TheMiddleSky
Headphoneus Supremus
I didn't even realise they changed the headband, until today haha, no wonder hot spot is gone for me
Diana: the second release by Abyss Headphones!
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normie610
Headphoneus Supremus
I wish the pads were like that when I had the V2 earlier this year.
So many silent revisions, great that they are continuously improving the product, but it sucks that they did not do it all at once, as they have clearly changed 3 things (headband cushioning, headband angle, pads) in the last couple of months, month after month, instead of all together.
StarlightDawn
Head-Fier
Agreed, they should've done this from the start when they released it for the very first time. But it's good to know they are actually listening to the consumers and doing revisions to it.
TheMiddleSky
Headphoneus Supremus
Seems like abyss team think to add third party headband on Diana is insult for the beautiful sleek design, therefore they think hard to solve it by their self. Apparently, it works well, still the thinnest headband, but now improve.
I'm having a hard time believing those are the official new pads? They look like a DYI project lol. I know they were working on a new pad design but if this is it, I'm not sure I want to pay $250 for that!
GiullianSN
Headphoneus Supremus
The DMS pads looked more professional.
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Right, because they were standard pads with a bit of foam near the temples removed so they looked almost indistinguishable!
kaki023
New Head-Fier
okay update:
stack upgrade - immense improvement in sense of depth and imaging, more layered while being precise which adds to represent a lifelike sound. separation is suberb, actual feeling of vertical and horizontal space
mg pro - warmer sound signature, treble is a bit less sharp. bass has a physicalness to it that the diana simply can't replicate, lending itself to be more satisfying with electronic music. not far behind in pop/rock genres at all, but loses a bit in acoustic and instrumental pieces
diana v2 - has that extra (let's say 15-20%) clarity and sense of space/air that the mg lacks. bass isn't as deep but is crisper and exceptionally responsive, and doesn't overtake other characteristics of the track as much. i added a +1db low shelf filter for impact, but just my preference
conclusion - as much as the diana edges out overall and though my FOMO bug is itching, i can't justify the cost difference as i purchased the mg for about half as the diana. i'd rather save that money with the mg (which i thoroughly enjoy already) and later apply that to a true end-game upgrade someday like the 1266 or susvara when i can comfortably afford it. still extremely satisfied with this setup. music has become so much more engaging ever since starting this hobby, and that's the most important part for me
Contacted Abyss and was told the new pads will be available "in about a month". Also, if you place an order now, the new pads will ship as soon as they're available, as the old pads are no longer available for purchase.
Really looking forward to it, hopefully they look more..."finished" when they're officially released.
Really looking forward to it, hopefully they look more..."finished" when they're officially released.
buffalomatt
100+ Head-Fier
Did they give a price?
I emailed them about these pads and possibly upgrading the headband on my V2 to the new version, but they haven’t responded yet
Since you can order them from their site now and receive them when they're released, looks like $250 for black.
Ficcion2
500+ Head-Fier
All of these revisions I imagine for the build up of the closed back perhaps?
My only concern is how the now the "older" models will decrease value in the 2nd hand market.
I ordered my in February and I think mines has the angled headband but obviously not the new cushions nor pads.
Im really grateful that Ive never found them uncomfortable stock though.
Maybe its cause I have long hair and not such a big noggin.
I really like my V2 a lot overall but now I'm not sure buying brand new is the best idea with all the silent updates.
My only concern is how the now the "older" models will decrease value in the 2nd hand market.
I ordered my in February and I think mines has the angled headband but obviously not the new cushions nor pads.
Im really grateful that Ive never found them uncomfortable stock though.
Maybe its cause I have long hair and not such a big noggin.
I really like my V2 a lot overall but now I'm not sure buying brand new is the best idea with all the silent updates.
A Jedi
500+ Head-Fier
If the upgrades weren't silent what would be the difference?
You want to buy a product that there's never a new better version of so your resale value doesn't suffer?
You want to buy a product that there's never a new better version of so your resale value doesn't suffer?
Ficcion2
500+ Head-Fier
I never said that. My issue is the constant silent revisions without regard to purchases made weeks/months prior. You apparently think I'm naive/selfish enough to expect a company to only update when I'm ready to sell.
I don't like it when I communicate with a business and they're not totally honest or transparent about their manufacturing.
I guess that's too much to ask for my money much like your complaining about the ear-pads not being up to par for yours.
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