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Has anyone directly compared the Takstar, Peluso, ISK capsules side by side?
I was just wondering if there's a noticeable difference besides response, like noise or distortion?
Pretty sure the Takstars have much less of a high end boost. I don't know what an equalized iSK capsule sounds like, but I can say I find Peluso's capsules to be quite sibilant.
 
Has anyone directly compared the Takstar, Peluso, ISK capsules side by side?
I was just wondering if there's a noticeable difference besides response, like noise or distortion?
I'd suggest not wasting time and money on Peluso. Highly inconsistent, unreliable and overpriced. Takstar is the closest thing to Neumann on budget, the only one above it would be Soliloqueen's k67 which also has backplates insulated.
 
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It was confirmed by Jules Ryckebusch in a forum post somewhere that JLI is selling the Takstar CTS-2 as their "TSC-2" capsule.
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But, I just saw this on Aliexpress from reseller TZT, pictured with the same screws and wire colors and was wondering if anyone knew if these were Takstar CTS-2's as well?
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What's actually pretty funny is this review on the TZT page where it appears some guy swapped out his Takstar capsule in his AKG Perception with what would seem to be the same exact capsule (if it's a Takstar, LOL) and loved the improvement.
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It was confirmed by Jules Ryckebusch in a forum post somewhere that JLI is selling the Takstar CTS-2 as their "TSC-2" capsule.
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But, I just saw this on Aliexpress from reseller TZT, pictured with the same screws and wire colors and was wondering if anyone knew if these were Takstar CTS-2's as well?
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What's actually pretty funny is this review on the TZT page where it appears some guy swapped out his Takstar capsule in his AKG Perception with what would seem to be the same exact capsule (if it's a Takstar, LOL) and loved the improvement.
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My belief is that this capsule on Ali... is not the Takstar CTS-2.
There are many who follow the forums, profile groups and use the information for personal interest.
But, to paraphrase @RuudNL :
There's only one way to find out! 😁
 
My belief is that this capsule on Ali... is not the Takstar CTS-2.
There are many who follow the forums, profile groups and use the information for personal interest.
But, to paraphrase @RuudNL :
There's only one way to find out! 😁
Just for peace of mind, I'm just going to order from JLI. If it costs me a few bucks more to support them and also get what I want, so be it.
 

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