Its not very pretty and it needs a lot of power to get the desired sound it can produce. This new pad fits both the t50rp mkii and the new mkiii model as well as the t20 and t40 rp headphones. Dekoni audio fostex th900 fenestrated sheepskin ear pad set. Worked up a fucking sweat jamming my ass of to both songs. After all, there are worse things to have around than alpha pads. Shop for the fostex exeprp60 ear pads for t60rp, pair and receive free shipping on your order and the guaranteed lowest price. All of my mentioned amps can power it just fine, however.
Current production with smooth finished metal hangers and nontextured, translucent white driver dampener 1. I like these as much as any headphone i have ever had. Clear sound, sensitivity of 92 db, frequency response of 15 hz to 35 khz, detachable singlesided cable. Usually between 6khz and 10khz which, when the peak is wide and high enough, can cause sibilance sharp sss sounds or make it sound overly detailed.
Fostex t50rp mk3 professional studio headphones, semiopen. Utilizing the same driver and cup housing, and a new baffle, the fostex. The robinette box headphonetospeaker amp resistor network interface is here. The alpha pads add a noticeable amount of bass to the headphone. Dekoni audio has created a pad for the fostex t50rp headphone. Fostex t50rp for gaming and a list of mods hardforum. Founded in 1973, fostex is an acclaimed manufacturer of location sound, multi track recording, and speaker products. The dekoni blue retains the same customizable capabilities as the fostex t50rp mkiii, allowing users to personalize sound through the use of different ear pads. Aug 20, 2018 the dekoni blue retains the same customizable capabilities as the fostex t50rp mkiii, allowing users to personalize sound through the use of different ear pads. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. And in 2015, fostex has done a 3rd revision of the t50rp. Fostex t50rp headphones have a newly developed diaphragm that improves overall frequency response 15hz35khz, and achieves high level input peaks of up to 3000mw. Replacement ear pads and cable exeprpmk3 is exclusively used for the new rpmk3 headphones. The fostex th500rp may be the best sounding highend headphone you can buy in its price class.
I know that shure 840 pads used to be the go to for these phones, but i was also looking at alpha pads, zmf pads, brainwavz hm5 and angled pads. The current fostex rp mk3 headphone series was released in 2015 as a successor to the popular mk2 series. Reduce vibrations and reflections on your fostex t50rp. Neodymium magnet for high sensitivity and excellent transient handling. The t50rps drivers have openings on the slots, where the t40rp mk2s totally closed. The fostex t50rp studio headphones use the newly developed rp diaphragm to improve overall frequency response 15hz35khz, and achieve high level input peaks of up to 3000mw using copper foil etched on a polyimide film. Get better sound from your favorite headphones with these diy. Dekoni audio fostex th900 elite sheepskin replacement memory foam. Get better sound from your favorite headphones with these.
Get the guaranteed best price on consumer headphone accessories like the fostex exeprp60 ear pads for t60rp, pair at musicians friend. Fostex t40rpmk2 closed dynamic studio headphones for dj and. The pads are thick enough to give a good amount of the distance from the driver, keeping my ears cooler, while creating a better seal even with glasses. Please contact your nearest distributor or authorized service station for replacement ear pads for t20rpmk2, t40rpmk2 and t50rp. T50rp pad replacement i just got some fostex t50rp headphones about a week ago and am looking to replace the pads on them. Mkiii shure 1540 pads use 1840 pads hm5 hybrids as a backup vmoda cable. Stock pads are still crap but holy moly did fostex refined the sound with this addition. First up is the an unmodded fostex t50rp mk3 with mrspeakers alpha pads. Results may vary, but this vid outlines what i think about both types of pads and what they do for the comfort and sound quality.
Fostex exeprp60 ear pads for t60rp, pair musicians friend. The comfort is somewhat better and i like the orange accents. Other than the fabric screen of the mk3, the pads are quite similar. Dekoni audio elite sheepskin replacement earpads for the.
Another popular pad swap is for the shure 1540 pads but i do not have any. Fostex t50rp models actually require no introduction as its been a running model since 2002 with a revision around 2007. Now the fostex is a very different animal, and the cheapest of the four by far. Is about 90% the same, apart from stiff felt i didnt put on back of the driver. The driver is differently constructed damping and there is a different colour scheme and headband. Naturally, not all people are willing to spend large amounts of time and money trying to make their t50rps sound good, so thus opened the market for people to sell modified t50rps, starting with smeggys thunderpants, then dan clarks mad dogs and lffs. The more similar t50rp however, first introduced in 2002, bears a strong family resemblance. Fostex t50rp headphone modification mod kit mk2 and mk3 models. Naked driver, acoustipack lite and felt in cup floor, newplast, shure 840 pads 33c. Nov 17, 20 the fostex t50rp, with its potential to sound truly fantastic with simple modifications, has exploded in popularity in recent years. The fostex t50rp mk3 is an improved version of the t50rp mk2. Fostex t50rp mk3 professional studio headphones semiopen.
