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Re: JPS Labs Abyss Headphone Impressions - The Real Deal Hands On Experience
« Reply #130 on: October 26, 2013, 02:41:50 AM »
The CSD plot looks rather odd. It doesn't seem to match the "reviewer's opinion" section.
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Re: JPS Labs Abyss Headphone Impressions - The Real Deal Hands On Experience
« Reply #131 on: November 13, 2013, 04:07:21 PM »
Anyone know the pinout for these?  Is it exactly the same as Audez'e?  Might as well offer a cable for them, although I'm sure people are pretty happy with "stock". 
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Re: JPS Labs Abyss Headphone Impressions - The Real Deal Hands On Experience
« Reply #132 on: November 13, 2013, 04:35:15 PM »
These already come with $3,000 cables though!
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Re: JPS Labs Abyss Headphone Impressions - The Real Deal Hands On Experience
« Reply #133 on: November 13, 2013, 04:44:24 PM »
True, but if you don't get the privilege of paying that $3,000 on top of the price of the headphones, you may not benefit from them the same way.
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Re: JPS Labs Abyss Headphone Impressions - The Real Deal Hands On Experience
« Reply #134 on: November 13, 2013, 05:13:16 PM »
They use the same connectors as Audez'e.

I think the stock cables for the Abyss are actually really nice. The material used for their jackets reminds me of what Etymotic uses on the ER4S somewhat, and I find it's just the right balance between flexibility and rigidity; they don't tangle up or catch on clothes, but they're not rigid and awkward to move around with either.

JPS does offer more expensive cables for the Abyss. I recall they were promoting them at several meets in Asia. I think the price was like $8k or even $10k for these cables.
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Re: JPS Labs Abyss Headphone Impressions - The Real Deal Hands On Experience
« Reply #135 on: November 13, 2013, 05:52:05 PM »
Similar to the LCD2/3 which I believe are 4 pin? The JPS cables are mini-XLR 3 pin. I was able to jam the Audeze connectors into the Abyss. Tight fit though. (JPS connectors won't fit into Audeze obviously). Don't know if it's a brand thing or not. The JPS connectors look similar to the Switchcraft? mini-XLR 3 pins.

I actually prefer the sound of copper, at least on my current setup. Hence my use of the Audeze cables in the interim until I can figure out what to do.
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Re: JPS Labs Abyss Headphone Impressions - The Real Deal Hands On Experience
« Reply #136 on: November 13, 2013, 10:50:03 PM »
Holy fuck, you jammed a 4 pin XLR cable into a $5500 headphone?  Sweet merciful Jesus.    Like, I'd be happy to reterminate that for you for like 10 bucks.  Anybody know the pinout for the 3 pin?
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Re: JPS Labs Abyss Headphone Impressions - The Real Deal Hands On Experience
« Reply #137 on: November 13, 2013, 11:05:42 PM »
Let me get back to you on the pin-outs. Will probably re-terminate myself with CAT6 in the meantime. Yes, I do stuff that would horrify most audiophiles. This includes running the Abyss from a $120 microphonic amp.
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Re: JPS Labs Abyss Headphone Impressions - The Real Deal Hands On Experience
« Reply #138 on: November 14, 2013, 06:44:42 AM »
The pins don't exactly line up right going from 4-pin to 3... that must have been some aggressive jamming...
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Re: JPS Labs Abyss Headphone Impressions - The Real Deal Hands On Experience
« Reply #139 on: November 14, 2013, 07:06:56 PM »
Actually the pins do line up exactly. Just the 3-pin housing (JPS) is just a tad smaller.
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