[Frankie D]

Second this, as there have been a few who have experienced regret or have attempted to adjust the presentation to their liking and that can be a frustrating and expensive endeavor. With that said, consider this as an option - https://www.thecableco.com/the-cable-company-headphone-lending-library

From the site: "A deposit equal to 5% of the selling price of the borrowed products will be charged to your credit card when we ship. This deposit is not refundable but will be applied in full against purchases (headphones, or any other new or used products) from The Cable Company, Usedcable.com, or our Ultra Systems affiliate."

I have neither have an affiliation nor experience with the lending library but many do and the responses have been favorable.

I dislike the idea of paying 5% of the cost to audition the product (plus shipping). I can understand a fully refundable payment to protect the seller, but not a payment for the right to audition the product. I would think other shops have demos. Tks.

 

[genefruit]

I dislike the idea of paying 5% of the cost to audition the product (plus shipping). I can understand a fully refundable payment to protect the seller, but not a payment for the right to audition the product. I would think other shops have demos. Tks.

the 5% applies toward any purchase from them. Other shops don't typically have demos to send out for evaluation purposes and have a 10-20% restocking fee. Postings from others have indicated that Abyss charges 20% restocking fee.

 

[Frankie D]

the 5% applies toward any purchase from them. Other shops don't typically have demos to send out for evaluation purposes and have a 10-20% restocking fee. Postings from others have indicated that Abyss charges 20% restocking fee.

Maybe so, but I still disagree with having to pay for an audition. Especially in these times. They should make some demos available that can be shipped around. This is done with IEM’s and some of them cost as much as the 1266. A 20% restocking fee is just crazy. Tks.

 

[paradoxper]

It's not done with headphones.

Play the game or watch from the bench.

 

[Frankie D]

I am not sure your remark makes any sense. It is done with 2-channel equipment costing many times what headphones cost. And by the way, there are places that will do it, though I have not heard it done with Abyss.

 

[qboogie]

Are smaller or bigger o rings more comfortable ? And how many sizes for the orings do you get ?

Based on an earlier post, the stock Abyss O-rings are 3mm cross-section and 24 mm internal diameter. I bought a few different diameters and ultimately settled on 32mm. I have a 58cm circumference head and prefer the TC at the widest setting to achieve a light seal. The O-ring Store sells individual sizes not that much money.

 

[paradoxper]

I am not sure your remark makes any sense. It is done with 2-channel equipment costing many times what headphones cost. And by the way, there are places that will do it, though I have not heard it done with Abyss.

Your interpretation doesn't make sense.

You have dealers with brick-and-mortar (your free demos,) online dealers whom drop ship products and then thecableco which provide a lending service for trials.

Good luck directly contacting a manufacturer for a demo without the express promise of a positive review.

 

[ken6217]

Maybe so, but I still disagree with having to pay for an audition. Especially in these times. They should make some demos available that can be shipped around. This is done with IEM’s and some of them cost as much as the 1266. A 20% restocking fee is just crazy. Tks.

Seems like a good deal to me. Not many places are going to let you take something home for audition in your home. It’s a lot better than scouring hundreds of posts on forums and reading reviews and seeing what other people think about the item you want and you’re still never going to know until you hear for yourself.

 

[Frankie D]

Seems like a good deal to me. Not many places are going to let you take something home for audition in your home. It’s a lot better than scouring hundreds of posts on forums and reading reviews and seeing what other people think about the item you want and you’re still never going to know until you hear for yourself.

Yes, that is my point. There is an IEM called the Traillii which is a $6k IEM and MusicTeck will allow you to audition it for the cost of the shipping (you have to put up the full cost on your credit card though to guarantee against damage. If you damage it, you bought it). I view this as fair though. There are also “tour kits” that get shipped around to those who sign up so you can audition the different products. As the person above posted, I am a bit surprised that it is not done with HP’s. The stores I have a relationship, unfortunately, do not carry the Abyss. I will figure something out eventually. Tks.

 

[PortableAudioLover]

Based on an earlier post, the stock Abyss O-rings are 3mm cross-section and 24 mm internal diameter. I bought a few different diameters and ultimately settled on 32mm. I have a 58cm circumference head and prefer the TC at the widest setting to achieve a light seal. The O-ring Store sells individual sizes not that much money.

Can you please provide me with a link to where you got the o-rings from ? Thanks !

 

[Roasty]

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/fs-abyss-superconductor-hp-cable-rooms-stand-jps-ic.954165/

Fantastic deal here! I took his xlr and usb cables.

 

[Joeyjoe26]

For those with the old style headband and who do not want to spend a bomb on a new style headband

I’ve tried using rubber o rings and using a splice connector/crimp, its dead easy, and cheap to replace the o rings

My pics depict o rings of OD 30mm and CS 3mm. Crimp is 2.5mm. You may find the parts locally, I just got them from AliExpress, just over a sollar

US $0.76 5％ Off | 100Pcs Tin-coated Copper Material Uninsulated Terminal 0.5mm2-6.0mm2 Bootlace Ferrules Cord End Electrical Cable Crimp Connector
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMu7PI1


US $0.65 | 10pcs Black O Ring Gasket CS 3mm OD 10mm ~ 80mm NBR Automobile Nitrile Rubber Round O Type Corrosion Oil Resist Sealing Washer
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mKRcUcp

 

[ken6217]

For those with the old style headband and who do not want to spend a bomb on a new style headband

I’ve tried using rubber o rings and using a splice connector/crimp, its dead easy, and cheap to replace the o rings

My pics depict o rings of OD 30mm and CS 3mm. Crimp is 2.5mm. You may find the parts locally, I just got them from AliExpress, just over a sollar

US $0.76 5％ Off | 100Pcs Tin-coated Copper Material Uninsulated Terminal 0.5mm2-6.0mm2 Bootlace Ferrules Cord End Electrical Cable Crimp Connector
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMu7PI1


US $0.65 | 10pcs Black O Ring Gasket CS 3mm OD 10mm ~ 80mm NBR Automobile Nitrile Rubber Round O Type Corrosion Oil Resist Sealing Washer
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mKRcUcp

I still like the idea of hanging the headphone from from the metal frame so that there’s no stretch on the O-rings and learher pad. I don’t know if in reality it will make a difference, but makes me feel better.

 

[tholt]

For those with the old style headband and who do not want to spend a bomb on a new style headband

I’ve tried using rubber o rings and using a splice connector/crimp, its dead easy, and cheap to replace the o rings

My pics depict o rings of OD 30mm and CS 3mm. Crimp is 2.5mm. You may find the parts locally, I just got them from AliExpress, just over a sollar

US $0.76 5％ Off | 100Pcs Tin-coated Copper Material Uninsulated Terminal 0.5mm2-6.0mm2 Bootlace Ferrules Cord End Electrical Cable Crimp Connector
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMu7PI1


US $0.65 | 10pcs Black O Ring Gasket CS 3mm OD 10mm ~ 80mm NBR Automobile Nitrile Rubber Round O Type Corrosion Oil Resist Sealing Washer
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mKRcUcp

Great idea. Just wonder about longevity

 

[Litlgi74]

Listen to how clean the drums sound!


https://tidal.com/track/133871106