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The finest Diana headphone ever made!
[H2] New! Diana TC Signature
For those who have owned everything, twice.
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Our thinnest and highest resolution headphone surrounds you in stunning detail
[H2] Diana DZ
Beautiful sound and exotic color options. All day comfort and lightweight sleek style. Designed for those who love to listen deep into their music.
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If you love voices
[H2] Diana MR
Beautiful exotic woods, natural and a bit more intimate vocals while maintaining a deep soundscape to the rest of the band. Always comfortable, lightweight timeless style.
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Our highest value headphone
[H2] ABYSS JOAL
Competes with much higher $$$$ headphones. Excels at playing all music at a higher level of enjoyment. Day long comfort, exquisite styling, USA build quality. Enter next level headphone listening with JOAL.
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[H2] The Iconic AB1266 TC
Unique in the world and what started the high-end headphone evolution, now on it's 12th year, AB1266 continues to be the most visceral headphone experience on the planet.
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ABYSS Headphones offers an industry leading 10 YEAR PRIVATE WARRANTY (*registration required)

[H2] MADE IN USA
We take pride in manufacturing every ABYSS headphone in Buffalo, New York, USA. Our headphones are CNC machined, meticulously finished, and expertly assembled in our US facility using the finest materials.High-end leathers, sports car inspired Alcantara®, French lambskins, and Ultrasuede®, jeweled look of New Zealand Abalone or Gold Forged Carbon adorn the luxurious build quality.Unique patented planar speakers finely tuned and optimized to play music like no other headphone.
DESIGN INFORMATION

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Linus SebastianLinus Tech Tips
"It is hard to overstate just how good the Abyss Headphones Diana TC is..."

MarcusHeadfonics.com
"Best sounding headphone on the planet."

Steve GuttenburgAudiophiliac
"Best headphone of the decade"

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Designing JOAL

[H2] ENGINEERING CHALLENGE
The sub $2000 market has a lot of great headphones. What if we made a headphone for that space? Would it be disruptive? Could it change everything? Let's bring our signature house sound to a new look at a new budget. Engineers thrive with a challenge to solve, and we were instantly motivated by this prospect.
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[H2] Goal to achieve
EFFICIENCY without compromising sound or comfort. We always strive to make the best possible in every category, and while JOAL still does that, we can make more efficient choices becoming more accessible to more people. Over 10 years of headphone experience, and over 30 in making cables. We are perfectly equipped for this project.

Efficiency
[H2] SLIDER
Such a small piece makes such a big difference. Compared to machining each in aluminum, producing a plastic part is much faster to do many at a time. We took this opportunity to design in a satisfying tactile click to the mechanism.

Efficiency
[H2] CABLES
Decades of experience in both making cables and sourcing manufacturing materials, we were able to partner with a skilled craftsman to produce a premium feeling cable using our own custom design ends providing all the strain relief we've come to appreciate.

Efficiency
[H2] FINISHING
Switching from a premium ceramic coating to powder coat increases our production volume by alleviating surface prep and curing times. We hand selected the finest powders to create a pleasing surface texture and a black color that pops in all light levels.
Efficiency
[H2] COMPATIBLE
By maintaining parts compatibility with our Diana line of products, we are able to maintain production without impacting assembly. And of course, all of our Diana accessories are compatible with JOAL. You must give the add-on Diana ear pads a try!

Efficiency
[H2] MACHINING
We CNC machine all of our parts in house. A more efficient design leads to more parts being made and better optimization increasing the life of the parts. With a little creativity, a cool wave pattern emerged.

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Machining in action

Final Product
[H2] BUILD
Industry leading durability backed by a 10 year warranty. Feels premium in the hand and on the head from every angle. Precision machining at every edge. All in a lightweight package.
Final Product
[H2] COMFORT
Still one of the lightest planar headphones out there, with the sling and the pillow top ear pads, these headphones disappear on your head. Great for both a long work day at the computer, or decompressing for a chill-out listening session.

Final Product
[H2] SOUND
J.ack O.f A.ll L.istening is not just a gimmick. Be transported into your music in an immersive and accurate soundstage.

[H2] Explore the Features of JOAL

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[H4] Premium Cactus Leather Headband
Vegan headband with SLING suspension strap supports almost all head shapes comfortably.
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[H4] 63mm Custom JOAL Driver
Planar magnetic driver tuned for a premium all-around experience with all music and media.
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[H4] Ultrasuede Ear Pads
Vegan pads deliver rich tone with forward presentation. Compatible with all Diana pads for easy sound tuning.

