[matthewhypolite]

  This is the original headband mod posted ages ago which is a bit more professional looking -
 

 
 
So I gave it a try with a quick cable tie job -
 

 
Which I have since replaced with velcro so I can adjust it if someone else wants to have a listen

Yea, the original is well done, but requires creating the block. I was going to move to velcro myself, but i had my wire straps dialed in and i just didnt move it. If the short headband doesnt work for me, ill switch to velcro, need to undo the wirestraps for the short head band test anyways.

 

[matthewhypolite]

  I've done something similar by removing the top middle of the three screws on the inside band just above the driver plate.  I cut down some of the plastic 'livestrong' type bracelets to make one loop on each side. 

 
Pix please. 

 

[draytonklammer]

I found that if I twist the headband once around the sound quality is increased and it doesn't rest on my ears as much (if any, can't 100% tell)
 
More comfortable for sure.
 
I don't trust it though, feels like this method will break the band.

 

[bigfatpaulie]

I was doing the twist and double twist you speak of at the beginning as well - I was also concerned with the wear on the rubber rings.  I tried a bunch of silly stuff to make it fit, I even used a cut down toilet paper roll to attempt a better fit.
 

 
(I wish I was kidding)
 
But this is what I do now:
 

 

 

 

 
It works extremely well for me.  I would like to get a short Abyss band, but since doing this I don't see a real need anymore, to be honest.
 
I hope this helps!

 

[draytonklammer]

I wonder if the short band would help.
 
If it does, I am tempted to order one.
 
Otherwise if there's a fairly easy mod...

 

[bigfatpaulie]

You can order one from Joe directly. 

 

[draytonklammer]

Do you think that would be my solution if I current have to flip this band?
 
Any idea how much it would be?
 
Already messaged Joe so I am now waiting.

 

[bigfatpaulie]

You have a PM.

 

[djd1122]

  I found that if I twist the headband once around the sound quality is increased and it doesn't rest on my ears as much (if any, can't 100% tell)
 
More comfortable for sure.
 
I don't trust it though, feels like this method will break the band.

 
I twist the headband once around also for a more comfortable fit.  I have the short band but get a hot spot on the top of my head after a while so I've been satisfied with twisting the factory headband once around. 
 
For example, the Abyss logo is on the top of the band so I twist it around until I can see the Abyss logo again.

 

[draytonklammer]

   
I twist the headband once around also for a more comfortable fit.  I have the short band but get a hot spot on the top of my head after a while so I've been satisfied with twisting the factory headband once around. 
 
For example, the Abyss logo is on the top of the band so I twist it around until I can see the Abyss logo again.

That's currently what I am doing, but I worry about it eventually breaking the bands.

 

[draytonklammer]

Just purchased the shorter headband. Hoping for the best.

 

[tassardar]

Thinking to diy an adjustable headband hmm. The abyss isn't friendly to letting your friends test it haha

 

[Arcam-Voice]

Here's Arcam's pure Class-A headphone amp the rHead, driving the mighty Abyss with ease! this is an amazing combo. Arcam's CDS27 CD/SACD/Streamer is the source. Thanks to Hi-Fi Lounge - http://hifilounge.co.uk for the photo.
 

 

[Sabenza]

I have recently acquired an Abyss AB-1266 and is in the process of having it burn-in (so far 70 hours or so).  I have 2 or 3 cables from my LCD-3F and LCD-4 (including Nordost Heimdall 2, Entreq Challenger, and the original LCD-4 cable (current non-blue version)) and the Audeze connectors do look similar to those of the Abyss.  Does anyone know if I can use the Audeze cables with the Abyss?  Many thanks.

 

[tassardar]

I have recently acquired an Abyss AB-1266 and is in the process of having it burn-in (so far 70 hours or so).  I have 2 or 3 cables from my LCD-3F and LCD-4 (including Nordost Heimdall 2, Entreq Challenger, and the original LCD-4 cable (current non-blue version)) and the Audeze connectors do look similar to those of the Abyss.  Does anyone know if I can use the Audeze cables with the Abyss?  Many thanks.

My understanding is you can't. They look the same but pins are slightly different.