Certainly not a necessary tool to have, but if you are bored with your routine I highly recommend it.

From my experiences so far, I am able to make really consistent, sweet cups with the Melodrip versus other tools that do a similar job. It might take some time to get used to but just like everything pour over related, practice is key.

Improved my pourover extraction % quite a bit. I use it with Orea v3 MK2 + Kalita Wave (glass and trogamid versions). Almost covers the entire diameter of the brewer. Great tool for travel as well, i.e. no need for a gooseneck kettle - it distributes the water and flow evenly even with a standard "peasant" kettle :)

The actual melodrip is exactly as advertised and came promptly. As for the function, I'm not sure. It was a gift to my son and he trying it out, but I haven't yet heard whether it is making a sufficient difference in his coffee to make it worth the fiddling (and he loves fiddling with things that make coffee better).

Solid tool for changing the way your pour over tastes by lowering agitation. I don’t use it everyday, bur it has been fun to experiment with.