I feel for you guys but it's a relief to know that the Solaris hasn't usurped the Atlas or made it irrelevant. I'm pushing 30 hours on my Atlas by this point and, in addition to loving them more and more each day I think I've noticed that the bass has be reigned in a little bit...it's not diminished just (I think) a little more disciplined. The most distinguishing feature of the Atlas' sound, to me, is its density, weight and power. The sound coming from them has a richness and fullness that I previously did not know to be possible with IEMs. I think to characterize them as "basshead" or "bassy" is to do them a disservice-- there is no bass added-- perhaps emphasized is a better term. The Atlas puts a lot of emphasis on the low end, and so much music-- particular anything rooted in rhythm, blues or beats (ie., rock, rap, reggae, funk, soul, edm, dance to name a few.)-- is more or less defined by its low end. What this results in, with the Atlas, is a tremendous immersive addictive foundation on which the other elements of the music can flourish. The low end grabs us and holds us while everything else entertains us. It can't be emphasized enough that the Atlas doesn't boost bass or add it where it's not already present-- if a recording lacks bass you won't hear any with the Atlas. Nor does the bass drown out other elements recording-- unless it is mastered that way. In addition to everything else said about the Atlas, and to echo an earlier poster in this thread I think the Atlas is unflinchingly honest.
Here is a list of ten albums that (imho) do a great job at conveying the grandeur, beauty and power of the Atlas.
1) Pearl Jam - Ten (Legacy Edition)
Here is an example of a beautifully mastered albums that is conveyed as such by the Atlas. Everything works perfectly and Vedder's vocals sound AWESOME. It's like he's singing right into your ear.
2) Underworld - Second Toughest in the Infants (remaster)
Big, booming, thundery and elegant. When the electric guitar kicked in 4 minutes into Juanita I thought I was going to have to change my underwear for a minute.
3) Concrete Blonde - Bloodletting
So crisp, clear and powerful on the Atlas.
4) Frank Sinatra - In the Wee Small Hours
Another album not by any means defined by bass but so satisfying on the Atlas. All I heard was percussion to the left, instruments to the right and ol' Blue Eyes right in the middle. Perfection
5) Bob Marley - Kaya 40
Bob's never sounded so rich and engaging. Suffice to say the Atlas are perfect for reggae.
6) Massive Attack - Blue Lines (remaster)
Forgive the pun but this sounds massive on the Atlas.
7) Marvin Gaye - What's Going On (Japan Remaster)
A beautiful example of the soundstage the Atlas can muster.
8) Digable Planets - Blowout Comb
9) Dire Straits - Dire Straits
10) REM - Automatic for the People
