The Atticus was my foray into high-end headphones after the HD650. I remember thinking that the bass wasn’t enough at first. Looking back, I laugh at myself. I think it takes some time to adjust to what “good” bass sounds like – as opposed to boomy, Skullcandy/Beats bass. I think I was hoping the Atticus would have more sub-bass.
Now, I have a VC and Atrium as my end-game combo.
The VC has amazing bass, IMO. It’s not the absolute last word in either quality or quantity, but it’s got both in spades and is actually one of the best I’ve heard that strikes a great balance between quality (speed, texture, decay) and quantity (presence, impact, rumble). It also blends perfectly into the low-mids.
Make sure you try the other pads on them (Universe pads) if you haven’t yet!
Not saying this is you, but I think many who are relatively new to HiFi/head-fi expect the when you pay more, you should be getting more of everything. More bass, more mids, more treble. Well, turns out that’s impossible. In reality, it’s more like “pick two of the three,” or “bass, all the bass” if you’re some entry brands.
I’m a bit of bass head (even had sealed subs in my car when I was teenager), so I get it. But, after trying a whole lot of gear, I’ve recognized that Zach just gets it, and tunes for musical enjoyment first and foremost. This is why there’s such a cult following (aside from the handmade craftsmanship).
Sorry for the rambling. Again, not saying these experiences are directed solely at you. I just feel like this may help some folks who are new to the hobby, and maybe you also find it interesting.