[crabdog]

Never liked foam tips not because of the improved isolation or discomfort but because sound with silicones always sounded more extended despite sacrificing some isolation compared to foam.

This is my experience too, although lately, I have come to appreciate foams a little more. In general, I find foams to absorb more of the sound whereas silicone simply transmits it.

 

[Jalo]

Had a chance yesterday to spend quality time with both the Comet and the Atlas. I was prepared to take a set of Comets home, at least until I heard the Atlas. Absolutely stunning! While the Comets punch way above their price point, I decided to wait and place my order for the Atlas come the May ordering window. While both fit my ears cable up and cable down, the Atlas gave me the best, most secure fit. Also, the new silver Atlas cable is likely the nicest stock cable I have yet seen on an IEM!

You made a wise decision. When compare side by side, the difference between the two is so huge that I don’t think I will be happy with the Comet if I know the sound of the Atlas. It is true that the Comet definitely worth much more than it costs. I have ordered the Atlas. It’s been a week since I auditioned the Atlas and I keep missing the full/big sound signature.

 

[linux4ever]

How heavy and big the atlas is as compared to comet?

Also some more details on the sound signature between the two would be helpful.

 

[Jalo]

The Atlas only looks big on picture but in real life It is actually very small. Only slightly bigger than the Comet and feel solid in the hand but not heavy at all when you wear them. They can really disappear in your ear especially when music start playing you won’t even pay attention to them because the music will grab all of your attention.
As for sound signature, in my opinion, with the Comet, I can hear very nice music playing but with the Atlas, I can feel my music and tap my feet and start swaying my body. I love big sound with PRat, I love sound with body, I love full range and I get all of that from Atlas. In fact comparing the two there is almost a feeling like comparing iems to full size headphone. Like I said previously, it is not just loud but the sound is highend.

 

[audio123]

Campfire Comet + MandarinEs Symbio eartips!

 

[theveterans]

The Atlas only looks big on picture but in real life It is actually very small. Only slightly bigger than the Comet and feel solid in the hand but not heavy at all when you wear them. They can really disappear in your ear especially when music start playing you won’t even pay attention to them because the music will grab all of your attention.
As for sound signature, in my opinion, with the Comet, I can hear very nice music playing but with the Atlas, I can feel my music and tap my feet and start swaying my body. I love big sound with PRat, I love sound with body, I love full range and I get all of that from Atlas. In fact comparing the two there is almost a feeling like comparing iems to full size headphone. Like I said previously, it is not just loud but the sound is highend.

Atlas IMHO is what Vega should've been. That sometimes thin mids with Vega is 100% eliminated with Atlas while providing an even bigger sound and depth. Unfortunately, Atlas' shell is too big for my antitragus causing discomfort after an hour of listening.

 

[theveterans]

Campfire Comet + MandarinEs Symbio eartips!

Yep. That Symbio W significantly improves Comet's sound! I exclusively use it for all of my CA IEMs.

 

[audio123]

Yep. That Symbio W significantly improves Comet's sound! I exclusively use it for all of my CA IEMs.

The Symbio pairs greatly with the Comet. There is a tighter presentation and vocals showcase a higher level of finesse.

 

[audio123]

The Comet has a good synergy with the R6. A competent rig.

 

[theveterans]

^ That 48 ohm impedance sure helps a lot does it?

 

[audio123]

^ That 48 ohm impedance sure helps a lot does it?

yea, definitely helps!

 

[Ahmad313]

Atlas IMHO is what Vega should've been. That sometimes thin mids with Vega is 100% eliminated with Atlas while providing an even bigger sound and depth. Unfortunately, Atlas' shell is too big for my antitragus causing discomfort after an hour of listening.

The mids/vocals are recessed on Atlas ( like Vega) or forward or more in balance with the bass and treble ,???

 

[theveterans]

The mids/vocals are recessed on Atlas ( like Vega) or forward or more in balance with the bass and treble ,???

IMO, it's slightly a bit more forward for the most part the same. The issue is the lower mids (750 to 1K) can be too recessed for my taste but Atlas doesn't have that trough to my ears. Vega has a 2K hump that can sometimes cause that thin female mids IMO. I just need to confirm with Frequency Response from Atlas and see if that 2K hump is absent.

 

[hi-fi amateur]

Does anyone know if the copper litz cable (black) sounds the same as the standard litz cable (clear)?

 

[Lookout57]

No as the standard litz is silver plated copper.