[BenF]

Yep, they didnt. The last update was from 02/03/2020, it says that arrived at the airport, and after that there is no other information. I hope that the package isnt lost. But we still have buyers protection. We gonna wait a few more days.

No progress in 6 weeks? It's definitely lost. You should open a dispute.

 

[BenF]

Thanks but lt looks too much gaming gimmick for me

When I don't use the red cable, it doesn't look so gaming anymore.

Does it exist a 2.5 mm jack microphone? I dont mind about mic quality (at least decent quality would be enough)

You can buy this cable with a mic for Pro 82: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32810246600.html

The latest headset i have tried: QC35 (il felt after few days, the headband will press the top of my head down)

QC35 doesn't sound as good as Pro 82/GM200 anyway.

By the way, you made comparison between B8 et pro 82, i have tried B8 from a friend, it was really comfortable
...
Like i said, i have very large head, can you explain why Pro 82 wins over B8? I have read your comparison review, B8 is made for large head, what about Pro 82?

Pro 82/GM200 has larger pads, made from a better material.
All 3 have sufficiently long headband to accommodate large heads.

 

[ababa]

Thanks, i may find separated mic with 2.5mm

https://fr.shopping.rakuten.com/off...MIr4rtkODm6AIVSNHeCh2T7wEPEAkYCiABEgKjPvD_BwE

(french link sorry but according specs, it should be compatible with Pro 82)

Takstar Pro 82 is an underdog, i never heard about this model until someone mentioned it on Reddit
Bosshifi B8 is sightly more known in my country
Glad i have found this thread and others threads/forums/websites related with this model

 

[TheOneForce]

You may want to ask TakstarAudio to open Aliexpress Standard Shipping or ePacket to Ukraine for Pro 82 and/or GM200 - they will often do that upon request

Hi! I've done everything as you said but they just ignored me Messages are marked as read

Is this seller OK? https://aliexpress.ru/item/32811589590.html

 

[ababa]

For these who have both colors, which one looks better?
I d prefer Silver one but i am wondering if this color looks more ''premium'' in real?
Black color looks good though
EDIT: i ordered silver color, the seller from Takstar Audio Store seems to be really fair and responds quickly
Good to trade with such seller

 

[BenF]

Hi! I've done everything as you said but they didn't answer me Messages are marked as read

I just wrote to Ellie myself about opening cheaper options to Ukraine, hopefully she will respond soon

Is this seller OK? https://aliexpress.ru/item/32811589590.html

I would avoid them, Xiao mi World Store used to fake ship Pro 82s in the past, so I wouldn't trust them too much now, despite current good reviews:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/tak...iscussion-thread.849965/page-18#post-13644155

 

[BenF]

Thanks, i may find separated mic with 2.5mm

https://fr.shopping.rakuten.com/offer/buy/4160880723/microphone-a-fleche-cable-de-volume-universel-pour-sennheiser-momentum-sur-l-oreille-sur-l-oreille-pour-casque-de-jeu-pour-telephone-skype-ps4-xbox-one.html?bbaid=5027697555&t=180110&xtatc=PUB-[ggp]-[Hifi]-[sono-DJ-home-studio]-[4160880723]-[neuf]-[Kewalker]&ptnrid=pt|89084699123|c|53388079763|4160880723&ptnrid=ssUkksXX0_dc|pcrid|53388079763|pkw||pmt||ptaid|pla-89084699123|pgrid|14445716363|&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr4rtkODm6AIVSNHeCh2T7wEPEAkYCiABEgKjPvD_BwE

(french link sorry but according specs, it should be compatible with Pro 82)

Not 100% sure about this one, somewhere in this thread is a discussion about Pro 82 using non-standard pinout for the 2.5mm - so this may or may not work.

Takstar Pro 82 is an underdog, i never heard about this model until someone mentioned it on Reddit
Bosshifi B8 is sightly more known in my country
Glad i have found this thread and others threads/forums/websites related with this model

It is an underdog, and it always will be
I prefer it over all my $1000+ headphones - if Pro 82 would become mainstream, it would be too much of a disruption to the headphone industry.

 

[BenF]

For these who have both colors, which one looks better?
I d prefer Silver one but i am wondering if this color looks more ''premium'' in real?
Black color looks good though
EDIT: i ordered silver color, the seller from Takstar Audio Store seems to be really fair and responds quickly
Good to trade with such seller

Great choice! Silver does look very premium, like something B&O would make, not a chi-fi product.

 

[ababa]

Thanks, i am glad to join Pro 82

Here is the link of Boom Pro Mic 2.5mm:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32869874501.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.15b56c37lb1yHi
I ordered it and wait and see
At least i can give feedback whether this mic work (or not)

 

[TheOneForce]

I just wrote to Ellie myself about opening cheaper options to Ukraine, hopefully she will respond soon


I would avoid them, Xiao mi World Store used to fake ship Pro 82s in the past, so I wouldn't trust them too much now, despite current good reviews:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/tak...iscussion-thread.849965/page-18#post-13644155

Wow! They've opened other shippings so fast after you wrote! idk why they haven't been responding me lol

 

[BenF]

Wow! They've opened AliExpress std shipping so fast after you wrote! idk why they haven't been responding me lol

Also added free shipping and lowered the price of Aliexpress Standard Shipping minutes ago:

Ellie tells me that it's best to use Aliexpress, because they have experienced a few situations where Pro 82 was returned by the customs when using China Post, but never Aliexpress Standard Shipping.
Don't order yet, there may be further improvements really soon

 

[TheOneForce]

Also added free shipping and lowered the price of Aliexpress Standard Shipping minutes ago:


Ellie tells me that it's best to use Aliexpress, because they have experienced a few situations where Pro 82 was returned by the customs when using China Post, but never Aliexpress Standard Shipping.
Don't order yet, there may be further improvements really soon

tysm I really appreciate it!

 

[OscarPaz]

Don't order yet, there may be further improvements really soon

Intriguing...

 

[BenF]

OK, so the price of Aliexpress Standard Shipping to Ukraine had to go back up to $9.98, because Aliexpress doesn't allow to set different shipping price with or without suitcase.
However, Ellie gave out promotion codes that will more than compensate for it, and provide additional discounts for countries with free Aliexpress shipping.

When buying Pro 82 or GM200 in the TakstarAudio store, you can get a 6$ discount by using the the promo code "XBRLTX7RMT6X" when placing your order (if the price excluding shipping is above 63$) or you can get a 4$ discount by using the the promo code "LKYYR3GWIAE2" when placing your order (if the price excluding shipping is above 50$).
If you are interested in Takstar HF580 - you can get a 25$ discount by using the the promo code "VNW5AKFHBLIW" when placing your order.
Or - you can leave the message "Head-Fi" in the order before paying it to receive these discounts from the total price including shipping!

These codes are active until October 10th 2020.
These are exclusive codes, please don't share them outside Head-Fi!

Pro 82 v2 - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32808454492.html
GM200 - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33012705103.html
HF580 - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32997885429.html

Important: It's best to use Aliexpress Standard Shipping, because the store have experienced a few situations where Pro 82/GM200 was returned by the customs when using China Post, but never Aliexpress Standard Shipping. Also, it's A LOT faster now during the pandemic, as Aliexpress has direct deals with the local post offices in many countries.

 

[BenF]

Intriguing...

Sorry, I meant strictly money-wise
There isn't much left to improve in Pro 82 v2, I just want a Bluetooth version of it