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Fostex T50RP MK3 Semi-Open 🎧 Studio Headphones, Designed for Professional Use Review

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BrandFostex USA
ColorBlack
Connectivity TechnologyWired
Model NameT50RP MK3
Form FactorOver Ear

Description of Fostex T50RP MK3 Semi-Open 🎧 Studio Headphones, Designed for Professional Use

Advanced Technology for Exceptional Sound

The Fostex T50RP MK3 Professional Studio Headphones, also known as the T50RP MK3, are a remarkable pair of over-ear headphones designed to deliver an exceptional audio experience. These headphones feature Fostex's refined proprietary Regular Phase (RP) diaphragm driver, which combines a copper foil etched polyimide film with a powerful neodymium magnet. This advanced technology ensures precise sound reproduction with a wide frequency response, making the T50RP MK3 ideal for professional studio use and discerning audiophiles alike.

Semi-Open Design for Clear and Natural Sound

The T50RP MK3 headphones employ a semi-open design, striking a balance between closed-back and open-back headphones. This design choice allows for a more natural and spacious soundstage, providing accurate audio imaging and a sense of depth to your music. Whether you're mixing tracks in the studio or simply enjoying your favorite songs, the semi-open configuration of the T50RP MK3 ensures a flat frequency response and excellent clarity across the entire audio spectrum.

Unmatched Comfort for Prolonged Listening Sessions

Comfort is paramount when it comes to headphones, especially during extended listening sessions. The T50RP MK3 addresses this concern with its low repulsion ear pad and head pad. These soft and plush pads not only provide a secure and comfortable fit but also help to minimize listening fatigue. Whether you're engrossed in a lengthy music production session or enjoying a movie marathon on your portable DVD player, the T50RP MK3 allows you to immerse yourself in sound without sacrificing comfort.

Where Can You Use the T50RP MK3?

The versatility of the T50RP MK3 makes it suitable for various applications. Here are some of the places where these headphones can truly shine:

  • In the Recording Studio: Whether you're a professional sound engineer or a budding musician, the T50RP MK3 delivers accurate sound reproduction, allowing you to make precise mixing and mastering decisions.
  • At Home: Whether you're listening to your favorite albums, watching movies on your portable DVD player, or gaming, the T50RP MK3 lets you experience audio with exceptional clarity and detail.
  • In the Office: These headphones can provide a private and immersive audio experience, allowing you to focus on your work or enjoy some relaxation during breaks.
  • On the Go: With their sturdy construction and foldable design, the T50RP MK3 is a reliable companion for your travels, ensuring you never compromise on sound quality even when you're away from your studio or home setup.

    • Refined Fostex proprietary Regular Phase (RP) diaphragm driver using copper foil etched polyimide film and powerful neodymium magnet. Maximum input level of 3000mW to comply with various professional uses. Semi-open for flat and clear sound. Low repulsion ear pad and head pad for maximum comfort. Comes with 3m 1/4-inch plug detachable cable for best serviceability and 1.2m mini plug cable for portable audio use.

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    Revainrating 4 out of 5

    No minuses as such, comfortable to use.

    In general, this model, first of all, has a very attractive price. They are suitable for monitoring at home or in a semi-professional studio. The sound of the ears is honest, the main thing is that the source matches them. Minus 1 point for low comfort.

