Over-Ear
Abyss Diana V3 TC
70Good
$5,000
Full review dataAbyss Diana V3 TC vs Yamaha Yh-4000: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Yamaha Yh-4000 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 81. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Yamaha Yh-4000 - Outstanding overall at around $2500.
Over-Ear
Yamaha Yh-4000
81Outstanding
$2,500
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Yamaha Yh-4000 leads on 4 of 4 measures.
- Abyss Diana V3 TC
- Yamaha Yh-4000
HearWiki score
70
81
Sound
9.0
9.2
Value
4.2
7.3
Price (USD)
$5,000
$2,500
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
The Yamaha Yh-4000 is 3 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 3 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Diana V3 TC2023
- Yh-400020263 yr newer
Specifications
Diana V3 TCYh-4000
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $5,000
- $2,500
- HearWiki score
- 70
- 81
- Released
- 2023
- 2026
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 63 mm planar magnetic
- 50 mm planar magnetic
- Driver type
- planar
- planar
- Driver size
- 63 mm
- 50 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 6 Hz - 26 kHz
- 5 Hz - 70 kHz
- Impedance
- 69 Ω
- 34 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 90 dB/mW
- 97 dB/mW
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- -
- none
- Transparency mode
- -
- No
- Companion app
- -
- No
- Custom EQ
- -
- No
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- -
- none
- Weight
- -
- 320 g
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Foldable
- No
- No
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- No
- No
- Pad material
- -
- leather
- Connector
- XLR
- 3.5 mm
- Balanced connection
- -
- Yes
- Model code
- Diana TC Signature
- -
What reviewers said
Abyss Diana V3 TC
The Abyss Diana V3 TC is a compact, open-back planar magnetic headphone that delivers exceptionally fast, articulate sound with a wide, spacious presentation. Its premium build and striking industrial design are matched by strong transparency, though it demands a powerful amplifier to unlock its full potential. While it excels in clarity and detail, its high price and potentially loose fit are notable considerations.
- Pro:Fast, articulate planar sound
- Pro:Spacious and well-separated staging
- Pro:Premium, compact build with distinctive design
- Con:Requires a powerful amplifier
- Con:Very high price
- Con:Fit may feel loose for some listeners
Yamaha Yh-4000
The Yamaha YH-4000 is a premium open-back planar magnetic headphone that prioritizes raw, uncolored sound over convenience, with a lightweight 320g build and a wide 5 Hz–70 kHz frequency response. It delivers exceptional detail, clean transient handling, and low distortion at typical listening volumes, making it a top-tier choice for audiophiles who value transparency and comfort over features like noise cancellation or wireless connectivity. As a wired-only model with a 3.5mm balanced option, it demands a dedicated amplifier to shine, but rewards with a composed, airy presentation.
- Pro:Exceptional detail retrieval and composure
- Pro:Very comfortable for extended listening
- Pro:Low distortion and clean transient handling
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Wired-only, no USB or wireless options
- Con:Requires a good amp due to low sensitivity
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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