[cjc]

B&H just raised ALL Fostex RPmk3 to $159 (minus $50  mail in rebate).
Glad I bought when they were only $115

 

[trellus]

 
B&H just raised ALL Fostex RPmk3 to $159 (minus $50  mail in rebate).
Glad I bought when they were only $115

 
Bummer... I've been on their notification list for the T20RP MK3 when they get them back in stock... expected to get them for $115 before rebate.

 

[eeagle]

 
The Blackwood has it (http://www.zmfheadphones.com/order-the-zmf/zmf-blackwood-1). It's a cool idea, but like I say I'm just more preferable to having *real* open and a second pair of *real* closed. I don't mind saving up the difference to have a solid two pairs that accomplish both. I've getting horribly sick lately with G.A.S.

 
Well with the rebates getting these down in $65 range at several sites the T20RP open & T40RP closed pair should be easy to come by.
 
I'm still thinking, like many reviews say, the T50RP is the flat clear sweet spot in-between.....maybe you need all three

 

[eeagle]

 
B&H just raised ALL Fostex RPmk3 to $159 (minus $50  mail in rebate).
Glad I bought when they were only $115

MusiciansFriend still has the T40RP mk3 for $115

 

[marcan]

Just for the record,  the driver on T50RPmk3, T40RPmk3 and T20RPmk3 is the same?

 

[Antwan95]

Just for the record,  the driver on T50RPmk3, T40RPmk3 and T20RPmk3 is the same?

Yes they're the same drivers with different material over the vents.

 

[Antwan95]

I just got my T40RPmk3. I immediately put on a leather strap I got from MrSpeakers which made it alot more comfortable. I paid $115 from B&H plus the rebate which brings it down to $65. They're a steal for that price.

These sound a lot better than I was expecting stock. I plan on mass loading them with plasteline and I have Shure 840 pads on the way then going from there.

I don't have too much to compare it to but it is comparable to HD650 but the treble is more forward than the laid back signature of the HD650. They surprisingly need more volume to drive them to the same level.

 

[nlse]

   
Well with the rebates getting these down in $65 range at several sites the T20RP open & T40RP closed pair should be easy to come by.
 
I'm still thinking, like many reviews say, the T50RP is the flat clear sweet spot in-between.....maybe you need all three

i feel the sound is not weighty and not flat sounding, more described as weak, in the membrane, tad lean
 
and there is a lot of spikes in the sound
 
more the construction that makes it flat sounding
 
not a bad headphone, in all perspectives, still not something you would rock to, its a bit to fragile in the sound
 
also missing some midrange details

 

[el boricua]

does anyone know where i can order the stock ear pads of the t20rp?

 

[mrmonday]

I need a portable dac/amp solution for my fostex t40rp mk3 and my fostex th x00 PH which will be arriving in a couple months. The mk3s are power hungry so I was originally thinking that the cayin c5 with the dragonfly red would be the best option but now I am also looking at the arrow 6tx but I am skeptical whether it will have enough power. If you have any experience or suggestions please comment! My budget is $350 and the source will be macbooks and iphones specifically the air and the 6s.

 

[marcan]

  Just for the record,  the driver on T50RPmk3, T40RPmk3 and T20RPmk3 is the same?

Anyone?

 

[Antwan95]

Anyone?

I replied to you. Read a few posts up.

 

[marcan]

I replied to you. Read a few posts up.

Thx Antwan95 
Didn't see it..
So if I want to mod them, better off get the cheaper model right?

 

[mynamesjeff]

Can anyone tell me their opinions on the Shure 1540 pads? The stock sound to me is incredible bar maybe wanting a bit more bass. The stock pads however are horrible. 

 

[Turhuuksia]

  i feel the sound is not weighty and not flat sounding, more described as weak, in the membrane, tad lean
 
and there is a lot of spikes in the sound
 
more the construction that makes it flat sounding
 
not a bad headphone, in all perspectives, still not something you would rock to, its a bit to fragile in the sound
 
also missing some midrange details

I agree with this. I'm thinking if I should figure out my own felt to bring the signature to mk2s and then do the mods to bring it to mk2 mods performance. I do prefer the 4k lift of the mk3s but I'm afraid it's not worth it when the vocals sound often so recessed.