[DJScope]

2050=36$ and pro80=53$ which should I buy?

 
If you don't care about sound isolation, you can't go wrong with the Hi2050 for $36.

 

[quisxx]

Specs of the takstar 662 show 53mm driver btw.

 

[rafaelroxalot]

If you don't care about sound isolation, you can't go wrong with the Hi2050 for $36.

pro80 has better isolation?

 

[quisxx]

Yes, pro 80 is closed back rather than open, and has pleather pads in comparison to velour.

 

[PurpleAngel]

Pro 80 has better isolation?

 
I own the Gemini HSR-1000, which appears to be a relabeled Pro 80.
The Pro 80/HSR-1000 is a closed headphone and the Hi2050 is an open (semi-open?) headphone
So yea the Pro 80 offers better isolation.
I think the Gemini sounds a little better then my Hi2050.

 

[Hal Rockwell]

2050=36$ and pro80=53$ which should I buy?

For those prices!? - probably both.

Specs of the takstar 662 show 53mm driver btw.

I could have swore it was 50mm yesterday. I'll measure it with a caliper when I'll get back home.

 

[peter123]

For those prices!? - probably both.
I could have swore it was 50mm yesterday. I'll measure it with a caliper when I'll get back home.

I'm pretty sure the specs says 53 mm, that may not be the truth though

 

 

[Hal Rockwell]

I'm pretty sure the specs says 53 mm, that may not be the truth though:wink_face:  

I know. This is what written on the product page.

 

[Hal Rockwell]

  I'm pretty sure the specs says 53 mm, that may not be the truth though

 

 
As I said. Checked the diameter with a digital caliper and it's definitely a 50mm driver.
Maybe Takstar decided to manufacture a new revision of the TS-662 with a 53mm driver like they did with the PRO80 by switching from coiled cable to a straight one.

 

[peter123]

As I said. Checked the diameter with a digital caliper and it's definitely a 50mm driver.
Maybe Takstar decided to manufacture a new revision of the TS-662 with a 53mm driver like they did with the PRO80 by switching from coiled cable to a straight one.

I've got no doubt that you measured 50 mm, I've got less confident in spec sheets from manufacturers.

 

[Folex]

If you like the core headphone and dislike the driver you can always contact audio technica and order any of their 53mm drivers, Ad700, ad900, ad1000 and ad2000 for open and then a700 a900 etc for closed. At a reasonable rate. 

 

[MartinDF]

I was actually inspired by casper to do just that. Even if I end up liking the hi250 I'll just get another and install the AD2000 drivers; I'm even roaming aliexpress to find a decent stainless steel mesh. 

 

[PETEREK]

Actually it was Folex's idea, I just put it all together and came up with the grill, pads and paint.

 

[Hal Rockwell]

Just emailed Audio Technica about getting new replacement AD2000 drivers. Hope they'll reply soon with a positive answer.

 

[Folex]

For me it was always in 24h. They didnt like casper so it took longer. They went as far as sending him the wrong drivers too