[raoultrifan]

I was using my former T60RP on Objective2 and everything was perfect. Same drivers are inside T50RP-mk3 and again, perfect pairing with O2 and EssenceOne and their output power is below Atom.

Based on https://www.fostexinternational.com/docs/products/T60RP.shtml#content-3-tab-tab, there's a SPL of 112dB/100mW and 122dB/1W, so enough dB to make your timpani crazy.

 

[ninetylol]

Or just get the new SMSL SP200 and be done with it

 

[omegaorgun]

Some people believe that the Fostex planar drivers really need multiple watts of power to sounds their best, and the Atom would not provide that. (I'm not in that camp, I happily run my Argons on (relatively powerful) portable amps)

Yep something around 3 watts per channel. Any of the THX, LCX with XLR DAC in for extra gain. I also have a HPA-3B with 3.8w. the balanced mod from modhouse is very good regardless if you get an Argon or not.

I have my THX 789 in high gain so that kind of power or higher is best.

 

[omegaorgun]

unfortunately "send in" the headphone is not a viable solution for everyone.
btw how would you describe the improvements ?

Sound more natural, less nasally. Wider and overall timbre and tonality is improved. The bass is also better but I think the overall sound is just nicer. Don't regret getting it done.

 

[grig]

Some people believe that the Fostex planar drivers really need multiple watts of power to sounds their best, and the Atom would not provide that. (I'm not in that camp, I happily run my Argons on (relatively powerful) portable amps)

well this is what most of reviewers out there claims see Zeos for example. I'm sure i drive my T60 quite well but i have a 2W per channel amp, no stress i drive Arya with the same ease

 

[grig]

Sound more natural, less nasally. Wider and overall timbre and tonality is improved. The bass is also better but I think the overall sound is just nicer. Don't regret getting it done.

that's actually a great feedback, agree on that very narrow you said nasally feeling, i will try to see if he can ship only the mod package, otherwise the mayflower one may do the trick as well...

 

[grig]

Or just get the new SMSL SP200 and be done with it

on my short list, with sabaj d5 incoming

 

[grig]

I was using my former T60RP on Objective2 and everything was perfect. Same drivers are inside T50RP-mk3 and again, perfect pairing with O2 and EssenceOne and their output power is below Atom.

Based on https://www.fostexinternational.com/docs/products/T60RP.shtml#content-3-tab-tab, there's a SPL of 112dB/100mW and 122dB/1W, so enough dB to make your timpani crazy.

why did you sold your's ? u just remembered me of my xonar essence muses ed.... ah memories

 

[raoultrifan]

Not sold, sent back to Amazon, due to rattling in both drivers.

 

[grig]

Not sold, sent back to Amazon, due to rattling in both drivers.

annoying, my pair has a bit that issue to, in the right cup but only on heavy bass songs, i did noticed just a couple of times so far....

 

[raoultrifan]

Wrote an email to Fostex, but don't remember if I got a decent reply. I'll purchase a pair of T60RP anytime, but only after I'll have them listen.
However, my actually T50RP-mk3 worth the money for sure, while T60RP has not so good price/perf. ratio.

 

[grig]

Wrote an email to Fostex, but don't remember if I got a decent reply. I'll purchase a pair of T60RP anytime, but only after I'll have them listen.
However, my actually T50RP-mk3 worth the money for sure, while T60RP has not so good price/perf. ratio.

is a modded pair of t50rp or stock ?

 

[raoultrifan]

Just a bit of damping fabric on the backside, so I wouldn't consider them modded.

I so much wanted those wood TP60RP, but it was just not meant to be. I'll probably found them in a local shop and get them, I'll see, but I seriously doubt that Fostex increased their Q&A since last year.

 

[CJG888]

Are the wooden cups available as spare parts?

 

[grig]

Just a bit of damping fabric on the backside, so I wouldn't consider them modded.

I so much wanted those wood TP60RP, but it was just not meant to be. I'll probably found them in a local shop and get them, I'll see, but I seriously doubt that Fostex increased their Q&A since last year.

as far as i know from series 800/900 upwards the issues are solved....