Stitch
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Another praise for the fostex T50RP!
I just received my first ortho's, a pair of Fostex T50RP. Bought them for 95 euro used from Shamu144. They are modded so im not sure(yet) how the original sound.
This are my first impressions. I'm not sure if its fair to pitch them “against”the DT880/250 and the SR325is.
Music listened to is Iron miaden – “Aces High” and Vader – “Art of War”. I will take requests though.
Maidens legendary heavy metal should not need an intro. Vader is fast, brutal, bit technical death metal, my favorite
. With the uprising of metalheads on head-fi these days, this one is for you 
Gear;
Stello CDT100, DacMagic, Headamp GS-1.
Lows;
A bit stronger but with equal impact of the 325is
Better than the DT880, stronger and better impact
Mids;
Less agressive and “in your face” than the 325is but still verry good and detailed.
A lot better than the DT880, stronger and better detail.
Highs;
Good, detailed and very easy on the ears.
Does not reach the levels of the 325is by a good margin.
Its not as harsh but also lacks some reach.
I like the highs a bit better than the 880, not much though.
Overall detail and clarity;
I like the details but it sounds darker than the 325is, no surprise there.
At the first song it felt like it was a bit muffled/veiled but that feeling passed soon enough.
I'm not just used to closed cans The difference in soundstage is what gave me mixed feelings the first few minutes but thats another obvious difference with closed phones.
They are definitely fast! They can easily deliver the insane double bass found on most Vader albums.
Comfort;
They dont reach DT880 comfort but they feel good, the (p)leather is bit warm though.
I like them so far. They sound good with heavy metal, not as cutthroat as the 325is but definitely nice. Would i recommend them for heavy metal at this point? Yes, If soundstage is not overly important. Mids are strong/agressive enough for heavy metal, bass is good too, highs are nice and detailed. And they are fast! Did i mention that?
The longer they are on my head the more i like them.
Verry good pair! Thanks Olivier!
I just received my first ortho's, a pair of Fostex T50RP. Bought them for 95 euro used from Shamu144. They are modded so im not sure(yet) how the original sound.
This are my first impressions. I'm not sure if its fair to pitch them “against”the DT880/250 and the SR325is.
Music listened to is Iron miaden – “Aces High” and Vader – “Art of War”. I will take requests though.
Maidens legendary heavy metal should not need an intro. Vader is fast, brutal, bit technical death metal, my favorite
Gear;
Stello CDT100, DacMagic, Headamp GS-1.
Lows;
A bit stronger but with equal impact of the 325is
Better than the DT880, stronger and better impact
Mids;
Less agressive and “in your face” than the 325is but still verry good and detailed.
A lot better than the DT880, stronger and better detail.
Highs;
Good, detailed and very easy on the ears.
Does not reach the levels of the 325is by a good margin.
Its not as harsh but also lacks some reach.
I like the highs a bit better than the 880, not much though.
Overall detail and clarity;
I like the details but it sounds darker than the 325is, no surprise there.
At the first song it felt like it was a bit muffled/veiled but that feeling passed soon enough.
I'm not just used to closed cans
The difference in soundstage is what gave me mixed feelings the first few minutes but thats another obvious difference with closed phones.They are definitely fast! They can easily deliver the insane double bass found on most Vader albums.
Comfort;
They dont reach DT880 comfort but they feel good, the (p)leather is bit warm though.
I like them so far. They sound good with heavy metal, not as cutthroat as the 325is but definitely nice. Would i recommend them for heavy metal at this point? Yes, If soundstage is not overly important. Mids are strong/agressive enough for heavy metal, bass is good too, highs are nice and detailed. And they are fast! Did i mention that?
The longer they are on my head the more i like them.
Verry good pair! Thanks Olivier!
