FS: Fostex T50RP Orthodynamic Headphones (Modded)

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Hey Guys I'm looking to see my set Fostex T50RP Orthodynamic Headphones (Modded)

 

Location: Brisbane, 4107, QLD

Price: $175 + postage

Item Condition: Good Condition

Reason for selling: Don’t need so many headphones/moving

Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Direct Deposit, Paypal

Extra Info: I purchased these in 2012 as I've heard modded T50RP headphones sound very close to top teir orthodynamics. I cannot say they are wrong, they sound VERY close to the hifiman HE-6 I owned. This is a really good deal considering the HE-6 cost $1300 USD new, and these fostex are at a cheaper level.

I would say a headphone amp would be required to get the most out of these headphones.

 

Modifications are:

 

Hard wiring directly to each driver terminating into a 1/4 in jack.

Response Super Sound Deadener

Acoustic Fiberglass Insulation

Cotton wool

Middle leather Headband

Shure 840 pads (modded to be angled) (one has a slight tear in it) (pictures included)

 

The only other mention is the previous owner of the headphones cut into the stock band to mount a Smyth SVS Realiser receiver.

 

You can read up on various internet forums for what the modifications bring, but I can say the modifications have really transformed the T50RP, which in stock form don't sound bad, but are very far away from the HE-6, these sound closer to the HE-6 but are not as bright, and have less sibilance but in a closed-back headphone factor instead of being open-backed like the HE6.

Compared to a stock T50RP, Bass response is much better, clarity is much improved, overall sound signature is Neutral to neutral-warm I would say, soundstage is better.