[efejoao]

AB1266 Original: The least refined in terms of technicalities, still an excellent headphone even today. I think the difference between the original, and the follow up Phi was often over stated.

AB1266 Phi: Introduction of new drivers. There are two versions in terms of finish, shiny black, and flat black. Definitely a step up in terms of technicalities and mid range tonality, but as I said, the differences are often overstated, in my opinion.

AB1266 Phi CC: Introduction of the CC ear pads and Ceramic Coated grey frame (hence the name CC.) Same drivers as the original Phi. Same sound, apart from the difference in earpads.

AB1266 Phi TC: New driver introduced again (total consciousness, hence the name TC.) The most advanced in terms of details and technicalities, and also the most tonally balanced.

Diana V1: Not as good as any of the 1266's, in my opinion, but still a great headphone.

I would reckon the GSX-Mini would work well with the 1266 (any version.)

Thank you VERY MUCH.... this helps a lot. The best explanation I ever had for the confusion it is understanding the Abyss Products (and they only have 3 LOL)

 

[efejoao]

I am thinking of selling a few pieces of gear to get one Phi CC such as my KSE 1200 and my Astell & Kern SP1000. Lets see.

 

[vonBaron]

What do yiu got?

Check my signature!

 

[Roasty]

I'm not understanding this clock reference when folks mention the ear pads placement.
Can I get a picture of your guys pad placement on the headphone? Please

Try this:
Wear your headphones
Take them off
Look into the left driver and then see position of the pad seam.
The seam on the left ear pad should be pointing forwards.
Seam position for left pad seam would correspond to 12, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 o'clock (I think most would be at 2 or 3 o'clock).

For the right side, references would be 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 o'clock. Basically where the seam points to.

I have mine at L2 R10 and quite often L3 R9 (if I want more bass).

Here is L2


Here is R10

 

[Ciggavelli]

I'm not understanding this clock reference when folks mention the ear pads placement.
Can I get a picture of your guys pad placement on the headphone? Please

I took this a while ago, but I still use this fitting. So this is like 1 o’clock on the left and 11 o’clock on the right

 

[vonBaron]

For pad placement it would be nice if you guys take pictures how you place them.

 

[Bonddam]

My pad postion is L4 and R8. also L2 and R10 also I sit in a foward position sitting down which sucks, when I relax I’ll put it at 2 and 10 but bass goes out the door.

here is pic of 4 and 8 this is my full on bass setting.

 

[ekfc63]

Closed back Diana is next.

Now thats a HP I’d buy

 

[paradoxper]

Try this:
Wear your headphones
Take them off
Look into the left driver and then see position of the pad seam.
The seam on the left ear pad should be pointing forwards.
Seam position for left pad seam would correspond to 12, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 o'clock (I think most would be at 2 or 3 o'clock).

For the right side, references would be 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 o'clock. Basically where the seam points to.

I have mine at L2 R10 and quite often L3 R9 (if I want more bass).

Here is L2


Here is R10

I think now it would also be prudent to clarify which headband is being used with these pad positions.

 

[Roasty]

I think now it would also be prudent to clarify which headband is being used with these pad positions.

Old and new headband didn't make that big of a difference with the pad positions for me.

Because of the tautness of the new o-rings on the new headband, the frame itself is brought inwards more causing a bit more pad surface to be in contact with the sides of my head; I remedied this by just opening up the frame angle slightly.

 

[532500]

great video!!!!

 

[E-norm]

Hello guys,

I am contemplating pulling the trigger on a pair of TC 1266s but agonising a bit about amp choices. I have a Linear Tube Audio MZ2 which I love in tandem with a Chord Hugo 2. My main headphones currently are the Empyreans and Verite Closed and they work wonderfully with the MZ2. I was hoping I could still use it as a preamp but I need more raw power I guess. Does anybody have any good recommendations which could play along nicely with this setup?

 

[GuyForkes]

Does anybody have any good recommendations which could play along nicely with this setup?

I use the LTA MZ3 as a preamp to a Pass XA25 stereo amp. Great pairing for the TC.

 

[Blueoris]

Would it be possible that a phi CC would be preferred over a phi TC, sonic-wise, provided both headphones are driven at their fullest capacity?

 

[Litlgi74]

Would it be possible that a phi CC would be preferred over a phi TC, sonic-wise, provided both headphones are driven at their fullest capacity?

Nope... I've owned both... TCs win.