Is there anything better than Takstar Pro 82's in the sub $100 range?

[peskypesky]

I'm still blown away by how great these Takstars are. This is my second set. I destroyed my first set and ordered a second and just love them. The sound quality. The comfort. The looks. And especially the removable cable. I can't tell you how many headphones I've had to throw away due to cable failure.

So, I'm wondering, has anything come along to rival the Takstar Pro 82 headphones in the sub-$100 range?

 

[peskypesky]

so they're still the kings

 

[mengshi]

For closed, the Takstar Pro 82 are unbeatable at that price. For open headphones, I do like the ISK HF2010 and they're just around USD 35. But try out my mod for these.

Takstar Pro 82 are a bit more sibilant/peaky at high frequencies, are a bit hot for the part of the world I'm in unless AC is on, very comfortable and the low end buzzes a bit on frequency sweep.

ISK HF2010 - doesn't fit big head as well, wider sound stage, imaging is good, low end is good for open (better with my mod - IMHO). Nice to mod because they're tough and cheap. These are very close to the no-longer-in-production Takstar HI2050.

 

[peskypesky]

For closed, the Takstar Pro 82 are unbeatable at that price. For open headphones, I do like the ISK HF2010 and they're just around USD 35. But try out my mod for these.

Takstar Pro 82 are a bit more sibilant/peaky at high frequencies, are a bit hot for the part of the world I'm in unless AC is on, very comfortable and the low end buzzes a bit on frequency sweep.

ISK HF2010 - doesn't fit big head as well, wider sound stage, imaging is good, low end is good for open (better with my mod - IMHO). Nice to mod because they're tough and cheap. These are very close to the no-longer-in-production Takstar HI2050.

I haven't found anything under $100 that can beat the Takstar Pro82's, and I've bought MANY headphones in that price range. Only the Grado SR80s were even close...but the Takstar wins for better bass, much better construction, and the detachable cable.

I might order those ISK's just to see. Was thinking about some Koss PortaPros....but I like the look of the ISK more.