Thx00 pads again i understand this is a fairly well worn path, but i havent seen any definitive answers. Oct 01, 2016 imaging seems to take a significant step up with the th x00. The fostex th 600 provides everything i was looking for in an upgrade from the ultrasone pro 900s. The th x00 came about as a collaboration between fostex known for their th 900 and th 600 headphones and massdrop, the groupbuy community website focused on niche hobbies. The th610 features a detachable cable and beautiful matte finished black walnut housings, in addition to the reputed biodynamic 50mm diaphragm and the.
Fostex th pad attenuator disc th x00, th900, etc by ggabriele3 apr 6, 2017. There was no change on sound quality thx to the accurate replication of the original fostex attenuation ring. Fostex x massdrop thx00 my new favorite headphones. View and download fostex mr8 operation manual online. These fostex th900 pads also fit the th900 mk2, th600, th500rp, th610, th909, thx00, and thrx00 as well as denon ahd7000, ahd5000, ahd7200, and some hifiman and audeze models after the wide success of dekonis platinum protein series, we wanted to expand into an even higher quality material to create an unparalleled ear pad in both. Exclusive to massdrop, the fostex thx00 is based on the th900 but tuned for a more balanced sound, with mahogany earcups inspired by the denon ahd7000. Brainwavz micro suede ear pads for ath m50x, m50xbt. Digital input is available in the form of usb and toslink, the usb fixed at 2496 while the toslink can also be used up to 2496 i havent been able to find a source that transmits higher data rates through toslink. You will immediately see a white plastic disc with 4 interlocks on it for attaching to the headphone. Fostex r80b 100w lpad madisound speaker components. Review of fostex x massdrop thx00, my current favorite. Dekoni audio replacement ear pads compatible with fostex. Other than the cables, none of these were ever used or installed. Today, the fostex brand has partnered with the group buying site massdrop for a new headphone that pays homage to d5000 called the massdrop thx00.
Dekoni audio thx00 pads and attenuation ring install. Dekoni audio fostex th900 elite sheepskin replacement memory. The shape needs to be alligned with the oval of the zmf pads. Fostex is a japanese company really known for their specialty drivers especially full range and they have some clout in the pro audio industry as well. The fostex th610 is the successor to the critically acclaimed th600, part of fostexs premium th series of audiophile headphones, which also includes the renowned th900 and the th900 mk2. Side by side with the stock fostex th600, massdrops new fostex x00 is noticeably less recessed and more upfront in the midrange by a small degree. View and download fostex 2016 owners manual online. I actually really like the comfort on the thx00 stock pads, but it is good to know that the alpha pads could be a more comfortable alternative. There seem to be many choices, but for every type of pad that someone likes, there are two chiming in to say that particular pad sucks with the thx00.
Brainwavz hybrid memory foam earpad black puvelour. However, it is still a recessive experience to say the very least. As can be seen the treble peak is reduced by a good 4db. Id say the thx00 in this configuration is more comfortable than the lcdx, less than hd800. I sort of like the pads without the rings a leaner take on the thx00 sound. Model th610 is a successor to the model th600 consisting of the premium th series line together with the conventional th900 and the new th900mk2.
Fostex x massdrop thx00 my new favorite headphones youtube. Member galleries welcome to the us audio mart member galleries. Discussion in closed archived sales started by bigferret, feb 20, 2016. Headphones ear pads cushions for audiotechnica ath m50x m50xbt msr7 m40x, sony mdr v67506, arctis 35 7 pro. Sikke en oplevelse forst og fremmest syntes jeg at x00 ser fantastiske ud. Apr 15, 2016 th x00 is also rather easy to drive, connected to dx90, i only need to set the volume around 185 at low gain and it sounds lovely. The hm5 angled sheepskin is ok, bringing it back closer to stock sound, although still not really. One very minor ding on the left cup, shown in one of the pictures with my finger pointing at it. Think this is the only one pair of purpleheart in malaysia, and one of two th x00sthe mahogany one that is on sale on lyn and keep changing hands all the time 5 months later, after all the expectations and hype, man dat bass man, the fostex th x00 purpleheart arrived at my doorsteps. I also have no problem connecting it to my macbook and ipad mini 2, they drive thx00 with a lot of room to spare. These fostex th900 pads also fit the th900 mk2, th600, th500rp, th610, th909, thx00, and thrx00 as well as denon ahd7000, ahd5000, ahd7200, and some hifiman and audeze models since we couldnt make our elite sheepskin any more comfortable than it already is, we looked to enter a new era in sound quality with the elite fenestrated. I sort of like the pads without the rings a leaner take on the th x00 sound. I also have no problem connecting it to my macbook and ipad mini 2, they drive th x00 with a lot of room to spare.
This is mounting ring for the fostex th series headphones, such as the th x00 mahogany, purpleheart, ebony, th900, th 610, etc. The official massdropfostex thx00 owners impressions. These, plus the fostex th x00 headphones, are listed separately. Massdrop x fostex thx00 recable removable mod i was quite excited to head about massdrop and fostex teaming up to offer the thx00, a headphone created by the same oem company that produced headphones for denon the legendary d2000, d5000 and d7000. The original pads next to the cutouts th x00 ph with zmf pads thickness comparison. After chancing upon these pads whilst looking wistfully at the leather lambskin alpha pads and finding it hard to. So i had purchased alternate ear pads, cables, and an upgrade kit.
