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Fostex T20RP

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Pros

  • good device with comfortable ear and head pads with low repulsion
  • level of the earpads is okay and the clamping power is also sufficient
  • sound quality of these headphones is amazing

Cons

  • the presence of the highs is a little lacking
  • headband padding is poor
  • It caused quite a rumble in the market
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Key specs

  • 50 Ω
  • Half opened
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
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Fostex T20RP - Pros & Cons

Fostex T20RP

Pros

  • good device with comfortable ear and head pads with low repulsion
  • level of the earpads is okay and the clamping power is also sufficient
  • sound quality of these headphones is amazing
  • Build Quality The build quality of Fostex T20RP Headphones is excellent
  • broader
  • smoother sound with strong control and expressiveness
  • The mids are extremely detailed and well represented
  • Lows are vocal and punchy
  • with plenty of extensions
  • Build quality looks and feels robust

Cons

  • the presence of the highs is a little lacking
  • headband padding is poor
  • It caused quite a rumble in the market
  • the pads are very thin
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Fostex T20RP - Technical Overview

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50 Ω
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Fostex T20RP - Full Specifications

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Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
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Sound
Impedance50.0 Ω
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designHalf opened
Attachment typeHeadband
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Connectivity
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyes

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Fostex T20RP Fostex - Editorial Reviews (1)

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Published: 15.12.2015
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Fostex have been making planar magnetic headphones since before they were cool. How do their latest models fare?

By Sam Inglis
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