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Takstar Pro 82/GM200 Review, impressions and discussion thread

Which headphones do you want Pro 82 to be compared with?

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Jun 4, 2017 at 4:22 PM Post #121 of 4,537
Comparison with ISK HP2011

ISK HP2011 looks very similar to Takstar Pro 80, so people expect it to be a clone.
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It is a completely different headphone.
HP2011 has a 50mm driver, Pro 80 has a 53mm driver
HP2011 has sensitivity of 94dB, Pro 80 has 101dB
HP2011 an impedance of 32Ohm, Pro 80 has 60Ohm

The differences don't stop there.

Comfort:
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HP2011 has a headband of the same width and length as Pro 80, but the inner side of it isn't pleather.

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Compared with Pro 82, HP2011's headband is wider, but shorter.
Pro 82's pleather on the inside is a lot more comfortable then HP2011's material.

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HP2011's pads are the same length and width as Pro80's, but they are thicker.
However, they seem to be half-empty inside - they give in too easily.

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HP2011's pad's opening is wider than Pro 80's - they'll be "over-ear" for more people.

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Pro 82's pads are the same length, but slightly wider.
Pro 82's pads are on a whole other level material-wise.

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The difference with ComfortMax (XPT100) pads is even more striking.

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HP2011's plug doesn't look nearly as good as Takstars'.

Sound:
HP 2011 sounds a lot more balanced than Pro 80.
However, it's SQ is inferior to both Taskstars.

Compared to little brother Pro 80, HP2011 doesn't have a the same thundering bass impact - the bass is too neutral, lacks body.
The mids are less recessed, however they are less detailed (although don't appear to be veiled).
Vocals sound unimpressive.
Treble is too polite, misses a lot of energy and details of Pro 80

Soundstage:
Rather small

Overall:
HP2011 is a better version of CAL! - improvement in both sound and comfort, retaining similar balanced sound.
However, it can't compete with either Takstar - not even close.

There is a reason why it's widely available at 40-45$ - that's what it is worth.
 
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Jun 4, 2017 at 7:41 PM Post #122 of 4,537
BenF said:
Comparison with ISK HP2011

ISK HP2011 looks very similar to Takstar Pro 80, so people expect it to be a clone.


It is a completely different headphone.
HP2011 has a 50mm driver, Pro 80 has a 53mm driver
HP2011 has sensitivity of 94dB, Pro 80 has 101dB
HP2011 an impedance of 32Ohm, Pro 80 has 60Ohm

The differences don't stop there.

Comfort:

HP2011 has a headband of the same width and length as Pro 80, but the inner side of it isn't pleather.


Compared with Pro 82, HP2011's headband is wider, but shorter.
Pro 82's pleather on the inside is a lot more comfortable then HP2011's material.


HP2011's pads are the same length and width as Pro80's, but they are thicker.
However, they seem to be half-empty inside - they give in too easily.


HP2011's pad's opening is wider than Pro 80's - they'll be "over-ear" for more people.



Pro 82's pads are the same length, but slightly wider.
Pro 82's pads are on a whole other level material-wise.


The difference with ComfortMax (XPT100) pads is even more striking.


HP2011's plug doesn't look nearly as good as Takstars'.

Sound:
HP 2011 sounds a lot more balanced than Pro 80.
However, it's SQ is inferior to both Taskstars.

Compared to little brother Pro 80, HP2011 doesn't have a the same thundering bass impact - the bass is too neutral, lack body.
The mids are less recessed, however they are less detailed (although don't appear to be veiled).
Vocals sound unimpressive.
Treble is too polite, misses a lot of energy and details of Pro 80

Soundstage:
Rather small

Overall:
HP2011 is a better version of CAL! - improvement in both sound and comfort, retaining similar balanced sound.
However, it can't compete with either Takstar - not even close.

