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?