All rounder IEM $300-$500

[mmkzero]

I own the Variations as well. Explained in Nymz thread why it is different from most other IEMs with a bass boost:

Nymzreviews.com official thread

The thing about the Variations (and the Monarch MK1) is that it does Bass different than most other IEMs. When other IEMs have a Frequency Response with a Bass Boost (be it V-Shaped, U-Shaped, Neutral with Bass Boost etc.) they usually boost the mid-bass and sub-bass. So the Bass shelf is present over the entirety of the bass band. This leads to a coherent and smooth bass presence no matter what kind of bass a track incorporates. Therein lies a pitfall however. Mid-bass is usually more presen…

I can also agree with what has been said before me. The Variations is an exceptional Set and my Favorite IEM of them all, but it is not an all-rounder, at least not to everyone.

I own both the ThieAudio Oracle and SeeAudio Bravery as part of my „Holy Trinity“ in Audio and they complement each other very well.

Especially the Oracle is a masterclass in Frequency Response. One of the best tonal balances in a Headphone out there. That set truly is an Allrounder and makes every genre just work.