Monarch MKII was all over the place for me and didn’t seem to pair well with the overall tuning. Which I think was accentuated by the midbass dip. Mest MKII and Mext weren’t exactly spicey for me and treble definitely suited the overall tuning better to my preference vs Monarch. If you are bothered by MEXT treble I’d stay away from the Mest MKII. Same probably goes to EJ07M though I’ve never heard that only the Kinda Lava variant.
It’s hard to say this because it’s an extremely unique tuning. I’ve never personally directly recommended it. However, the Up sounds like it may be up your alley. It’s definitely warm vs slightly warm though. It has ESTs and you can tell they come into play but, it’s definitely the darkest presentation of ESTs I’ve heard. Also, if you want lush you’ll get it with Up in boat loads which for me I adore. As one reviewer mentioned it’s like swimming in warm goo. It’s such a gentle easy listening while still bringing in nice tight, clean and punchy bass.
Moonlights EST implementation isn’t spicy or dark. Just a touch enough to make it noticed. Overall tuning is warm with a slight tilt to neutral. The tuning appeals well for nearly all music. Up can be to warm at times, and while for me it’s a plus, many would probably say it’s weak point. For the EST though on Moonlight it cuts through tuning more than Up and gives a touch more energy to the mix.
I sort of rotate between the two based on my mood and time of day. Up would be my lush easy AM listen while relaxing and sipping a fresh cup of coffee. While bringing in the aroma of a fresh grinded brew and reminiscing of great memories. Moonlight is my mind is awake more and energetic state. But, still as a laidback listener and person doesn’t come across to strong. It gets me more in a dancing state. The details come out more on songs and my mind starts tripping into a euphoric state.