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Re: OPPO PM-3 Impressions and Measurements
« Reply #30 on: April 08, 2015, 08:15:43 PM »
Odd, cause I still get big bass out of my PM3 even from my crappy mobile devices. I really want to figure out what the main reason is for some of the discrepancies I've seen on bass reports.
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Re: OPPO PM-3 Impressions and Measurements
« Reply #31 on: April 09, 2015, 12:26:15 AM »
Quote from: keanex on April 07, 2015, 06:04:01 AM
Figured I'd mention that April 19th I plan to compare the PM3 to the B&W P7, Mad Dogs, AKG K550 and Denon MM400. I have a feeling that the PM3 will find itself somewhere hanging in the middle overall. I'm going to guess the P7 will have the most satisfying deep bass, while the Mad Dogs will be the most balanced/refined. I think the PM3 might win on musicality, they're really growing on me and I find them quite engaging. I don't quite like the K550 so those will likely sit last.

Are there any other closed portable options I'm forgetting in the $300-$500 range?

Sorry if off-topic.
Keanex: Would be interested to hear what you find out. I recently acquired the P7 and its bass is pants-shittingly deep without sacrificing tightness and definition. There are moments I'm stunned by the bass on this thing.
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Re: OPPO PM-3 Impressions and Measurements
« Reply #32 on: April 10, 2015, 05:37:05 AM »
Looks like Tyll's measurements are posted for the PM-3.
http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/innerfidelity-april-2015-update
http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/OppoPM3.pdf

I drew over his raw measurements to include the HRTF curves.
Er...I have no idea how to add attachments to a post, so I uploaded it on Dropbox.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2816447/Innerfidelity_HRTF_Plots/OPPO_PM-3_HRTF.png
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Re: OPPO PM-3 Impressions and Measurements
« Reply #33 on: April 11, 2015, 02:45:43 AM »
i'll probably write up a short review at some point, but the PM3 kicks ass. as a member of the beta program, the final commercial tuning is pretty special for a closed can. PM1/2 haters might actually like it. while it's been awhile since i've had the PM1 and PM2 in house, i think i prefer the PM3.
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Re: OPPO PM-3 Impressions and Measurements
« Reply #34 on: April 11, 2015, 02:57:31 AM »
I definitely like PM3 over PM1.  It has that bass extension and extra treble energy that keeps it from sounding dull and muddy.
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Re: OPPO PM-3 Review and Measurements
« Reply #35 on: April 12, 2015, 04:15:36 AM »
Made copy pasta of the full PM-3 review I posted on HF. Updated first post with it.
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Re: OPPO PM-3 Review and Measurements
« Reply #36 on: April 12, 2015, 04:55:46 AM »
Excellent review, really good job man! I only heard them once at the canjam but came away with exactly the same impressions only emphasized ever so slightly, especially regarding the upper treble and lower mids. Despite all the aforementioned issues I also felt it's a really good headphone for the price and closed form factor and should do really well on the market.
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Re: OPPO PM-3 Review and Measurements
« Reply #37 on: April 12, 2015, 04:47:07 PM »
Quote from: Schopenhauer on April 09, 2015, 12:26:15 AM
Keanex: Would be interested to hear what you find out. I recently acquired the P7 and its bass is pants-shittingly deep without sacrificing tightness and definition. There are moments I'm stunned by the bass on this thing.

Spoiler: I am going to give the P7 the win here. When I first reviewed them I thought they were excellent but pricey, but every time I try comparable closed over-ear I find myself comparing them to the P7 and the P7 winning.

Compared to the PM-3 so far both are built phenomenally. There's no winner here, though the PM-3 feels more luxurious. Comfort, I find the P7 lighter on the head and more comfortable, but barely. I think the PM-3 is going to be more comfortable for most people though.

I haven't compared the sound yet, but will in the next coming week or so.
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Re: OPPO PM-3 Review and Measurements
« Reply #38 on: April 13, 2015, 02:48:40 AM »
Out of my x5 DAP, the pm-3 was weak sounding...hollow mids and bass shy. Out of my desktop amp it was much more impressive without the aforementioned faults.

It's strange that you found them so bass heavy to me. Maybe there is some variation between the units. Would be very unlike Oppo though.
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Re: OPPO PM-3 Review and Measurements
« Reply #39 on: April 13, 2015, 03:27:49 AM »
Yeah, lots of possibilities to explain what people are hearing differently on the PM-3...I think I touched on most of these possibilities in the review and follow up replies. Oh well, it is what it is.
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