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Fostex T40RP MKII

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Fostex T50RP and T40RP Mk2 : Review by Headfonia - The Headphone Enthusiasts' WebsiteRead more
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Pros

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

Cons

  • damping material positioned right behind the drivers
  • attack on the music has been numbed and the snap a little rubbery
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Key specs

  • 50 Ω
  • 15, 30000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired
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Fostex T40RP MKII - Pros & Cons

Fostex T40RP MKII

Pros

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

Cons

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

Fostex T40RP MKII - Technical Overview

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IconImpedance
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 T40RP MKII - Full Specifications

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Technical details
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
Magnet materialNeodymium
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Dimensions
Weight11.64 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported
6.35mm
Cable length1
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyes
Type of connector
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.3mm
USBno
Detachable cableyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
CategoryStudio
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Sound
Impedance50.0 Ω
Frequency range15 - 30000
Driver technology
  • Dynamic
  • Planar magnetic
  • Orthodynamic
Maximum input power2000.0 mW
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Power
Battery operatedno
Power handling capacity3000.0 mW

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Fostex T40RP MKII Fostex - Editorial Reviews (1)

Fostex T40RP MKII The Fostex Orthodynamics: T50RP and T40RP Mk2
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Published: 31.05.2011
The Fostex Orthodynamics: T50RP and T40RP Mk2

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

26 minute read

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