[phalanx2357]

Honestly the gap should have been built in... gap vs. no gap sounds like 2 different level of headphones...

 

[Barone Birra]

Honestly the gap should have been built in... gap vs. no gap sounds like 2 different level of headphones...

Is this working for all the Dianas, V2, Phi, TC?

 

[chargedcapacitor]

Honestly the gap should have been built in... gap vs. no gap sounds like 2 different level of headphones...

Adding the gap will boost the upper sub bass, but you may loose everything under 30hz.

 

[Schildbrecher]

Adding the gap will boost the upper sub bass, but you may loose everything under 30hz.

The gain is more worth in my eyes - especially for heavy metal like Rammstein, Iron Maiden or Metallica or
Videogames/Movies.

Tested so much and wow!

 

[rodel808]

I use thicker pads like from my Fostex or m50 to put the drivers at that "sweet spot" for me and get the same affect. Bass is just soooo much better.

 

[chargedcapacitor]

The gain is more worth in my eyes - especially for heavy metal like Rammstein, Iron Maiden or Metallica or
Videogames/Movies.

Tested so much and wow!

Yeah I can imagine this would make kick drums sound so much better.

 

[jieranli]

I am going to try porting my DTCs. Would those who have done it successfully be willing to post photos and specify what material you used to create the gap? I'd be very grateful.

I used putty clay, not the most precise thing out there. But it’s easy and clean to use and pretty customizable requiring minimal effort.

 

[Schildbrecher]

Honestly the gap should have been built in... gap vs. no gap sounds like 2 different level of headphones...

I think they (Abyss) don't want it build in. It's to good and would kill the King "1266" - at least in some terms.
Even if the 1266 sounds better, Diana is a beautiful lightweight wonder.
The 1266 is a piece of art for me - the designer an artist.

I cannot describe how the bass changes, but I can try.
First, you hear much more bass and you can feel it. In Heavy Metal (Rammstein in my case) I can hear much more separation - almost every beat from the bass instruments. This was not possible before.

 

[chargedcapacitor]

I think they (Abyss) don't want it build in. It's to good and would kill the King "1266" - at least in some terms.
Even if the 1266 sounds better, Diana is a beautiful lightweight wonder.
The 1266 is a piece of art for me - the designer an artist.

I cannot describe how the bass changes, but I can try.
First, you hear much more bass and you can feel it. In Heavy Metal (Rammstein in my case) I can hear much more separation - almost every beat from the bass instruments. This was not possible before.

It won't steal any thunder from the 1266. While it's designed to be bassy, it's also designed to have a huge sound stage that the Diana can't replicate.

 

[phalanx2357]

I was originally planning to buy the 1266. I just happened to be traveling near a dealer to try it on - unfortunately it just doesn't fit my head... also it felt very awkward and heavy... like even it it fitted, I doubt I would have bought since probably wouldn't be able to wear it for long due to weight and just overall awkwardness...

 

[eskamobob1]

It won't steal any thunder from the 1266. While it's designed to be bassy, it's also designed to have a huge sound stage that the Diana can't replicate.

Just to be honest, i dont think the stage of 1266 is all the impressive anyways. A large number of cans get just as big and many even have better placement. Plus the bass port does increase stage size and depth by a quite a margin. 1266TC has slightly more detail but I honestly feel that DTC with bass port is an objectively better whole package.

 

[piksnz]

Hello folks. Recently got my V2. Have been using Sennheiser hdv820 DAC/amp combo, I am not getting the same wow factor I get with my lcdx resolution, bass etc. Plus the amp struggles to drive it I feel. Has anyone else got the same impression?
What's the best amp to drive this headphones?
Any help will be appreciated.

 

[phalanx2357]

That amp has plenty of power right? Like more than enough headroom. Maybe you just don't like the headphones...

 

[prmlt]

Hello folks. Recently got my V2. Have been using Sennheiser hdv820 DAC/amp combo, I am not getting the same wow factor I get with my lcdx resolution, bass etc. Plus the amp struggles to drive it I feel. Has anyone else got the same impression?
What's the best amp to drive this headphones?
Any help will be appreciated.

Not enough power to drive it, got the same underwhelming feeling when i first heard v2/dtc on a med output amp such as hdv, i went and bought myself a powerful tube amp as a last resort and ohh well was I wrong… They truly need power, maybe try something that can hold 6/8+watts at 50 ohm and hear them come to life, unfortunately those don’t come cheap and that’s the real caveat with Abyss, you can’t just get away with any pairing because it’s so dependant with the power you throw at it.
I was in your place not so long ago looking at my Arya wishing for some excitement, i can honestly say now (owning all but the Phi) that all abyss are well worth their hype

My last advice would perhaps be to bring yout v2 to a hifi shop and try a few speaker amps or high end headphones with it and make up your mind

 

[dfiled]

Speaking of tube amps, has anyone had good results running the DTC off a tube amp? It strikes me that one with enough power would be a nice complement.