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At US$2,189, this Abyss Diana V2 asks more than the typical used median of US$1,836 and sits clearly above the 75th percentile of US$1,882, making it an ambitious price compared to the obvious alternative of waiting for a sub-US$1,900 deal. The ground truth from two recent comparable listings anchors the fair used market firmly below US$1,900, so this listing is not a bargain.
The Diana V2 remains a top-tier planar magnetic headphone celebrated for its resolving capability, compact size, and surprising portability among high-end open-backs, with the latest 2023 revision offering improved comfort, clarity, and soundstage via a wider leather headband and larger ear pads. If this unit is original-owner, includes the full cable options and upgraded packaging, and shows no wear, the extra US$300–US$350 over median may reflect that pristine condition and completeness, but only a verified clean listing justifies paying above the 75th percentile.
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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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