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Tascam TH-02-B Multi-Use Studio Grade Headphones
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Brand | Tascam |
Model Name | TH02-B |
Color | Black |
Form Factor | Over Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
About this item
- Foldable design for easy, compact transport
- Tightly-stitched, padded headband and ear pads for stylish comfort
- Closed-back dynamic design with clean sound, rich bass response and crisp highs
- Snap-on 1/8” (3.5 millimeter) to 1/4” (6.3 millimeter) adapter
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Sound quality | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | — |
Comfort | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 | — | — |
Noise cancellation | 3.6 | — | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | — |
Value for money | — | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.6 | — | — |
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connectivity tech | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
headphones form factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Bi-fold | Over Ear |
connector type | Snap-on 1/8? (3.5mm) to 1/4? (6.3mm) Adapter | 3.5mm Jack | plug in | 3.5mm Jack | 6.35mm Jack | — |
noise control | — | sound isolation | sound isolation | — | sound isolation | active noise cancellation |
headphones jack | 3.5 mm Jack | — | 3.5 mm Jack, 6.35 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | — |
cable feature | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable, Detachable | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable |
control type | — | Volume Control | — | Media Control | Media Control | Media Control |
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Product information
Item Weight | 1.01 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 7 x 3.5 x 8.5 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B00B1N06PO |
Item model number | TH02 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,785 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #97 in Over-Ear Headphones #107 in Portable Audio & Video |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 15, 2013 |
Color Name | Black |
Connector Type | Snap-on 1/8? (3.5mm) to 1/4? (6.3mm) Adapter |
Size | Medium |
Item Weight | 0.46 Kilograms |
Units | 1.0 Count |
Number Of Items | 2 |
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Customers like the value of the headphones. They say that they are well worth the price. Customers also like the quality, and appearance. However, some customers have reported issues with the fit. They mention that the headband can be too small and the cups are rather small. Customers differ on sound quality, comfort, cord length, and performance.
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Customers appreciate the value of the headphones. They mention that it is well worth the price, a good pair of affordable tracking headphones, and has a price-to-performance ratio.
"...The Tascam TH-02 turns out to be an excellent value among the eight headphone models that I have compared...." Read more
"...For once, I can honestly say you’re getting a better value for the price which just doesn’t happen much anymore...." Read more
"...thru, these fit the bill perfectly, They sound great and the price was great, Tascam has always been a reputable brand for musical equipment, and..." Read more
"...They are accurately priced, and overall a typical quality product. Some exceptional pros are balanced by some cons.Update 7/19:..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the headphones. They say that the headphones are durable, have a high-quality feel, and are not cheap. The wire also feels solid, and the headphones have good sound quality.
"...The appearance is very good, though, with some feel of high quality. Very comfortable to wear with memory foam pads.KRK KNS6400..." Read more
"...These are a great price, good value, portable, durable, and good sound quality at a price that’s hard to beat...." Read more
"...and the price was great, Tascam has always been a reputable brand for musical equipment, and these live up to the quality that can be trusted with..." Read more
"...To the professional eye, they will look a bit cheap. The audio cable is not very heavy duty and looks as if it might fray at the ends with some time..." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the headphones. They say that the headphones are attractive looking, useful for studio work, and impressive. Some customers also mention that the ear cups are oval shaped and fit better.
"...The earcups (ditto) are plastic with the same foam material. They look good and are decently built...." Read more
"...To start, they look nice. The first thing my mom said was "gosh now you really look the part!"...." Read more
"...(they're lighter and the ear cups are oval shaped and fit better).Update 7/23:..." Read more
"...They are over the ear and have closed backs making them better for noise isolation...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the headphones. Some mention that it has nice sound quality, handles volume without distortion, and has adequate noise cancellation. However, others say that the headphones sound cheap, have a wide dip in the treble, and are not noise-cancelling.
