Myer Audio - CKLVX CK2V

Ya when I listened the Quintet had a better treble extension than the Explorer and was overall more neutral, but I wouldn't consider the Quintet an overall bright or even detailed set. That is why I said they were more just a versatile set, but nothing particularly special about the Quintet. If you want a Quintet, but brighter and way more detailed, look at the Myer Audio CKLVX CK2V. Now that set has great detail for $200, but if you're not into brighter sets it will be fatiguing potentially. It also doesn't have the most bass as it is a sub bass focus over mid bass, but it's bass is adequate and proper in my opinion and VERY clean.

That would also be a good pick, I have the Aful P5+2 and it is a great set! I would say the P5+2 and CK2V are on the same level of details and they even use a very similar driver set up. The CK2V may edge the P5+2 out in detail by a smidge, but that is primarily because it has a cleaner bass separation. If you want a more dynamic and analytical sound, where there is a much bigger contrast between bass and treble go with the CK2V. If you want a bit more of a musical set, go with the P5+2. Also if you get the P5+2, do yourself a favor and get some kiwi ear flex eartips with them. The P5+2 doesn't have any filter on the nozzle and these tips will help keep wax from getting on/in the acoustic tubing.

The 14/15k peak on the cklvx ck2v on 5128 is wild. Reasonable dip after 2.9-3k as well.

cklvx ck2v has the best stock tuning out of any iem I have ever heard at that price point but I dont play any guitars so idk how practical it would be live on stage but the comfort is pretty good for the driver setup it has. It’s probably the only iem which will never need eq unless you need to tune down the bass/lower mids a little. Blessing 2 is good as well if you can get it cheap but the nozzle size might be too uncomfortable since it’s around 6.5 mm to 7 mm range. Those are the only two iems worth getting imo. P1 max and Quintet is also okay if you want a planar/planar-like sound, but for listening and monitoring instruments it does become fatiguing after a while.

Cklvx is very similar to the xenns tea 2, but with more air. Also with lower end drivers, so it’s not as refined….but for $130 that set is baller.

I'd say the Zero Red, Hexa, EM6L, and CKLVX are the ones that are really good below $200. None of them sound similar to each other but they all have a place to my usage of them.