[paradoxper]

Nop, it's already hand tight but not enough for the headband to keep itself tight

Did you try a different angle to see if perhaps that alleviated some of the tension?

I surmise if it's not tight enough you don't really have a comfortable / usable fitment.

Other than asking JPS why dealers don't have access to a tool, I'd send them in.

 

[timsams]

Did you try a different angle to see if perhaps that alleviated some of the tension?

I surmise if it's not tight enough you don't really have a comfortable / usable fitment.

Other than asking JPS why dealers don't have access to a tool, I'd send them in.

Yup, tried that too. I'm kinda locked with the basic fitment.

Shipping back is kinda very very expensive from EU for such a small problem. Maybe someone else had that problem and found a solution

 

[Darth Mystery]

Hi there,

Any of you got a loose screw (on top of the frame) and found a way to tighten it without having to make an international shipping to Abyss ?
Since it got loose, I'm stuck in the basic position. I tried to add a paper to lock it but I don't like this temporary solution

Best

As far as I know it is not possible to tighten this. I believe I saw that in one of the YouTube video’s that Abyss made. So before you try I’d reach out to Abyss first.

 

[jlbrach]

The Abyss AB 1266 phi tc is definitely in a league of its own. I've had it for about a month now it is absolutely technically superior to susvara. Now that I figured out how to place it on my head properly I am absolutely shocked how good it is. Susvara is way more laid back, intimate, and natural. Abyss is in a league of its own with sound stage, thunderous bass, speed, and precision. I like both of them about equal, at first I prefered the susvara.. but now I find myself reaching for the abyss most of the time.

Both headphones have top notch detail and resolution. One is not superior to the other in this regard. Susvara tickles my ears in a way that gives me tingles down my scalp and back at times. The sound is lush and beautiful, you can really get lost in the susvara and it is easier to listen to for long periods of time as well as more natural and realistic sounding. Susvara is no slouch with bass, detail, speed, or soundstage.

These two headphones are both just mind blowing in quality. Nothing can quite compete with the abyss in terms of ultra wide 360 soundstage and thunderous bass. I would say almost anyone who has complained about the abyss never figured out how to position it properly. Once you find the optimal setup the results are nothing short of jaw dropping. I am literally in shock at times.


I tried listening to "Hot Spade - Oh Joon Sung" off yggy og a2 -> mjolnor 3 -> hd-6xx just to remember how the 6xx sounds and try it on the mjolnir 3. I then switched to the abyss ab 1266 phi tc and the results were astounding. The difference was so big it made the 6xx sound like $10 ear buds and the abyss sound like a top of the line cost no object system perfectly setup. Veil lifted, soundstage opened up to be 360 degrees fill a massive venue, pinpoint precision with instruments, bass was thunderous it literally sounded like deep thunder rolling in. Truly an amazing headphone in a league of its own for what it does well.

2 classics, along with the Raal's 1a,b and c IMHO

 

[PhazeCrive]

The glue dots on my left pad failed after almost 2 years. Not bad considering they are held together by glue. They started gooping and oozing out of the creases, and part of the leather actually slipped off too. I dreaded the thought of having to spend 400 dollars on new earpads, so I took to my DIY table and got to work.

First pic was my first attempt and I thought "eh, I can do better than that..." Now they're pretty much back to original form. Got a dot or two sticking out but I can pull that off later. You really have to pull that leather tight and hold it in place with dots.

I did not include pics of what my pad looked like before I repaired it because it was pretty disgusting.

EDIT: I don't know what magnets they're using for the plastic rings (though you can kinda guess) but man they're strong. I went to use the right ring to line up my left ring for placement and they SNAPPED together. Definitely would've took some skin off if it sandwhiched my thumb. Cheers!

 

[PhazeCrive]

While I'm at it... I also gave it a pad mod. I ignored the signs and advice but it's really crucial to do this unless stock O-ring is perfect on you. Treble frequencies can get very directional and specific to placement, so if the headphone moves even a little bit, you will be met with hard frequency drops. And I mean HARD; sounds literally disappearing.

Stock O-rings sag on me big time, killing the treble air. There is no other way to have the headphone sit high enough to where it's actually on-axis without changing the o-rings or adding in padding. Used a mulberry silk sleeping mask lol. With this, the on-axis performance is locked in.

 

[crazyhank]

Hey all - Looking to purchase the 1266 TC with JPS superconductor cable. If anyone interested - please PM me. Thank you!!

Just purchased the Diana TC and can't help wonder what I'm missing

 

[Womaz]

To my shock this has happened to my 1266.
I have had them for just under 2 years with no issues.
I rarely swap the [ad position as I have found the one I prefer. Looks like it’s glue and it’s melting , also the magnets may not be clamping properly .
What could have caused this and more importantly what do I need to do

 

[newToAudio100]

To my shock this has happened to my 1266.
I have had them for just under 2 years with no issues.
I rarely swap the [ad position as I have found the one I prefer. Looks like it’s glue and it’s melting , also the magnets may not be clamping properly .
What could have caused this and more importantly what do I need to do

I was a bit concerned about this happening in the long run myself. I try to grip the metal and ear cup to avoid pulling the pad off. That's unfortunate it happened to you.