"...It has much more neutral sound than the headphones described above. Mid- and upper bass is somewhat lacking, and treble is a little overly presented...." Read more
"...PROS:- Very good balanced sound- Comes with 1/4in adapter for pro applications (they're natively 1/8in)- Nice long cable-..." Read more
"...amp to play my guitar thru, these fit the bill perfectly, They sound great and the price was great, Tascam has always been a reputable brand for..." Read more
"...The headphones are not “noise cancelling” (so don’t expect to “tune out” your barking dog or TV set), on the other hand, anyone near to you will not..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the comfort of the headphones. Some mention that they feel well built and comfortable, while others say that they are very uncomfortable and start to hurt after around 30 minutes. The headband is thin, although soft enough, and the fit is snug. However, some customers also say that the ear cushions are some of the stiffest they've ever felt, and they still squeeze their ears.
"...that rest on ear are concerned, I have found them rather comfortable after 5+ hours (daily) and even after having fallen asleep wearing them on..." Read more
"...Very uncomfortable to wear due to non-swivel cups.Tascam TH-2000 (no data available)Simply inferior to its younger brother TH02...." Read more
"...The comfort is marginally improving, I'm guessing due to the stretching out, my head/ears getting used to the pressure, and me learning ways to sort..." Read more
"...In an effort to make them cheap, TASCAM sacrificed comfort, something that makes me wish I had squeezed out the extra $30 to buy a set like the Audio..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that it has performed superbly, while others say that the bass material is pretty useless. The high impedance so would even do well with a headphone amp. However, some say that they are not very efficient, which means their usability is limited.
"...(for which they work very well for their cost!),..." Read more
"...Poor for music with any bass but works fine for what I needed - to watch movies on computer. Very clear dialog." Read more
"...But there is one problem with these headphones. They are not very efficient, which means their usability is limited---you need a desktop headphone..." Read more
"...Good overall but needs some tweaking." Read more
Customers are mixed about the cord length of the headphones. Some mention that it's a nice long cable, while others say that it feels cheap and has an old school plug. The cord is a bit much to deal with if you want to move around with it, but it is durable.
"...has the thinnest skin I've ever felt in my life, and the cable is long as hell and non-detachable...." Read more
"...Nice long cable- They do fold upCONS:- Cheap build quality- Very uncomfortable-..." Read more
"...only wish it had a removable 3.5mm headphone jack cable because it's too long and a weak link in preserving product life!..." Read more
"...The cord is SUPER long too, allowing me to practice/record with them on without worrying about shuffling and knocking them off my head...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the fit of the headphones. They mention that the headband can be too small for some people, the pads may be too tight, and the cups are rather small compared to other headphones. Some say that the headphones are huge and need to be folded in half to fit.
"...But the TH-02 sounds a little more natural. The headband can be too small for some people...." Read more
"...Because the pads are shallow, they don't cover your ears completely and therefore don't do an adequate job of making a sterile sound environment..." Read more
"...I do feel some pushing against my ears, the round ear pads aren't big enough to fit my whole ear. They do get warmer than I'd like...." Read more
"...Comfort. The ear and head cushions are comfortable and a perfect fit for my size head. The clamping pressure of the headband is mild...." Read more
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I am a speaker builder with measurement equipment, so I know what is neutral and undistorted sound. Unlike speaker systems, most headphones have no crossover or frequency response correction circuit. So, it is critical to be able to know how much such uneven responses affect perception of their sound with respect to accuracy and neutrality. I have good sense of it since I have been measuring sound. But I do not have proper equipment for headphone measurement, mostly importantly a dummy torso/head, nor am I willing to invest time in making a DIY setup. This is the reason why my search and audition have been limited to headphones for which measurement data exist, with some exceptions (see below). I made use of three different sources for the data: InnerFidelity.com, Headphone.com, and en.GoldenEars.net. While there is consistency within each site's measurements, there is also inconsistency between them, due to different measurement conditions and compensation methods. So, I researched and took those into account.
One may say we can use EQ to remedy irregular frequency responses. But EQ has its own limitations. Some minor EQ'ing can help, but headphones that need too extensive correction should be avoided. The foremost reason is the loss of dynamic range. Theoretically, with EQ you can only limit, not increase, dynamic range in a certain frequency band. On the source side, you lose digital bit depth, and on the headphone side, you suppress the driver's efficient response range.
