Abyss Joal

JOAL is a time machine for music, never ceases to amaze as it feeds your soul. Fifty’s, 60’s, 70’s rock and roll; EDM, jazz, blues, classical, even bluegrass will touch you in ways that must be heard to grasp.

JOAL is the culmination of over 15 years of research and development in producing the world’s finest headphones. Abyss patented planar speaker driver tech is well known for the ability to reproduce music with amazing full range subtle detail, deep bass, and space that immerses you with the sound of your favorite bands. JOAL now takes this to yet another level in sound reproduction.

Made in their New York, USA facility from scratch, JOAL encompasses everything the Abyss team learned about what people want in a headphone. It features a Diana-inspired lightweight CNC machined aluminum frame, durable finishes, low profile headband with magnetic adjustability, and the highest quality Ultrasuede materials for all day comfort.

Just like a pillow on your head

JOAL wears well and looks great on you, and plays music beautifully when connected to inexpensive electronics all the way up the finest in high-end source gear and headphone audio systems.

For Bluetooth functionality, you can pair JOAL with a pocket size Bluetooth DAC to enjoy great wireless sound.

Key Features

• Made in USA
• CNC machined aluminum chassis with high durability black textured finish
• Robust laser cut shaped annealed metal Twist and Flex Headband with magnetic adjustability contours to your head shape with easy adjustability
• ABYSS Patented 63 mm Planar Speakers deliver Full Range Sound with extended bass
• Pillow top Ultrasuede Ear Pads gently hug your head and magnetically attach to JOAL for easy changeability and smooth sound. Optional ABYSS ear pads such as Hybrid suede/lambskin and Bass Ported option allow you to easily tailor the sound by the simple change of the ear pads.
• Premium JOAL 2 meter 16 core super soft OFC copper alloy headphone cable with 4.4 mm plug
• Premium velvet lined protective shell travel case
• Low speaker impedance enhances compatibility with portable battery operated electronics
• For existing ABYSS customers, JOAL is compatible with all existing DIANA headphone ear pads and cables
• No animal leathers, JOAL is vegan friendly

Specifications

• Speakers: ABYSS custom JOAL 63 mm Planar Magnetic Transducer
• Impedance: 30 ohms
• Sensitivity: 93 dB/mw
• Frequency response: 5Hz – 55 KHz
• Distortion: Average 0.03% THD
• Weight without ear pads 327 grams; 390 grams with ear pads

What’s 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

Abyss’ headphone durability and build quality is top shelf, and is backed by a 10 year Private Warranty for the original owner.