 

[PhazeCrive]

To my shock this has happened to my 1266.
I have had them for just under 2 years with no issues.
I rarely swap the [ad position as I have found the one I prefer. Looks like it’s glue and it’s melting , also the magnets may not be clamping properly .
What could have caused this and more importantly what do I need to do

Literally scroll up lol I just posted the same exact thing and it's back in order now.

1 - the pads are failure points since they're held by glue. Glue melts and wears off eventually. There is no escaping this. I've even heard other headphones like Focal suffering from glue.

2 - when changing pad orientation, pry your thumbnail between the front baffle and the plastic ring. Pulling by the earpad speeds up the failure process.

3 - if repairing, it's not hard. Remove excess glue. It should peel off clean. Then use your own glue dots and pull everything tight and line up that ring. Patience and technique is key; it's easy to mess up.

 

[Womaz]

Literally scroll up lol I just posted the same exact thing and it's back in order now.

1 - the pads are failure points since they're held by glue. Glue melts and wears off eventually. There is no escaping this. I've even heard other headphones like Focal suffering from glue.

2 - when changing pad orientation, pry your thumbnail between the front baffle and the plastic ring. Pulling by the earpad speeds up the failure process.

3 - if repairing, it's not hard. Remove excess glue. It should peel off clean. Then use your own glue dots and pull everything tight and line up that ring. Patience and technique is key; it's easy to mess up.

Yes I did see your post but I am reluctant to do this myself to be honest.
They have a 3 year warranty so not sure if this issue would be covered?
I always assume the magnets was what kept the pads attachded, not glue like this.
I am a bit disappointed as this is a TOTL headphone so I was not expecting an issue like this. One of the reasons I opted for the 1266 as my main HP was the build quality so to have this issue is a bot of a blow.
Also keen to know why this has happended. I very very rarely take the pads off as I dont tweak a lot. Could the fact that the pads have not been removed in well over a year have contributed to this issue with the glue?

 

[PhazeCrive]

Yes I did see your post but I am reluctant to do this myself to be honest.
They have a 3 year warranty so not sure if this issue would be covered?
I always assume the magnets was what kept the pads attachded, not glue like this.
I am a bit disappointed as this is a TOTL headphone so I was not expecting an issue like this. One of the reasons I opted for the 1266 as my main HP was the build quality so to have this issue is a bot of a blow.
Also keen to know why this has happended. I very very rarely take the pads off as I dont tweak a lot. Could the fact that the pads have not been removed in well over a year have contributed to this issue with the glue?

Me attempting to repair was more a priority thing. I'd rather just fix it myself if possible and avoid a wait time or pay up. And it turned out great.

They don't make every single piece of the headphone, like the headband and earpad (I believe, don't quote me) but the frame and speaker is definitely them -- and those are quality to the T. Personally I would've stitched the end points of the leather pads rather than use glue.

All glue eventually does that unfortunately. It's constantly fighting against the force gravity, movement and pressure, dust particulant, touching your head, etc, and especially air humidity/temp. Glue is constantly being attacked by various forces and it's why it never permanately holds. Picture it like you hang up a frame with glue. Eventually it'll fall.



And hey, if you have warranty, give it a go. I've never had nothing but excellent responses with them. After I broke my 1266 top screw like an absolute they congratulated me on being the world's first to do that then fixed it free of charge. A very funny exchange, I'll say.

Sorry I talk alot. This board has been dead for a minute.

 

[Darth Mystery]

Me attempting to repair was more a priority thing. I'd rather just fix it myself if possible and avoid a wait time or pay up. And it turned out great.

They don't make every single piece of the headphone, like the headband and earpad (I believe, don't quote me) but the frame and speaker is definitely them -- and those are quality to the T. Personally I would've stitched the end points of the leather pads rather than use glue.

All glue eventually does that unfortunately. It's constantly fighting against the force gravity, movement and pressure, dust particulant, touching your head, etc, and especially air humidity/temp. Glue is constantly being attacked by various forces and it's why it never permanately holds. Picture it like you hang up a frame with glue. Eventually it'll fall.



And hey, if you have warranty, give it a go. I've never had nothing but excellent responses with them. After I broke my 1266 top screw like an absolute they congratulated me on being the world's first to do that then fixed it free of charge. A very funny exchange, I'll say.

Sorry I talk alot. This board has been dead for a minute.

That last alinea got me going…
You managed to break it? WOW, brute force attack

Agreed Abyss has great service.

 

[PhazeCrive]

That last alinea got me going…
You managed to break it? WOW, brute force attack

Agreed Abyss has great service.

I broke the screw cuz when I try to get the angle of the drivers as even as possible, I push in both sides at the same time with an inward force. Puts all the pressure on the screw and it will snap and fly off. Almost busted my 4k TV with the piece that broke off.

Rookie mistakes. You're supposed to only adjust one side at a time so that the tension is never placed on the screw.

 

[rsbrsvp]

Does anyone know where I can get a high quality Abyss to Susvara adaptor so I dont need to buy another cable?