Abyss AB1266 Phi TC

The Abyss AB-1266 Phi TC is widely regarded as the apex of headphone performance, a full-size planar magnetic headphone that combines extreme driver capability with a uniquely open and flexible physical design to produce a listening experience that defines the outer limit of what the format can achieve.

Type and Technology

Over-ear, open-back, planar magnetic. Large-format planar magnetic driver with JPS Labs cable. The Phi TC (Transition Conductor) version features updated driver materials for improved speed and transient accuracy. Available with a wide range of cable length and termination options. Made in the USA.

Sound Character

Vast, dynamic, and technically unparalleled. The AB-1266 Phi TC produces a soundstage of a scale that most headphones cannot approach, with sub-bass extension and impact that genuinely surpasses most full-size loudspeaker systems, and a midrange and treble of exceptional transparency and precision. The Abyss is a headphone that reveals everything about the recording, and about the system it is connected to.

Build and Comfort

The Abyss uses a unique open lattice frame design that allows the earcups to adjust to a wide range of head shapes. The fit system requires some adjustment to optimize, but rewards patience with a comfort level and acoustic performance that justify the effort. Made in the USA with premium JPS Labs cable included.

Best For

Serious audiophiles at the top of the hobby who want the most technically capable and dynamically powerful headphone listening experience available from any manufacturer.

What's in the Box

• Abyss AB-1266 Phi TC headphone
• JPS Labs cable (length and termination per selected variant)

Specifications