I’m sceptical of attempts to describe any IEM in terms of absolutes. I know it’s common policy on Head-fi to compare and define forward frequency areas, strengths and weaknesses but it can be fallacious and misleading.
Quite apart from the factors of fit/depth of insertion, tip types, length of burn in, age/quality of hearing there are the variables of pairing/synergy of the specific IEM with source and amp. All these combined mean it’s very difficult to assign a specific quality to an IEM above another.
In asking a question about the ASG line, you make a presumption about the Bravo series that I’m not sure I agree with. The Harmony does not have subdued upper mids and treble. As others have said, it’s pretty bright in those areas.
Yes they’re generally accepted to have a signature that’s on the dark side, strong, deep bass etc. But no frequency is ‘buried’ to my ears…not in the way I wear and play them, at least. Interesting to note that when I put ML spiral dots on (I prefer complys) the notes were thinner, more distant and the bass was noticeably light. So much for defining a signature, eh! (sure the larger spiral dots may suit me better but my point still holds).
The great news is that with my P1 I can adjust the EQ to tones that I prefer anyway. And, like jmills, Harmony has become my go to earphones.
The soundstage is awesome, the imaging is wonderfully defined and the warmth, if you like warmth, is a true thing of beauty. Warmth without sacrificing detail and extended treble and highs. It has a nice nostalgic analogue feeling to me. Interesting too, that my Harmony’s haven’t always sounded as good as this. For some reason.
If you prefer brighter or analytical iems or you are some kind of aspiring audiophile…then you may want to look elsewhere. But for me, sheer pleasure right now.
Just my take of course
