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title: "T50RPmk3"
brand: "fostex"
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# 3000mW max input power Detachable 3m & 1.2m cables Neodymium magnet driver tech T50RPmk3

**Brand:** fostex
**Price:** Bs.1216
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your sound game — hear every detail, feel every moment.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** T50RPmk3 by fostex
- **How much does it cost?** Bs.1216 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- fostex enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted fostex brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Powerful & Versatile:** Handles up to 3000mW input, perfect for professional mixing, gaming, and high-res audio setups.
- • **Comfort Meets Endurance:** Low repulsion ear and head pads ensure fatigue-free wear during marathon sessions.
- • **Plug & Play Flexibility:** Includes detachable 3m 1/4-inch and 1.2m mini cables for seamless transition between studio and portable use.
- • **Pro-Grade Audio Precision:** Refined Regular Phase diaphragm delivers razor-sharp, studio-accurate sound for critical listening.
- • **Semi-Open Design for Clarity:** Balanced soundstage with flat, clear audio that keeps you immersed without isolation fatigue.

## Overview

The Fostex T50RPmk3 headphones feature a proprietary copper foil Regular Phase diaphragm with a powerful neodymium magnet, delivering precise, flat, and clear sound ideal for professional monitoring and audiophile listening. With a maximum input of 3000mW, semi-open design, and ultra-comfortable low repulsion pads, these wired headphones come with detachable cables for versatile studio and portable use. A cult favorite for over 30 years, the T50RPmk3 strikes the perfect balance between comfort, power, and sonic accuracy.

## Description

The Fostex RPmk3 series headphones are successors to the reputed RPmk2 series that have been used as reliable monitor headphones in many professional recording studios for more than 30 years. The driver unit incorporating the key Fostex proprietary Regular Phase (RP) Technology diaphragm has been refined to achieve sharper audio reproduction for more accurate monitoring. The housing, ear pads and head pad have also been redesigned to derive the maximum performance of the RP driver. Founded in 1973, Fostex is an acclaimed manufacturer of location sound, multi track recording, and speaker products.

