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.

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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!

★★★★★

"사운드가 구석구석까지 은은하게 퍼져 디테일과 음악성을 모두 갖춘 아름다운 분위기를 연출합니다. "

조던 아론

MAJORHiFi.com

★★★★★

"ABYSS를 위해 골프 박수를 보냅니다. 수고하셨습니다."

제오스 판테라

유튜브@Z리뷰

★★★★★

"매력적이고 공격적이지만 아프지 않고 부드럽습니다... ... 따뜻한 소울풀한 곡이고, 그렇게 들립니다."

제오스 판테라

유튜브@Z리뷰

★★★★★

"여전히 고음은 정말 풍성하지만 중음 게인은 조금 더 차분해지고 저음 확장도 좋으며 소리가 좋습니다."

DMS

youtube@DMS3TV

★★★★★

"다양한 패드를 여러 개 구입하는 것을 추천합니다. 사운드 프로파일이 많이 바뀌기 때문이죠..."

조슈아 발로르

youtube@JoshuaValour

★★★★★

"...낮은 중역은 JOAL에서 훨씬 더 선명하고 정확하게 들립니다."

조슈아 발로르

youtube@JoshuaValour

★★★★★

"텍스처를 구분하고 상충되는 정보를 쉽게 표시할 수 있는 이 기능은..."

조던 아론

MAJORHiFi.com

★★★★★

"JOAL을 사용하면 악기 사이의 공간에서 더 넓은 폭과 분리감을 얻을 수 있고, 사운드 시그니처를 더 선명하게 표현하는 스테레오 필드를 얻을 수 있습니다."

조던 아론

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)
케이블 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