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Oppo PM-1 Planar Magnetic Headphone Impressions Thread
Jul 20, 2014 at 2:03 PM Post #2,882 of 3,729
rgs9200m said:
  Thanks for that.
But: Really? Wow. News to me. All my darn amps have the twin 3 pins. C'mon Oppo, it's just a cable. It's probably a big-markup item.
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Each of my last 4 balanced amps have 4 pin XLRs, but the Oppo HA1 is the only one to neglect including 3 pin jacks for legacy phones.   I think that's a nod to Oppo's wider consumer market that's used to SE inputs.
 
Because the HA1 doesn't have 3 pin inputs, I suspect making those cables for the PM1 is a low priority.  But I could be completely wrong: Oppo is doing pretty good on the fan service these days.
 
Jul 22, 2014 at 5:35 PM Post #2,884 of 3,729
Another review online
Oppo PM-1 Planar Magnetic Headphones
 
Enjoy the Music.com - August - Review By Tom Lyle
 
The Oppo PM-1 is not inexpensive. Many will not be able to afford them – non-audiophiles will surely balk at their price. Even the PM-2 which Oppo will soon to bring to market that will probably sell for around $700 might be a stretch, even for those considering an upgrade from a set of mass-market designer headphones. After hearing the Oppo PM-1 there will surely be audiophiles that will view their $1100 price and consider them a bargain, not only because a speaker system with the sonic credentials of these headphones would cost thousands, perhaps even tens of thousands of dollars, but because the Oppo PM-1 is a bargain when compared to other headphones built with the similar technological features, and especially when compared to other headphones with a comparable level of sonic features. My listening test revealed that the PM-1 is not only a great planar magnetic headphone, but a great headphone, period. Recommended? Are you kidding me?
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Update for PM-2 fans - estimated availability is now August, not July.
 
Jul 23, 2014 at 7:50 AM Post #2,886 of 3,729
Well, I act on the merits of my own review/audition--read: "ears".  . . . and I declare that the PM-1 are "pretty darned good"!!!
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Jul 23, 2014 at 10:20 PM Post #2,891 of 3,729
For me, the PM-1's treble response is not truncated, but rather comparatively attenuated.  
To my ears the Oppos resolve fine/complex HF detail with a degree of tonal and/or dynamic finesse lacking even in a muscularly-driven HE-6.
The comment about denoting only "slight" improvement(s) when moving from a SmartPhone to a dedicated headphone amplifier with the PM-1 has me scratching my head as well.  I can hear very marked, amplifier-specific differences when removing the Oppos from one amp to another.
 
Jul 23, 2014 at 10:23 PM Post #2,892 of 3,729
The longer my PM-1 and HA-1 are used, the more the PM-1 treble response seems to become more extended, detailed, and delicate.  
 
Jul 24, 2014 at 9:27 AM Post #2,893 of 3,729
Apparently so, I wonder when they will start  selling them. From what I read in the thread you linked the new pads seem to be miles better when it comes too sound. Might pick up the PM-2 with them in the future. I didn't really like the PM-1 atleast not for the money.
 
Jul 24, 2014 at 1:22 PM Post #2,894 of 3,729
Well I have been using my PM-1 at work most every day for the last few months, and every time I use them, I love em!  Nice Bass slam, good detail, I can wear them all day with no discomfort.
 
Since they PM-1 have so little sound leakage, I don't bother anyone around me either (Something most other open headphones don't allow for)
 
Good to hear new pads on on the way so I will have 3 options to customize the sound even more.
 
Jul 24, 2014 at 8:08 PM Post #2,895 of 3,729
I don't usually post as mush as I should, But I enjoying reading everyone post! Just loving my pm-1,with jazz and blues and classis rock,Listening to Sam Smith and Hugh Laurie sounds amazing on these awsome cans! Just wanted to share my joy.
Mike
 
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