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Jul 22, 2011 at 3:52 PM Post #1,576 of 2,225
i don't like posting links to smeggy's posts that describe the fostex woody mod anymore cause there have been some in the past whio have not only commercially sold woodied Fostex T50RPs..but also used to sell it under the Thunderpants name. While the former itself is frowned upon, doing the latter as well is strictly not cool.
 
 
Jul 22, 2011 at 3:58 PM Post #1,577 of 2,225
Thanks Sachu
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sachu said:
i don't like posting links to smeggy's posts that describe the fostex woody mod anymore cause there have been some in the past whio have not only commercially sold woodied Fostex T50RPs..but also used to sell it under the Thunderpant name. While the former itself is frowned upon, doing the latter as well is strictly not cool.
 
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Jul 22, 2011 at 4:40 PM Post #1,578 of 2,225
Ok, a quick rundown of the process, not necessarily in order off the top of my head.. pretty much described elsewhere in the thread but maybe hard to find. Obviously there are some specific measurements involved for everything to fit but I don't want to go into all that again. Got too much to do but here's the basic list.
 
Make cups and drill holes for hanger fittings, vent eyelets and cable holes.
Glue the above fittings to the cups
Make new baffles and drill holes to screw to cups.
Cut the original driver down to size so it fits in the cups and glue to baffles.
Make new wires and attach to cups.
Desolder old wires from drivers and attach new ones.
Put sleeve, shrink tube and plug on the new wires.
Add damping material in the cups
Add sealer between cup and baffle
Make a headstrap and glue onto headband
Make hanger blocks, drill holes for headband rods and mounting screw and glue in place.
et. etc.
 
As you can see, not as simple as just making some new cups, so it's not a standard 'woody' like most are. It's a rebuild from end to end and the only original parts used are the basic headband assembly, drivers and pads. Only part not modified is the pads.
 
I left out a few things but the above is the general gist of it.
 
Hope that helps
 
Jul 22, 2011 at 6:22 PM Post #1,579 of 2,225
Players:
 
Thunderpants!keeper:  Played by Smeggy
 
Seeker of The Holy Thunderpants!: Played by 'You' ("Sir Robin.")
 
 
 
Thunderpants!keeper: Stop! Who would cross the Bridge of Thunderpants! must answer me these questions three, ere the other side he see. 
Sir Lancelot: Ask me the questions, Thunderpants!keeper. I am not afraid. 
Thunderpants!keeper: What... is your name? 
Sir Lancelot: My name is Sir Lancelot of Camelot. 
Thunderpants!keeper: What... is your quest? 
Sir Lancelot: To seek the Holy Thunderpants!
Thunderpants!keeper: What... is your favourite colour? 
Sir Lancelot: Blue. 
Thunderpants!keeper: Go on. Off you go. 
Sir Lancelot: Oh, thank you. Thank you so very much, Smeggy...er...I mean, "Thunderpants!keeper"...wink, wink...nod, nod...know what I mean, know what I mean?"
 
Sir Robin: That's easy! (You say.)
 
 
 
Thunderpants!keeper: Stop! Who would cross the Bridge of Thunderpants! must answer me these questions three, ere the other side he see. 
Sir Robin: Ask me the questions, Thunderpants!keeper. I'm not afraid. 
Thunderpants!keeper: What... is your name? 
Sir Robin: Sir Robin of Camelot. 
Thunderpants!keeper: What... is your quest? 
Sir Robin: To seek the Holy Thunderpants!
Thunderpants!keeper: What... is the capital of Assyria? 
[pause] 
Sir Robin: I don't know that. 
[you are thrown over the edge into the volcano] 
Sir Robin: Auuuuuuuugh!!!
 
Sure.  Making authentic TP's is easy. "...Even a...monkey could do it."
 
 
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smeggy said:
Ok, a quick rundown of the process, not necessarily in order off the top of my head.. pretty much described elsewhere in the thread but maybe hard to find. Obviously there are some specific measurements involved for everything to fit but I don't want to go into all that again. Got too much to do but here's the basic list.
 
Make cups and drill holes for hanger fittings, vent eyelets and cable holes.
Glue the above fittings to the cups
Make new baffles and drill holes to screw to cups.
Cut the original driver down to size so it fits in the cups and glue to baffles.
Make new wires and attach to cups.
Desolder old wires from drivers and attach new ones.
Put sleeve, shrink tube and plug on the new wires.
Add damping material in the cups
Add sealer between cup and baffle
Make a headstrap and glue onto headband
Make hanger blocks, drill holes for headband rods and mounting screw and glue in place.
et. etc.
 