There is a reason why it's widely available at 40-45$ - that's what it is worth.
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Damn! Thanks for that review. I was on the edge of getting that HP2011. I'm glad that I didn't. Waiting now for the next match Pro 82 vs ISK HD9999. XD
 
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Jun 5, 2017 at 10:28 AM Post #124 of 4,537
 
Jun 5, 2017 at 6:26 PM Post #126 of 4,537
Denzea said:
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Damn! Thanks for that review. I was on the edge of getting that HP2011. I'm glad that I didn't. Waiting now for the next match Pro 82 vs ISK HD9999. XD
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HD9999 would need a few more votes for that. If you can't wait - read below.
IMHO, ISK closed headphones are not on the same level with Takstar's "Pro" line of closed headphones.
 
Jun 5, 2017 at 8:40 PM Post #127 of 4,537
Peicille said:
Is there a reason you guys are all grabbing adaptors for 2.5mm to 3.5mm? Does the headphone terminate with a 2.5mm jack?? I didn't order an adapter with the headphones ...
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It's for people who want to use a V-Moda Boom Pro cable with a mic.
Pro 82's cable is 2.5mm on the headphone end and 3.5mm on the other end - you don't need any adapters unless you want to use the Boom Pro.
 
Jun 6, 2017 at 12:22 PM Post #128 of 4,537
BenF said:
HD9999 would need a few more votes for that. If you can't wait - read below.
IMHO, ISK closed headphones are not on the same level with Takstar's "Pro" line of closed headphones.
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It's interesting you say that last bit along with the HP2011 review. I've read elsewhere, (https://www.head-fi.org/f/threads/t...i-greathon-cyberx-qpad-thread.585356/page-270) that the HP2011 is better than the Pro 80. "Better" is subjective and all that but owning the HI2050's, (which are supposed to be similar to the Pro 80's) and the iSK HD9999's, I can say that the HD9999's pretty comfortably beat the HI2050's in every category. More detailed, better imaging, non-sibilant, etc.


Edit: Here, https://www.head-fi.org/f/threads/t...i-greathon-cyberx-qpad-thread.585356/page-275 are some more comparisons from that thread, a good read if you're interested in any of these headphones. Also does anyone know how to insert a link so it would only say 'here' in blue and not list the whole link?
 
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Jun 6, 2017 at 3:00 PM Post #129 of 4,537
Tweeters said:
It's interesting you say that last bit along with the HP2011 review. I've read elsewhere, (https://www.head-fi.org/f/threads/t...i-greathon-cyberx-qpad-thread.585356/page-270) that the HP2011 is better than the Pro 80.
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Edit: Here, https://www.head-fi.org/f/threads/t...i-greathon-cyberx-qpad-thread.585356/page-275 are some more comparisons from that thread, a good read if you're interested in any of these headphones.
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The person who wrote these comparisons is the person who's opinion I discount about 100%

Tweeters said:
"Better" is subjective and all that but owning the HI2050's, (which are supposed to be similar to the Pro 80's) and the iSK HD9999's, I can say that the HD9999's pretty comfortably beat the HI2050's in every category. More detailed, better imaging, non-sibilant, etc.
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I was referring to the closed Pro headphones only, HI2050 is open - and sounds nothing like Pro 80.

Tweeters said:
Also does anyone know how to insert a link so it would only say 'here' in blue and not list the whole link?
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You have to switch to the BB Code Editor (in the top right corner), and use this format:
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Jun 6, 2017 at 3:41 PM Post #131 of 4,537
BenF i just have a question. I understand that both bosshifi b8 and pro 82 have wide soundstage, but which of the two has better soundstage depth? which of the two sounds more three dimensional?
 
Jun 6, 2017 at 6:08 PM Post #133 of 4,537
Denzea said:
BenF i just have a question. I understand that both bosshifi b8 and pro 82 have wide soundstage, but which of the two has better soundstage depth? which of the two sounds more three dimensional?
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I don't really listen to music where musicians are organized in multiple lines, so can't judge depth.
Both produce excellent soundstage that reflects the circumstances of the recording.
For a closed headphone, their soundstage is excellent.
 
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