Oppo3 planars.

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   If you want a very decent set of cans for a pretty low price, get some Sennheiser HD 201s. Great value for a low price (possibly under $30-40 in the US), and they respond really well to EQ too imo. If you have a relatively cheap DAP like mine they actually suit those better than a more expensive set. 

I listen to FLAC rips of prog (vinyl + CD) my player, and at that price you really can't go wrong in terms of the sound you get (especially compared to some other similarly-priced cans - some of the "cool" brands can be way more expensive and sound much crappier!)

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Howard the Duck Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: April 12 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 168	Post Options Post Reply Quote Howard the Duck Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Oppo3 planars. Posted: August 15 2019 at 08:11
	If you want a very decent set of cans for a pretty low price, get some Sennheiser HD 201s. Great value for a low price (possibly under $30-40 in the US), and they respond really well to EQ too imo. If you have a relatively cheap DAP like mine they actually suit those better than a more expensive set. I listen to FLAC rips of prog (vinyl + CD) my player, and at that price you really can't go wrong in terms of the sound you get (especially compared to some other similarly-priced cans - some of the "cool" brands can be way more expensive and sound much crappier!)
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Guldbamsen Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Retired Admin Joined: January 22 2009 Location: Magic Theatre Status: Offline Points: 23104	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guldbamsen Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August 15 2019 at 06:32
	I’ve given up recommending headphones mostly because we all seem to hear things differently. One thing though: the PM-3 is a planar headphone and will sound very different than your usual dynamic drivers. Planars tend to have incredibly low distortion numbers which in return gives you a crystal clear window into the music...yet some don’t like this. Personally I think it’s to do with habit. Most of us have grown up with dynamic drivers in our earbuds/headphones/speakers and aren’t used to this level of low distortion....yet we don’t really ‘hear’ this kind of distortion but more feel it. Many prefer the extra punch that comes with dynamic drivers and distortion. Personally I absolutely love planars. The bass region in particular is to die for. Electronic music fans should do themseæves a favour and listen to a planar once in their lives and hear everything they’ve missed up until then. Also, the PM-3 has rather small earpads so it may not be around the ear but rather a large on-ear headphone you end up with. Best of luck:) Edited by Guldbamsen - August 15 2019 at 06:33
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Meltdowner Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: June 25 2013 Location: Portugal Status: Offline Points: 10232	Post Options Post Reply Quote Meltdowner Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August 13 2019 at 09:13
	Go to the Cans thread, I remember these being mentioned there: http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=111396&PN=1

Sgt Pepper Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: August 10 2019 Location: uk Status: Offline Points: 70	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sgt Pepper Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August 13 2019 at 08:38
	I have used them up until very recently and they are quite astonishing, but I have a pair of Sennheiser Momentum 2 that I find equaly as good IMO.

keriboi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: August 06 2013 Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote keriboi Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August 12 2019 at 02:15
	Looking at getting these headphones for my prog. Anyone using them and can recommend? Unfortunately I cant try a pair where I live.