    Pros
    • Low distortion due to isodynamic driver. Long detachable wires for standard 3.5 and studio 6.3 jack. Both wires are of good quality, the braids are not thin, in orange (3.5 jack) it is rubberized and elastic, the wire does not twist. At 6.5 jack, it is generally three meters and soft enough, it is not afraid of medium bends Smooth, monitor sound (see disadvantages) Flexible headband adjustment. A fairly low price for a headphone with such emitters. Fun, semi-retro design.
    Cons
    • There is little comfort, because of the completely “non-breathing” ear cushions made with leatherette, the ears sweat. In addition, they are quite thin, the auricle literally falls into the cups. I understand that they are removable and can be replaced, but it's nicer when there are normal ear pads "out of the box". Landing at first was hard for me, pressed, but this is after the light Audio Tecnica ATH-MSR7B. The weight. I did not break my neck, not directly heavy, but noticeably heavier than dynamic emitters. Sound. Yes, it is smooth, the frequency response is impressive, the detail, the visibility of the instruments is excellent. BUT, the music plays rather dryly, there is no juiciness as on dynamic models of the same price segment. The stage sounds narrower than my previous Audio Tecnica. Through the Behringer U-PHORIA UMC404HD audio interface at the monitor input, the headphones swing well both in volume and in frequency characteristics, because for the same low frequencies a large current is needed for isodynamics, otherwise the sound will be even drier and without volume. Budget zvukovuhi and even a new generation of built-in a la Realtek will not pull these ears, let alone smartphones (let's be honest - they are not made for them).

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    A wonderful product, it's nice to use.

    I simultaneously compared the T50RP MK3 with the T20RP MK3, T40RP MK3 and Fostex TH-900 MK2 on the same source. In addition, I am familiar with the sound of Fostex TH 600 and a number of others in the range of 20-60 And the last ones are the best I've heard from the closed type. But their top is too high, it is unpleasant for the ears. I only came to the store because I accidentally stumbled upon the T20RP MK3 reviews. I thought that it could not be that for 12 thousand ears were praised so…

    Pros
    • + price WITHOUT regard to sound quality + sound. He's exactly what I want. By the balance of frequencies, the openness of sound. + interchangeable wires of different sizes included, long ends with a 6.3 jack (non-separable), short 3.5 jack + The amplifier is quite inexpensive. Contrary to the fairy tales on the net. In recent days, a lot of sound sources have been listened to (in the sense, headphone outputs). The apogee was a head-to-head comparison of the Sennheiser HDV 820 and Fiio K5. Realizing that I could not catch any difference, it finally became clear: there is no point in paying more than for the Fiio K5. My external audio card has a headphone output of only 20mW per channel at a load of 47 ohms, and the difference in the ears is only in volume: it is enough back to back, there is no margin, but there is no distinctly noticeable difference in the sound QUALITY either. Fiio K5 claims as much as 1500mW per channel (plus or minus at close loads). And yes, it gives my headphones as much volume as I can’t carry. Like my speaker amp with its stock headphone output. And their sound quality is the same again. At least within the perceptual error on my headphones. I also compared the sound with my DAC (amplifier for speakers and its own headphone output), and with the DAC of an external sound system (the output from the card is fed to the Fiio K5). My home amp has probably even more volume margin, although the Fiio K5 has it in abundance, but the sound quality is similar. GOOD. Obviously, because the quality of the sound path in many devices has reached a level where you just need to choose headphones that suit your hearing and music, and stick them anywhere, the main thing is not to be random, otherwise you can run into some Musatoff HA-5, which costs 16 Thousand, but does not give any amplification (at the same time I listened to the two indicated).
    Cons
    • - controversial way to adjust the headband - the controversial way of laying the wire between the sinks - artificial leather ear cushions - it's hot in them, it's better to replace - a small scene in sound (you don’t have to want everything for 12 thousand) - those who like to listen very loudly should buy an additional normal amplifier for them. - open! your music is also heard by others, although not as loudly as in real open ones. The stage is narrow, but the truth is, it is no less than that of many, many headphones, even for much more money. And then, this is an unobvious minus, if you are not yet a very experienced listener in this matter. And is it really that important, even when you can recognize it, because "narrow" does not equal "unacceptably narrow". Those. in principle, you won’t even notice on most tracks, but forgive the rest, because for such ridiculous money they give you a sound, the price of which is much higher among competitors. Take the same Bayers dt770pro. They are with a chic resolution, but the bottoms are clearly not enough. That's where it's not enough! Not in Fosteks! In Fosteks it varies from "just right" to "brute force". In any case, before you buy sound, ALWAYS go and listen. If possible, on what you will listen to yourself, or on a similar quality / power. Never buy on the internet. Even according to mine. Because I have my own concept of good sound, and my own preferences in music. By the way, T50RP MK3 metal is PERFECTLY chopped, there is more than enough meat in them. It's such a thing, you may be used to "basins are knocking down", so it seems to you that the sound with insufficient bass. And it's normal, it's just that you didn't hear a good sound. This is very common. I don’t want to offend anyone, I’m just saying that it will be difficult to rebuild, and if you don’t want to change yourself, then you just need to choose for yourself. These Fosteks are for those who like normal, reasonable bass. The basins will be dumped for you at the Beats: white and red with the letter B on the bowls, all the cool passans go in such and in down jackets))

