Takstar Pro 82/GM200 Review, impressions and discussion thread

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


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Aug 14, 2019 at 4:59 AM Post #2,912 of 4,534
How do you go about cleaning your Pro 82 pads? Mine's really in bad shape and I'm worried taking the pads out and re-attaching them would be a hassle.
 
Aug 14, 2019 at 1:13 PM Post #2,913 of 4,534
Finally another great item beautifully pair up 82.
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Aug 20, 2019 at 1:50 PM Post #2,920 of 4,534
Here are the measurements of Cooler Master MH751:



Here is a comparison with Pro 82 v2:


As you can see, MH751 is boosted up to 5-6 dBs under 230Hz.
I don't know if this boost is a result of retuned drivers, larger cups or different pads, but it comes at a cost of SQ - and not just in the bass region, tonality is off by more than FR would suggest.
How do the MH751 and Pro 82 V2 compare in vocal presence and smoothness of treble?
 
Aug 20, 2019 at 7:34 PM Post #2,921 of 4,534
How do the MH751 and Pro 82 V2 compare in vocal presence and smoothness of treble?
MH751 definitely loses in the vocals, natural timbre is gone, and electrostatic-like transparency is nowhere to be found.

If you want a bass-head version of Pro 82, there is only one choice - Takstar GM200: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33012705103.html
GM200 and MH751 have almost identical frequency response, but GM200 sounds like Pro 82 v2 in the mids and the highs, and you can see why:
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GM200 does lose the synergy with the "synergy combos", but still sounds fantastic from high quality sources - SMSL IQ + O2 sound best.
I hope to write a review on it soon, been delaying it for weeks.
 
Aug 21, 2019 at 3:47 AM Post #2,922 of 4,534
MH751 definitely loses in the vocals, natural timbre is gone, and electrostatic-like transparency is nowhere to be found.

If you want a bass-head version of Pro 82, there is only one choice - Takstar GM200: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33012705103.html
GM200 and MH751 have almost identical frequency response, but GM200 sounds like Pro 82 v2 in the mids and the highs, and you can see why:
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GM200 does lose the synergy with the "synergy combos", but still sounds fantastic from high quality sources - SMSL IQ + O2 sound best.
I hope to write a review on it soon, been delaying it for weeks.
I don't like basshead bass, I like north of neutral bass, with natural timbre, full thick vocals, smooth uppermidrange and smooth treble.

Which one is smoother with fuller vocals; Pro 82 V2 or BossHiFi B8?
 
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Aug 22, 2019 at 7:50 AM Post #2,923 of 4,534
I don't like basshead bass, I like north of neutral bass, with natural timbre, full thick vocals, smooth uppermidrange and smooth treble.

Which one is smoother with fuller vocals; Pro 82 V2 or BossHiFi B8?
Both Pro 82 and B8 produce full smooth vocals, but Pro 82 has better transparency with perfect timbre, while B8 has a more euphonic presentation, pushing mids forward.
I can listen to Pro 82 as much as I want, but B8 gets me tired after a couple of hours - too much mids.
Comparison with Bosshifi B8

GM200 still has 98% of Pro 82 mids/treble with the same great timbre, but adds a couple more dBs in the bass - a nice compromise between Pro 82 bass and Fostex TH900MK2 bass.
It's not enough for pure bassheads, but it should please people who want the best of both worlds.
 
Aug 22, 2019 at 10:06 AM Post #2,924 of 4,534
Both Pro 82 and B8 produce full smooth vocals, but Pro 82 has better transparency with perfect timbre, while B8 has a more euphonic presentation, pushing mids forward.
I can listen to Pro 82 as much as I want, but B8 gets me tired after a couple of hours - too much mids.
Comparison with Bosshifi B8

GM200 still has 98% of Pro 82 mids/treble with the same great timbre, but adds a couple more dBs in the bass - a nice compromise between Pro 82 bass and Fostex TH900MK2 bass.
It's not enough for pure bassheads, but it should please people who want the best of both worlds.
Do you mean by ''too much mids'', too much mids in the lower midrange, or upper midrange? Because I can't stand emphasized upper mids, I like them to be a bit dipped for less fatigue. I like a bit of emphasized lower mids though, so it gives vocals more body

What about treble smoothness between the 2?
 
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Aug 22, 2019 at 1:19 PM Post #2,925 of 4,534
Do you mean by ''too much mids'', too much mids in the lower midrange, or upper midrange? Because I can't stand emphasized upper mids, I like them to be a bit dipped for less fatigue. I like a bit of emphasized lower mids though, so it gives vocals more body
I think B8's mids are too forward in the female vocal range (which is my favorite range). At first listen, there is a "wow" factor, but it can get tiring quickly.
B8 was my daily driver for about a year before I found Pro 82, and I loved it - but I can't go back from Pro 82 and electrostats, they are on a whole other plane. :jecklinsmile:

What about treble smoothness between the 2?
Both have smooth treble, no harshness. Pro 82 is better extended, B8 is darker.
 

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