bluemonkeyflyer
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Just listened to some Fostex T50RPs today... WOW!
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SkinnyPuppy
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LFF, I have a question for you.
Why do you keep the info on the Paradox such a secret? You know we're all interested in it.
Why do you keep the info on the Paradox such a secret? You know we're all interested in it.
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Good question...
Why doesn't Coca-Cola share their formula? Many people are interested in that as well.
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You mean it isn't cocaine?
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I don't know if this is taboo or not but would anyone be willing to mod my T50RP's for a price? I would like the Rastapants 2 mod done to it. Please PM me with a price and we can further talk.
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That's the fair answer. And to be blunt it's been a fair answer for 125 years. ; )
On a side note, it's also made them rich.
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They also sell their product.
I'd line up to buy a pair of modded T50RPs from you without hesitation.
Of course, you can't exactly open up a can of Coca-Cola and figure out their secret like you can with a pair of headphones...
They also sell their product.
I'd line up to buy a pair of modded T50RPs from you without hesitation.Of course, you can't exactly open up a can of Coca-Cola and figure out their secret like you can with a pair of headphones...
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The Rastapants 2 isn't that hard to mod. It just requires buying the materials and then an hour or so of your time such as on the weekend
If I can mod them then anyone can.
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Yeah a lot of experienced orthoheads love the T20v2 as well. I couldn't get the FR I wanted out of them, but they seemed plenty resolving to me. My point was just that from memory, it sounds better stock because it has more damping in the cups. So if you're not going to mod, I'd get either a T20v1 or T20v2 instead.
Interesting that you got them sounding similar.
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O.o
Your mod includes installing a bomb in the T50RP? Interesting...
Correct! But a can of Coca-Cola won't self-destruct upon opening either.
O.o
Your mod includes installing a bomb in the T50RP? Interesting...
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LFF, are you going to share after the contest is over?
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Looking for some help with my recent Rastapants 2 mod.
I listened to the stock T50RP's for a bit -- just to gauge how things change -- and then I ran through the directions here to perform the Rastapants 2 mod, which went well. I used Dynamat on about half of the inside portion of outer ear cup, taped over the vent, then covered everything with acoustic foam. I used modeling clay to fill the holes, the outer gasket, and then removed the white gauze over the driver and covered with felt. Finally, I exposed the ear-side of the driver (leaving the dust filter) and covered the remainder with acoustic foam. Reassembled, etc., with the Shure 840 pads. Nice!
Anyhow, there is no doubt that the bass response is very much improved, but I feel like the mids are overpowering, while the highs are recessed. It's to the point where on albums with strong mids, well.... it's almost unbearable for me.
Any ideas?
On a related note, I'm also considering switching over to wood ear cups + baffles. How does that change the sound sig? Anyone else here tried the Plastic Pantz mod....and with good results? I *love* the look.
Thanks....Yip
I listened to the stock T50RP's for a bit -- just to gauge how things change -- and then I ran through the directions here to perform the Rastapants 2 mod, which went well. I used Dynamat on about half of the inside portion of outer ear cup, taped over the vent, then covered everything with acoustic foam. I used modeling clay to fill the holes, the outer gasket, and then removed the white gauze over the driver and covered with felt. Finally, I exposed the ear-side of the driver (leaving the dust filter) and covered the remainder with acoustic foam. Reassembled, etc., with the Shure 840 pads. Nice!
Anyhow, there is no doubt that the bass response is very much improved, but I feel like the mids are overpowering, while the highs are recessed. It's to the point where on albums with strong mids, well.... it's almost unbearable for me.
Any ideas?
On a related note, I'm also considering switching over to wood ear cups + baffles. How does that change the sound sig? Anyone else here tried the Plastic Pantz mod....and with good results? I *love* the look.
Thanks....Yip
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