Rynsin
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Can anybody in this thread comment on soundstage of PMx2 versus the following: Audeze LCD series; Ether open (original); Senn HD 6x0. While they are all different, to me, those headphones have comparable soundstage (at least in terms of width), sounding reasonably open but not as wide as any of HD 800(S) or AKG 812 or K/Q7-- series. I have the stock PM-2 (considering the PMx2 upgrade) and for all its virtues in stock form, have basically stopped listening to them because they sound so closed compared to my Senn HD 600 and 650 and AKG K7xx. How much of an increase in soundstage does the PMx2 represent over stock and is it reasonable comparable with aforementioned cans.
I've A/B'd the PMx2 against the LCD-3, and I think the PMx2s are the clear winner. The first time I heard the LCD-3 I thought it was amazing -- I'd never heard that level of detail before. But putting them side-by-side with the PMx2, it is very clear the LCD-3s are more like a very detailed headphone with a wacky EQ setting, The PMx2s have similar soundstage and are much more neutral.
Can anyone comment on the longevity of the pads on these? They look amazing as a reference headphone, but I'm on the fence as the pads are non-replaceable. I use my headphones everyday and these will be an expensive purchase...shipping them back to the US everytime I need new pads doesn't sound the best option.
I've had my PMx2s for almost a year now (got them late Jan 2016) and the pads have not worn in any significant way. I think I wear them them about 4 - 6 hours per week (which probably falls on the lighter side), so that's maybe 260 hours so far.