Minaval15
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Letting the PM-3s burn in for a day does yield a more potent bass response IMO.
What's wrong with requiring drivers exactly? Unless the computers at your office don't allow you to install things.For Win7 I believe you will need drivers for the HA2. The FiiO amps don't to my knowledge, need drivers in win7. You can enjoy it from your phone, but will defo inprove with better gear.
No joy on those office machine hp outs though. Especially on those compaq or hewlett packard heaphone outs.
Hrm bummer, the search continues for a work dac/amp then. Yea, the Dell I have at work has awful EMI on the audio out
Out of interest, what did the PM3 end up costing you down in kiwi land?
I've often wondered myself if there is something wrong with my pair of ADs. I made a rather crude mod that improves the clamp of the AD to improve the bass. I pump up the bass boost on the M8, and yet it seems to not deliver the bass that I want consistently. It is there, but not as pronounced.
What's wrong with requiring drivers exactly? Unless the computers at your office don't allow you to install things.
This might be a silly question, but did you adjust the bass port of the AD at all?
Can someone tell me how are the PM-3 with Rock and Metal music ?
Do they have enough bite with distorted electric guitars ?
NZheadcase,
Really enjoyed your review. I'd have to take exception to your opinion that Oppo could have done more. I'd say they nailed it. A light weight closed back planar magnetic, reasonably priced that looks and sounds great. You set the bar pretty high my friend.
That's just one quibble though. I think you did a great job in helping those on the fence figure out what to do. Thanks for the comparison/impressions!
@MattTCG, what kinda bass r u looking for?
@MattTCG - I've been listening to a beta version, and the sound sig has changed for the final version, which I think I'll have next week. The final version supposedly has more bass and a bit more sparkle. That said, the beta units don't have the bass of the AD or A Prime. They are in the running though, and you can wear them out of the house without looking like a WWII aviator. The PM-3 betas are good. I anticipate the retail version is better. Does that help?
Out of interest, what did the PM3 end up costing you down in kiwi land?
Hrm bummer, the search continues for a work dac/amp then. Yea, the Dell I have at work has awful EMI on the audio out
Out of interest, what did the PM3 end up costing you down in kiwi land?
NZheadcase,
Really enjoyed your review. I'd have to take exception to your opinion that Oppo could have done more. I'd say they nailed it. A light weight closed back planar magnetic, reasonably priced that looks and sounds great. You set the bar pretty high my friend.
That's just one quibble though. I think you did a great job in helping those on the fence figure out what to do. Thanks for the comparison/impressions!
It is uncanny how the PM3s soundstage seems to float around you while you are walking. Perfect instrument placements, natural timbre, a sense of defined space – all while you are moving in space yourself. It was exhilarating and slightly panic-inducing the first time I did it. I had to stop every so often simply to focus my entire attention to enjoying the music. I had to make sure I was not in the middle of the road, and that’s where the panic comes in. None of my other (portable) sets come close. Good sound, good soundstage, enjoyable presentation, yes - but not to the PM3’s level.
I am already planning on buying the PM-3 within the next few weeks, but his description below made we want them even more.