voicemaster
Headphoneus Supremus
That's where we get "diff'rent ears for diff'rent gears", because I don't agree with the KC06 being better, because details and instrument separation wise, the S-018 has more NATURAL clarity, where as the clarity of the KC06 is an illusion created by better treble extension. It's the Xaiomi Pistons illusion, where the treble decay is so extended, you think it's more detailed than what it is, but it's only giving up details in the highs while hiding details in the mids. Also the bass are very similar. Close. The KC06A has more bass boost, and both Ostry are v shaped for fun factor, like the T1e, where the S-018 is a more balanced IEM. It's tuned for a balanced, clear approach. That's not the KC06, but the KC06 is a fun, clear, and solid budget heavyweight, like the Pistons or KZEDSE.
I agree with you with the s-018 being balance.