Hello.  I have read a lot on the Mad Dogs and was all set to order a pair until I discovered another company that modifies the Fostex T50RP.  http://www.zmfheadphones.com/zmf-options/   The headband is thickly padded leather and The ZTF has a few unique options:   GOLD RE-JACK AND CABLE By...

Recently, I purchased the very first "Starving Student" edition Paradox Slant. Since receiving it, I've spent a significant time listening to it and I'm starting to get a grasp of what this headphone really is.   LFF describes the Paradox Slant as a "classic" Paradox with a slight bass boost...

well... i decided im going to make my own pair of headphones/headset... this way, i can have all the features i want together in something on the inexpensive side, but more importantly, made out of some durable hearing protection earmuffs.... theyre less likely to break, and if they ever do, i...

Could somebody please explain what semi-open headphones are? I understand that open means they leak sound or you can hear outside sounds while listening, and closed means they shut off sound and leaks. So what does semi-open headphones mean and can you give some examples of semi-open headphones?

...but I have audiophile aspirations.  I would like to find a full sized headphone amp that would be able to drive the HE 6 and the Etymotic ER 4S.  I would be buying for the future, since I have neither of these phones.  I'm looking for a neutral amp.  I'm not looking for pleasing coloration...

There's a lot of talk about Beyerdynamic, Sennheiser, Grado, AKG...   But I don't see Fostex mentioned that often? How come? Are they not good?

    Pros: Build quality is sturdy and feels dependable, removable cable, soft leather pads, solid clamp, isolation is above average, forgiving yet detailed sound, excellent instrument separation, excellent clarity. Cons: The DIY approach lends to quality consistency issues, imaging is...

I've gained so much from Head-Fi that I figure I'll give back a bit with a review.   About two months ago, I was in the Orient where I spent a few days at headphone pro shops testing out various headphones.  It was very illuminating. On the upper end, I tested the top end of the likes of the...

Title says it all.  Which pair of cans are better without an amp? I've heard that the t50rp's are fairly hard to drive especially after modding?

How do you think these ear pads would work for woodied T50RP's? Beyer gel pads are known to work well. But those aren't available anywhere! Does anybody have any experience with these pads? And will the ear pad material(black plasticky stuff) affect the SQ?  Wise men of Head-fi, please let me...

I'd like to replace the stock cable on my Fostex T50RP.  There is absolutely nothing wrong with them, and I do not think I'll "gain" any sonic improvements.  My desire to replace them is purely aesthetics.     I don't like the look of the thin cable nor the 1/4 inch connector.     Is...

UPDATE - AUGUST, 2013   The CONUS tour is finished.  I anticipate organizing another tour after I spend some time with my Paradox.  I appreciate everyone's participation and impressions.  While the tour is over, I would love to keep the discussion going here.  I will keep the index updated...

I am currently testing a couple of pairs of modified Foxtex T50RP.  I was not expecting much but these two blew me away and I would not feel a loss if all I had were these and did not have my other cans which cost many times more.   I am curious if any of you replaced the stock cables with...

Ok, so I think I've decided I'd like to purchase a pair of Paradox headphones from LFF. I plan to use them for recording all kinds of guitar driven music (Nylon, steel string, heavy electric), but I'm not sure exactly what MIDI I want to pair them with. I currently have a fast track pro which I...

So I developed a passion for listening to high quality music. My current headphone is the Sennheiser HD555. I play all of my music out of my computer so at the moment I use a 6.3mm to 3.5mm adaptor I believe to plug it into my PC (am i losing quality?). Any music I download is strictly WAV...

Well I'm getting some cans right now, I'm jumping from OEM JVC-HA S360, seeking better sound & I want to try different ones (assuming my tastes I'll propably get a pair of V-Moda M100 for summer, basshead inside).   So I did take a look at Fostex T50RP (the original one, not the Mad Dogs...

Has anyone found a right angle mini jack (3.5mm) that fits securely into the Fostex T50RP headphones? I'm having a custom cable made for my Paradox headphones, and we're hitting a brick wall looking for a jack that fits, and doesn't easily fall out. The difficulty in finding a jack has been due...

I dont need advice but for the new head-fiers needing some suggestions! I think the Koss PortaPros are the best for the lowest price :) i dont like them but they have such good value! No specific genres or type, just all out best value!

They say idle hands are the devil's playthings...     Look what arrived the other day. Feature of note: variable bass vents! This should be interesting.      Why yes, I think I will...   blah blah blah, I didn't actually read any of it   hello my pretty, I will be...

Hi everyone, I didn't find an intro section so a little about myself which may help you guys steer me in the right direction.   I am into car audio and completed my first build about a year ago, I did full audio in a 2010 F150, Boston Acoustics SR50 components, SR80 coaxials, Rockford...

I have done A LOT of research on this. I originally was just going to get the ath-m50, but once I really looked into it I found out that the m50 might not be the best buy. There are just so many competing headphones that I'm not sure what to choose!     Some of the headphones:   Srh-840...

Hello, I'm still relatively new to the community, as evidenced by my postcount. I've only recently gotten my first set of cans, a neutral and uncolored open-ear set with a very flat frequency response graph. It's a fairly highly regarded set on these forums, and I can see why: all sounds that...

So Ive narrowed down my choices for a set of neutral music production/studio headphones to the AKG 240 and the Fostex T50. If I decide to run unamped, I would go with the AKG 240. If I decide to get an amp, I would go for the T50, which can be had at a fraction of what they are really worth (or...

Any info on where to find a list of modification to a pair of Fostex T50RP into the so called "Thunderpants"?   For a 100$ it as been compared to LCD-2 so Im in.

Are there any tutorials, design plans, how-to's, or people with helpful advice regarding constructing wooden ear cups for the Fostex T50RP and the assembly of the drivers into the cups? I think this would be a fun and challenging modification to the headphones to try. Thanks for any and all help!