Recently, I contacted Takstar directly via email to know their authorized sellers in AliExpress. Here is their reply:
Here is the link: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32999058011.html?spm=2114.12010615.8148356.2.50e360caFfXRjc
Takstar Pro 82/GM200 Review, impressions and discussion thread
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Recently, I contacted Takstar directly via email to know their authorized sellers in AliExpress. Here is their reply:
Here is the link: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32999058011.html?spm=2114.12010615.8148356.2.50e360caFfXRjc
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Hi, I just registered here. I want to buy the Pro82 v2. Unfortunately it's very hard to find the v2. I haven't found any seller here in Europe with the v2 (I looked for the 1.6m cable, black box and 28 Ohm). On AliExpress the "TakstarAudio Store" seems to have the new version? (please confirm) But it's $64 without case ($74 with case), while the headphone is normally around $51 including case. Now I don't need the case but still. Does anyone know where I can buy the v2 version? Preferably cheap. If I order from China I'm gonna have to pay +19% import fee on top. Are there other sellers with the v2?
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Welcome to the club!
Yes, this is Pro 82 v2 at 62.6$ here: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32808454492.html
You can avoid/lower the customs by adding this comment when ordering: "Please mark the package value as 30$" (or any other value).
The case costs 10$ extra not just because it's expensive to make, but also because it makes the "free" shipping much more expensive for the seller - due to both extra weight and size.
You don't need it any way - TakstarAudio are the best when it comes to safely packaging headphones.
Stay away from Pro 82 with the box at 50$ - this is too cheap, you will likely be getting a v0.9 - which is v1 that failed QC.
That's what I got when I made a test purchase here https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32843865701.html
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This Takstar employee probably just searched Aliexpress for Pro 82 and sent you the first result - this "GuitarLife" store is clearly a store specializing in instruments, just look at its top selling products:Recently, I contacted Takstar directly via email to know their authorized sellers in AliExpress. Here is their reply:
Here is the link: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32999058011.html?spm=2114.12010615.8148356.2.50e360caFfXRjc
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Who knows for sure! Somehow this seller has various Takstar products for sale. And they have a positive rating of 98.1%.This Takstar employee probably just searched Aliexpress for Pro 82 and sent you the first result - this "GuitarLife" store is clearly a store specializing in instruments, just like at its top selling products:
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Dozens, if not hundreds of stores have Takstar products
This store's selection of Takstar products is very limited - just 18 items.
Why aim so low?
Try to beat that!
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Damn, where does the time go?
...Okay, I will confess something: I was having affairs with other headphones.
Uh, yeah...Went a little IEM crazy. If anyone cares to ask me anything on these other lesser headphones, drop me a PM as all of those are definitely separate posts and topics (this IS the Pro 82 topic after all). Okay I'll say one thing, if you're looking for soundstage and transparency, stick with the Pro 82.
But my set of 2.5mm TRRS plugs finally arrived from China so I was able to get my Pro 82 V1 back in action. Glad I did too because there is one more set of non-pleather pads that give stock sound with little (or no) compromises. The Brainwavz MDRV6 Micro Suede pads: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TJG9Z6Y/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=A2XYIDHW2C10EQ&psc=1
You just need the stock pads' plastic mounting rings and then slip on the Branwavz pads. It already has a foam filter stitched on so I had no need to add anything else.
This is the V1 with those pads on:
And this is my stock measurements:
And for me, the V1 treble is now perfect. More detailed than the V2 but I no longer get that harsh feeling. And that's the last set of pads I'll mention on this topic, I promise!
Oh, and remember that Cooler Master headset? Evidently they discontinued them sometime early last month (?) and now only third party sellers have them. If anyone pays the hundred USD those sellers are asking for...that's some major disappointment incoming. Speaking of disappointment, I plugged up my second CM headset for comparison and noticed the left and right channels being slightly unbalanced on volume...and found out it's the 3.5mm jack going bad. WHAT THE FFOIGROINVBWO:INWRIUIUB- So that's 0 for 2 on the CM headsets.
Finally, I remember mentioning writing a review sometime in May? I'm finally going to post something of a review within a few days. I just wanted a different approach to it since I don't want to sound like I'm repeating everyone else's posts.
...Okay, I will confess something: I was having affairs with other headphones.
Uh, yeah...Went a little IEM crazy. If anyone cares to ask me anything on these other lesser headphones, drop me a PM as all of those are definitely separate posts and topics (this IS the Pro 82 topic after all). Okay I'll say one thing, if you're looking for soundstage and transparency, stick with the Pro 82.
But my set of 2.5mm TRRS plugs finally arrived from China so I was able to get my Pro 82 V1 back in action. Glad I did too because there is one more set of non-pleather pads that give stock sound with little (or no) compromises. The Brainwavz MDRV6 Micro Suede pads: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TJG9Z6Y/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=A2XYIDHW2C10EQ&psc=1
You just need the stock pads' plastic mounting rings and then slip on the Branwavz pads. It already has a foam filter stitched on so I had no need to add anything else.