Review: Add some aftermarket pads and the T50RPs punch way above their weight class! - Great value for the money - once you replace the ear pads! **Update: I've since obtained a set of Dekoni Blues (modded T50RPs), and between them I prefer the stock T50RP. The Dekonis do have more sub-bass, but the bass is boosted everywhere and seems a bit loose in comparison to the stock/un-modded T50RP. That said, I have used the Dekonis for a few hours straight where, possibly by virtue of psychoacoustic adjustment (read: it's all in your head), they work well and the bass doesn't seem particularly bloated. But I did not experience the same instant feeling of "I love these!" when I tried the Dekonis that I did with the stock T50RP. For reference, I had not been listening to the stock T50RP that day prior to unboxing and listening to the Dekoni, so my reaction wasn't based on a direct comparison. The Dekonis sound a lot more like the Audio-Technica ATH-M50X - I did a very brief comparison and they're not the same, but they have some similarities. Again, my point is to say that the stock T50RP sounds pretty good out of the box, at least as far as it suits my listening preferences. Got these on a lark after reading & watching numerous write-ups/posts and videos about these and their modded progeny. As others have noted, the stock pads are not so great. Besides not providing a seal for your ear, they also allow your ear to touch the inner ear cup, something that leads to physical fatigue after a while in my experience. However, the $35 ear pads I got here on desertcart (https://www.desertcart.com/gp/product/B07X1L287G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) resolved those two problems, and I find myself really enjoying these cans. FWIW, I think these earpads are as comfortable as the Dekoni hybrid pads that came on the Dekoni Blues. Doing a direct comparison of the Fostex T50RP, Sony MDR-Z7M2, and Sennheiser HD 560S using Wye Oak's "Sick Talk" from the Shriek album and no EQ: the Sony has the best sub-bass extension and bass slam - but it can get a bit muddy too; the Fostex has slightly brighter treble than the Sony, and solid bass with good impact, though it doesn't extend as far as the Z7; and the Sennheiser sounds like the most neutral (flat) with somewhat airier soundstage, the brightest treble, and the least boosted bass - the treble is not overwhelming, nor is the bass lacking. Overall, I think the Fostex strikes the best balance on this track, based on my listening preferences, which probably explains why I have been having so much fun listening to these cans since I got them almost 2 weeks ago. One caveat: As others have noted, you will need a decent amp to drive these as they're not terribly sensitive. I've mostly been using a Topping A50S, with the volume around 1 o'clock in low gain mode. For the 3 headphone comparison today, I used a Monoprice Monolith 887. For the Fostex, I set it to medium gain as the volume knob was almost maxed out in the low gain setting, whereas the Sony & Sennheiser were fine on low-gain. In conclusion, I really like these headphones, and more than I thought I would. In fact, I don't even remember what I was expecting when I ordered them other than that I'd probably have to mod them a lot to make them sound good and I was willing to tinker. And I did tinker a bit: but with just a pad swap they are greatly improved over stock, and so much so that I don't want to take them apart. Now I really want to hear the Dekoni Blue & Modhouse Argon!
Review: Fantastic for fun gaming/music listening! - TL;DR: If you're looking to enjoy games with better sound, these are your pair. DO THE desertcart CALL AND GET THE desertcart HARMONY CODES! THEY LITERALLY JUST GIVE YOU A CODE FOR 10%-20% OFF MOST OF THE ITEMS YOU'LL BE BUYING! MUST BUY PADS(These are often the most recommended- google around for others if you want but beware that their sound could worsen drastically with a bad match) Shure HPAEC1540 Replacement Alcantara Ear Pads for SRH1540 Headphones Likely will need to buy: A headphone amp/dac set or combo. Linking mine in the review, there are better out there if you are grabbing these for music. Creative Sound BlasterX G5 7.1 Headphone Surround HD Audio External Sound Card with Headphone Amplifier for Windows PC/Mac/PS4/and Other Consoles As a person who is a "gamer" and not an audiophile, I was greatly impressed. If you're looking at this page you've probably done the same as I have, reading/watching headphone reviews in an attempt to find one that works but doesn't break the bank. For me it was either this or the k7xx, and I took this because the k7xx can't be purchased and returned, and these are semi-closed rather than fully open. They are fantastically capable headphones. Out of the box, I was able to use 7.1 surround MUCH clearer than with my old HyperX Cloud IIs(which are already a good headphone that is re-branded). They do, however, come with TINY pancake pads. If you buy this headset and don't replace the ear pads I guarantee you'll return it thinking it isn't comfortable. Makes the headset cost an additional 40-50, but when complete, it's just amazing. They're semi-closed, meaning they'll leak sound, but honestly I think my ear pads leak more sound than the ports at loud levels anyway. Definitely need an amplifier to get good, loud sound out of these. For gaming, I recommend the Creative G5, because it's a soundcard/dac/amp, lets you plug in your microphone, gives you many settings to fine-tune your sound, and most importantly provides support for 7.1 surround sound, which TO ME made so much difference that I won't be letting go of it for a cheaper/better amp. For music, on it's own, it gets to about a 6.5/10 without software for this headset, and to about 8.5/10 utilizing the options the software gives you. My setup is this headset(open-box for $120), 1840 pads($40), G5($120), and a Boompro($30, not the best because of the port location but it's fine for me). Makes my total right around $310- a little on the high side but right around the cost of "high-end" gaming headsets and I guarantee it'll outperform them in comfort/quality all around. Well-worth the investment- the improved positioning has genuinely helped me track enemies in games while the sound improvements are making me hear so much more that I'm now appreciating artists that I used to scoff at. If one does decide to become an audiophile and get even more out of this, you can send these in to get modded into Argons, which are one of the best closed-headphones within their price range, and connect an additional amplifier to the G5, meaning nothing(except maybe the original pads) would go to waste!

