Jim Feeley Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Note that the guy runs the headphones through a $1000+ headphone amp and a $11,000 DA. Yow. Abyss AB-1266 headphones run $5,495, but they're worth it It's the Dodge SRT Viper of high-end headphones: the AB-1266 is big, heavy, outlandishly expensive, but it sounds better -- a lot better -- than anything else! http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-57591530-47/abyss-ab-1266-headphones-run-$5495-but-theyre-worth-it/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Steigerwald Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 I hear the Emperor is a big fan... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Gilbert Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 I don't drive a Viper to work, so I wouldn't listen to it's headphone equivalent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blankenship Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 These will only sound proper if the amp has the $500 wooden knobs on it. Also consider that for $5495 you could just get your ears re-tuned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylormadeaudio Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 "for those with more dollars than sense" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymz Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Actually not that surprising a price tag for electro-static headphones. Stax are the big company for those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Flores Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 try doing an L&D for those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfisk Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 maybe they will kick in a pair as a door prize at the next RAMPS party at NAB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Kittappa Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Oh yes I can just imagine trying to justify that purchase to my wife... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundtrane Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 guys - these are NOT closed. so - a no-no for production sound... One first look at that picture and i say - this is probably the worst design for a pair of headphones. even Dr. Dre has a better industrial design... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old school Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 guys - these are NOT closed. so - a no-no for production sound... One first look at that picture and i say - this is probably the worst design for a pair of headphones. even Dr. Dre has a better industrial design... Nice one Vin. CrewC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesper Magnusson Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 I wonder if they can give the Sony MDR-R10 a run for it's money? 2000 of them was made and they go up used for comparative prices... I'd love to try any of these, but if I had that kind of money to spend on headphones, I'd rather go for a smyth system. I hope the technology will be cheaper some day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Feeley Posted July 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 guys - these are NOT closed. so - a no-no for production sound... Oh! Glad you caught that vin. I better cancel my order... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Purchasers are demonstrating Veblen effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Toline Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Apparently they use the Planar Magnetic principle, same as my Magnapan Magnaplanar speakers at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmahaAudio Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 It's the Dodge SRT Viper of high-end headphones IMO the Dodge Viper sucks. Now, if it were the Bentley Continental GT of headphones... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bash Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Eric - are the pot plants special to augment the Maggies? What type are they? ;-)) This reminds me of the debates about the brand of toilet paper used to make the Yamaha NS10 speakers sound less toppy!! sb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Toline Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Eric - are the pot plants special to augment the Maggies? What type are they? ;-)) This reminds me of the debates about the brand of toilet paper used to make the Yamaha NS10 speakers sound less toppy!! sb Simon, They are especially designed to add an organic dispersal texture to the upper mid bass at exactly 186.342hz...but you knew that I'm sure. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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