PM-1 gets a well-deserved 5 stars from WHAT HiFi
WHAT HiFi boasts "Oppo’s first pair of headphones are a luxurious, resounding success."
"Can any pair of headphones justify spending over £1000? We open the ridiculously large box and our scepticism softens as we pull out a beautifully polished wooden chest, the sort you might expect to hold duelling pistols. By the time we finish listening, our answer is an effusive yes."
The Oppo PM-1s offer tremendously good sound in a gorgeous package, and we’re surprised they don’t cost more.
The PM-1s are a lovely listen. Their demeanour is so smooth and welcoming that we listen for hours, and it’s not a tiring experience.
There is also an extraordinary level of detail. Layers upon layers are revealed, and we hear new things we’d never noticed on some of our most beaten tracks. Instruments are not only easily identified, but also wholly convincing.
"We’re still surprised that Oppo has turned its hand to headphones, but the bigger surprise here is just how great they sound.
The PM-1s are a resounding success. We love them, and we think everybody should hear them.
Yes, £1100 (Aud$1699) is a lot to spend on headphones, but given the right partnering equipment – no smartphones, for heaven’s sake – we think they’re worth it."