## Features

- Refined Fostex proprietary Regular Phase (RP) diaphragm driver using copper foil etched polyimide film and powerful neodymium magnet
- Maximum input level of 3000mW to comply with various professional uses
- Semi-open for flat and clear sound
- Low repulsion ear pad and head pad for maximum comfort
- Comes with 3m 1/4-inch plug detachable cable for best serviceability and 1.2m mini plug cable for portable audio use

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0167XM092 |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Best Sellers Rank | #66,777 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #1,561 in Over-Ear Headphones |
| Cable Feature | Detachable |
| Color Name | Black |
| Color Screen | No |
| Compatible Devices | Devices with 3.5 mm audio jack or detachable cable support |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (523) |
| Date First Available | October 6, 2015 |
| Earpiece Shape | Round |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00636827306119 |
| Hardware Interface | 3.5mm Audio |
| Headphones Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Included Components | Cable |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 11.4 ounces |
| Item model number | AMS-T50RPMK3 |
| Manufacturer | American Music and Sound |
| Material | Copper |
| Material Type | Copper |
| Model Name | T50RP MK3 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 7.68 x 4.13 x 7.09 inches |
| Series Number | 50 |
| Size | T50RP |
| Special Feature | Lightweight |
| Specific Uses For Product | Professional |
| Style | T50RP MK3 |
| Supports Bluetooth Technology | No |
| UPC | 636827306119 |
| Units | 1.0 Count |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Fostex
- **Color:** Black
- **Ear Placement:** Over Ear
- **Form Factor:** Over Ear
- **Noise Control:** None

## Images

![T50RPmk3 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51CCy9eYrCL.jpg)
![T50RPmk3 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61HUYJbtfpL.jpg)
![T50RPmk3 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61To9yXmDtL.jpg)
![T50RPmk3 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61qaoiFqtSL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How is the sound isolation?**
A: Not good.  If you want isolation, try T40RP MK3.  They are closed and should provide better isolation and they use the same driver as the T50RP.

**Q: Can you compare sound quality to sennheiser momentum 1.0? I am looking for my first open back headphones.**
A: The T50RP is the semi open model and considered the most neutral sounding. The T20RP is the open back model and considered to have the most bass. The T40RP are the closed back model. As other have said an AMP is recommended these require a little power to drive. Probably the most power hungry headphone I've owned.

**Q: How hard are they to power? Will fiio x3 (first gen) handle it?**
A: I have a Hiby r3, Hiby r6 Pro and a FIIO X3 II.  The FIIO has significantly more power and drives the T50RP rather well.  I am modding the T50RP to balanced to see if the Hiby's can provide more juice that way.  I don't like running 100% volume for not enough drive strength.  FIIO is a strong little bugger!

**Q: Can the smsl sd793-ii dac/amp combo power these to a modest level (not painfully high)?**
A: I'm not sure this helps, but I use a Fiio A3 Amp w/ my Fostex... it gives nice even highs/lows amplification. I use it w/ an iPod nano, samsung phone, and nexus tablet... my computer and laptop drive the head phones fine w/o the amp.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Add some aftermarket pads and the T50RPs punch way above their weight class!
*by D***E on March 28, 2021*

