ABYSS Unveils $4,995 Diana TC Signature Audiophile Headphones

New planar magnetic headphones target sound engineers and audiophiles with high-end features and materials.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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ABYSS has announced the launch of its new Diana TC Signature Audiophile Headphones, priced at $4,995. The headphones feature a custom 63mm planar magnetic driver design, an open-back construction, and premium materials like aircraft-grade aluminum, fine European lambskin, and Corning Gorilla Glass. ABYSS is positioning the Diana TC Signature as a high-end option for sound engineers, professional musicians, and experienced audiophiles seeking accuracy, control, and long-term reliability in their audio gear.

Why it matters

The Diana TC Signature enters a crowded high-end headphone market, competing directly with models like the Audeze LCD-5 at a similar $4,500 price point. ABYSS is banking on its technical prowess and premium build quality to attract customers willing to pay a premium for a specialized audiophile headphone.

The details

The Diana TC Signature features a number of advanced design elements, including ABYSS' custom 63mm planar magnetic drivers, an open-back construction with a CNC-machined frame and Fibonacci hole pattern, a high-end leather headband with Ultrasuede sling suspension, and pillow-top ear pads made with fine European lambskin. ABYSS is also offering an optional custom JPS Labs Superconductor HP headphone cable upgrade. The headphones are manufactured and assembled in ABYSS' facility in Buffalo, New York.

  • The ABYSS Diana TC Signature Audiophile Headphone will be available for purchase starting in April 2026.
  • Customers who pre-order the headphones for April 2026 delivery will receive a free Superconductor HP upgrade cable set.

The players

ABYSS

An American audio equipment manufacturer known for its high-end planar magnetic headphones and speaker designs.

Audeze

A competing high-end headphone brand that offers the LCD-5 model, also priced at $4,500.

Sendy Audio

A headphone brand that offers the Egret model, a lower-priced alternative to the Diana TC Signature.

Joe, Jason, and Eric Skubinski

The three designers of the ABYSS Diana TC Signature headphones, whose signatures are laser-engraved on each pair.

JPS Labs

A manufacturer of high-performance audio cables that is offering a custom upgrade cable set for the Diana TC Signature.

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What’s next

The ABYSS Diana TC Signature Audiophile Headphones will be showcased at the CanJam NYC 2026 audio event in March, where potential customers will be able to experience the headphones firsthand.

The takeaway

The ABYSS Diana TC Signature represents the company's latest high-end audiophile headphone offering, targeting a niche market of sound engineers, professional musicians, and experienced listeners willing to pay a premium for precision engineering, premium materials, and long-term reliability in their audio gear.