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post #76 of 86
11/17/11 at 9:42am

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Originally Posted by ardilla View Post

try this thread, that's where the action is: http://www.head-fi.org/t/452404/just-listened-to-some-fostex-t50rps-today-wow/4800

 

This thread is only for keeping the most informative information from other thread organiazed

 

 


Thanks ardilla ! 

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Gear mentioned in this thread:

Shure SRH840
Fostex T50RP Closed Ear Stereo Headphones
post #77 of 86
11/21/11 at 2:05am
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updated

 

bluemonkeyflyer compares unmodded and modded T50RP to LCD-2 etc.

http://www.head-fi.org/t/452404/just-listened-to-some-fostex-t50rps-today-wow/3690#post_7816428

 

mr.speakers sbour RP2 and O2 pads

http://www.head-fi.org/t/452404/just-listened-to-some-fostex-t50rps-today-wow/3705#post_7816511


Edited by ardilla - 11/21/11 at 2:11am
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post #78 of 86
11/21/11 at 3:02am
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http://www.head-fi.org/t/452404/just-listened-to-some-fostex-t50rps-today-wow/4875#post_7900702

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post #79 of 86
11/21/11 at 8:40am
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Just made it a WIKI: 

 

http://www.head-fi.org/a/fostex-t50rp-modification-summary-links-wiki

 
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post #80 of 86
12/1/11 at 8:17am

Here's another one some people might find useful:

 

 

LFF's Suspension Headband Mod


Edited by NimbleRabit - 12/1/11 at 10:49am
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post #81 of 86
1/4/12 at 7:19pm

 

Here's a noob question.  Is the silverstone sound dampening foam better than dynamat for the cups?

 
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post #82 of 86
1/5/12 at 12:35pm
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ask in the Wow thread http://www.head-fi.org/t/452404/just-listened-to-some-fostex-t50rps-today-wow/

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post #83 of 86
1/5/12 at 3:23pm

Any links on DIY wooden cups?

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post #84 of 86
1/5/12 at 3:25pm
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Any links on DIY wooden cups?



theres tons of info in the thunderpants thread

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post #85 of 86
1/5/12 at 4:46pm
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theres tons of info in the thunderpants thread


Yeah thanks, I eventually found some after posting. Took about 1.5 hrs of searching though...

 

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post #86 of 86
2/1/12 at 1:56pm
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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 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:
 
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
 
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
bluemonkeyflyer - Modding Noob Extraordinaire
 
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
 
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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
 
LFF headband mod
 
 
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Total makeover mods (new cups)
 
Thunderpants
 
KODA^2 / KODA^1 
 
Leakypants
 

Edited by ardilla - 2/1/12 at 2:06pm
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