Great value for the money - once you replace the ear pads! **Update: I've since obtained a set of Dekoni Blues (modded T50RPs), and between them I prefer the stock T50RP. The Dekonis do have more sub-bass, but the bass is boosted everywhere and seems a bit loose in comparison to the stock/un-modded T50RP. That said, I have used the Dekonis for a few hours straight where, possibly by virtue of psychoacoustic adjustment (read: it's all in your head), they work well and the bass doesn't seem particularly bloated. But I did not experience the same instant feeling of "I love these!" when I tried the Dekonis that I did with the stock T50RP. For reference, I had not been listening to the stock T50RP that day prior to unboxing and listening to the Dekoni, so my reaction wasn't based on a direct comparison. The Dekonis sound a lot more like the Audio-Technica ATH-M50X - I did a very brief comparison and they're not the same, but they have some similarities. Again, my point is to say that the stock T50RP sounds pretty good out of the box, at least as far as it suits my listening preferences. Got these on a lark after reading & watching numerous write-ups/posts and videos about these and their modded progeny. As others have noted, the stock pads are not so great. Besides not providing a seal for your ear, they also allow your ear to touch the inner ear cup, something that leads to physical fatigue after a while in my experience. However, the $35 ear pads I got here on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07X1L287G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) resolved those two problems, and I find myself really enjoying these cans. FWIW, I think these earpads are as comfortable as the Dekoni hybrid pads that came on the Dekoni Blues. Doing a direct comparison of the Fostex T50RP, Sony MDR-Z7M2, and Sennheiser HD 560S using Wye Oak's "Sick Talk" from the Shriek album and no EQ: the Sony has the best sub-bass extension and bass slam - but it can get a bit muddy too; the Fostex has slightly brighter treble than the Sony, and solid bass with good impact, though it doesn't extend as far as the Z7; and the Sennheiser sounds like the most neutral (flat) with somewhat airier soundstage, the brightest treble, and the least boosted bass - the treble is not overwhelming, nor is the bass lacking. Overall, I think the Fostex strikes the best balance on this track, based on my listening preferences, which probably explains why I have been having so much fun listening to these cans since I got them almost 2 weeks ago. One caveat: As others have noted, you will need a decent amp to drive these as they're not terribly sensitive. I've mostly been using a Topping A50S, with the volume around 1 o'clock in low gain mode. For the 3 headphone comparison today, I used a Monoprice Monolith 887. For the Fostex, I set it to medium gain as the volume knob was almost maxed out in the low gain setting, whereas the Sony & Sennheiser were fine on low-gain. In conclusion, I really like these headphones, and more than I thought I would. In fact, I don't even remember what I was expecting when I ordered them other than that I'd probably have to mod them a lot to make them sound good and I was willing to tinker. And I did tinker a bit: but with just a pad swap they are greatly improved over stock, and so much so that I don't want to take them apart. Now I really want to hear the Dekoni Blue & Modhouse Argon!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic for fun gaming/music listening!
*by I***V on June 15, 2018*

TL;DR: If you're looking to enjoy games with better sound, these are your pair. DO THE AMAZON CALL AND GET THE AMAZON HARMONY CODES! THEY LITERALLY JUST GIVE YOU A CODE FOR 10%-20% OFF MOST OF THE ITEMS YOU'LL BE BUYING! MUST BUY PADS(These are often the most recommended- google around for others if you want but beware that their sound could worsen drastically with a bad match) Shure HPAEC1540 Replacement Alcantara Ear Pads for SRH1540 Headphones Likely will need to buy: A headphone amp/dac set or combo. Linking mine in the review, there are better out there if you are grabbing these for music. Creative Sound BlasterX G5 7.1 Headphone Surround HD Audio External Sound Card with Headphone Amplifier for Windows PC/Mac/PS4/and Other Consoles As a person who is a "gamer" and not an audiophile, I was greatly impressed. If you're looking at this page you've probably done the same as I have, reading/watching headphone reviews in an attempt to find one that works but doesn't break the bank. For me it was either this or the k7xx, and I took this because the k7xx can't be purchased and returned, and these are semi-closed rather than fully open. They are fantastically capable headphones. Out of the box, I was able to use 7.1 surround MUCH clearer than with my old HyperX Cloud IIs(which are already a good headphone that is re-branded). They do, however, come with TINY pancake pads. If you buy this headset and don't replace the ear pads I guarantee you'll return it thinking it isn't comfortable. Makes the headset cost an additional 40-50, but when complete, it's just amazing. They're semi-closed, meaning they'll leak sound, but honestly I think my ear pads leak more sound than the ports at loud levels anyway. Definitely need an amplifier to get good, loud sound out of these. For gaming, I recommend the Creative G5, because it's a soundcard/dac/amp, lets you plug in your microphone, gives you many settings to fine-tune your sound, and most importantly provides support for 7.1 surround sound, which TO ME made so much difference that I won't be letting go of it for a cheaper/better amp. For music, on it's own, it gets to about a 6.5/10 without software for this headset, and to about 8.5/10 utilizing the options the software gives you. My setup is this headset(open-box for $120), 1840 pads($40), G5($120), and a Boompro($30, not the best because of the port location but it's fine for me). Makes my total right around $310- a little on the high side but right around the cost of "high-end" gaming headsets and I guarantee it'll outperform them in comfort/quality all around. Well-worth the investment- the improved positioning has genuinely helped me track enemies in games while the sound improvements are making me hear so much more that I'm now appreciating artists that I used to scoff at. If one does decide to become an audiophile and get even more out of this, you can send these in to get modded into Argons, which are one of the best closed-headphones within their price range, and connect an additional amplifier to the G5, meaning nothing(except maybe the original pads) would go to waste!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by G***E on June 20, 2024*

