Had my Oppo PM-3 since about 2016 however sadly died this week and was unable to repair them. As I don't have any back up pairs, I'm really after getting a new set of headphones ASAP.
I am after something that is an upgrade over my Oppo PM-3 within my budget.
Budget:
£300 (GPB) to £500(GPB), may be able to go to £600(GPB) if the extra cost offers a big upgrade but would rather not if can be helped. If not really anything that is an improvement over the PM-3 in that price range then the cheapest one that is closest to it will do.
Source/AMP:
Will be used with PC/TV and a Sony NWZA-15 Walkman. I do plan to upgrade my Sony Walkman to a DAP later in the year but have yet to settle on one but will try and match a good one with whatever headphones I get.
I have no AMP, unsure if I really need one as I play my music lower than what is normal for most people and really not a fan of loudness.
How the gear will be used:
It will be mostly used indoors, however, will be used in public spaces such as shops and transport as well. I need the headphone to be close back and have low sound leakage if any. I don’t need it to be sound cancelling, however.
I will mostly be using them for watching movies/tv shows and general pc usage within the day. They will get used to playing music just not as much as the other tasks listed.
I do wear glasses but only when using the TV, so this won't be an overly common thing.
I will have them on for at least 6 hours if not longer in one sitting, so need something comfortable. I found the Oppo PM-3 comfortable but also had a pair of HD-25s which started to give me earache after long use.
Size doesn’t really matter much, will be using them outdoor but always have a bag with me they can go in when needed to.
Preferred tonal balance:
Really don’t have one outside not being overly bassy, as heavy bass gives me a headache.
Preferred music genres:
I mostly listen to classic music and rock before the 90’s so from stuff like Beatles to anything like Iron Maiden.
I avoid music like rave, rap, dance, techno and other similar genres.
But 80% of its use will be for watching movies or general pc usage
Other info:
Rather avoid anything with leather if possible.
I'd prefer wired headphones
Replaceable cable is a must.
I am based in the UK, so unable to order things from sites like Drop
Any help would be greatly appreciated and happy to give any more info if needed.
I am after something that is an upgrade over my Oppo PM-3 within my budget.
Budget:
£300 (GPB) to £500(GPB), may be able to go to £600(GPB) if the extra cost offers a big upgrade but would rather not if can be helped. If not really anything that is an improvement over the PM-3 in that price range then the cheapest one that is closest to it will do.
Source/AMP:
Will be used with PC/TV and a Sony NWZA-15 Walkman. I do plan to upgrade my Sony Walkman to a DAP later in the year but have yet to settle on one but will try and match a good one with whatever headphones I get.
I have no AMP, unsure if I really need one as I play my music lower than what is normal for most people and really not a fan of loudness.
How the gear will be used:
It will be mostly used indoors, however, will be used in public spaces such as shops and transport as well. I need the headphone to be close back and have low sound leakage if any. I don’t need it to be sound cancelling, however.
I will mostly be using them for watching movies/tv shows and general pc usage within the day. They will get used to playing music just not as much as the other tasks listed.
I do wear glasses but only when using the TV, so this won't be an overly common thing.
I will have them on for at least 6 hours if not longer in one sitting, so need something comfortable. I found the Oppo PM-3 comfortable but also had a pair of HD-25s which started to give me earache after long use.
Size doesn’t really matter much, will be using them outdoor but always have a bag with me they can go in when needed to.
Preferred tonal balance:
Really don’t have one outside not being overly bassy, as heavy bass gives me a headache.
Preferred music genres:
I mostly listen to classic music and rock before the 90’s so from stuff like Beatles to anything like Iron Maiden.
I avoid music like rave, rap, dance, techno and other similar genres.
But 80% of its use will be for watching movies or general pc usage
Other info:
Rather avoid anything with leather if possible.
I'd prefer wired headphones
Replaceable cable is a must.
I am based in the UK, so unable to order things from sites like Drop
Any help would be greatly appreciated and happy to give any more info if needed.
