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The Fostex T50rp MK III is a planar magnetic headphone that can be used unmodified for good sound, or as a base for modifications, with optional ZMF earpads and pilot pad for added comfort.
The ZMF Fostex T50rp MK III is a wired, semi-open planar magnetic over-ear headphone that offers a detailed and balanced midrange and treble, with a notable step-up in tonal clarity over earlier versions. Its sound leans slightly bright, with a restrained low end and a no-frills, studio-oriented build rather than luxury styling. It performs best at moderate volumes, where its 40 mm driver delivers crisp transients without the distortion that can appear on harder hits.
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| Driver | 40 mm planar magnetic |
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| Driver type | planar |
| Driver size | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 15 Hz - 35 kHz |
| Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB/mW |
| Driver | 40 mm planar magnetic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | planar |
| Driver size | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 15 Hz - 35 kHz |
| Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB/mW |
| Active noise cancelling | No |
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| Weight | 315 g |
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| Detachable cable | Yes |
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Reviewers agree the Fostex T50rp MK III delivers exceptional clarity, detail, and bass for its price, making it a standout value for those with powerful amplification.
18:21The reviewer is highly enthusiastic about the Fostex T50rp MK III, calling them insanely good and his new favorite headphones. He praises their clarity, bass response, and overall sound quality, but notes they are extremely inefficient and require powerful amplification. He also criticizes the stock pads and cables, recommending aftermarket replacements to get the best experience.
10:43The reviewer praises the Fostex T50RP MkIII as an outstanding value, calling it the new king of clarity in their collection, with detailed, fast, and fun sound. They note build quality is solid but the sliding metal arms and a defective included cable are drawbacks, and comfort is acceptable for a couple of hours with stock pads, though pad swapping changes the sound. Overall, they highly recommend it for those with a decent amplifier.
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