[krishtrinity1]

So you like takstar over dt880?scary since beyers go for 250$ and above i got my takstar for 40$,that is what i call good value for money.If you want even better sound use the paramatric equalizer to reduce a particular frequency sound that cause noise.

 

[krishtrinity1]

ali express for 40$

 

[krishtrinity1]

Use the parametric equalizer to reduce the frequency that causes harshness,don't worry it doesn't affect soundquality even a little bit..search in google

 

[peter123]

On mp3store forum (polish site, google translate it) there are some reviews of them.

I (still) have them, but I have not used them much (but for instance I've used a lot Pro80 and HD6000, even HD5500 seems to be better),
As for flaws, I would say:
- The bass does not go down (there is not much of subass), they are a little bit mid-bass oriented (but I would not call them muddy)
- The highs are present, but they also don't extend that much, and are a little bit ragged (not smooth), but they are not sharped compared to Hi2050 or even Pro80
- The soundstage is wide, the instruments on the left/right side seemed to be big (too big), but overall placement and shape is not that good (still there is that wow factor)
- For me there is a little problem with the mids (probably related to the 3 things above, that is why I did not use them).

Those are kind of reverse of Pro80, they would be good for softer music, or instrumental/classical if you are willing to sacrifice the sharpness of sound,
saying it otherwise they are good if you want to relax to music.
Generally the balance is ok, and they provide big sound.
I would add that as I mentioned mainly 'flaws' my opinion will seem more negative that it is needed to be (but on that forum I mentioned above, there are a lot of people who like them much, espacially as go away cans, like in oposotion to more analitycal sound)

I will add a comparision to 701:
Bass = more midbass, and less subass than 701, 701 is more tight, and for me 701 have a hint of warmth (if you ignore boosted treble), but 671 are warm (even muddy in comparison)
Mids = 701 have a boost which makes female vocals sound good, on 671 the mids are just ok
Highs = 701 are brighter and smoother, where as on 671 I felt that it is a mixed bag
The diffrence is in soundstage, they are both wide, but AKG has small instrument sizes with kind of too much separation but with some good positioning; on 671 the instruments tend to be large, and the music picture is more messed up

Thank you for both your posts!

 

[threi]

One thing i forgot to mention about these headphones: If you have issues with a "loose" headband, that is easily remedied by just wrapping a piece of electrical tape around the clip inside the headband mechanism. Makes the adjustment stiffer, and "clickier" as well.
 

 

[Arty McGhee]

After some research on this wonderful site I'm looking at worthwhile ways to make the most of my HI 2050s. I ordered the hm5 pads yesterday but I am thinking about a headphone amp..would this be worth the investment? Currently using my PCs onboard sound which is a Realtek HD chip. It's not bad but need to wind up the volume to get things moving with the takastars.

Also the mods mentioned Audiotechnica AD2000 driver replacements. Where can I get these from? I looked through the Australian Audiotechnica site and they don't offer them, also couldn't find them in the European online shop. Really any worthwhile driver replacement I would consider..as long as I can get the parts delivered!

parts@atus.com
 
tell them what you want and they'll quote you a price
don't know if its a US only thing  but i'm sure they'll
point you in the right direction
 
keep in mind any 53mm diver will work
i used ad700 drivers they were $25 for the pair
and sound pretty good much better than stock
 
good luck

 

[Dasaesthetics]

is it possible to mod the hifi 2050 cable making it detachable? 

 

[Folex]

  is it possible to mod the hifi 2050 cable making it detachable? 

 
80's and 2050 are almost the same thing. This is done to the 80's
 

 

 
And then to the highly modified 2050's
 

 

[benjitb]

Anyone in the UK managed to change the 53mm drivers on the HI2050? Where did you order them and is this an advanced operation?

 

[PETEREK]

Anyone in the UK managed to change the 53mm drivers on the HI2050? Where did you order them and is this an advanced operation?

Changing the drivers is pretty cut and dry, but tuning the headphones themselves for the drivers can be pretty involved.

 

[Dasaesthetics]

   
80's and 2050 are almost the same thing. This is done to the 80's
 

 

 
And then to the highly modified 2050's
 

do i need a degree in order to do that lol how does one learn

 

[benjitb]

Changing the drivers is pretty cut and dry, but tuning the headphones themselves for the drivers can be pretty involved.

Thanks Casper, i had no idea the drivers needed tuning, i would have no idea how to do that.
 
Anyone know of any good, low cost noise cancelling headphones?

 

[Arty McGhee]

Changing the drivers is pretty cut and dry, but tuning the headphones themselves for the drivers can be pretty involved.

you are correct mr casper i overlooked this detail
we sometimes take these things for granted 
mine required a good amount of stuffing to sound right
 

 

do i need a degree in order to do that lol how does one learn

heck no
its like: how do i get to carnegie hall ?  practice
buy something cheap like takstars and start workin on them
then its fostex t50rp's now its grados but i digress
 
also helps to have guys like casper and foley to help you out

 

[wgrish7]

do i need a degree in order to do that lol how does one learn

I recently modded my 2050's following DJScope's guide (www.head-fi.org/t/715176/diy-takstar-pro-80-removable-cable-mod)
Feel free to ask any questions.

Removable cable mod!

 

[PETEREK]

Oh no, it doesn't fit 

 

Semi-open. HA!