As you can see, not as simple as just making some new cups, so it's not a standard 'woody' like most are. It's a rebuild from end to end and the only original parts used are the basic headband assembly, drivers and pads. Only part not modified is the pads.
 
I left out a few things but the above is the general gist of it.
 
Hope that helps
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Aug 1, 2011 at 10:50 AM Post #1,582 of 2,225
My new, beautiful, thunderous babies. Wenge cups, Fostex pads.   Just wanted to share the latest edition of Smeggy's masterpiece.  These things blow my mind.  The CTH is indeed a great amp pairing as well, but I think I'll be stepping up to a Lyr.  
 
Smeggy my friend, you're a DIY demigod.  Godspeed getting your business going.  I can assure you that you have at the very least 1 VERY happy customer.  



 
Aug 1, 2011 at 11:13 AM Post #1,583 of 2,225

They look  fantastic. Let me know if you want to sell the CTH. im looking for one for work.
 
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dmcs414 said:
My new, beautiful, thunderous babies. Wenge cups, Fostex pads.   Just wanted to share the latest edition of Smeggy's masterpiece.  These things blow my mind.  The CTH is indeed a great amp pairing as well, but I think I'll be stepping up to a Lyr.  
 
Smeggy my friend, you're a DIY demigod.  Godspeed getting your business going.  I can assure you that you have at the very least 1 VERY happy customer.  


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Aug 1, 2011 at 11:32 AM Post #1,584 of 2,225


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schwallman said:
They look  fantastic. Let me know if you want to sell the CTH. im looking for one for work.
 


 
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Too funny!  MrSlim told me you were interested in this very CTH before he sold it to me, heh.  To tell the truth, I'm considering going to a Lyr, because the CTH cuts out sometimes at high volumes when I listen to electronic music particularly.  It sounds wonderful at low to medium volumes, but I happen to have the somewhat bad habit of liking to make my ears bleed sometimes.  Let's take this conversation into private, shall we?  (Thanks for the kind comment about my TPs btw) 
 
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Thunderpants owners-  Has anyone has the opportunity to hear them through this amp/DAC made by Fostex-  FOSTEX HP-A7 ?  There's one in the FS threads here- (http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/564046/fostex-hp-a7-32-bit-dac-headphone-amp)  
I currently have a CTH but I'm considering upgrading to an amp with a little more power, just wondering if anyone's had the chance to pair them up.  Plus this one comes with a DAC onboard and my Emu 0404 USB is starting to show its age.   Many thanks!
 
 
Aug 1, 2011 at 1:01 PM Post #1,585 of 2,225

Yeah I did talk with him about it. Mine cuts out when I crank up the drum and bass, i just have to dial it down a little though. I guess its good for you in a way.
 
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dmcs414 said:
Too funny!  MrSlim told me you were interested in this very CTH before he sold it to me, heh.  To tell the truth, I'm considering going to a Lyr, because the CTH cuts out sometimes at high volumes when I listen to electronic music particularly.  It sounds wonderful at low to medium volumes, but I happen to have the somewhat bad habit of liking to make my ears bleed sometimes.  Let's take this conversation into private, shall we?  (Thanks for the kind comment about my TPs btw) 
 
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Thunderpants owners-  Has anyone has the opportunity to hear them through this amp/DAC made by Fostex-  FOSTEX HP-A7 ?  There's one in the FS threads here- (http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/564046/fostex-hp-a7-32-bit-dac-headphone-amp)  
I currently have a CTH but I'm considering upgrading to an amp with a little more power, just wondering if anyone's had the chance to pair them up.  Plus this one comes with a DAC onboard and my Emu 0404 USB is starting to show its age.   Many thanks!
 
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Aug 1, 2011 at 6:56 PM Post #1,586 of 2,225
Finally home long enough to open my care package from Smeggy.  
 

 

 

 
Aug 1, 2011 at 7:13 PM Post #1,587 of 2,225
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Aug 1, 2011 at 7:29 PM Post #1,588 of 2,225


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vpivinylspinner said:
Finally home long enough to open my care package from Smeggy.  
 

 

 
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I think I have to take a trip to New Jersey and do a little B&E, those look fantastic.
 
 
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