[cycloverid]

I've had my Oppo PM-3's for about a little over a year now, and the earpads have started to deteriorate on the ear facing side.  They are very nice earpads, but a year is pretty fast for them to start to flake is it not?  

 

[keeferdog]

I have to admit I haven't read through this thread, so pardon if the question has already been posed (in which case please direct me to relevant posts if you can readily do so).  The PM-3 seems to have a good reputation for isolation.  To me the ultimate test for that is classical music in transit.  Has anyone spent time listening to classical through the PM-3s while on a train or plane?  Could you hear the pianissimo passages without worrying about the fortissimos damaging your ears?  

 

[keeferdog]

I just purchased a pair of PM-3's when I was in the UK. I flew with them for 4 days and 8,000 miles trying to get home to the States after several cancellations (long story).
These work very well in isolating sound in/out. I'm not that impressed with the tone of the headphones, but it hits the mark on portability, comfort and good isolation. Incredibly polite pair of cans. I use them with the Oppo HA2-SE. Hope that helps.

I have to admit I haven't read through this thread, so pardon if the question has already been posed (in which case please direct me to relevant posts if you can readily do so).  The PM-3 seems to have a good reputation for isolation.  To me the ultimate test for that is classical music in transit.  Has anyone spent time listening to classical through the PM-3s while on a train or plane?  Could you hear the pianissimo passages without worrying about the fortissimos damaging your ears?  

Edit- Goodbye Oppo HA2-SE & Hello "MOJO"

 

[sabloke]

Just in case you have a balanced cable you want to use with your phone/DAC, here's a brilliant and cheap solution:
Fiio L26 Line Out Cable - 3.5mm male to 2.5mm TRRS female Audio Adaptor Cable


A$18 delievered, much cheaper than other more compact solutions (over US$55!!!). I'm not that keen on having two plugs sticking out of my device so a short adapter is a much better solution. Since I use my DP-X1 as transport only for my Mojo, the lovely @Peterek cable wasn't getting any use and this is where the adapter will help.

 

[Jimster480]

 
I love me the 1Mores, but there is (at least to my ears) a pretty major difference between those and the PM-3s. Maybe not quite night and day, but significant enough that there's no comparison in my mind. I like the PM-3s as much as my Westone W60s (although in different ways). The PM-3 sound is so good, especially for the price, that they've been on my short list of must-buy gear since release... the only thing that's kept me from pulling the trigger is that I keep missing the sales, and my work environment didn't used to be conducive to (relatively) full-size cans. I started working a new gig a few months ago where it would be helpful for people to see that I'm wearing headphones when they approach my desk, so I will almost certainly get a pair at the next discounted opportunity. Or if there's something at CanJam this year that impresses me even more, which I would love to see but don't think likely...

I totally understand. I have the 1More quad's in the mail now, where do the PM-3's usually go on sale?

 

[lglions]

  All well and good, but can anyone answer my specific question - is the Oppo's isolation sufficient to allow enjoyment of classical music on a train or (even more challenging) a plane.  For the record, I have Etymotics that I can use on either and PSB M4U2s that I can use on a train and for most classical music (i.e. except for works with the widest dynamic range) on a plane.

PM-3 are my plane HPs. So yes, you can enjoy classical music on a train or a plane. If you won't be able to enjoy it, there is always Metallica ...

 

[chillaxing]

was going through my pics and found this.  I don't have my set anymore but heres some pm-3 porn.
 
 
 

 

[howdy]

Ill join yeah!

 

[chillaxing]

Nice! always wanted to try the hugo. one day...


These are still my most favorite close back portables that i've used. Life style change forced me to get rid of them, they will be back when the service of the pm-3 is called upon again.

 

[RPL88]

I love me the 1Mores, but there is (at least to my ears) a pretty major difference between those and the PM-3s. Maybe not quite night and day, but significant enough that there's no comparison in my mind. I like the PM-3s as much as my Westone W60s (although in different ways). The PM-3 sound is so good, especially for the price, that they've been on my short list of must-buy gear since release... the only thing that's kept me from pulling the trigger is that I keep missing the sales, and my work environment didn't used to be conducive to (relatively) full-size cans. I started working a new gig a few months ago where it would be helpful for people to see that I'm wearing headphones when they approach my desk, so I will almost certainly get a pair at the next discounted opportunity. Or if there's something at CanJam this year that impresses me even more, which I would love to see but don't think likely...

Are you willing to get their refurbished version? Try calling, because I was in the same situation, and didnt see any refurbished options online for a long time, ($329) but last week decided to call and sure enough they had a pair available. I received them two days ago and I couldn't be happier. Not a scratch on them.

 

[Trager]

Are you willing to get their refurbished version? Try calling, because I was in the same situation, and didnt see any refurbished options online for a long time, ($329) but last week decided to call and sure enough they had a pair available. I received them two days ago and I couldn't be happier. Not a scratch on them.

That is an awesome tip! Thank you. I definitely am okay with refurb; they just always seem to be out.

