Designing JOAL

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.

Abyss Joal 耳機正面圖

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Machining in action

Final Product

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

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

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.

Explore the Features of JOAL

Abyss JOAL Headphones
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Premium Cactus Leather Headband

Vegan headband with SLING suspension strap supports almost all head shapes comfortably.

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63mm Custom JOAL Driver

Planar magnetic driver tuned for a premium all-around experience with all music and media.

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Ultrasuede Ear Pads

Vegan pads deliver rich tone with forward presentation. Compatible with all Diana pads for easy sound tuning.

Thank you reviewers!

★★★★★

"聲音漸漸滲入餘下的角落,營造出細節與音樂感兼具的優美氛圍。"

Jordan Aaron

MAJORHiFi.com

★★★★★

"高爾夫為ABYSS鼓掌。你做得很好"

Zeos Pantera

youtube@ZReviews

★★★★★

"It's engaging and aggressive and yet it doesn't hurt and it's smooth... ...this is a warm soulful song, AND IT SOUNDS THAT WAY."

Zeos Pantera

youtube@ZReviews

★★★★★

「你仍然有很多非常通透的高音,但中耳增益更冷靜,低音延伸很好,聽起來很不錯」。

DMS

youtube@DMS3TV

★★★★★

"我建議您多買幾套不同的墊子。因為聲音的輪廓確實會改變很多......"

約書亞·瓦魯爾

youtube@JoshuaValour

★★★★★

「......中低音在 JOAL 上表現得更加清晰和精確」。

約書亞·瓦魯爾

youtube@JoshuaValour

★★★★★

「這種分辨紋理的能力,能輕鬆呈現相互衝突的資訊......」

Jordan Aaron

MAJORHiFi.com

★★★★★

「有了 JOAL,您可以從樂器之間的空間獲得更大的寬度和分離度,立體聲場更清晰,纏繞出聲音的特徵」。

Jordan Aaron

MAJORHiFi.com

JOAL Headphone Specifications

Speaker Type ABYSS custom JOAL 63 mm Planar Magnetic Transducer
Impedance 30 ohms
Sensitivity 93 dB/mW
Frequency Response 5 Hz – 55 kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion ~0.03% THD (average)
Weight 327 g (bare) / 390 g (with ear pads)
Recommended Power 250 mW minimum, 1–3 W optimal
Build CNC-machined aluminum chassis, black textured finish
Headband Laser-cut metal “Twist and Flex” with magnetic adjustment and SLING Suspension headband
Ear Pads Pillow-top Ultrasuede (magnetic)
電纜 2m (6.6 ft) 16-core OFC copper alloy, 4.4 mm plug
Connector Compatibility Adapters available for 4-pin XLR, 3.5 mm, and 1/4” plugs
Case Velvet-lined hard shell travel case
Pad/Cable Compatibility Compatible with all existing DIANA ear pads and cables
Warranty 10-Year Private Warranty (industry leading)
Made In USA
Vegan Friendly Yes – no animal leather used