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Fostex T50RP modification summary LINKS - wiki

 

 

Here is to be collected links to the most instructive posts on how to modify the Fostex T50RP, mostly from this thread: Just listened to some Fostex T50RPs today... WOW!
 
This is not for "Thunderpants" - only modifications keeping the standard cups
 
 
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BMF:
 
BMF is bluemonkeyflyers mods.

BMF 8.1
BMF 6.3
BMF 6.1 vs 6.2
BMF 6.2
BMF 6
BMF 5
 
BF Transpore mod
 
bluemonkeyflyer's modified rastapants with picture walk through 
 
more from bluemonkeyflyer 
 
bluemonkeyflyer on temporary closing the cups in between mods:
 
bluemonkeyflyer compares unmodded and modded T50RP to LCD-2 etc.
follow up
 
simple mod
 
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RASTAPANTS:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/452404/just-listened-to-some-fostex-t50rps-today-wow/6135#post_8119267
Rastapants 2 by mrspeakers:
Rastapants 2 840 Pad Edition:
 
Rastapants 1 by mrspeakers
Rastapants by mrspeakers pictures
 
mr speakers measurements
 
mr.speakers sbour RP2 and O2 pads
 
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HDman T50ResPonse
 
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OTHER MODS
 
mmda - simple glue and clay mod
 
BmWr75 simple mods (a BMF variant)
 
LFF "Paradox"
It is a secret.. elaborated here
 
Magick Man's "Smooth Operators"
 
hans030390's modded T50RP (Updated 12-15-2011)
 
Fat Bastard T50RP by snakeeater69
 
Very very easy mod with K240 Sextett pads by RexAeterna
 
mmayer167 easy mod with O2 pads
 
rawster picture walk through RP2
 
SPwild's mod 
 
Cheap mod by dogears
 
Jonclarke doing tidy work with Paxmate and Dynamat - pics
 
PhaedraCorruption picture tutorial
 
ambchang's two mods comparison
 
Faust mod:
 
b0wl1ngs variant:
SlaRe comments: "Tried this one, seems like the best best if you don't have paxmate. It's impressive what just a thin piece of felt glued over the driver can do, really good isolation too."
 
Smeggy's old setup:
 
Rastapants in the flesh:
SlaRe comments: "Works best with 840 or O2 pads apparently. The leeperry mod is basically the same thing, only you leave the white felt over the driver."
 
LFF headband suspension
 
Twinster's sound reflection cardboard cookie
 
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GENERAL ARTICLES
 
How to easily assemble and re-assemble while trying out different mods
 
AnotherN00b sum's up modding
 
Fostex T50RP Modification:  A Summary of Methods, Materials, and Their Possible Effects
 
Armageis on damping
 
High End Phones-Comparison
 
Exploded parts view
 
Tyll Hertsens explains about orthos in general and why they are especially sensitive to good acoustic damping
 
Making and using a sound testing kit with mics, phantom power box, and Room Equilization Wizard
 
A basic modding demonstration and explanation for those wanting visual guides.
 
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MATERIALS:
 
Paxmate
 
Acoustipack
 
Dynamat
 
Newplast
 
 
 
 
 
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PADS: 
 
Beware that pads have influence on sound, and the mods are adjusted to the pads. Always keep in mind what pads are used by a modder.  
 
Shure HPAEC840 Replacement Ear Cushions For SRH840 Headphones
Shure HPAEC940 Replacement Velour Ear Cushions for SRH940
Beyerdynamics DT990 Velour pads (black or grey)
Fischer FA-003 pads
Audez'e LCD-2 pads
 
Smeggy's description of various pads
 
Useful "Sock Mod"
to avoid those platic earpads making you sweat. I did this - and ignored the cardboard part, just stuffed the cloth under the pads :)  http://www.head-fi.org/t/470304/shure-srh840-earpad-mod
 
 
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HEADBAND:
 
HD280 pad mod by satwilson
 
Self-adhesive spare parts pad mod by ardilla
 
 
LFF headband mod
 
micmacmo's leather suspension headband, inspired by LFF's headband mod
 
 
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Total makeover mods (new cups)
 
Thunderpants
 
KODA^2 / KODA^1 
 
Leakypants
 

 

Comments (6)

JamesMcProgger 11/23/11 at 6:29am
Very nice thanks. I'll be refering to this wiki when I get my T50pr someday
kiteki 11/26/11 at 5:07am
^What he said.
A+ will read again.
P.S. Is there a guide to leakypants somewhere? open-air T50RP.
cn11 2/1/12 at 7:28am
Maybe it would be useful to make up a list of materials mentioned in the thread (I know that my head gets to spinning every time I spend any length reading in the thread, and I can't keep track of what material is what!). It could be edited on the go, with useful info like best online retailers to purchase from, as well as current going prices.
ardilla 2/1/12 at 2:04pm
Cleaned up formating. Added "Materials" - please contribute... EIther as a comment here or directly in the editor.
cn11 2/2/12 at 6:44am
Awesome! Thanks! I purchased a set of already modded T50RPs, so I've been in reading/researching mode to try and figure out any changes I'd like to make. But my pair sounds amazing already, not sure if there's much I'd change save for a touch more extension in the low end.
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