so...they're kind of meh?
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YoYo JoKeR
Not exactly kind of meh,
TH500 performs well, more than any Mid-Fi Can, but Less than Summit-Fi range. At this price point, headphones like T90, HD700 are looking menacingly upon the TH500.
Technically its competitors outperform the TH500. I feel TH500 would be a great purchase, if Fostex had priced at around 499$ instead of 699$. That way, the TH500 would be a sure winner.
TH500 performs well, more than any Mid-Fi Can, but Less than Summit-Fi range. At this price point, headphones like T90, HD700 are looking menacingly upon the TH500.
Technically its competitors outperform the TH500. I feel TH500 would be a great purchase, if Fostex had priced at around 499$ instead of 699$. That way, the TH500 would be a sure winner.
The Fed
Nice review Joker. If they are bass shy next to an HD700 I don't want none.
Could you enlighten me on what your setup was with these?
Also are you certain that they are dynamic drivers? The photos you attached from HeadRoom sure looks like planar drivers to me.
Either way... nice write up.
Respect - BW
Could you enlighten me on what your setup was with these?
Also are you certain that they are dynamic drivers? The photos you attached from HeadRoom sure looks like planar drivers to me.
Either way... nice write up.
Respect - BW
YoYo JoKeR
Thank you mate!
Definitely these are shy in bass department, & fall short of Beyer T90's, TH500RP's bass in on par with that of AKG's K702.
I have paired the TH500RP's with M-Stage, O2/ODAC, HUD-Mini, Yulong D200, & Little Dot LD1+
Yeah, thats what really surprised me! the drivers certainly look planar magnetic, and on Fostex's website, they are mentioned as dynamic! & HeadRoom too mentioned they are dynamic itself! "Regular Phase Dynamic Driver Headphone" That is really confusing, maybe Fostex will update the driver in upcoming days?
Definitely these are shy in bass department, & fall short of Beyer T90's, TH500RP's bass in on par with that of AKG's K702.
I have paired the TH500RP's with M-Stage, O2/ODAC, HUD-Mini, Yulong D200, & Little Dot LD1+
Yeah, thats what really surprised me! the drivers certainly look planar magnetic, and on Fostex's website, they are mentioned as dynamic! & HeadRoom too mentioned they are dynamic itself! "Regular Phase Dynamic Driver Headphone" That is really confusing, maybe Fostex will update the driver in upcoming days?
WhiskeyJacks
every review I Have read has these as planar magnetic headphones, so maybe it was a mistake. Also so if one could get these on sale for 350-400 would they be considered a good buy at that price point?