    Revainrating 2 out of 5

    I definitely do not advise buying, the product disappointed.

    Ace Ventura personally handed me this product =). The store does not meet, offers coupons that do not match the cost. Now I am waiting for a series of unnecessary examinations, and then a series of independent examinations that no one needs =) I will have to turn to otherworldly forces (I will take the documents to a lawyer on Mon). Well, now actually about the headphones. Despite the fact that the right emitter turned out to be damaged (it starts to wheeze at a volume above average), the sound

    Pros
    • Sound of medium and high frequencies
    Cons
    • 1. Not deep enough bass 2. The story of how to be left without money and without headphones

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Good quality product, the price is commensurate with the quality.

    The best headphones in this price range. An easy way to touch isodynamics. They require an amplifier (mandatory!) From 1W per channel, otherwise they don’t work, but just yell. There will be no detail and fat. The amplifier will help the magnets to swing the coil on the membrane into full working condition. Best amps: Topping L30 (and up), Schiit Magni 3+ / Magni Heresy : In the reviews I see a lot of photos where people stick headphones just into a sound card. Guys, your headphones DO NOT…

    Pros
    • The best control possible for the money. The detail and the scene are close to the reference due to the physics of sound production. Professional monitor headphones, after a night of work in them - in the morning no editing is required on the monitors.
    Cons
    • The headband will be tight, you need a leather belt mod (there are screws for it) Native ear pads are not suitable for people with a large or protruding auricle - it will hurt. Anyhow, what third-party ear pads will not work either - the sound changes dramatically.

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Great product, a pleasure to use.

    You need an amplifier to reveal the sound, not everyone will do, I advise you to read Reddit. Of the available ones - Topping L30, but it's better to listen and choose on your own. I bought a custom amp from a local craftsman who builds them from Naim Audio Headline 2 schematics. In terms of modifications, you can have fun endlessly. Audiophiles advise replacing the wire, I'm still using the old one

    Pros
    • -Great sound for the money - Suitable for both monitoring and listening to music -Get you hooked on isodynamics -Can be modified -You will brag to your friends about Japanese technology)
    Cons
    • -Dynamic then do not want to listen - Not very comfortable pads, if you are going to change, keep in mind that changing the ear pads may affect the sound. Of those that minimally affect the sound - Shure Hpaec 1540 (the price bites)

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    I like the product very much, fully consistent with my expectations.

    I highly recommend buying. Especially for those who are looking for a good sound (not oversaturated with low or high frequencies, balanced). You can also listen from the phone . But it's stupidity to listen to them from the phone . (if we are not talking about external amplifiers). But for me, a phone / smartphone is not for them. It's too hard for them to swing the Fosteks. I mainly listen to fiio x3 and nad amp. I am very glad. I do not recommend listening to utterly compressed formats . Look

    Pros
    • Sound quality
    Cons
    • Ear pressure

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Feel free to buy, for such a price, the quality is simply amazing.

    Not the most detailed, smooth in sound. At the same time, terribly driving on heavy genres. To unlock the full potential, they require good amplification, ideally stationary. Sound in stock condition (without modding by specialists) will not suit everyone, but will not leave anyone indifferent. He left audiophilia and returned again after 3 years. And I started with these ears. The model has been relevant for several decades, has undergone 4 revisions. To get acquainted with isodynamics, the…

    Pros
    • Driving isodynamic sound. Reliable construction. Legendary headphones.
    Cons
    • Not a very comfortable fit, you need to get used to and find a comfortable position on your head.

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    A really necessary purchase, glad I found this product.

