I want to buy Atomic reg but are they really noisy?

[nelsondejesus]

I own an atomic T2x and never had any issues with it. In fact, I already ordered online another set for my wife, and at the moment awaiting its arrival. If you were to ask me what regulator would I buy? I'll definitely vote for an atomics regulator over other brands

 

[farsidefan1]

I just got a B-2 and above water it honks a bit when I take a breath but underwater - silent. Since my primary use is underwater I don't mind a bit. Perhaps the honk will dissappear after a few dive trips. Either way I love it.

 

[vladimir]

Neither of my M1s have ever honked or squeaked, and they are very easy-breathing, dry-breathing regulators. I get them serviced when the mood strikes me, which happens less frequently than the 2-year recommended service interval, and have had no issues whatsoever with them. I am not convinced that they are significantly better than other brands, though. I have never had a regulator that bothered me.

 

[SDAnderson]

Atomic downsides:
The Atomic noise problem is a known issue but one that only very infrequently can't be resolved. The floating 2nd stage orifice makes rinsing them a little bit tricky and the environmental seal system is an expensive solution.

Atomic upsides:
Atomic makes a reliable regulator that performs like a dream. They're pretty.

 

[SouthFlorida]

Thanks all for the feedback. The consensus seems to be for Atomic so I will give them a shot.

 

[BoltSnap]

Thanks all for the feedback. The consensus seems to be for Atomic so I will give them a shot.

Don't forget about the FS swivel, sealed FS and SS swivel.

 

[dingopauly]

I Have the ST1, it honks out of water a bit, but so what, underwater though i got the high pitched squeal. Very irritating. It is back at the supplier now waiting for spares from Atomic to try to cure it.
That aside, it is a very nice bit of kit, breathes well and made even better.
if you get a quiet one, you will be very happy

 

[Scuba Stew]

Have owned and been using a B2 for the last 5 months and aside from the above water honk, it is silent underwater. My buddy's is the same. I would 100% suggest Atomic.

 

[SouthFlorida]

Thanks all for the feedback. I purchased the Atomic Z2 and will be trying it out this weekend. I will let you all know how it performs.

 

[SouthFlorida]

Tried out the Z2 today and had no noise problems whatsoever, it was great. Also tried my Atomic frameless mask for the first time and loved that too, I'm now a big Atomic fan.