Oppo PM-2 - Any Good?

You almost never hear anyone talk about these. I am very interested in the Audio Zenith PMx2 which is supposed to be phenomenal but there is very little discussion of the stock version.

Any thoughts?

 

I was a lucky duck who won a pair at a raffle and use them as a kinda-portable-driver-but-not-really. They're easy to listen to other than a hazy mid-treble or some weird funkiness going on in that region and I can run them relatively well out of my phone. Which means they're great to share with my mates when I'm at the station and they forget their cans at home. But otherwise, my CA Orion occupies 90% of my ear time outdoors.

Also, the stock 4ft cable is way too short for any real outdoor use. But the portable carry-handle case it comes in is really nice and easy to hold. Comfort is decent if you're used to super heavy cans, but ear space is limited due to cup design. I got to demo the pmx2 and it's definitely an upgrade I'm considering in the future.

 

They are pm-1 for half price.(but with additional demping felt on the back, cheaper pads and plastic enclosure)

 

If I ever blew up my HE-6's, I think I might actually consider a PM2 or PMx2. I'd give up the sound quality for something lighter, slimmer/portable, and without the asinine power requirements that necessitate a power amp.

 

It's been 2.5 years since launch. I'm surprised that there's not been word of an update to the line. Does anybody buy PM1s anymore?

 

I might just save up for Audio Zenith. Sounds like a flagship that is reasonably priced.

 

If all the HD6XXs in the world disappeared overnight would you pick the PMX2 price not being a consideration?

Or something else like the Utopia?

 

Interesting ranking; I'm learning that even with Sonarworks the HD800 'thinness' and bass light nature cannot be cured and my 650's tonality is more pleasant.

Hopefully the Eikon will be good enough to disrupt your ranking.

 

I'm using the Modi Multibit and the balanced out of the Mojo 2, even that didn't do the job for me. Still too thin to my ears. They're going back and I look forward to the Eikon loaner!

Not willing to spend more on an amp for them. I've satisfied my face tweeter curiosity and I guess they're just not for me.

 

I like the PM-2 a lot. If I were using open headphones more often, I'd buy these. They're the (much) better HD 600 in my opinion. The sound signature is very similar, but the Oppo extend flat and low down into the sub-bass. Also, these have almost zero distortion so you can equalize them pretty well.

If you have a source with EQ, I'd stuff that 5-6 kHz sink and lift the treble in general and you have a good comfortable and lightweight magnetostatic headphone.

I don't like the PM-1's looks because of the glossy (plastic?) parts. I didn't notice any sound improvement switching from PM2 to PM1.