This is the V1 with those pads on:
And this is my stock measurements:
And for me, the V1 treble is now perfect. More detailed than the V2 but I no longer get that harsh feeling. And that's the last set of pads I'll mention on this topic, I promise!
Oh, and remember that Cooler Master headset? Evidently they discontinued them sometime early last month (?) and now only third party sellers have them. If anyone pays the hundred USD those sellers are asking for...that's some major disappointment incoming. Speaking of disappointment, I plugged up my second CM headset for comparison and noticed the left and right channels being slightly unbalanced on volume...and found out it's the 3.5mm jack going bad. WHAT THE FFOIGROINVBWO:INWRIUIUB- So that's 0 for 2 on the CM headsets.
Finally, I remember mentioning writing a review sometime in May? I'm finally going to post something of a review within a few days. I just wanted a different approach to it since I don't want to sound like I'm repeating everyone else's posts.
Why should I?Try to beat that!
I'm not a Takstar employee.
Seems like you've got an endorsement with TakstarAudio Store!
This seller doesn't ship to India!
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It is in customer's best interest to purchase from a store with the best reputation.Why should I?
I'm not a Takstar employee.
Why would Takstar employees care?
I keep endorsing TakstarAudio because:Seems like you've got an endorsement with TakstarAudio Store!
1) They are the ones who introduced us to Pro 82 v1, Pro 82 v2, GM200 and HF580
2) They always get new shipments from Takstar first
3) They never fake-ship (many stores have done this during the "unobtanium" period)
4) They never sold the cheap Pro 82 v0.9 - which is v1 that failed quality control (some stores still do)
5) Their level of packaging is unparalleled
6) Great communications in proper English
If they don't ship them to your country, ask them to open shipping to that country - it's probably an oversight
Nope, they won't! Already contacted them. They're not interested in shipping to India.
I bought mine (black, no suitcase) from this seller: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33009178096.html and I got the ones with new 1.6m cable which is supposed to be a sign of v2. So maybe you can check if they're delivering to India.
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Damn, where does the time go?
...Okay, I will confess something: I was having affairs with other headphones.
Uh, yeah...Went a little IEM crazy. If anyone cares to ask me anything on these other lesser headphones, drop me a PM as all of those are definitely separate posts and topics (this IS the Pro 82 topic after all). Okay I'll say one thing, if you're looking for soundstage and transparency, stick with the Pro 82.
But my set of 2.5mm TRRS plugs finally arrived from China so I was able to get my Pro 82 V1 back in action. Glad I did too because there is one more set of non-pleather pads that give stock sound with little (or no) compromises. The Brainwavz MDRV6 Micro Suede pads: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TJG9Z6Y/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=A2XYIDHW2C10EQ&psc=1
You just need the stock pads' plastic mounting rings and then slip on the Branwavz pads. It already has a foam filter stitched on so I had no need to add anything else.
This is the V1 with those pads on:
And this is my stock measurements:
And for me, the V1 treble is now perfect. More detailed than the V2 but I no longer get that harsh feeling. And that's the last set of pads I'll mention on this topic, I promise!
Oh, and remember that Cooler Master headset? Evidently they discontinued them sometime early last month (?) and now only third party sellers have them. If anyone pays the hundred USD those sellers are asking for...that's some major disappointment incoming. Speaking of disappointment, I plugged up my second CM headset for comparison and noticed the left and right channels being slightly unbalanced on volume...and found out it's the 3.5mm jack going bad. WHAT THE FFOIGROINVBWO:INWRIUIUB- So that's 0 for 2 on the CM headsets.
Finally, I remember mentioning writing a review sometime in May? I'm finally going to post something of a review within a few days. I just wanted a different approach to it since I don't want to sound like I'm repeating everyone else's posts.
How is the comfort of the The Brainwavz MDRV6 Micro Suede pads?
Do they go for hours without sweat?
Curious
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Want to know that doo since i tried HM5 pads and come to conclusion that all pads that are deep are sux with pro 82 and what they do with sound i didnt like at all
im thinkin of Brainwavz MDRV6 Micro Suede or sheepskin version... Also with Micro suede arent they gonna leak more sound?
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Any headphone pad that's thicker than 25mm is too dummy thicc for the Pro 82. In fact, probably too dummy thicc for a lot of headphones.
And you think the micro suede would leak out more sound like velour but I was surprised how well they seal. I dare say they seal as well as the stock pads. I was able to keep the Pro 82 on my head for a good four hours while playing some games and I never had to take off the headphones from heat discomfort, so I'd say they passed the heat test. I should also mention that if I put headphones on, they get sweat on them no matter what (unless the southwest has an Alaskan cold front in January - actually we may be getting one of those this coming week).
You've probably figured out already that I only targeted fabric pads so I never tried those sheepskin pads out. If you do pick those my educated guess is that they'll work just fine with the Pro 82.
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