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Takstar HD 5500 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Takstar HD 5500 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Takstar HD 5500
5.5/10

Overall score

Score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components

80%

5.5

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 86% of headphones
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 79%
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

52%

6.4

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.4

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.2

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 72%
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £110
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Takstar HD 5500

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components:

52%

6.4

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.4

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.2

Calls & Controls

5.5
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Takstar HD 5500 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

6.9
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
50 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 50 mm, larger driver size than 86.3% of headphones and equal to 8.2% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
10 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 10 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 67.2% of headphones and equal to 12.6% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
No
This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while 15.1% is. 84.9% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
0
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 73.2% of headphones and equal to 26.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
N/A
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Takstar
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
310 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 310 g, heavier than 83.3% of headphones and equal to 0.6% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Takstar HD 5500 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    50 mm vs 40 mm
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Dj-focused design
    This pair of headphones is designed for DJ use, the average pair of headphones is not. 2.9% of headphones are designed for DJ use.
    Marked yes because the product is explicitly described in the product summary as a DJ headphone, designed for DJ use, or intended for DJ monitoring.
  • 1 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (2.2 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    2.2 m vs 1.2 m
  • 20x higher input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (2000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    2,000 mW vs 100 mW
  • 23 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (133 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    133 dB vs 110 dB
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 1 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (2.2 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    2.2 m vs 1.2 m
  • Dj-focused design
    This pair of headphones is designed for DJ use, the average pair of headphones is not. 2.9% of headphones are designed for DJ use.
    Marked yes because the product is explicitly described in the product summary as a DJ headphone, designed for DJ use, or intended for DJ monitoring.
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    50 mm vs 40 mm
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 20x higher input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (2000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    2,000 mW vs 100 mW
  • 23 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (133 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    133 dB vs 110 dB
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • 42.2% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (310 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    310 g vs 218 g
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
    No vs yes
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 5.87x less popular
    Takstar HD 5500 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 5.87x less popular
    Takstar HD 5500 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 6.1% worse value for money
    Takstar HD 5500 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.85 vs 7.3).
    6.85 vs 7.27
  • 42.2% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (310 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    310 g vs 218 g
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
    No vs yes
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

techpowerup.com
24/10/2014
Build review · Around-ear headphones
Verdict
The Takstar HD5500 is a stylish, sturdy around-ear headphone with solid, easy-to-use adjusters, though shallow pads may let ear tips touch the housing.
techpowerup.com
24/10/2014
Listening test · Closed-back headphones
Verdict
The Takstar HD5500 has a broad, relaxed sound for a closed-back set, though treble lacks sparkle and bass is less even.
techpowerup.com
24/10/2014
Value review · Closed-back headphones
Verdict
The Takstar HD5500 is a rugged closed-back set that sounds great for its price, with a replaceable cable, suited to on-the-go use and home gaming.
E
elchapuzasinformatico.com
12/10/2015
Summary of the review
Takstar HI2050 [Review] Hi-Fi Headphones (Section: User reviews for the HD 5500 model)
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Takstar HD 5500

  • Excellent value for money with high price-to-performance ratio
  • Punchy and powerful bass performance, suitable for DJ and dance music
  • Solid and rugged build quality with a simple, stylish design
  • User-replaceable/detachable cable for improved longevity
  • Foldable design and 180° swivel ear cups for better portability and one-ear monitoring
  • Good passive noise isolation due to closed-back design
  • Relatively easy to drive from mobile devices without needing a powerful amp

What customers don't like about Takstar HD 5500

  • Shallow ear pads may cause ears to touch the driver housing, leading to discomfort for some
  • High clamping force out of the box may feel tight depending on head size
  • Treble lacks 'sparkle' and high-end detail can be underwhelming
  • Soundstage is relatively narrow compared to open-back models
  • Cups are not very large, which may be uncomfortable for users with bigger ears

Verdict

The Takstar HD 5500 is a closed-back dynamic headphone designed for DJ monitoring, featuring large 50mm NdFeB drivers that deliver a wide frequency response of 10Hz–20kHz and an impedance of 42Ω. Key characteristics include a punchy bass profile tailored for dance music, a 180° swivel ear cup for one-ear monitoring, and a foldable design with a detachable 2.2m cable for portability. Main pros include its effective passive noise isolation, high 2000mW maximum input power, and comfortable ergonomic headband. However, some users note potential cons such as a relatively high net weight of 310g and ear cups that may feel small or rub against the tips of larger ears.

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