[jlbrach]

I certainly do hope current owners of the 1266 will be able to upgrade their HP's

 

[Beolab]

Most appreciated update!

Now the Abyss project will most likely take a bigger step ahead from the contenders ( Stax SR-009 , HiFiman , Audeze LCD-4 , Pioneer MA-1 , Senn HE-1 , Focal Utopia and the rest in the Ultra High End category.


Hope the price on the Phi go up a bit so it differentiate to the org. AB-1266 model.


Worlds best headphone have got even better!

 

[Jozurr]

The bigger question is, is the design still the same

 

[Yugo]

  The bigger question is, is the design still the same

+1

 

[Joe Skubinski]

Any existing AB-1266 can be upgraded to the new Phi version. The cost is 1500 USD which includes a new pair of AB-1266 Phi drivers, a one year warranty on the drivers, and return shipping. Upgrades are only available factory direct, the headphone (only) needs to come home.

Please email joe@abyss-headphones.com if you would like to upgrade and we’ll get back to you with more specifics.

Should mention, the new AB-1266 Phi retails for the same price as the original model.

 

[deuter]

Any existing AB-1266 can be upgraded to the new Phi version. The cost is 1500 USD which includes a new pair of AB-1266 Phi drivers, a one year warranty on the drivers, and return shipping. Upgrades are only available factory direct, the headphone (only) needs to come home.



Please email joe@abyss-headphones.com if you would like to upgrade and we’ll get back to you with more specifics.

 


Nice, I was hoping for $1000.00 per driver. This is cheaper than I thought.
Awesome.

Does it mean the new headphones will cost $1500 more?

 

[draytonklammer]

That's not awful, especially considering this update versus the launch date.
I'm considering it, I just wonder how it will respond to the update compared to my Utopia.
 
I love both my Abyss and the Utopia, but right now I find the Utopia easier to wear for longer periods of time which gives it a huge edge. The Abyss is my fun headphone, whereas the Utopia is my daily driver/reference headphone.

 

[Chichiba]

Really a great news, upgrade price is reasonable, just wonder the new drivers are easier or more difficult to drive, more power hungry?

 

[Joe Skubinski]

Website has been updated with the new specs, http://abyss-headphones.com/abyss_ab_1266.html

Sensitivity increased a few dB, impedance came down 10% to 42 ohms. They are a bit easier to drive, you will find yourself playing them at a lower volume that the original.

Transparency to the original recording is beyond expectation. What was once a bit veiled is easy to hear, the room boundaries, ambiance, you're closer to the microphone than ever before. Only catch is the recording.

Jason here was maxing out the Moon 430 playing EDM the other day, they play fast and clean. Crazy bass detail, crazy mid detail, clear highs. I was listening to some of Chesky's binaural recordings, in some they are talking near the dummies ears, may as well be your own.

We're going to need better amps (again)

 

[Xecuter]

Wow, such interesting news.
 
I'm more concerned that this upgrade will change the voicing to something I am less fond of..
Hopefully I can get a loaner of the upgraded unit. Else I will have to have two x abyss :/

 

[Chichiba]

Thanks Joe for the details, it's really tempting!

 

[Toolman]

bad news for Bian

I sense Edition 8 is coming soon?

 

[Toolman]

Upgrades are only available factory direct, the headphone (only) needs to come home.

How about us overseas Abyss owner? Do we need to ship back directly to you? and if the cost for upgrade includes shipping back to me?

btw I'm from Singapore

 

[mulder01]

  Wow, such interesting news.
 
I'm more concerned that this upgrade will change the voicing to something I am less fond of..
Hopefully I can get a loaner of the upgraded unit. Else I will have to have two x abyss :/

 
I vote you get two Abyss
 
How long until the new models are in store Joe?

 

[isuperfish]

Website has been updated with the new specs, http://abyss-headphones.com/abyss_ab_1266.html

Sensitivity increased a few dB, impedance came down 10% to 42 ohms. They are a bit easier to drive, you will find yourself playing them at a lower volume that the original.

Transparency to the original recording is beyond expectation. What was once a bit veiled is easy to hear, the room boundaries, ambiance, you're closer to the microphone than ever before. Only catch is the recording.

Jason here was maxing out the Moon 430 playing EDM the other day, they play fast and clean. Crazy bass detail, crazy mid detail, clear highs. I was listening to some of Chesky's binaural recordings, in some they are talking near the dummies ears, may as well be your own.

We're gong to need better amps (again)

Is Moon 430 up to the job to drive the 1266 well in general? I know there are always better options though.