Jonathan Valin articulates that there are three types of audiophiles: 1) those who are interested in the absolute sound, 2) those who are interested...
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Dave Hanson has posted a review of the Abyss AB-1266 planar magnetic headphones ($5495) at Enjoy the Music. His conclusions: “Overall, the sound comes across to me as highly transparent, tonally beautiful and just a heck of a lot of fun. Much credit is due to Joe Skubinski for knowing his audience and delivering...
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Scot Hull has posted a review of the Abyss AB-1266 headphones ($5495) at Part-Time Audiophile. His conclusions: “There isn’t a single bullet in the hi-fi gun, no single sonic signature that silences all objections and speaks to all souls with a single, compelling voice. Despite all expectations to the contrary. I guess I shouldn’t...
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Chris Martens has posted a review of the Abyss AB-1266 planar-magnetic headphones ($5495) at The Absolute Sound. His conclusions: “Is the Abyss AB-1266 the finest headphone in the world? The Abyss is without a doubt the finest headphone I’ve yet heard—one that sets a standard against which fine top-tier headphones from the U.S., Europe,...
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Chris Martens has posted a review of the Cavalli Audio Liquid Gold headphone amplifier ($6450) at Hi-Fi+. His conclusions: “Like many of you, I keep a sort of running tally of the best audio systems I’ve heard to date—including, of course, the best headphone/amplifier combinations I’ve sampled. For now, Cavalli’s Liquid Gold, used in...
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Chris Martens has posted a review of the Abyss AB-1266 planar magnetic headphones (£4,254) at Hi-Fi+. His conclusions: “Is the Abyss AB-1266 the finest headphone in the world? I believe the Abyss AB-1266 has established a new benchmark for top-tier headphone performance. It is a stunning achievement—one made all the more impressive by the...
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Roger Ngaw has posted a review of the Abyss AB-1266 headphones ($5495) at Headfi Journey. His conclusions: “So, is the Abyss AB-1266 the best headphone in the world? I dare not make such a bold proclamation because of the number of variables involved. For example, I have read that the HD800 would sound even...
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Chris Martens has posted a review of the Abyss AB-1266 planar magnetic headphones ($5495) at Hi-Fi+. His conclusions: “But if that price strikes terror (or fury) in your heart, then consider this: not even the best $5,495/pair loudspeakers can even come close to matching the performance of the Abyss (to make a plausible comparison,...
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Tyll Hertsens has posted a review of the Abyss AB-1266 headphones ($5495) at InnerFidelity. His conclusions: “Despite it’s odd looks and weight, I found the JPS Labs Abyss AB-1266 a surprisingly comfortable headphone. The included accessories are generous and top-notch. The sound is spectacularly fast with very good bass heft and control, and a...
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Steve Guttenberg has posted a review of the Abyss AB-1266 headphones ($5495) at The Audiophiliac. His conclusions: “The Abyss AB-1266 is the most expensive headphone I’ve ever tested, but it outruns the competition in every way I evaluate headphone sound. It’s a true luxury product: it comes in a beautifully finished wood storage box,...
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