[Psychonaut71]

I'm looking for a headphone that would complement my Oppo PM-1? Budget about £500 max. As much as I'm totally overcome by the PM-1 sound, all warm, analogue and totally immersive sometimes I crave something a bit more energetic and neutral/analytical. Will be run through a Chord Mojo and laptop using JRiver. Have been reading the thread on the DT1990 Pro which sounds like a promising candidate. Any suggestions gratefully received, thanks.



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[Oscar-HiFi]

I'm looking for a headphone that would complement my Oppo PM-1? Budget about £500 max. As much as I'm totally overcome by the PM-1 sound, all warm, analogue and totally immersive sometimes I crave something a bit more energetic and neutral/analytical. Will be run through a Chord Mojo and laptop using JRiver. Have been reading the thread on the DT1990 Pro which sounds like a promising candidate. Any suggestions gratefully received, thanks.



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Yeah I would recommend the DT1990 or Amiron Home, both fairly neutral with the DT1990 having a more upfront and engaging sound, also slightly more neutral. Is there anywhere near you where you can try before you buy?

 

[xDaveyJ]

I'm looking for a headphone that would complement my Oppo PM-1? Budget about £500 max. As much as I'm totally overcome by the PM-1 sound, all warm, analogue and totally immersive sometimes I crave something a bit more energetic and neutral/analytical. Will be run through a Chord Mojo and laptop using JRiver. Have been reading the thread on the DT1990 Pro which sounds like a promising candidate. Any suggestions gratefully received, thanks.



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HD650? More dynamic, resolving than the PM-1 with more upper mid presence

 

[ray-dude]

I have found my Sennheiser HD-800's (with SR Mod) to be a wonderful complement to my Audio Zeniths (modded Oppo PM-1). I listen to both through the Chord Mojo and Chord DAVE, and they both match well to the detail and dynamics of the Chord DACs.

HD-800's go for $700-800 used, with another $20 or so for the SR mod (and 5 minutes to install). One of the best bargains to be had in this hobby of ours (IMO)

 

[schroedk]

I'm looking for a headphone that would complement my Oppo PM-1? Budget about £500 max. As much as I'm totally overcome by the PM-1 sound, all warm, analogue and totally immersive sometimes I crave something a bit more energetic and neutral/analytical. Will be run through a Chord Mojo and laptop using JRiver. Have been reading the thread on the DT1990 Pro which sounds like a promising candidate. Any suggestions gratefully received, thanks.



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I like the previous suggestions of used Sennheiser HD-800 or the HD-650, with better soundstage to be found in the HD-800. I might also add consideration of a used pair of Beyerdynamic T1. Similar dynamics to the HD-800 with a more closed soundstage.

 

[Psychonaut71]

Yeah I would recommend the DT1990 or Amiron Home, both fairly neutral with the DT1990 having a more upfront and engaging sound, also slightly more neutral. Is there anywhere near you where you can try before you buy?

Not really researched dealers yet but I'm sure there will be options near me.

 

[Psychonaut71]

HD650? More dynamic, resolving than the PM-1 with more upper mid presence

Interesting as having read through this thread - took a while! - I'd got the impression that the PM-1 was very similar to the 650 but better. May have read that wrong.

 

[xDaveyJ]

Interesting as having read through this thread - took a while! - I'd got the impression that the PM-1 was very similar to the 650 but better. May have read that wrong.

They're different sound signatures, PM-1 is more overly smooth, relaxing on the sense it's not dynamic. HD650 is more punchy, dynamic sounding and not as warm.

I have owned both and found them to compliment another. PM-1 was a night time headphone for me.

 

[Psychonaut71]

I have found my Sennheiser HD-800's (with SR Mod) to be a wonderful complement to my Audio Zeniths (modded Oppo PM-1). I listen to both through the Chord Mojo and Chord DAVE, and they both match well to the detail and dynamics of the Chord DACs.

HD-800's go for $700-800 used, with another $20 or so for the SR mod (and 5 minutes to install). One of the best bargains to be had in this hobby of ours (IMO)

Must admit the 800 did cross my radar. Out if my price range but hadn't considered secind hand. Will do some research on eBay!!

 

[Psychonaut71]

They're different sound signatures, PM-1 is more overly smooth, relaxing on the sense it's not dynamic. HD650 is more punchy, dynamic sounding and not as warm.

I have owned both and found them to compliment another. PM-1 was a night time headphone for me.

In that case will add the 650's to my list. Thanks.

 

[ray-dude]

I highly recommend hifishark.com as a search aggregator. Set up your search and you'll get alerts when used equipment gets posted in various places. Used HD-800's are a shockingly good value, since they're basically equivalent to the HD-800s's once you apply the SR Mod

I did a pretty deep write up of my headphone quest (which ended in the PMx2 (aka PM-1 on steroids) and HD-800 here: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/adv...-head-first-into-the-head-fi-deep-end.824351/

 

[Psychonaut71]

I highly recommend hifishark.com as a search aggregator. Set up your search and you'll get alerts when used equipment gets posted in various places. Used HD-800's are a shockingly good value, since they're basically equivalent to the HD-800s's once you apply the SR Mod

I did a pretty deep write up of my headphone quest (which ended in the PMx2 (aka PM-1 on steroids) and HD-800 here: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/adv...-head-first-into-the-head-fi-deep-end.824351/

Thanks, will have a read of your review later. I'm UK based so not sure if hi-fi shark is only US.

 

[rnros]

I'm looking for a headphone that would complement my Oppo PM-1? Budget about £500 max. As much as I'm totally overcome by the PM-1 sound, all warm, analogue and totally immersive sometimes I crave something a bit more energetic and neutral/analytical. Will be run through a Chord Mojo and laptop using JRiver. Have been reading the thread on the DT1990 Pro which sounds like a promising candidate. Any suggestions gratefully received, thanks.

Also take a look at the Aeons, $799. Can't speak to the combination with the Mojo, but check the Aeon thread.

 

[fjhuerta]

I find that my AKG 712Pros are the perfect companion to my Oppo PM-1s. Both are excellent, and yet different sounding. The 712Pros can be agressive and exciting, in a good way.

 

[Psychonaut71]

I highly recommend hifishark.com as a search aggregator. Set up your search and you'll get alerts when used equipment gets posted in various places. Used HD-800's are a shockingly good value, since they're basically equivalent to the HD-800s's once you apply the SR Mod

I did a pretty deep write up of my headphone quest (which ended in the PMx2 (aka PM-1 on steroids) and HD-800 here: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/adv...-head-first-into-the-head-fi-deep-end.824351/

Well thats done it!! Got me thinking about Audio Zenith now. If I got it right, I can send my PM-1 to get modded? Not sure how expensive that would be sending from UK but your write up has certainly got me thinking. How do you rate the Elear as a companion for the PM-1 To provide a more airy sparkly treble experience?