[Peter West]

I'm auditioning the headphones this week and my initial impression was lots of mid-range detail but overly dark for my tastes. Today after two hours streaming Bob Marley from Tidal out of a Fostex HPa8 and comparing to Audeze LCD-X and on-ear Momentums I wasn't very happy. Sounded closer to my unmodified Fostex T-50RPs and then I used my Astell and Kern AK-100 II and the Oppo's came to life -- big time. Not as full a sound as the LCD-X but close enough especially if you don't switch back and forth. Way better than the Momentums for the first time. Not sure what's happened here but the testing goes on

 

[saxophonix777]

My week was so full, I only got to spend a couple hours with them. I will elaborate in the next day or two when some time frees up.
 
Overall positive impression, build and sound wise. I appreciate the opportunity to demo them.  
 
TonySunshine - Unit #2 is leaving today, you'll probably see it in the next day or two. 

 

[oneway23]

Had a positive experience with this loaner program...I'd like to once again personally thank Oppo for providing me with an experience I wouldn't have likely otherwise had.

 

[Peter West]

Me too. Thanks to OPPO I really enjoyed my time with the PM-3s to the point I'm seriously thinking of buying my own. They were that good (I've posted a review.). Also all this evaluating is helping me to develop my hearing and my reporting skills. 

 

[jim723]

What kind of amplifiers would be recommended for pairing with PM-3? I think I am the next in line to receive the PM-3 loaner unit #3. I am excited.

 

[Peter West]

Here's where it gets interesting: I found the PM-3 worked just fine on its own. They sounded terrific out of my IPhone with and without a Cozoy Astrapi. They sounded great out of my small Fiio E-10K DAC. I had some original struggles with my Fostex HP-a8c for some reason but those issues disappeared and the PM-3s worked really well there too. They absolutely did not need any amplification out of my AK-100 II and sounded great on their own. I'm honestly thinking of how I can come up with the cash to buy my own set of PM-3s. I listened to them for two and half days virtually non-stopped and I was never fatigued from the sound or sore from the wearing. That on top of the great sound (which is....unique in a good way and I'll leave it to you to make your own evaluation) that's a pretty compelling argument for inclusion to my growing collection. They are that good IMHO.

 

[AxelCloris]

  What kind of amplifiers would be recommended for pairing with PM-3? I think I am the next in line to receive the PM-3 loaner unit #3. I am excited.

 
If you're looking for portable I like the PM-3 paired with my E12 and Oppo's own HA-2 is a good match as well. My loaner PM-3 seems to scale well with gear so a good desktop amp should work wonders.

 

[jim723]

  Here's where it gets interesting: I found the PM-3 worked just fine on its own. They sounded terrific out of my IPhone with and without a Cozoy Astrapi. They sounded great out of my small Fiio E-10K DAC. I had some original struggles with my Fostex HP-a8c for some reason but those issues disappeared and the PM-3s worked really well there too. They absolutely did not need any amplification out of my AK-100 II and sounded great on their own. I'm honestly thinking of how I can come up with the cash to buy my own set of PM-3s. I listened to them for two and half days virtually non-stopped and I was never fatigued from the sound or sore from the wearing. That on top of the great sound (which is....unique in a good way and I'll leave it to you to make your own evaluation) that's a pretty compelling argument for inclusion to my growing collection. They are that good IMHO.

 

   
If you're looking for portable I like the PM-3 paired with my E12 and Oppo's own HA-2 is a good match as well. My loaner PM-3 seems to scale well with gear so a good desktop amp should work wonders.

 
Thanks so much for the inputs, it's really helpful. I will share some thoughts here when I get to listen to PM-3.

 

[TonySunshine]

Thanks man! looking forward to hearing them
 
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  My week was so full, I only got to spend a couple hours with them. I will elaborate in the next day or two when some time frees up.
 
Overall positive impression, build and sound wise. I appreciate the opportunity to demo them.  
 
TonySunshine - Unit #2 is leaving today, you'll probably see it in the next day or two. 

 

[TonySunshine]

just received loaner unit #2. Thanks 

 

[kenman345]

Seems things are about 4-6 weeks from when I would get them to try. I think all my gear should be hear by then to test it against and get the most out of it. 
 
As long as I am able to let someone go ahead of me once or twice in case I am without some of my gear, then please add me to the list. I am very interested in trying these out. 

EDIT: I am in the Continental US and agree to the terms and conditions of this program. 

 

[Armaegis]

Canada unit #1 is now on its way to hakushondaimao

 

[hakushondaimao]

  Canada unit #1 is now on its way to hakushondaimao

 
Wahei! Looking forward to giving this a listen, and taking it to the Calgary Head-Fi meet at the end of next week.

 

[waynes world]

Wahei! Looking forward to giving this a listen, and taking it to the Calgary Head-Fi meet at the end of next week.

Getting awesomely close to waynes world

 

[AxelCloris]

Unit #4 is packaged and on its way to @MaHawkma.