measured
Custom Fit monitors are made from ear impressions or a 3D scan of your ears. We accept both. Audiologists and hearing centres across the UK and Europe can take them in a short appointment.
- 1Order Custom Fit
- 2Book impressions or a 3D scan
- 3Send them to us
- 4Yours in 3–4 weeks
When you call, ask for “ear impressions for custom in-ear monitors”.
Most clinics charge a small fee. Our ear-impression guide arrives by email after you order.
When you call, ask “Do you offer 3D ear scanning for custom in-ear monitors?”
Not every clinic has a scanner, so ask first. Our guide email after you order explains how to send us the scan file.
Reviews
What owners and reviewers say
independent video reviews on this page
The MEST family's fun sibling. Ear Fidelity called its bass the most physical they had heard from an IEM, and reviewers agree this is the model where Unique Melody's bone conduction is easiest to notice. In return, treble and fine detail are not its focus, and it needs a deep fit.
What they love
- Physical, natural bass texture (Ear Fidelity)
- A bone-conduction effect you can genuinely perceive (headphones.com)
- Warm, smooth, non-fatiguing midrange
- Big stage with height, and a well-made PW Audio cable
Worth knowing
- The shell is fairly large, so it may not suit small ears
- Treble is relaxed rather than sparkling
- The bass needs a deep insertion and a good seal: take time with the tips
Summarised from Ear Fidelity, headphones.com, Headfonia.
Excellent bass response, excellent clarity. As an owner of the MEST, I can't help but compare: the MEXT has a smoother presentation and a more impactful low end.
Carlos S. · Verified owner
Engaging, fun, enjoy long listening sessions. Warm, engaging, non-fatiguing, enjoyable pair of IEMs.
Phillip H. · Verified owner
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The details
Everything you need, nothing to add.
In the box
- MEXT monitors (pair)
- UM Copper M1 cable by PW Audio, included in the plug you choose
- Carry case
- Ear tips in several sizes
- Cleaning tool and warranty card
Contents as supplied by Unique Melody and may vary slightly by batch.
Key specs
- Drivers per side: 1 dynamic, 4 balanced armature, 1 OBC coil bone conduction
- Impedance: 16 Ω · Sensitivity: 108 dB @ 1 kHz
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 23 kHz (bone conduction 200 Hz – 7 kHz)
- Connector: 0.78 mm 2-pin
- Cable included: UM Copper M1 (OFHC copper, made by PW Audio), 2.5, 3.5 or 4.4 mm
- Shell: ergonomic resin
Which plug?
- 3.5 mm: phone dongles, laptops and most music players
- 4.4 mm balanced: dedicated players and balanced DACs, more control
- 2.5 mm balanced: older players with that socket
- The cable is included in every plug, at the same price
- No amplifier needed for most listeners
Delivery
- Universal Fit: DHL Express, 5–7 working days
- Custom Fit: 3–4 weeks once we have your 3D ear scans
- Price includes UK VAT
Warranty & returns
- 2-year BOLLSEN warranty with UK & EU support
- Universal Fit: 14-day returns with the hygiene seal unbroken
- Custom Fit: made to order, free refit if the fit is not right
- Your statutory rights are not affected
Product safety
Bone-conduction range
MEXT, MEST MKII or MKIII?
You are here MEXT |  MEST MKII |  MEST MKIII CF Blue | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Character | Warm, bass you feel | Fullest, most cinematic | Most balanced, vocal-friendly |
| Bass | |||
| Vocals | |||
| Staging | |||
| Selected | View MEST MKII | View MEST MKIII CF Blue |
Character summarised from independent reviews.
FAQ
Your questions, answered
Universal or Custom Fit: which should I choose?
Universal Fit arrives fast and uses ear tips. Custom Fit is moulded to your ears, which solves the MEXT’s biggest variable, the fit, and reviewers say Unique Melody’s bone conduction is more convincing in custom shells.
Can I really feel the bone conduction?
On the MEXT, yes: with a deep fit the shells vibrate subtly with the bass. It adds weight and texture rather than a separate sound.
MEXT or MEST MKII?
MEXT is warmer, punchier and more forgiving. MEST MKII is more detailed and airy with a wider stage. Choose MEXT for relaxed fun, MKII for scale and detail.
Do I need an amplifier?
No. It plays well from a phone dongle or music player, and a balanced 4.4 mm output gives the bass extra control.
How does ordering a Custom Fit work?
Choose Custom Fit and order. We email our ear-impression guide, a local audiologist takes the impressions (usually charged separately), you send them in, and your monitors arrive by DHL Express 3–4 weeks after we receive them. Not right? We arrange a free refit.
How fast is delivery?
Universal Fit is delivered by DHL Express in 5–7 working days. Custom Fit takes 3–4 weeks once we have your 3D ear scans.
What warranty and returns do I get?
A 2-year BOLLSEN warranty handled by our UK & EU team. Universal Fit can be returned within 14 days with the hygiene seal unbroken. Custom Fit is made for your ears, so instead of a change-of-mind return you get a free refit. Your statutory rights are not affected.
Why buy from BOLLSEN?
BOLLSEN is the official Unique Melody partner for the UK and EU: genuine stock, a 2-year warranty from our own team, clear delivery times and help choosing.
Bought from a hearing company. Looked after for 2 years.
The official Unique Melody partner for the UK & EU: genuine stock, help choosing and warranty support from our own team.
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