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Re: OPPO PM-3 Review and Measurements
« Reply #40 on: April 23, 2015, 12:29:15 AM »
I finished my review and posted it here on Head-Fi. I hope it's kosher to post my external review, I couldn't find anything against the rules. If it is, I apologize and I won't do so again.
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Re: OPPO PM-3 Review and Measurements
« Reply #41 on: April 23, 2015, 12:57:23 AM »
LOL this isn't Head-Fi, with its censorship. You're free to post HF links here.
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Re: OPPO PM-3 Review and Measurements
« Reply #42 on: April 23, 2015, 01:48:29 AM »
Quote from: hans030390 on April 23, 2015, 12:57:23 AM
LOL this isn't Head-Fi, with its censorship. You're free to post HF links here.
I figured as much, but I didn't know if HF was taboo here since Changstar is taboo there.
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Re: OPPO PM-3 Review and Measurements
« Reply #43 on: April 23, 2015, 02:07:44 AM »
You should listen to PM1 if you wanna talk about limp-dick bass.  >:D
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Re: OPPO PM-3 Review and Measurements
« Reply #44 on: April 30, 2015, 04:02:42 AM »
I got a pair of PM-3s for a recent trip, and found them pretty decent. The cups start to hurt my ears after a couple of hours, but that's really the only major concern I had. It was enough to get me to return them... I wish they were as comfortable as circumaural beyers or even HD 600s.

I didn't find the bass limp dick, but I'm probably not much of a bass head. I did listen to some Portishead and thought it sounded great.

Sadly, my search for the right work headphone continues. Might try a th900 next. I think I'm a plankton junkie now, though...
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Re: OPPO PM-3 Review and Measurements
« Reply #45 on: May 07, 2015, 07:07:43 AM »
I just got a set on loan (actually had it a few days now, but haven't had a chance to sit and listen until now). I haven't really read the rest of this thread, but these are my quick thoughts:
- the FR seems really nice, except for a quick dip in the treble, but remarkably no peaks
- bass is just a smidge elevated, but not a typical midbass hump like most closed cans
- but despite that slight elevation, the bass doesn't really carry any impact
- it really sounds like a closed can
- pretty good isolation
- top end feels... weird, I'm not sure how to describe it... wet?
- staging feels wide but slightly behind me ears
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Re: OPPO PM-3 Review and Measurements
« Reply #46 on: May 07, 2015, 03:41:20 PM »
Quote from: keanex on April 23, 2015, 12:29:15 AM
I finished my review and posted it here on Head-Fi. I hope it's kosher to post my external review, I couldn't find anything against the rules. If it is, I apologize and I won't do so again.

Very nice and helpful review Keanex.
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Re: OPPO PM-3 Review and Measurements
« Reply #47 on: May 20, 2015, 10:12:48 PM »
Ok it's official...I'm totally in love with the PM-3!
 
Are they perfect ? No
 
The PM-3's have some minor flaws but not to the point where I would want to return them. 
 
What they do well - they do very well and I can tell you that I have been listening to them the whole day at office with a big smile on my face.
 
Congratulations to OPPO for getting it right on their first attempt with a portable headphones!

Oh and I think that the PM-3 sound much better than the EL-8!
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Re: OPPO PM-3 Review and Measurements
« Reply #48 on: May 21, 2015, 03:50:48 AM »
Got the PM3 loaner today.  Overall I like the sound - pretty neutral though lacking in air.  Reminded me of my RE400 in the mids but with thicker and impactful bass (more sub-bass than midbass).  Comfort-wise they are just okay.  The pads compress easily which helps with the seal but causes a lack of depth, though it's not nearly as bad as the HP50 in that respect.
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Re: OPPO PM-3 Review and Measurements
« Reply #49 on: May 22, 2015, 01:39:21 AM »
Surprised that people aren't losing their minds over the comfort of these things. To me they are supremely comfortable, like wear for 7 hours at a time comfortable. And I have an odd shaped head, big but really more tall/long if that makes sense. For example cans like the K701 or Stax O2 just do not fit me at all, the bottoms of the cups drag up on the bottom of my ears.

I wear the PM3 at maximum extension and they are just so cozy. They firmly stay on my head but I feel no uncomfortable clamping pressure.

To me they are far from the last word in resolution but I wouldn't call them heinously colored either. In fact the midrange is pretty damn spot on, they just lack some oomph in the lows and sparkle in the highs. Overall though just a real pleasing sound.

EDIT: just realizing my odd shaped head may be why other people don't find these as comfortable as I do. guess I just got lucky with my head shape this time!
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