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The asking price is below the 25th percentile, so this reads as a strong deal rather than merely fair. At US$4,099 versus a recent comparable median of US$4,655 and 75th percentile of US$5,036, you’re buying in under the usual used market band, with enough cushion to make it attractive if the condition checks out.
That matters because this model is well known for its big, speaker-like presentation, huge scale, and visceral bass, with a level of dynamics and realism that keeps it in demand among serious planar headphone buyers. If the pads, cable, and headband are healthy and the drivers are clean, the value is there; if it includes the original accessories or is from a careful owner, that only strengthens the case.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Abyss Headphones emerged from the innovative mind of Joe Skubinski, founder of high-end cable maker JPS Labs in 1990. Drawing on his expertise in signal integrity, Skubinski launched Abyss in Buffalo, New York, USA, with the debut of the AB-1266 in the early 2010s. This pioneering planar magnetic headphone featured a distinctive large rectangular frame and strict in-house manufacturing control, allowing relentless refinement of designs from their New York facility.
The brand focuses exclusively on luxury headphones, leveraging patented planar magnetic technology for exceptional clarity, soundstage, and minimal distortion. Iconic models include the flagship AB-1266 Phi TC, the more compact Diana series, and the recent JOAL addition in 2024. Crafted with premium materials like solid aluminum frames, lambskin leather, and Italian Alcantara, Abyss prioritizes precision engineering over ancillary products such as amplifiers or cables.
Positioned firmly in the ultra-high-end boutique market, Abyss commands reverence among discerning audiophiles for redefining personal audio boundaries. Handmade in the USA with uncompromising quality, their headphones deliver coherent, distortion-free performance that justifies premium pricing, earning a reputation as the pinnacle of luxury hi-fi listening.
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