[nicholas1213]

At the current price for TC I’d much rather get the OG and that amazing bass.

I am having exactly the same thought now A used OG for about 50% of TC cost. Or a phi non-cc version for about 60% of the TC cost. Not sure if the phi's improvement over the OG worth the price.

 

[MatW]

I am having exactly the same thought now A used OG for about 50% of TC cost. Or a phi non-cc version for about 60% of the TC cost. Not sure if the phi's improvement over the OG worth the price.

You'd just be postponing the inevitable..

 

[rsbrsvp]

What is the OG???

 

[MatW]

What is the OG???

OG stands for original. You'll see it in many conversations on headfi, not just the Abyss.

 

[deuter]

Sorry to derail, but I just really enjoy the OG.

 

[Bonddam]

I bought an OG and had to sell my TC do to reasons but snuck some money to get the TC again good thing I’ll be able to hide this from current situation.

 

[nicholas1213]

You'd just be postponing the inevitable..

Yeah guess I can only catch up to TC when BC (Beyond Conscious?) or 'Chi' (alphabet after Phi) is released next - looking at my wallet.

I must say when come to such god-tier headfi setup, owning the headphone alone is just part of it, source & amp can easily be as costly, or if not even more expensive than the headphone itself.

 

[Bonddam]

Yeah guess I can only catch up to TC when BC (Beyond Conscious?) or 'Chi' (alphabet after Phi) is released next - looking at my wallet.

I must say when come to such god-tier headfi setup, owning the headphone alone is just part of it, source & amp can easily be as costly, or if not even more expensive than the headphone itself.

Only if you need to spend more. No one should think it will not sound awesome on less expensive gear. My 15 amps and 12 Dacs I know a thing or two. No I don’t have all of that now just one big amp and DAC. Wells Audio Cipher lvl 1 and Woo WA5 LE. My small setup is ifi Zen signature combo. The WA33 Elite is best amp for 1266 for myself. I don’t like 33 for other headphones. The WA5 was the best compromise for everything I need. The Cipher DAC just proved to be best DAC and I’ve owned.

 

[paradoxper]

I am having exactly the same thought now A used OG for about 50% of TC cost. Or a phi non-cc version for about 60% of the TC cost. Not sure if the phi's improvement over the OG worth the price.

If that is what you can afford, go for it, enjoy it. If you are just being cheap, it will cost you more in the long run as you will not resist upgrading.

 

[tholt]

If that is what you can afford, go for it, enjoy it. If you are just being cheap, it will cost you more in the long run as you will not resist upgrading.

+1. I've been through all of them: OG, Phi CC, TC. Each to me was noticeably (subjectively significantly) better than the last. More realism, refinement and improved fullness as you go up the ladder. The TC bass is definitely better than the Phi IMO. I was surprised at how much better controlled it is, but still same depth and slam.

 

[tholt]

One of my o-rings ripped. Can someone please explain to me how to replace it? The headband is sewn closed and the o-ring is closed. One of them needs to open to enable me to slip the o-ring through the headband slot..

PM me. I have a DIY solution that worked well for me. Even better than the O rings IMO

 

[deuter]

Do we have a thread to discuss amping the Abyss?

 

[jlbrach]

the abyss is a lot less of a problem to amp than the susvara....the formula s/powerman is tough to beat for a SS solution and I am told the wa33 is terrific for a tube solution...otherwise they re several amps that can do the job

 

[Dynamo5561]

PM me. I have a DIY solution that worked well for me. Even better than the O rings IMO

Can you maybe share it publicly?

Another solution is to just buy 3mm rubber (caoutchouc) and a corresponding heatshrink. You need to cut it at around 8-8,5cm and then you put the rubber through the headband and close it with the heatshrink. Then heat it and its finished.

 

[MatW]

One of my o-rings ripped. Can someone please explain to me how to replace it? The headband is sewn closed and the o-ring is closed. One of them needs to open to enable me to slip the o-ring through the headband slot..


Also- is there a link someone can recommend for an assortment of sizes between 211-217?

Some others have suggested solutions to repair the old headband, but I would still consider buying the new one, because not only are the rings easy to replace, it is a lot softer than the old one. It made a big difference for me comfort wise, with the right size O rings.