Below is the list of headphones that I have auditioned (in the order of their street prices):
- Tascam TH-02 ($30; no data available)
- Panasonic RP-HTF600-S ($32; semi-open headphones)
- Brainwavz HM3 / Incipio F38 ($35; no data available)
- Tascam TH-2000 ($50; no data available)
- AKG K518LE ($50)
- Sennheiser HD429 ($65)
- Creative Aurvana Live! ($70)
- KRK KNS6400 ($85)
- Shure SRH440 ($90)
My DIY speaker system (it measures very flat) served as a reference with respect to tonal balance. I also own some open headphones like Sony MDR-MA900 and Sennheiser PX100, which also provided a baseline when I evaluated tonal balance of the headphones under comparison. I used a desktop headphone amp that has flat FR and reasonably low output impedance.
I will give short, summarized impressions for one by one.
Tascam TH-02 (no measurement data available)
This is a really nice surprise. There is a little hump in the bass and midbass regions, and some wide, shallow dip in upper mids and lower treble (i.e., slightly polite presentation). Otherwise, these are relatively accurate headphones at a fraction ($30) of cost of headphones of comparable quality. Construction is good for the price. The pad size is between over-ear and on-ear, but comfortable enough.
Panasonic RP-HTF600-S (semi-open headphones)
Warm tone, deep bass. Treble is there, but upper mids and lower treble are lacking. Comfortable to wear. A good value, but not great for those looking for reasonably accurate sound.
Brainwavz HM3 / Incipio F38 (no data available)
Mid/upper bass ruins the sound which has otherwise good midrange-treble balance. Very uncomfortable to wear due to non-swivel cups.
Tascam TH-2000 (no data available)
Simply inferior to its younger brother TH02. Very dull and muddy presentation. The model uses the same ear cups as TH02 but contains different drive units. The driver may have better components but execution must be bad. Not worth the asking price.
AKG K518LE
You need to remove the thick foam pad at the driver's front (easily removable) to have better bass-to-mids balance. Even the pad removed, the phones still have bass-oriented sound, but not bad. Mids to treble balance is good. Somewhat similar sound signature to Tascam TH-02's. But the TH-02 sounds a little more natural. The headband can be too small for some people. The clamping force is a bit above a comfortable level.
Sennheiser HD429
Anothter pair of headphones with bass emphasis. Not overly bassy, though. But a bigger problem is treble, which is a little too polite to be neutral. I would not consider these headphones a good value.
Creative Aurvana Live!
Smooth and warm tone. Bass is somewhat loose at times. Treble has sparkles and at the same time sounds smooth. But relative to bass and treble, upper mids and lower treble are somewhat recessed, making the headphones' sound colored. Some people may feel them musical and full, but I prefer the Tascam TH02 at a lower price. The appearance is very good, though, with some feel of high quality. Very comfortable to wear with memory foam pads.
KRK KNS6400
It has much more neutral sound than the headphones described above. Mid- and upper bass is somewhat lacking, and treble is a little overly presented. Good monitor-type sound. But there is one problem with these headphones. They are not very efficient, which means their usability is limited---you need a desktop headphone amp or a high-current capable portable amp to make them sound good. A little too bright treble is a weakness, too.
Shure SRH440
Without doubt, these are the best of the bunch. In terms of clarity, they are in a different league---perhaps, the KNS6400 is close but also with weaknesses (see above). Treble is sometimes a little on the bright side, but not as bright as the KNS6400's. Some people may find them bright with bright recordings, but the headphones should not be blamed for that. These produce very neutral and accurate sound. Bass is sufficient and often pleasantly strong in the mid- and upper bass regions, but deeper bass is not covered by these cans. Most music recordings do not contain this deep bass, anyway.
I summarize my findings with the following top two picks:
1. Shure SRH440: These are the headphones you can safely choose under $100 if what you are looking for is accurate, neutral sound.
2. Tascam TH-02: This is a secret gem. At $30, you get really good closed cans. Its overall presentation is not as clear as the SRH440's, but with their price factored in, you cannot complain. They are definitely in the same league as the AKG K518LE (foam pads removed) and the Creative Aurvana Live. It may depend on personal preference, but among the three, my pick is the Tascam. The Creative has a better look and feel, but I'd choose the Tascam for its sound.
