Since no one else has replied, I would say DO NOT HESITATE! The consensus (among people who know far more than me) is that the T50RP is among the most neutral, accurate, detailed, and balanced HP available at any cost, though it does require some slight modifications to do the driver justice. They have been out of stock nearly everywhere for months and people have had a hard time finding them so grab it while you can. Join the
Just listened to some Fostex T50RPs today... WOW! thread for more info and details on modding. Here's just one example of the type of impressions they are making among head-fiers with lots of experience: http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/452404/just-listened-to-some-fostex-t50rps-today-wow/330#post_6998354