    Dreamed of isodynamic headphones, and they are really impressive. There is also AKG 612 pro, Beyerdynamic DT-150 pro. I like these the most: very versatile, clear. Bass is enough. I recommend to buy as a home hospital. Different pros: 1. The sound is great! For me, so you can safely dwell on this model, and look no further. I use SMSL SU-8 DAC + XDUOO-MT 602 amplifier. 2. The price for such a sound is excellent. 3. Quality construction, tight, neat. Its cons: Unusual fit: the auricle is…

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Im amazed! It was definitely worth the money!

    I bought on Ali ear pads for them 3 cm thick. In vain I did it - the sound becomes worse due to the greater distance from the emitter to the ear. The small thickness of the stock ear pads is what you need. With its pros: Great sound! But, they need a good reinforcement. I listen through Xduoo MT-602. If directly from a sound card (Roland Rubix22) - the sound is poorer due to the weaker amplification at the headphone output. Before buying these ears, Sony MDR-7506 were permanently at home. Sonya

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Excellent quality, absolutely not expected for such a price.

    I bought Fostex T50RP MK3 to work with sound. Made soundly, though not from premium materials. The main thing is that they did not save on the emitter. The sound is "analytical" and not "audiophile", you can hear the flaws that I did not hear in the DT770 and ATH M40X. The sound card shakes weakly. An amplifier is needed. I am satisfied with the purchase!

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    I can't stop being happy with the purchase, a very good deal!

    Impressions after many years of using the HD 595. - there are no complaints about the sound, I like everything. - prolonged wearing causes discomfort, cups press on the ears, ears sweat. I occasionally take off my headphones to give my head and ears a rest. Perhaps the problem would be solved with velor ear pads, but they write that they will eat the b. - Cup locks are weak, periodically have to be corrected. - in my usage scenario (an external sound card is on the table, and I am leaning back…

    Pros
    • Sound. Price. Soundproofing.
    Cons
    • Uncomfortable landing. Uncomfortable ear pads. Weak cup holder. When used with an external sound card, a short cable is too short and a long cable is too long.

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    The quality is at the level, I am satisfied with everything.

    The globalization of headphones requires a level of complexity that is not particularly high. The finishing touches on the headphones include an exhaustive overhaul of the magnetic system as well as an exhaustive dampening process. In my situation, the housing for the magnetic system was modified, and now it has five magnets distributed over two sides. There are currently 6 magnets available, with a total of 3 magnets on each side. I started by removing the conventional dampers, then the…

    Pros
    • Large amounts of room for a variety of adjustments and improvements
    Cons
    • The sound of stock, to someone who is not an expert

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    A valuable purchase, some advantages!

    I enjoyed the sound right out of the box; there is a lovely bottom sound produced by a slight rise in the upper section of the bass, but there is no hum; the center is clean and even; the voices sound fantastic; the instruments sound like they were recorded naturally. The high frequencies sound good; there is no suggestion of sharpness, but they also do not sound muffled. Even when turned up to its highest level, the sound from a weak source such as a smartphone is muffled, the bass is muddy…

    Pros
    • Sound that is compelling and fascinating, with strong and pleasant bass, solid mids, and clean highs, all while maintaining the necessary level of detail. Cable and ear pads can be removed, the design is straightforward and trustworthy, the ear pads are comfortable and of great quality, and the pricing is affordable. The deficiencies may be corrected in the future.
    Cons
    • The ear pads are very thin, so your ears may start to ring in warmer weather. The bundled cables are of average quality; one is excessively lengthy and stiff, while the other is just too short.

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    I didn't expect the quality to be so high.

    Although there is no such thing as a perfect pair of headphones, you should give these a try and form your own opinion after listening to them. Personally, I think the sound is great, but I think everyone else should make their own decision about the other aspects. I will make a note of the following illustrative points: 1) I'll say it again because everyone else has already said it: you need an amplifier. Only my MacBook Pro was able to produce a sound that was satisfactory in the absence of…

    Pros
    • Sound Detachable wire Removable ear pads The level of construction excellence exceeds my expectations. Relax and take a seat. Nice retro style, I like it
    Cons
    • During prolonged exposure to sound, the ears begin to perspire. I placed an order for velor ear pads from Shure, so we'll see how that affects both the sound and the comfort.