 

[sabloke]

Refurbed is a safe bet with PM-3 because they're built like tanks. Slap new pads on a two year old set and they're like new. Unreal wear resistance

 

[Neo Zuko]

Sold my Oppo PM-3 and my Oppo HA-2 after a job layoff some time ago. Now I have a great job and I'm looking around thinking there has to be something better by now for sheer portability, iOS cable support with a good mic, and sound.

Much to my surprise I didn't find anything better in my research - a testament to the PM-3 but slightly disappointing. I love the PM-3 but I've always found it a bit lacking in excitement with it's polite but very, very excellent sound signature. The HA-2 DAC Headphone Amplifier helped a great deal with its sound signature as well, the PM-3 seemed to scale nicely.

I see that Oppo came out with a 2nd gen portable DAC headphone amplifier, the HA-2 SE. The original was so awesome with a very portable shape, a perfect set of features, and very good sound for the money. But I am currently suffering with Chord Mojo envy and I'll be trying that next with the PM-3.

Not to mention the PM-3 can make use of Vmoda's 3.5mm headset boom cable for gaming. It also helps that the PM-3 folds small into a very nice (included) travel case, looks great with decent build quality, and is travel friendly (comfortable, small, with good isolation). An awesome, included iOS cable with a good mic and controls seals the deal.

I would like a revision with better (I.E. more exciting) sound, perhaps another cool color choice, but I can't think of a better portable set of cans for any price. Sure I want Sony's latest flagship, or the Ether Flow C, but for 2 grand give or take I'm not toting those everywhere, I'd baby them as treasured purchases. And those cans lack iOS controls.

A quick question for the long term, are the PM-3 earpads replaceable and can you order them from Oppo?

 

[Jimster480]

Sold my Oppo PM-3 and my Oppo HA-2 after a job layoff some time ago. Now I have a great job and I'm looking around thinking there has to be something better by now for sheer portability, iOS cable support with a good mic, and sound.

Much to my surprise I didn't find anything better in my research - a testament to the PM-3 but slightly disappointing. I love the PM-3 but I've always found it a bit lacking in excitement with it's polite but very, very excellent sound signature. The HA-2 DAC Headphone Amplifier helped a great deal with its sound signature as well, the PM-3 seemed to scale nicely.

I see that Oppo came out with a 2nd gen portable DAC headphone amplifier, the HA-2 SE. The original was so awesome with a very portable shape, a perfect set of features, and very good sound for the money. But I am currently suffering with Chord Mojo envy and I'll be trying that next with the PM-3.

Not to mention the PM-3 can make use of Vmoda's 3.5mm headset boom cable for gaming. It also helps that the PM-3 folds small into a very nice (included) travel case, looks great with decent build quality, and is travel friendly (comfortable, small, with good isolation). An awesome, included iOS cable with a good mic and controls seals the deal.

I would like a revision with better (I.E. more exciting) sound, perhaps another cool color choice, but I can't think of a better portable set of cans for any price. Sure I want Sony's latest flagship, or the Ether Flow C, but for 2 grand give or take I'm not toting those everywhere, I'd baby them as treasured purchases. And those cans lack iOS controls.

A quick question for the long term, are the PM-3 earpads replaceable and can you order them from Oppo?

Yes the pads are replaceable.
If you like IEM's you can also get a 1More Triple or quad driver.
Personally I just got my pre-ordered quads in today and they deliver!

 

[whaiyun]

Sold my Oppo PM-3 and my Oppo HA-2 after a job layoff some time ago. Now I have a great job and I'm looking around thinking there has to be something better by now for sheer portability, iOS cable support with a good mic, and sound.



Much to my surprise I didn't find anything better in my research - a testament to the PM-3 but slightly disappointing. I love the PM-3 but I've always found it a bit lacking in excitement with it's polite but very, very excellent sound signature. The HA-2 DAC Headphone Amplifier helped a great deal with its sound signature as well, the PM-3 seemed to scale nicely.



I see that Oppo came out with a 2nd gen portable DAC headphone amplifier, the HA-2 SE. The original was so awesome with a very portable shape, a perfect set of features, and very good sound for the money. But I am currently suffering with Chord Mojo envy and I'll be trying that next with the PM-3.



Not to mention the PM-3 can make use of Vmoda's 3.5mm headset boom cable for gaming. It also helps that the PM-3 folds small into a very nice (included) travel case, looks great with decent build quality, and is travel friendly (comfortable, small, with good isolation). An awesome, included iOS cable with a good mic and controls seals the deal.



I would like a revision with better (I.E. more exciting) sound, perhaps another cool color choice, but I can't think of a better portable set of cans for any price. Sure I want Sony's latest flagship, or the Ether Flow C, but for 2 grand give or take I'm not toting those everywhere, I'd baby them as treasured purchases. And those cans lack iOS controls.



A quick question for the long term, are the PM-3 earpads replaceable and can you order them from Oppo?

 


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