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Fostex T20RP MKII

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Fostex have been making planar magnetic headphones since before they were cool. How do their latest models fare?Read more
Fostex T50RP and T40RP Mk2 : Review by Headfonia - The Headphone Enthusiasts' WebsiteRead more
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Pros

  • smooth sound and clean transients
  • relatively efficient and easier to drive than
  • LCD-2 works great with Electronic and Rock

Cons

  • dynamic drivers are almost always grainier
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  • damping material positioned right behind the drivers
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Key specs

  • 50 Ω
  • 20, 30000 Hz
  • Half opened
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired
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Fostex T20RP MKII - Pros & Cons

Fostex T20RP MKII

Pros

  • smooth sound and clean transients
  • relatively efficient and easier to drive than
  • LCD-2 works great with Electronic and Rock
  • U100 has a good synergy with the T50RP
  • Build quality looks and feels robust

Cons

  • dynamic drivers are almost always grainier
  • This site uses Akismet to reduce spam
  • damping material positioned right behind the drivers
  • t50 rp is not for rock music
  • attack on the music has been numbed and the snap a little rubbery

Fostex T20RP MKII - Technical Overview

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50 Ω
Best:
Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
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330 g
Best:
Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002
Weight: 0.11 g

Fostex T20RP MKII - Full Specifications

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Technical details
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Magnet materialNeodymium
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Dimensions
Weight11.64 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Cable length1
Detachable cableyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designHalf opened
Body materialLeatherette
CategoryStudio
Noise isolatingyes
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Sound
Impedance50.0 Ω
Frequency range20 - 30000
Maximum input power2000.0 mW

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Fostex T20RP MKII Fostex - Editorial Reviews (2)

Fostex T20RP MKII Fostex T-series MkIII
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soundonsound.com
Published: 15.12.2015
Fostex T-series MkIII

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

By Sam Inglis
10 minute read
Fostex T20RP MKII The Fostex Orthodynamics: T50RP and T40RP Mk2
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Headfonia Reviews
Published: 31.05.2011
The Fostex Orthodynamics: T50RP and T40RP Mk2

Fostex T50RP and T40RP Mk2 : Review by Headfonia - The Headphone Enthusiasts' Website

By Mike
26 minute read

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