Takstar Studio Monitoring Pro82 Headphones Black

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But then, so are a lot of other already-existing gaming products, like the Cloud II, Cloud Alpha, RIG 400, Logitech G Pro, Steelseries Arctis, and others. This headset also doesn’t have true 7.1 audio processing, nor does it feature RGB lights. With bass ports closed I could tell these were harsh for prolonged use within maybe an hour or two. First up: the Audio Technica ATH-M40X. Build wise the Takstar Pro 82 has the upper hand when compared to the M40X. The Takstar Pro 82 is smoother and move very well with no squeaky sounds. On comfort, The Pro 82 easily win. Now on the sound quality, the M40X sounds accurate on the vocals than the Pro 82, and I would trust the M40X in mixing. The Pro 82. However, has more quirks, e.g. the bass switch that makes it more versatile in its sound but I would not recommend them for studio use over the Audio Technica ATH M40X. 2. Takstar Pro 82 vs. Creative Aurvana Live I truly enjoy the headphone with this song as most of my other headphones are less punchy I would say. The drum hits just right and not overwhelm by any means. Good separation between both male and female vocals and with the soundstage size, everything just seems right. Although, it could be grainy at times due to poor recordings. The treble comes out as powerful, energetic and has a lot of reach. While a little sibilance when pushing the highs affects it, the treble is very lively and extends to soaring high levels. Unfortunately, the highs can get overemphasized or a little too aggressive in some songs. Opening the first bass port can actually help in managing the treble and calm it down a little bit. Soundstage

On this mode, bass starts to get out of control and step over, also, the highs personality of the TAKSTAR PRO 82. Detail will remain similar as on “Bass Off” but their clean and bright sound will get (perceptibly) congested and with a darkish tint. They have a detailed, accurate, relatively neutral sound signature for a gaming headset at this price. It’s got just enough bass to represent those frequencies correctly, a natural mid range with realistic-sounding vocals, and treble that’s south of the fatigue line unless you really crank up the volume. The Takstar Pro 82 is a very comfortable headphone. Weighing at 237g without the cable, the headphone feels even lighter than its own weight. Overall the comfort of the 82 is an improvement from its predecessor the 80 Pro. First, the good. They have an excellent sense of clarity and detail without the slight grain of the Pro 80. A natural, prominent midrange is the star of the show here. If you give these a little power, they’ll show you all the detail and flaws in your audio that you want.

What we don’t:

Build quality is above average for the price in my opinion. They are mostly made of plastic but its not the cheapest plastic possible. Earcups are made of some sort of metal/aluminum just like headband adjustments which have also some plastic underneath. Headband feels very flexible. They have also removable cable like most headphones nowadays. They use the same connector that Sennheiser HD 500- and Audio Technica ATH-series uses. Build is probably slightly flimsier than M40X or something similar but they feel pretty durable overall. Pro 82 is also fairly portable, i would like them to have folding design but they are easy to carry around because of their light weight and compact size. Not all units of the same products are not made equal. The EQ is based on a single unit measured. YMMV with regards to your very unit f you try this EQ.

If you don’t care about that aspect though, it’s hard to fault the MH752. You certainly won’t be thinking “these headphones feel cheap” while they’re on your head, and maybe that’s all that matters. I’ve worn the MH752 for hours at a time with no heat build-up, no sore spots, nothing. Only the Cloud Alpha and the SteelSeries Arctis 7 come to mind as close competitors in that regard. Everything except the still-glued pads is a small step up, build-wise. Sometimes, the rubberized plastic of the forks will make a rubbing sound as it moves against the ear cups at the rotation point when I go to put the headset on, but I’ve easily accepted that over the last several days because I’m happy about these better materials. EU residents can buy from Headphoniaks (79 euro with a case): https://headphoniaks.com/en/shop/takstar-pro82-2/ Now, as someone who doesn’t listen at the highest volumes and loves the aggressiveness of the DT770, the highs here aren’t quite fatiguing . And they maintain a clarity that’s just south of outright sibilance. But boy, are they ever present! If you’re a loud-volume listener, I can almost guarantee these will bother you after about 30 minutes. The hype that came with the Takstar Pro 82 reminds me of the Phillips SHP9500. So does the Pro 80 live up to the expectations in terms of sound? Low-End (Bass)If you do opt for the MH752 though? Turns out Cooler Master has the same exact issue as HyperX—or maybe it’s a Takstar problem, I don’t know. In any case, the control box sits way too lowon the cable. The original 3.5mm cable hangs four feet below the headset, meaning the control box is constantly dangling around my knees or piled in my lap, rendering it inaccessible in stressful moments. It’d make more sense to have the box hang half as high, at shoulder level. Or really, it’d be best to have those controls built into the headset, though that’d undoubtedly mess with the sound, and cut into the benefits of rebranding an audiophile’s favorite budget headphones. Sound Oh and if you want to change the ear pads on the Pro 82, too bad, they’re GLUED DOWN to plastic mounting rings. You could remove the rings and peel all glue off but that’s…that’s ridiculous. Still, they are not the silentest headphone that your money can buy and they will be heard by nearby people on quiet situations.

It has 3 levels that can be described as plenty of bass (closed) slightly more bass (opens a little hole) and way too much bass (opens a second bigger hole below that). The bass of the Pro 82 is one of the best parts of its sound signature. The bass response of this headphone is hard to find at this price point. The sound signature of the Takstar Pro 82 can be very suitable for bass genres like hip-hop or EDM. Third, the Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7. The Takstar Pro 82 and the MSR7 are very similar. The build of the Pro 82 though it does not feature premium materials, is quite good with no flaws like the creaky sounds with the MSR7. The comfort of the Pro 82 is better than the MSR7 and also most headphones in its price range. As for the sound, The MSR7 has more detail, adequate sub-bass but the bass ports of the Pro 82 make it a very worthy contender. Overall, I would go for the Takstar Pro 82over the Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7. The Pro 82 is much cheaper and at its price beats the ATH-MSR7 hands down. 4. Takstar Pro 82 vs. ISK HP2011 A typical vocal jazz song requires a great vocal singer accompanied by jazz instruments; a headphone that could excel in both aspects are crucial for an enjoyable listening experience because it could be dull if it is too analytical or missing vocal strength with bassy headphone. The Pro 82 has a good tonal balance without being too analytical or v-shaped.

Note: The measurements you are about to see are made using a standardized Gras 45C. Headphone measurements by definition are approximate and variable so don't be surprised if other measurements even if performed with the same fixtures as mine, differ in end results. Protocols vary such as headband pressure and averaging (which I don't do). As you will see, I confirm the approximate accuracy of the measurements using Equalization and listening tests. Ultimately headphone measurements are less exact than speakers mostly in bass and above a few kilohertz so keep that in mind as you read these tests. If you think you have an exact idea of a headphone performance, you are likely wrong! The TAKSTAR PRO 82 has a special feature dedicated to bass: a bass level adjustment switch. This switch has 3 positions with three different bass intensities: Off, Medium, Strong. Then there’s the issue of cheaper wireless headsets, a market that’s ripe with expansion. Both the Cloud Stinger Wireless and Corsair HS70 offer good audio and wireless performance at a comparable price.