The Takstar, Technical Pro, Gemini Greathon, CyberX, Qpad Thread

[rudeboybass]

just realized i can sooo RE-wiring the hpt990 to have dual ear cup wires for a more balanced fit!

 

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just realized i can sooo RE-wiring the hpt990 to have dual ear cup wires for a more balanced fit!

 
I did mine with DHC Peptide Hybrid wire......makes these sound better than my HD600 and HD580 with the same wire.  Can't believe the clarity, so open and airy, soundstage is huge.  You need to pay attention to the wiring, red is ground on both the left and right.  Green is left signal, and black is right signal.  I assumed that black was ground, and ended up with the right side reverse polarity......took me a bit to realize why the sound on the right side was louder, and focused to the right.  So, the left (middle wire is ground on the left and right, confusing at first).  Take pictures before you start!  Resulting sound is just fantastic, I am looking for another pair, or Takstar HD2050, or Takstar Pro 80.  I think the deeper cups and the dampening material is very good.  Also, I have a tube amp pushing the power....I have them EQ'd on the lower end a bit, and I also EQ the mid bass down below 125 hz.  A couple of easy tweeks that helps produce the super clarity.  The DHC wire is fantastic, but I think good pure siilver stranded wire with copper for grounds to make it a little cheaper to mod.  I have successfully used Toxic Cables pure silver and copper cryoed OCC as well.  Makes these headphones sound like > $300 phones!

 

[Edouard]

The takstar hd 6000 is now available on Good Buy E-commerce Co., Ltd. shop on aliexpress for 100 bucks
Here's the link : http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/NEW-Takstar-T-S-HD6000-Dynamic-Stereo-Headphones-Earphones-Professional-Audio-Monitoring-Reservations/106916_855182974.html

 

[cute]

I desperately need a pair of stock velour pads for the HPT990 or Takstar 2050.....will pay $20 for one or the other. 
 
Thanks

 

[Claus-DK]

Try the buy or sell part of the forum

 

[cute]

No response there either!

 

[bogi]

I'm not quite sure but probably these will fit: http://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-Velour-Earcushions-MDR7506-Headphones/dp/B0016MF7W2

 

[rudeboybass]

just realized i can sooo RE-wiring the hpt990 to have dual ear cup wires for a more balanced fit!

I did mine with DHC Peptide Hybrid wire......makes these sound better than my HD600 and HD580 with the same wire.  Can't believe the clarity, so open and airy, soundstage is huge.  You need to pay attention to the wiring, red is ground on both the left and right.  Green is left signal, and black is right signal.  I assumed that black was ground, and ended up with the right side reverse polarity......took me a bit to realize why the sound on the right side was louder, and focused to the right.  So, the left (middle wire is ground on the left and right, confusing at first).  Take pictures before you start!  Resulting sound is just fantastic, I am looking for another pair, or Takstar HD2050, or Takstar Pro 80.  I think the deeper cups and the dampening material is very good.  Also, I have a tube amp pushing the power....I have them EQ'd on the lower end a bit, and I also EQ the mid bass down below 125 hz.  A couple of easy tweeks that helps produce the super clarity.  The DHC wire is fantastic, but I think good pure siilver stranded wire with copper for grounds to make it a little cheaper to mod.  I have successfully used Toxic Cables pure silver and copper cryoed OCC as well.  Makes these headphones sound like > $300 phones!

how much did the wire set you back?/ web links for the wire?

 

[cute]

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just realized i can sooo RE-wiring the hpt990 to have dual ear cup wires for a more balanced fit!

I did mine with DHC Peptide Hybrid wire......makes these sound better than my HD600 and HD580 with the same wire.  Can't believe the clarity, so open and airy, soundstage is huge.  You need to pay attention to the wiring, red is ground on both the left and right.  Green is left signal, and black is right signal.  I assumed that black was ground, and ended up with the right side reverse polarity......took me a bit to realize why the sound on the right side was louder, and focused to the right.  So, the left (middle wire is ground on the left and right, confusing at first).  Take pictures before you start!  Resulting sound is just fantastic, I am looking for another pair, or Takstar HD2050, or Takstar Pro 80.  I think the deeper cups and the dampening material is very good.  Also, I have a tube amp pushing the power....I have them EQ'd on the lower end a bit, and I also EQ the mid bass down below 125 hz.  A couple of easy tweeks that helps produce the super clarity.  The DHC wire is fantastic, but I think good pure siilver stranded wire with copper for grounds to make it a little cheaper to mod.  I have successfully used Toxic Cables pure silver and copper cryoed OCC as well.  Makes these headphones sound like > $300 phones!

how much did the wire set you back?/ web links for the wire?

 
Can not discuss that.....but plussound .com is offering 26 gauge cryoed type 2 litz, which would be similar to what I am using.  They are asking $3 a foot plus $7 shipping.  You could use that and their 28 gauge copper cryoed for the returns at $1 a foot.  That combo would really open up the sound on these, with extended bass and treble, natural sound with clarity!  Type 2 litz has special soldering considerations!

 

[rudeboybass]

one more thing. lengths of wire list?

 

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one more thing. lengths of wire list?

 
You would need 24 feet of wire total to make a six foot cable....2 signal 6' and 2 ground 6'.

 

[asdfghjkzxcvbnm]

Which of these headphones offers the best value?

 

[Claus-DK]

Hi 2050 from Takstar, IMO

 

[Edouard]

HI 2050 no doubt

 

[Naschy]

Hmmm. Thanks for the impressions trying to decide between HI 2050 and MH 463. Seems there are pros and cons for both? Can you get away with not amping?