IE600 has a different and much better driver with different shelling, materials, and actual resonators. So I wouldn’t say that’s a fair comparison 
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Not a fair comparison. I’m just saying the size is the same. Otherwise, it is clear that IE200 is like all other IE models (they are bad), except for 600 and 900. 
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You are correct 
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The IE200 has bass! I am a bass head and I like it?
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The guy wants a bass cannon. The IE200 even after tape mod is not a bass cannon in no way whatsoever 
It goes from bass less than the 7hertz Zero to Waner/Cadenza bass after the tape-mod. I personally don’t know any bassheads that would consider the IE200 or the Waner/Cadenza a “basshead” set. Look man, I’m not trying to be an ass and purposely go out of my way just to hate on this set, but some things you’ve said about the IE200 can be misleading 
Maybe I’m misunderstanding what you mean 
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My gear , my sources, my library. My ears.
Your gear, your sources, your library. Your ears.
TDM
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I never said the IE200 was a bass head IEM far from it but for those people saying it has no bass I will agree to disagree.
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I have never heard the IE200 but based on my experience with the IE600, which I don’t consider a bass canon, I don’t see how the IE200 can be considered one based on that graph.
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That makes sense. Was just confused since you recommended it when he’s asking for a bass cannon. All is good!
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I feel you 
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What about above 500? I’m debating getting an open box MEST MK2. Should have good imaging, but will it satisfy a bass lover’s needs?
Bass lover - yes. Basshead - no.
FatFreq Maestro Mini would be better if you just want the MOST bass:
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Debating which of those two I am 
I thought my Variations had great rumble in the subbas, but midbass made the rest sound so clinical and boring… Debating whether it’s better to get one IEM with big bass + details and imaging or a maestro mini + another with better details to replace my Variations.
PS: Love the image you are using
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See yeah that’s a proper basshead BASS-Fi IEM 
One day…
Mest is slightly sharper with a little more treble detail than the Variations, but the vocals/midrange is a no-go for me personally (too recessed). Bass wise it’s very textured and detailed, but it’s not going to have the same sub-woofer like effect of the Variations because the mid-bass is filled in. And in-terms of clarity, separation, and imaging you’re not going to get much better than the Variations (HUGE diminishing returns), so I’d just recommend grabbing the Maestro Mini.
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Very much appreciate your opinion! Maestro mini it is! Question now is what would be a good counterpart to it? ie. a sidegrade to the variations which is less clinical, but keeps somewhat similar clarity, imaging and separation
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Agreed on the Minis. You won’t be dissatisfied. Trust 
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Would you say the Oracle MK2 or EJ07M could be a good alternative to the Variations for separation and imaging, but less boring? From your google doc list, it seems like they could be good alternatives
Np!
And EJ07M - it’s the closest in-terms separation and clarity. Also has this cool 3D staging/imaging. Oracle2 has too much treble, and sounds over sharpened and a bit unnatural.
Also that list is outdated I need to redo it haha.
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If you are sold on the minis it might be worth waiting to see if their imaging is enough before you put down a bunch of extra cash
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