Sep 26, 2011 just that has happened with the fostex t50rp headphones. Details about fostex t50rp headphone modification mod kit mk2 and mk3 models. Both fostex orthos are relatively efficient and easier to drive than the hifiman and audeze full size orthodynamics. Yeah, had them for two two songs, led zepplins out on the tiles and gallows pole. Fostex t50rp headphone modification mod kit mk2 and mk3. This frame can be integrated into designs for other baffles so that the t50rp driver can be transplanted into other headphones. Since it seems that i gotta play the lottery with fostex, guess ill go big or go home. Fostex was founded by foster electric who have been developing high quality speaker components since 1949.
Dekoni audio blue fostexdekoni audiophile hifi planar magnetic headphone. The t50rp is a popular model to modify and by bringing this pad to market dekoni is creating perhaps the easiest and most effective mod you can have for this venerable headphone. Jul 15, 2012 fostex t50rp incremental mods and measurements fimm table of contents 1. Fostex t50rp driver basic frame by lachlanmakesathing. The original pancake pads are complete and utter poo poo. I have been on headfi looking around for the instructions but they are very lackluster. Fostex exeprp60 ear pads for t60rp, pair guitar center. The t50rp are the flagship model of the fostex rp lineup consisting of the t20rp, t30rp and t50rp. Im still a fan of the shure 860960 pads for the t50rp mk23. The biggest issue of these fostex is the stock pads are terrible not sound, just uncomfortable. Anyway, its not that hard at all, you just take off 4 screws from each side of the headphone. I have already swapped out my mk3 pads with alpha pads, which mod.
The t50rp is a popular model to modify and by bringing this pad to dekoni audio elite sheepskin replacement earpads for the fostex t20rp, t40rp, t50rp series headphones. They revolutionized the game after the denon ahd7000 headphones were discontinued. Results may vary, but this vid outlines what i think about both types of pads and what they do for the. Fostex is a japanese company really known for their specialty drivers especially full range and they have some clout in the pro audio industry as well. Most headphone amplifiers offer only a stereo trs plug connection because. After doing some of the standard mods to my fostex t50rp i decided i wanted to add the capability to use a balanced line headphone cable to connect to amplifiers that offer balanced output. About fostex fostex was founded by foster electric who have been developing high quality speaker components since 1949. Dekoni blue is a factory modification of the fostex t50rp mkiii featuring dekonis proprietary pads, and who knows what else. I got them direct from dekoni at socal 2018 at no cost.
Highgrade ear pads and head bands for increased comfort. Fostex t50rp incremental mods and measurements headphone. An instant classic, the fostex t50rp mk iii is just as much a modders dream as the mk ii. The part can also be printed out by itself to be used as a test part to determine if a given headphone will even fit a fostex t50rp driver and where the screw holes will need to go. A lot of headphones are troubled by a peak or even more peaks or have an elevated treble area. Mar 14, 2018 this feature is not available right now. The housing, ear pads and head pad have also been redesigned to derive the maximum performance of the rp driver. The fostex rpmk3 series headphones are successors to the reputed rpmk2 series, which for more than 30 years including from the start of the tseries have been used as reliable monitor headphones by professional recording studios across the globe. Refined fostex proprietary regular phase rp diaphragm driver using copper foil. Stock with sealed cup vents and sealed baffle port b. Fostex t50rp looks and build quality 910 personally i think when you get the shure 840 pads on these they are a very good looking set of phones and are finished well. Replacement ear pads for t20rpmk2, t40rpmk2, t50rp, th900 and th600 headphones will continue to be available as spare parts through our service department. Get better sound from your favorite headphones with these diy mods. Fostex continue to develop quality products for professionals and hifi enthusiasts.
Aug 29, 20 this is a basic frame that will hold the a driver from a fostex t50rp headphone. Another difference is a slight change of damping material positioned right behind the drivers. One minor lacking component on these incredible cans, was the pleather pads which it came with. Buy fostex rpmk3 series t40rpmk3 stereo headphones closed type featuring copperfoil etched polyimide diaphragm, neodymium magnet, proprietary regular phase technology, closedback ear cups for focused bass, sensitivity of 91 db, frequency response of 20 hz to 35 khz, detachable singlesided cable. The fostex t50rp as envisioned by zach mehrbach headfonics. New padded headband, rim slot for pad retention, baffle changes with edge vents and no baffle port, driver filter density, no felt in front of the. Fostex replacement earpads for t60rp headphones pair.