I just ordered the hd650 and will mod them to compare alongside my already moded PM2.
I believe the hd650 is a superior headphone but for portable usage, the PM2 are the best I ever used, and in stock form, about same sound quality level as my past Ultrasone ED8.
Got the balanced card now. Unfortunately since I have the old 901 and not the 901s but I have the new elfidelity balanced card, the low/high gain switch doesn't work. The new card only works with the software switch in the new 901s. duuuuh. Thankfully I found a friend who will swap since he has the old card and swap back in case I ever upgrade to the new 901S So, I shall be fine then. Generally and in the mode the balanced card is operating now, it already sounds awesome.
Hi. What other headphone cables are compatible with the PM-1/PM-2? Not talking third-party cables. I thought I read that the 2.5mm mono connectors are used by one or more other headphone brands, but my search-fu jsut doesn't seem to be up to the task of find anything.
Hi. What other headphone cables are compatible with the PM-1/PM-2? Not talking third-party cables. I thought I read that the 2.5mm mono connectors are used by one or more other headphone brands, but my search-fu jsut doesn't seem to be up to the task of find anything.
My balanced cable made for the Hifiman HE-560 with the new connectors (2.5mm) works perfectly well on my PM-2. And I heard it should also work on Sennheiser HD700.
Hi. What other headphone cables are compatible with the PM-1/PM-2? Not talking third-party cables. I thought I read that the 2.5mm mono connectors are used by one or more other headphone brands, but my search-fu jsut doesn't seem to be up to the task of find anything.
I used oppo cables on the HEX I owned.
Kept the PM2 (moded) over the HEX.
PM2 moded slaughters everything portable, even HEX & ED5.
Unless you need a closed can, these PM2 are way to go.
Hi. What other headphone cables are compatible with the PM-1/PM-2? Not talking third-party cables. I thought I read that the 2.5mm mono connectors are used by one or more other headphone brands, but my search-fu jsut doesn't seem to be up to the task of find anything.
I used oppo cables on the HEX I owned.
Kept the PM2 (moded) over the HEX.
PM2 moded slaughters everything portable, even HEX & ED5.
Unless you need a closed can, these PM2 are way to go.
THey sound great straight off my phone(Note4).
I used oppo cables on the HEX I owned.
Kept the PM2 (moded) over the HEX.
PM2 moded slaughters everything portable, even HEX & ED5.
Unless you need a closed can, these PM2 are way to go.
I got Ultrasone Edition M today... And they totally kill PM-2 in terms of sound quality. They're also much more portable due to smaller size. I'm going to sell these.
More expensive headphones aren't necessarily better.
I think both apply. PM-2 as an over ear, feels more comfortable. Edition M is on-ear but if you have small ears like mine, your ears will barely fit inside the earpads. That said, Ethiopian sheep leather is supremely comfortable.
Edition M has a more refined sound than PM-2. PM-2 highs are artificial sounding whereas Edition M's highs are much more natural and lifelike whilst being crystal clear. Mids are where PM-2 is best at, and in that area it might beat Edition M but I have to do more listening to draw a conclusion. However, PM-2 mids could be shouty at times, Edition M doesn't have this problem. In bass department, Edition M is the clear winner. Extension, impact, texture are better in Edition M.
In terms of build quality, Edition M is the clear winner as well. I like Oppo's build quality but hand-made in Germany from premium materials vs made in China from regular materials? There's no contest really.
I could never get used to PM-2's sound. It made me want to sleep. Now I can enjoy music again.
I think after a little more than one year listening to the PM-2 on diverrent amps and sources that this headphone is underated. Yes the soundstage is small but very deep and holographic like no other headphone they i have heard, except the top electrostatic headphones. Bass has good impact and is clean and deep on the right amp. The sound characteristic is fluid, natural and clean with nearly perfect mids. Only issue are the highs, there be a little bit underpowered and the overall resolution can be higher. For me one of the best magnetostatic headphones, same class like Audeze LCD-3 and Hifiman HE-6, only the Hifiman HE-1000 was better. I use actual the Schiit Mjonir 2 as amp and the PM-2 in balanced mode. Mobile setup is Hifiman HM-901 with balanced card.
I got Ultrasone Edition M today... And they totally kill PM-2 in terms of sound quality. They're also much more portable due to smaller size. I'm going to sell these.
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So, I shall be fine then. Generally and in the mode the balanced card is operating now, it already sounds awesome.
