[Bonddam]

So its a little warm more neutral, but great bass. Mids and highs blend in nicely. The bass doesn't bleed into the mids, not sibilant at all. Imaging and sound stage is perfect for me. It's also good combo when it comes to dynamics of micro and macro. I could sell my other headphones and be happy with just the 1266 but I collect so if I sell off stock it's to fund another TOTL. I do have a Formula S with Powerman and a GS-X MK2 on the way. I don't care for the amp in the Hugo tt2. Someone on the tt2 forum mentioned its not a true amp it is more a DAC. The tt2 by itself is sterile.

 

[elan120]

I do have a Formula S with Powerman and a GS-X MK2 on the way.

Looking forward to your impressions between these two.

 

[ken6217]

I ended up ordering a new 1266 from online retailer. So by doing so has proven my first set of 1266 was defective. The bass is equal on both sides. Now I'm hoping Abyss takes care of me and not sweep the dirt under the rug.

Is this your third or second pair?

 

[Bonddam]

Is this your third or second pair?

This is my third pair( if they even changed the drivers or just re-wrapped and sent it back saying it's all good) but the third was purchased off Headamp. I thought there was a problem with my hearing. I don't care that I had to purchase from someone else, I just love the headphone so much. I wrote to Abyss on the matter.
When I sent in the first set of 1266 they didn't even listen to it. They shipped on a Thursday and returned on Saturday( not enough time to hear the problem). All that matters is they refund me my money and let me live with the working set.

 

[Bonddam]

So I'd like the group to know I love Abyss didn't want to come across as a smear.

 

[ken6217]

I’m sure everyone understands. It’s not just a hobby, it’s a passion.

I actually had sent mine back after I received mine as I felt the bass was too boomy the left side as well. This was in December. They listened to them for a few days and said they were fine.

I don’t really hear it as much anymore, but I’m not 100% certain. The reason why I say that is because that even tiny adjustments changes the sound. That’s why I’m interested in the mods.

Once I get that done I’ll listen again and see if I feel the same way.

Glad your happy now though.

 

[Bonddam]

I am super happy.

 

[Bonddam]

I don't consider these headphones require any modification, they sound amazing out of the box.

 

[ray-dude]

This is the device I used to get a perfect fit, no more ears touching the pads. This was recommended by another headfir.

Do you have a link to Amazon? I think something like this could help me...

 

[ken6217]

I don't consider these headphones require any modification, they sound amazing out of the box.

manage your definition of a mod? You said you put that pad on the headband. My idea of a mod for these headphones are for fit.

 

[Bonddam]

The Link
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YIJGS6E/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Do you have a link to Amazon? I think something like this could help me...

 

[Bonddam]

The Link
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YIJGS6E/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YIJGS6E/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Just to note you may have to stretch out the stock band a little so it doesn't touch your ears like I did. The fit is perfect no hot spot either.

 

[ahossam]

Here's my config, this gives the best balance of evrything for me :

Wow! this config is really works wonderfully, I have tried many different ways but this config really works for me, @matthewhypolite thank you for this

 

[tholt]

This is the device I used to get a perfect fit, no more ears touching the pads. This was recommended by another headfir.

I also tried that way for a time. It's definitely a cheap fix. However over time, I found it wasn't as comfortable over long sessions as just the headband itself (prob due to the wider headband covering more surface area). My headband "mod" (not really much of a mod, but not really intended to be done this way either) in post 9866 worked better, at least for me. Whatever works to get those earcups centered!

 

[Bonddam]

I spoke with Joe from Abyss. He educated me with good fitting techniques. It was a pleasure to talk to him. One thing I did because I'm a bass head was rotate the headband forwards towards my forehead this did amazing shift in bass and imaging. Besides that it was nice to call and get the owner on the phone, it says a lot about them being the right company to do business with.