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Fostex T50RP

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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
8 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3 editorial reviews
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Pros

  • smooth sound and clean transients
  • U100 has a good synergy with the T50RP
  • relatively efficient and easier to drive than

Cons

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  • t50 rp is not for rock music
  • dynamic drivers are almost always grainier

Key specs

  • 50 Ω
  • 15, 35000 Hz
  • Half opened
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired

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Fostex T50RP - Pros & Cons

Fostex T50RP

Pros

  • smooth sound and clean transients
  • U100 has a good synergy with the T50RP
  • relatively efficient and easier to drive than
  • LCD-2 works great with Electronic and Rock
  • HD600 makes everything sound great
  • DAC is excellent on this iMac
  • Build quality This is a professional product through and through
  • The build quality is excellent and everything feels solid
  • Build quality looks and feels robust
  • honest and even sound
  • neodymium magnet

Cons

  • This site uses Akismet to reduce spam
  • t50 rp is not for rock music
  • dynamic drivers are almost always grainier
  • attack on the music has been numbed and the snap a little rubbery
  • damping material positioned right behind the drivers
  • sound has softened or my brain got used to the sound
  • DT990 are kinda mediocre for open headphones
  • headphones burn in is a myth
  • it tends to dip when you reach high trebles
  • you might feel a lack of edge
  • frequency response is not flat

Fostex T50RP - Technical Overview

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50 Ω
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Fostex T50RP - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
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
Detachable cableyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designHalf opened
Attachment typeHeadband
CategoryStudio
Noise isolatingyes
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Sound
Impedance50.0 Ω
Frequency range15 - 35000
Driver technologyDynamic
Maximum input power3000.0 mW
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Power
Battery operatedno

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