Another headphone model I wanted to include in my search was the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro ($90-$100), but after I listened to the Shure SRH440, I decided not to. According to HeadRoom's measurements and many people's common impressions, the HD 280 Pro has a little subdued treble compared to the SRH440 which has great mids to treble balance when compared to my reference speakers. The Sennheiser covers the lowest octave much better than the Shure, but that is not my priority.
I also considered the Koss ProDJ100 because of good reviews, but ruled them out because of their measurements. Their response might be flat in fundamental tones from most instruments but not with harmonics due to a large dip around 5-6kHz. Some people may think they sound good, but there is no way for them to sound accurate and natural by my standard.
UPDATE:
I think the following info may be useful for your purchase decision:
They do sound "like" $100 phones. But IMO they are not truly comparable to those headphones. You will notice slightly less clean bass/lower mids, slightly weak lower treble, and somewhat strong treble (which you already did). Note I used the word "slightly." They are kind of moderately well balanced. I can confidently say that they are comparable to any good, major-brand headphones retailing at $50 - $80 (e.g., AKG K518LE, Creative Aurvana Live, Senheiser HD 429, etc), basically telling that they can compete with things costing double their price.
By the way, if you can play with a good EQ software like Electi-Q or Rockbox built-in EQ, you will be able to obtain better tonal balance by slightly increasing the upper mids / lower treble (from 1.5 to 5 kHz) by about 4.0 dB and lowering the treble from 8 to 10 kHz by about 3 dB.
Here is the EQ setting I use:
Filter 1
Center Freq: 3000 Hz
Gain: 4.0 dB
Bandwidth (BW): 2.5
Filter 2
Center Freq: 9000 Hz
Gain: -2.5 dB
Bandwidth (BW): 1.0
You will hear much better tonal balance. If you feel the treble still a bit too much (it sounds fine to me), you may adjust the gain of Filter 2 (e.g., -3 to -5 dB).
Design/build: They have the look and feel of lightweight studio headphones. But… Everything nowadays is plastic and ditto for the headphones. The over-the-head band is plastic with soft foam like material for cushioning. The earcups (ditto) are plastic with the same foam material. They look good and are decently built. I do love the 9.5 foot chord and 3.5mm to 1/4" Adapter so I’m not tethered to sitting in front of my home studio.
Comfort. The ear and head cushions are comfortable and a perfect fit for my size head. The clamping pressure of the headband is mild. They are tight enough to stay on for long periods of time without getting a pressure headache. As over-the-head headphones that rest on ear are concerned, I have found them rather comfortable after 5+ hours (daily) and even after having fallen asleep wearing them on several occasions. The headphones survived and so did my ears with no discomfort the next morning!
Noise Cancelling? Nope. Since the headphones met my price point I never considered “noise cancelling” as a must have feature. The headphones are not “noise cancelling” (so don’t expect to “tune out” your barking dog or TV set), on the other hand, anyone near to you will not be too bothered by your music so I guess it does provide some noise blocking.
Movies, audiobooks and radio: My listening experience is 5-6 hours a day of mixed media. I have found music, vocals and speech to come in clear with a nice balance. They are exceptional for casual listening.
Audio mixing and editing: I use audition & cakewalk for personal projects and have found them suitable for my purposes, BUT I would caution against using these for serious professional work. If cost is not an issue, I would definitely consider upgrading.
Gaming. Great sound.
Overall, I am pleased with my purchase. As they say, you get what you pay for. For once, I can honestly say you’re getting a better value for the price which just doesn’t happen much anymore. These are a great price, good value, portable, durable, and good sound quality at a price that’s hard to beat. I’m assuming you don’t have money to burn if you are considering these, so take a chance. I think you will be satisfied with the purchase.
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Reviewed in Canada on April 16, 2021
La qualità dei materiali é buona il cavo e il connettore un po meno, ma x il prezzo ke hanno ne vale veramente la pena
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