[BenF]

wow, thanks.

I think I prioritize detail above all. I'm used to very monitor like cans, like the Beyerdynamic DT880 pro that i own but is severely in need of some maintenance after sitting for years in a closet. I do like it, but I don't wanna turn on an amp everytime i use my computer and also it is kinda....... too bright and too detailed to hear every recording in it. Bad recordings turn into a literal pain to hear. Noise isolation may be a plus but not necessary.

Pro 82 is easy to drive, and does have the perfect amount of details, without being too bright - just make sure you get a v2 from TakstarAudio.
V1/v0.9 has annoying treble peaks that were solved in v2:

Comfort and noise isolation are great too.

 

[Pharmaboy]

I have their top model HD9999 which does fit into the price range - it has very boomy bass, and the rest of the frequency range is reduced.
Not worth its price IMHO.
Is MDH9000 better than HD9999?

Can't answer directly--never heard the HD9999.

However, I own (or owned) 4 of the clones: 2 X Marantz MPH-2; 1 X LyxPro HAS-30; and a Akai Professional 50X: the Akai was heavily modded by @Slater to extremely good effect & had its non-standard (for the clones) stock pads replaced by LyxPro HAS-30 pads (which are standard for the clones). Various friends have 3 of these headphones now & love them...

Based on all this, I can tell you the MDH9000 clones:

• Sound identical, so long as they have the same pads
• And these inexpensive closed-back dynamics are easily the best ChiFi headphones I've heard--also the best low cost headphones I've heard

I have some seriously better & more expensive headphones these days, but when I travel, I take along the MPH-2 + the FiiO e10K and totally like that sound all over again.

 

[jasswolf]

Actually, only TakstarAudio sells the proper v2: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32808454492.html

The TakstarOfficial store sells v1/v0.9 with the 2.2m cable, and it's even more expensive!
Also, TakstarOffical's shipping to most countries is typically 10-15$ more expensive too.

https://en.takstar.com/buy.html

When you click the AliE store in the above, you get: https://takstar.aliexpress.com/store/5228019

You're saying this isn't Takstar's official storefront on AliE?

 

[Nachmanowicz]

lol Im also kinda confused, which one is the right one?

 

[BenF]

https://en.takstar.com/buy.html

When you click the AliE store in the above, you get: https://takstar.aliexpress.com/store/5228019

You're saying this isn't Takstar's official storefront on AliE?

I'm not saying that, it may be Takstar's "official" store. However, it is selling the same Pro 82 v1/v0.9 as most other sellers.
Only TakstarAudio sells v2.
Also, TakstarAudio is the store that usually debuts the best Takstar headphones (Pro 82 v1 and v2, GM200, HF580) - they clearly have preferential treatment from Takstar.

lol Im also kinda confused, which one is the right one?

Only https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32808454492.html
Trust me - I own 9 Pro 82s, bought from different stores.
Don't forget the coupon!

 

[Nachmanowicz]

ok, how do I use the coupon? AH man

 

[BenF]

ok, how do I use the coupon? AH man

Enter it in the "coupon code" under "Order Confirmation", before placing the order.

 

[Nachmanowicz]

is there like something I gotta type as the coupon or is there a list? Man this site is kinda convoluted.

 

[BenF]

is there like something I gotta type as the coupon or is there a list? Man this site is kinda convoluted.

The coupon code is in the first post in the Pro 82/GM200 thread at https://www.head-fi.org/threads/tak...iew-impressions-and-discussion-thread.849965/

 

[Nachmanowicz]

Dude you a cutiepie!

 

[jasswolf]

ok, how do I use the coupon? AH man

The coupon code is in the first post in the Pro 82/GM200 thread at https://www.head-fi.org/threads/tak...iew-impressions-and-discussion-thread.849965/

Major AliE sale starts in 6 hours, hold off for a price drop and additional coupons, and cashback offers if you have such services in your region.

Should save you about 15-30%.

 

[BenF]

During the current Aliexpress Anniversary Sale (until midnight on April 2nd) Takstar Pro 82 v2 and GM200 are available on deep discounts:
Pro 82 v2 is discounted 3.3$ and an automatic "6$ off 60$" discount is applied during checkout - 56.6$ instead of 65.9$ !!!
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32808454492.html
Other stores are still selling v1/v0.9...

GM200 is discounted 4.2$ and an automatic "6$ off 60$" discount is applied during checkout - 59.8$ instead of 70$ !!!
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33012705103.html

You can save another 3$ by using coupon code "MANIAKROCZNICA3" (case sensitive) - It works on all items on Aliexpress over 28$. Still active at 1PM Eastern Time on March 29th.
If the coupon stops working, you can get some coupons playing Energy Lab in the Aliexpress app.

 

[jasswolf]

During the current Aliexpress Anniversary Sale (until midnight on April 2nd) Takstar Pro 82 v2 and GM200 are available on deep discounts:
Pro 82 v2 is discounted 3.3$ and an automatic "6$ off 60$" discount is applied during checkout - 56.6$ instead of 65.9$ !!!
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32808454492.html
Other stores are still selling v1/v0.9...

GM200 is discounted 4.2$ and an automatic "6$ off 60$" discount is applied during checkout - 59.8$ instead of 70$ !!!
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33012705103.html

You can save another 3$ by using coupon code "MANIAKROCZNICA3" (case sensitive) - It works on all items on Aliexpress over 28$. Still active at 1PM Eastern Time on March 29th.
If the coupon stops working, you can get some coupons playing Energy Lab in the Aliexpress app.

Here's a more expansive list of coupon options, including $7 off $50 options:

https://couponsfromchina.com/aliexpress-coupons/

 

[ChevyMonsenhor]

Guys, would you say the ISK MDH9000 is still a solic rec in 2021?
I sold my headphones since i was bored with them, i wanna have fun.
I'm on the fence of either MDH9000 or the Takstar GM200, maybe even the Blon B7s! I can't make up my mind

 

[Perepep]

Do you know if the Pro82s are good for classical and jazz music. Or do you know of a Chinese headset for that. Thank you.