Over-Ear
Abyss Diana V2
68Good
$3,000
Full review dataAbyss Diana V2 vs Dan Clark Audio Stealth: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Dan Clark Audio Stealth comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 88. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Dan Clark Audio Stealth - Outstanding overall at around $4499.
Over-Ear
Dan Clark Audio Stealth
88Outstanding
$4,500
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Abyss Diana V2
Sound7.5
Value5.0
Dan Clark Audio Stealth
Sound9.5
Value6.0
Specifications
| Spec | Abyss Diana V2 | Dan Clark Audio Stealth |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $3,000 | $4,500 |
| HearWiki score | 68 / 100 · Good | 88 / 100 · Outstanding |
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | planar | planar |
| Driver size | 63 mm | 76 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 7 Hz - 28 kHz | - |
| Impedance | 42 Ω | 23 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 91 dB/mW | 90 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Multipoint pairing | - | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | - | No |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 330 g | 415 g |
| USB-C | - | No |
| Balanced connection | Yes | Yes |
What reviewers said
Abyss Diana V2
The Abyss Diana V2 is a premium planar magnetic headphone that packs a large 63mm driver into a surprisingly lightweight and portable frame. Its sound is characterized as natural, rich, and forgiving, though it demands quality amplification to truly shine. While praised for its build and tonal balance, its high price and measured performance have drawn mixed opinions from reviewers.
- Pro:Compact and lightweight design for a planar
- Pro:Natural, rich, and well-balanced tonal character
- Pro:High-quality build and premium materials
- Con:Requires powerful amplification, not easy to drive
- Con:Premium price may not match measured performance
- Con:Niche luxury appeal limits broad recommendation
Dan Clark Audio Stealth
The Dan Clark Audio Stealth is a premium closed-back planar magnetic headphone that delivers a highly refined, natural sound with impressive technical performance. It stands out among closed-back models for its clarity, detail, and smoothness, though it requires a powerful amplifier to reach its full potential, particularly for bass response. Its flagship-level build quality and included accessories further cement its status as a top-tier option.
- Pro:Exceptional clarity and detail retrieval
- Pro:Natural, smooth tonal balance
- Pro:Flagship build quality and accessories
- Con:Very power-hungry; needs a strong amp
- Con:Bass impact may be limited without ample power
- Con:Very high price point
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