Piloto le mie Fostex T50RP con uno stack Focusrite solo con amplificatore Topping L50 senza alcun problema. Le Fostex T50RP sono cuffie ad alte prestazioni che offrono un'esperienza audio eccezionale, rendendole un'ottima scelta per gli amanti dell'hi-fi e gli audiofili. Le cuffie eccellono in diverse aree: Qualità del suono: Risposta in frequenza ampia e dettagliata: Le T50RP coprono un'ampia gamma di frequenze, dai bassi profondi agli alti cristallini, con un'eccellente riproduzione dei dettagli. Suono neutro e bilanciato: Le cuffie offrono una presentazione sonora neutra e bilanciata, senza enfatizzare eccessivamente alcuna frequenza. Imaging stereo eccellente: La scena sonora è ampia e spaziosa, con una precisa collocazione degli strumenti e delle voci. Comfort e vestibilità: Design leggero e confortevole: Le cuffie sono leggere e comode da indossare anche per lunghi periodi di ascolto. Design aperto: Il design aperto permette una buona circolazione dell'aria, evitando il surriscaldamento delle orecchie. Costruzione e qualità: Materiali resistenti e di alta qualità: Le cuffie sono costruite con materiali resistenti e di alta qualità, garantendo una lunga durata. Design modulare: I componenti delle cuffie sono modulari e possono essere facilmente sostituiti in caso di necessità. Cavo staccabile: Il cavo è staccabile, il che aumenta la versatilità e la durata delle cuffie. Punti di forza: Qualità del suono eccezionale Design open: sentirete il corriere suonare anche con le cuffie indosso! Comfort e vestibilità da buoni ad eccellenti, dipende se lasciate il pad di seri Costruzione e qualità elevate Cavo staccabile Punti deboli: Mancanza di isolamento acustico a causa del design open Design non adatto a tutti i gusti, i dettagli in metallo e il colore arancione sono un po' polarizzanti. Cuscinetti auricolari: I cuscinetti auricolari inclusi non sono eccezionali, io li ho sostituiti immediatamente con dei pad in memory foam in pelle, che potenziano ulteriormente i bassi grazie ad una sigillatura del padiglione superiore. Prezzo a volte elevato, dai 140 ai 180 COMPRATELE! Spesso vanno su, ora sono a 250 euro. In definitiva, le Fostex T50RP sono cuffie ad alte prestazioni che offrono un'esperienza audio eccezionale. Sono un'ottima scelta per gli amanti dell'hi-fi e gli audiofili che cercano cuffie comode, resistenti e con un suono eccellente. Tuttavia, è importante tenere conto del prezzo elevato e del design aperto, che non offre alcun isolamento dal rumore.

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