I really want to try the Phoenix against the leo gx. The leo gx is a master clock so it would be interesting to see the difference.
The JPS Labs: Abyss AB-1266 Impressions Thread
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ken6217
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Damn. Just saw the price. For that money you could get the Phoenix and upgrade another component. 
One of the selling points by Innous is that the clock is internal and no need for a cable. Cables as you know can have there own issues.
If you can A-B both, let us know what you think.
One of the selling points by Innous is that the clock is internal and no need for a cable. Cables as you know can have there own issues.
If you can A-B both, let us know what you think.
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TubedB
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Picked up a pair of Abyss 1266 Phi's over the Holidays. Although they are a bit awkward in size, they are truly great sounding headphones. I'm curious to know what source material are other 1266 owners listening to that takes full advantage of such a high-end headphone? I'm assuming it is mostly digital music, but any recommendations of favorite recordings / albums / tracks?
Here's my good-enough home remedy for the Abyss headphone stand situation. The rubber feet keep the Woo metal stand from getting scratched and keep the Abyss from swiveling while resting. It's also semi-reversible and not too much of an eyesore.
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does JPS Labs tell people to not hang the HPs from the leather band or are people just taking precautions here?
No it’s just to keep the strap from wearing out.
ken6217
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That’s what he’s asking. He wants to know if JPS is saying not to hang it from the headband so it doesn’t wear out.
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mulder01
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Not a JPS recommendation - just some people's preference.
IIRC the supplied Abyss stand isn't tall enough to hang the headphone by the metal frame with the cables attached
IIRC the supplied Abyss stand isn't tall enough to hang the headphone by the metal frame with the cables attached
LOL, design fail on top of design fail.
Do you guys manage to find a sweet spot with regards to the earpads?
If I have the seams at 10 o'clock, vocals seem fuller and more forward, but soundstage is smaller and bass is less impactful.
If I have the seams at 9 o'clock, soundstage is awesome and so is the bass, but then vocals seem recessed, tinny and echoey.
Halfway in between would be great..
How did u guys set yours up? Max bass and soundstage or a sacrifice a bit of those for a more even and balanced presentation?
If I have the seams at 10 o'clock, vocals seem fuller and more forward, but soundstage is smaller and bass is less impactful.
If I have the seams at 9 o'clock, soundstage is awesome and so is the bass, but then vocals seem recessed, tinny and echoey.
Halfway in between would be great..
How did u guys set yours up? Max bass and soundstage or a sacrifice a bit of those for a more even and balanced presentation?
I'm in the same predicament.
This track has wonderful LFE... https://tidal.com/track/116096136
But at 9 and 3 o'clock the bass gets very boomy almost distorted... But at 10 and 2... It is underwhelming when compared to my two channel setup.
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matthewhypolite
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Earoqd position alone won't do it for you, you also have to dial in the headband width and angle. Mines is slightly pulled apart and angled inward. Let me take some photos
ken6217
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I was wondering the ear pad position would be the same for every person? Maybe size and shape of the head could be a variable?
I have mine set as Matthew above. I also have the ear pads at 11:00 which gives a lot of bass, but it looks like it shouldn't be the correct position as the openings are definitely not close to how my ears look.
I'm going to try 9:00 as mentioned a couple of posts ago. 10:00 doesn't give enough bass.
I have mine set as Matthew above. I also have the ear pads at 11:00 which gives a lot of bass, but it looks like it shouldn't be the correct position as the openings are definitely not close to how my ears look.
I'm going to try 9:00 as mentioned a couple of posts ago. 10:00 doesn't give enough bass.
matthewhypolite
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Here's my config, this gives the best balance of evrything for me :
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