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Description

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[H2] Description
JOAL is a time machine for music, feeding your soul with sound that never ceases to amaze. Whether it's rock and roll from the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, EDM, jazz, blues, classical, or even bluegrass, JOAL delivers an experience that must be heard to be fully appreciated.
Abyss headphones are renowned for their unmatched durability and craftsmanship—among the finest in the world. JOAL is no exception, backed by a 10-year private warranty for the original owner, ensuring your investment in this timeless design and superior sound.
Built on over 15 years of research and development, JOAL represents the pinnacle of Abyss’ patented planar speaker driver technology. Known for its ability to reproduce music with breathtaking detail, deep bass, and an immersive soundstage, JOAL takes this legacy to yet another level.
Handcrafted in our New York, USA facility, JOAL embodies everything we've learned about what discerning listeners want in a headphone. Its lightweight, Diana-inspired CNC-machined aluminum frame, durable finishes, low-profile magnetic-adjustable headband, and luxurious Ultrasuede materials provide pillow-like comfort for all-day listening.
Designed to pair beautifully with both entry-level electronics and the finest high-end source gear, JOAL delivers stunning performance at every level.
For Bluetooth functionality, add the optional iFi Go Blu pocket-sized headphone amp at checkout for an exceptional wireless experience.
JOAL = Jack Of All Listening.
Features:
Made in the USA
CNC-machined aluminum chassis with a high-durability black textured finish
Laser-cut, annealed metal "Twist and Flex" headband with magnetic adjustability for a personalized fit
Abyss Patented 63mm Planar Speaker Drivers for full-range sound with deep, extended bass
Pillow-top Ultrasuede ear pads that gently hug your head and magnetically attach for easy swapping and smooth sound
Optional Hybrid Suede/Lambskin and Bass-Ported ear pads allow for easy sound customization
Premium 2-meter, 16-core super-soft OFC copper alloy headphone cable with 4.4mm plug
Velvet-lined protective shell travel case
Low speaker impedance enhances compatibility with portable, battery-operated electronics
Compatible with all existing DIANA headphone ear pads and cables (for existing Abyss customers)
Vegan-friendly – no animal leathers used
Equipment Pairing:
Woo Audio TUBE mini Portable USB C powered Headphone Amplifier / DAC
Woo Audio WA7 Fireflies (3rd generation) Compact Desktop Headphone DAC and Amplifier
Woo Audio WA6 (2nd gen) Headphone Amplifier
Woo Audio WA11 Topaz Headphone Amplifier / DAC
HeadAmp GS-X Mini Balanced Headphone Amplifier/Pre-Amp
Woo Audio WA22 (2nd gen) Fully-balanced Headphone Amplifier / Preamplifier
Woo Audio WA23 LUNA Headphone Amplifier / Preamplifier
Specifications:
Speakers: ABYSS custom JOAL 63 mm Planar Magnetic Transducer
Impedance: 30 ohms
Sensitivity: 93 dB/mw
Frequency response: 5Hz - 55 KHz
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Distortion: Average 0.05% THD
Weight:  390 g (with stock ear pads) / 327 g (without)
Recommended Amplifier power: Minimum 250 mW, 1-3 watts optimal for dynamic capabilities of this headphone
Included in the box:
ABYSS JOAL High Performance Headphone
ABYSS JOAL Pillow Top Ultrasuede Ear Pads (attached)
ABYSS JOAL Black Protective Shell case with velvet interior
ABYSS JOAL 2 meter (6.6 ft) length premium 16 core super soft cable with 4.4 mm plug
Quick start instruction card
Available optional JOAL 16 core super soft cable adaptors seamlessly convert the stock 4.4 mm cable to a 4 pin XLR plug, a 3.5mm plug, or a (1/4 inch) plug to connect to various electronics not equipped with a 4.4 mm jack.
Warranty:
Industry leading 10 Year Private Warranty

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ABYSS® Headphones Address
JPS Labs LLC 16 Lancaster PkwyLancaster, NY 14086 USA
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ABYSS® Headphones Phone Number
+1 716-288-9112
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ABYSS® Headphones E-mail
info@Abyss-Headphones.com
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ABYSS® Headphones The finest instrument for musical reproduction
Since 1990, we provide the highest quality advice, products, and service available. Products engineered and made in the USA. Abyss Headphones is a division of JPS Labs LLC. Abyss, Abyss Headphones, Diana, AB1266 and our triangular shape logo, are registered trademarks of JPS Labs LLC. All product names are trademarks of JPS Labs LLC.

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** NEW TO THE STORE **
Looking to gift your audiophile something special, but unsure of what to get? An ABYSS Headphones gift card is the perfect solution.
Can be applied to any purchase from the ABYSS Headphones official store at https://abyss-headphones.com/pages/abyss-headphones-shop
There are no gift card processing fees, they do not expire, and they are non-refundable. Delivery is handled via email once your order is processed.