Streak

Because unless and until you have not experienced how that IEM is for yourself, you cannot really say if it is actually good or bad to be recommended. There are much better IEMs under ₹3k than the Streak.

I would say the Zero:2, or even Tanchjim Bunny is better than this, I just cannot come to recommend an IEM with a QDC connector, they just do not last at all. Their cables, and accessories are nothing to be noted too. Heck, I would even recommend the Red Lions just because of the accesories lol, but yeah, the Streak does sound better than the Red Lions. My favourite would be the Zero:2, the highs are much better than the Streak, highs are just so peaky in the Streak, people sensitive to that will not like it so much. It's less controlled.

I think yes, the technicalities are better. And how can these treble points be toned down? If you are referring to EQ, then it's just trying to fix a problem that just shouldn't be there in the first place. While I was listening to some songs, there were sudden hisses/blows that I felt in my ear which made it tickle, I would not want that to happen over long periods of time. So no, I don't think it can be easily toned down. And honesty, I don't trust KZ/GK as a brand that much because of their history. I know GK has parted with KZ, but still.

If you want mild V-shape, try GK Kunten or GK Streak, may need some eartips rolling if your ears are too small even for KZ EDX tho

Under 2500, GK Streak or Tanchjim Bunny DSP would be my picks over the other options.

I've got a pair of Soundcore NC 4 and any iem will sound different to them. But as a good, cheap all rounder in a similar style to those I'd suggest GK Streak $20 maybe even cheaper TRN Conch $23 great accessories as well Either of these would be a good starting point to see what your actual preferences are.

I actually like the new GK Streak. It has micro planars.

Prefer the GK Streak over the Kunten myself, or all of these actually. It has microplanars and it seems to benefit from it.