    Revainrating 4 out of 5

    I like it, thanks for the quality product.

    In overall, this model has a lot going for it, starting with its pricing. They are appropriate for home or light-duty studio monitoring. The most important factor is that the source corresponds to the ears' honest sound. Negative one point for poor comfort.

    Pros
    • The isodynamic driver provides little distortion. Extra-long detachable cables for 3.5 and 6.3 studio jacks. Both wires are of high quality; the braiding are not thin and the orange (3.5 jack) wire has a rubberized, elastic coating that prevents wire twisting. It is typically three meters long and soft enough to not be scared of medium bends at 6.5 jack. Monitor sound is smooth (see disadvantages) Adaptable headband size. An affordable price for a pair of headphones with these emitters. wacky, semi-retro style.
    Cons
    • There is limited comfort because the leatherette ear cushions entirely prevent the ears from breathing, causing them to perspire. They are also so thin that the auricle practically falls into the cups. It's nicer when there are regular ear pads "out of the box," albeit I understand that they are replaceable and removable. I found landing initially to be difficult and pressing, however this is after using the light Audio Tecnica ATH-MSR7B. the mass. Although being noticeably heavier than dynamic emitters, I did not break my neck. Sound. Indeed, it is smooth, and the frequency response, detail, and instrument visibility are all outstanding. But, there isn't the same level of juiciness as on dynamic devices in the same price range, and the music plays quite dryly. In comparison to my prior Audio Tecnica, the stage seems smaller. Because a significant current is required for isodynamics at the same low frequencies, otherwise the sound will be even drier and lack volume, the headphones swing well in terms of volume and frequency characteristics when connected to the Behringer U-PHORIA UMC404HD audio interface at the monitor input. Cheap cellphones (let's be honest - they are not made for them) and even a new generation of built-in a la Realtek will not pull these ears.

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    The best thing I've ever used, a great item for everyone!

    It's definitely worth taking, since the 90s I've been listening to Art of Noice on a variety of equipment, finally I heard all the sounds in the compositions. Pros below: everything is as they say in the reviews, there is a stage, as it warms up it becomes wider, all instruments sound separately, they do not mix into porridge. There is bass, but it is not booming but clear and does not drown out everything else, and now you can hear that it also has nuances. I need an amplifier, my xDuoo x3ii…

    Revainrating 4 out of 5

    Cool product, happy with the purchase, maybe I'll buy it again.

    Very detailed and smooth sounding, better than the vast majority of comparable price headphones I've listened to. After the acquisition, I heard many new nuances in my favorite, repeatedly listened to compositions. On complex compositions, the sound does not turn into "porridge". Headphone deficiencies that are not related to sound can be eliminated by modding them.

    Pros
    • Very good, smooth, detailed and balanced sound! Huge volume margin. Reliable construction. Quite comfortable, if you get used to their weight, you can listen to them for a long time. Two wires included - for mini and regular jack.
    Cons
    • The headphones are quite heavy, the headband presses on the top of the head if you listen for a long time. High-resistance and insensitive, not every source will be able to "shake" them. Poor-quality connector for connecting the wire, because of it in the right earpiece there may be a crack when the wire is moved (they write that this is a typical problem of this model). Very short, besides a bright orange wire with a 3.5 mm jack.

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Everything about the product satisfied me, the price is perfect.

    I wear headphones 8 hours a day. I listened for a month on the built-in sound system - quite tolerably, but 4 times quieter than ordinary dynamic headphones. After 80% of the volume, they began to wheeze due to lack of power. After ating the realtek drivers, the volume returned, the wheezing disappeared. Then I bought a Fostex HP A4 amplifier for 26 thousand, which is also an external sound card. For a long time I compared the difference between the built-in sound and amplifier. I did not…

    Pros
    • Detail and sound development.
    Cons
    • Didn't notice.