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Abyss Diana V2 vs Erzetich Charybdis: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Erzetich Charybdis comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 73. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Erzetich Charybdis - Great overall at around $3000.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Erzetich Charybdis leads on 3 of 4 measures.

  • Abyss Diana V2
  • Erzetich Charybdis
HearWiki score
60
73
Sound
8.4
9.4
Value
-
6.5
Price (USD)
$1,680
$3,000

Specifications

Diana V2Charybdis
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$1,680
$3,000
HearWiki score
60
73
Released
2019
2021
Availability
Discontinued
Discontinued
Driver
63 mm planar magnetic
115 mm planar magnetic
Driver type
planar
planar
Driver size
63 mm
115 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
7 Hz - 28 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
42 Ω
43 Ω
Sensitivity
91 dB/mW
105 dB/mW
Controls
-
none
Weight
330 g
740 g
Detachable cable
-
Yes
USB-C
-
No
Pad material
-
leatherette
Connector
4.4 mm balanced
XLR
Balanced connection
Yes
Yes

What reviewers said

Abyss Diana V2

A compact and refined planar magnetic headphone with a 63 mm driver, the Diana V2 delivers a natural, rich tonal balance that suits careful source pairing. It offers strong build quality and portability for a high-end wired design, though it demands adequate amplification and carries a premium niche price.

  • Pro:Compact, lightweight build for a planar
  • Pro:Natural, rich timbre with balanced tone
  • Pro:Good performance relative to its size
  • Con:Requires a capable amplifier to sound its best
  • Con:High price for a niche, luxury product
  • Con:Measured performance may not justify cost for some

Erzetich Charybdis

No summary yet - we haven't aggregated enough reviews.

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