[TheMiddleSky]

  Just put my thoughts up: http://www.head-fi.org/products/oppo-pm-1/reviews/12525

Nice write up!

 

[YtseJamer]

New review: http://pocketnow.com/2015/02/14/oppo-pm-1-review

 

[rgs9200m]

I've been giving my PM-1 considerable head-time recently because 2 things stand out to me: great vocals, very meaty with lots of texture, and deep, pretty detailed non-spongy bass without overhang.
Although I sold them a while back, the PM-1 seems similar to the AT W3000-ANV, with equally fine (and similar sonically) vocals.
I sold the W3000ANV because I did not like the strange fit of them on my head, like they were always about to fall off. I did like the sound though, but, from memory, I like the PM-1 sound more overall.
The W3000 did have a little more extension in the upper highs as I recall, though.

 

[TheMiddleSky]

Just got my alternative leather pad today. Not sure whether I like the change or not.Slight leaner tonality, feel better extension (both ways), and more spacious soundstage. Tonality wise I like the original pad more, but I really like the soundstage in alternate pad.

 

[pataburd]

I like the additional high frequency energy of the alternative pads.  They have become my "go-to" pads for the PM-1.

 

[rgs9200m]

  I like the additional high frequency energy of the alternative pads.  They have become my "go-to" pads for the PM-1.

Me too.

 

[Armaegis]

I felt the alternative pads gave just a bit more upper end and a more balanced sound. Technically the velours felt even better balanced to my ears, but contrarily felt more etched yet cleaner at the same time.

 

[TheMiddleSky]

So now I decide to stick to the original leather pads, they just sound meatier and closer to realism from my perspective. But I can see myself changing the pads in the future just for fun and enjoy the different sound character

 

[onlychild]

Can someone please let me know if the HD700 connectors work with the PM-1/PM-2s.
 
I know the Oppo's have a groove in the connecter that helps them "lock" into the the headphone, but the HD700 connectors don't have this groove.  Does this cause them to unplug easily?
 
 
Thanks

 

[Jorge Luna]

In my experience unplugging has not been an issue. However getting the plug all the way in was. I recently bought a Forza cable with HD700 connectors for my PM-2's. I ended up needing to "modify" my cans to get the cable to fit. I haven't had any problems since.

 

[Chip B]

http://www.norneaudio.com/litzheim/Eidolic-headphone-connector-diy-oppo-pm-1-oppo-pm-2-sennheiser-h700-2-5-mono-audio-hi-fi
You can see the connector here and they are supposed to be the same
My connectors from Norne work fine

 

[onlychild]

Thanks for the responses.  
 
I wanted to purchase a balanced Black dragon cable but moon-audio only makes blue and sliver dragons for the Oppos since they already have a bit of rolled off treble.  No plans to make black dragons either.
 
My ears are extremely sensitive to highs so I did want the black dragon even if it meant sacrificing more air/treble.   They make Black dragon for HD700.  I talked to Drew but he didn't have any Oppo's to test if the BD for HD700 will fit the Oppos
 
Jorge Luna, may I ask what sort of modification you did.  Any pics you can share.  Thanks.  
 
Looks like I might just settle for the Blue Dragon or buy the black dragon for HD700 and pay the restocking fee if it doesn't fit. 

 

[mike7898]

Thanks for the responses.  

I wanted to purchase a balanced Black dragon cable but moon-audio only makes blue and sliver dragons for the Oppos since they already have a bit of rolled off treble.  No plans to make black dragons either.

My ears are extremely sensitive to highs so I did want the black dragon even if it meant sacrificing more air/treble.   They make Black dragon for HD700.  I talked to Drew but he didn't have any Oppo's to test if the BD for HD700 will fit the Oppos

Jorge Luna, may I ask what sort of modification you did.  Any pics you can share.  Thanks.  

Looks like I might just settle for the Blue Dragon or buy the black dragon for HD700 and pay the restocking fee if it doesn't fit. 

I just order the silver dragon V3 for the pm-1,through Moon Audio,for my Astell & Kern AK100II, ,I let you know my impression once I get it.

 

[pataburd]

I would go for the Silver Dragon, too.
Am curious to hear your reports on the Oppo's performance with the silver conductors.
IMHO, a good silver cable--done right--is about as good as it gets.

Am debating whether to get a cable upgrade for the K812 or the PM-1 . . .  

 

[qwin]

Hey guys, I'm going to put some questions here even though I haven't read the last 50 pages (read page 1-150 so far).
As of this moment I use my stock Denon ah-d2000 (fiio e17+e09) which I really like but I want to make a big upgrade soundwise.
I also owned d7100 but sold them off because I like the sound of the d2000 more. 
 
So, I've been looking into these headphones for a while but before I buy them I have some questions for you guys;
Have any of you guys done a comparison between pm-1 and  d2000, or even the d7100?
The pricing where I live is 1590$ which makes it a bit more expensive than the US which also makes it harder, the LCD-2 is for example 1300$
Money isn't a problem but I'm interested to know if it's an ok, big or huge step up.
 
I'm also planning to buy something like the HA-1 to use as an AMP if i'm getting the PM-1. 
 
PS: the looks and choice of material is a big big plus. Therefore the "plastic" pm-2 isn't of any choice
 
EDIT: I can also mention that I don't have any store anywhere near me that have the pm-1.