Today, the fostex brand has partnered with the group buying site massdrop for a new headphone that pays homage to d5000 called the massdrop th x00. Seems the fostex is 0,5mm, but plastic, therefore the 1mm styrene. After a solid reception, the two parties decided to extend the line even further with additional wood variants for the earcups including purpleheart also known as peltogyne and ebony. Kudos to massdrop for having the ambition to get such a project together. Yes, it does sound more like an open headphone than a sealed one. Below the frequency response of the stock thx00 and with 1 ply of 2layer toilet paper in front of the driver. The thx00 came about as a collaboration between fostex known for their th900 and th600 headphones and massdrop, the groupbuy community website focused on niche hobbies. The fostex th600 provides everything i was looking for in an upgrade from the ultrasone pro 900s. As i was enjoying them quite a bit, i often came back to the th x00 and thought these were warmer and more enjoyable overall. Jul 02, 2017 fostex has not at all changed the staging prowess of the thx00 and the wooden purpleheart chambers dont alter this at all over the original mahogany cups of the thx00. These pads fit the fostex th600, th610, th900, th900mkii, x00, and many more.
This replacement stock cable is for the fostex th900 and th600 only. Fostex th pad attenuator disc thx00, th900, etc by ggabriele3 apr 6, 2017. Think this is the only one pair of purpleheart in malaysia, and one of two thx00sthe mahogany one that is on sale on lyn and keep changing hands all the time 5 months later, after all the expectations and hype, man dat bass man, the fostex thx00 purpleheart arrived at my doorsteps. With the coherent whole of the music more apparent and a nicely balanced treble response, the th x00 does a really nice job of developing a coherent image with better than average width and depth. The t50rp are the flagship model of the fostex rp lineup consisting of the t20rp, t30rp and t50rp. Id say the th x00 in this configuration is more comfortable than the lcdx, less than hd800. Sider har og byder weekenden velkommen, i selvskab med mojo og fostex thx00. The original pads next to the cutouts thx00 ph with zmf pads thickness comparison. Nov 24, 2015 stock th x00 sheepskin without attenuation ring sheepskin with attenuation ring the sheepskin pads seem to worsen the dip at 500hz by quite a bit. A survey of foster 443742 variants subjective listening. Thats 14 grams lighter than the cloud ii and 40 grams lighter than its younger, bulkier sibling, the cloud. Imaging seems to take a significant step up with the thx00. Evshrug shows us how to swap the pads and add an attenuation ring to the drop exclusive fostex th x00, a headphone simiar to the fostex th 900 and th610. The result is a pair of headphones thats easily worth twice its price.
Significantly increased comfort over the ultrasone 900s these use almost the same body as the denon d2000s as fostex designed those except the th600 has a. Dekoni audio attenuation ring for use with fostex massdrop. Fits fostex th600, th610, th500rp, th900, th900 mkii, massdrop fostex x00 genuine designer quality sheep skin leather ear pads quality surpasses the stock pads on the even the high end headphones specially designed memory foam to slowly contour to fit every face comfortably. The overall amount of treble is not reduced as much though. Thx00 is also rather easy to drive, connected to dx90, i only need to set the volume around 185 at low gain and it sounds lovely. These, plus the fostex thx00 headphones, are listed separately. Dekoni audio fostex th900 fenestrated sheepskin ear pad set. I actually really like the comfort on the th x00 stock pads, but it is good to know that the alpha pads could be a more comfortable alternative. Lets go on the journey together to audio bliss sennheiser momentum 2. A definite pair with the earpads, but you can most certainly make your own.
Tyll, for your information, ive just replaced the ear pads on my original pre jubilee model precision 580s with replacement sennheiser pads part number 050635, and they are identical to the new pads on the 660 s, i. Dekoni audio fostex th900 elite sheepskin replacement memory foam. This is a gallery of components, equipment, and listening areas uploaded by our members. Ideal for use with fostex tweeters and supertweeters. The alpha pads were more comfortable, but the padding distance was so great that it made the mids sound a lot more recessed. The official massdropfostex thx00 owners impressions and. Available exclusively on massdrop, the fostex x massdrop thx00 headphones were born of a collaboration with a brand thats brought us innovative products since 1949, in response to our audiophile communitys call for a pricetoperformance redefining closedback headphone. With the coherent whole of the music more apparent and a nicely balanced treble response, the thx00 does a really nice job of developing a coherent image with better than average width and depth.
Fostex has not at all changed the staging prowess of the th x00 and the wooden purpleheart chambers dont alter this at all over the original mahogany cups of the th x00. Fostex x massdrop thx00 page 38 super best audio friends. Just that has happened with the fostex t50rp headphones. Significantly increased comfort over the ultrasone 900s these use almost the same body as the denon d2000s as fostex designed those except the th 600 has a solid magnesium frame that feels very good in the hand. Below the frequency response of the stock th x00 and with 1 ply of 2layer toilet paper in front of the driver. Fostex has not at all changed the staging prowess of the thx00 and the wooden purpleheart chambers dont alter this at all over the original mahogany cups of the thx00. Used it on my new pads for my th x00 purple hearts headphones. The th610 newly features the detachable cable connection and beautiful matte finished black walnut housings in addition to the reputed biodynamic 50mm diaphragm and the powerful 1 tesla 1,000 gauss. Sennheiser hd 660 s overear open headphones innerfidelity. The step response below shows somewhat less and shorter ringing. Stock thx00 sheepskin without attenuation ring sheepskin with attenuation ring the sheepskin pads seem to worsen the dip at 500hz by quite a bit. Fostex 1412552460 pom ear cushion plate for th600 and th900 single single pom ear cushion plate for fostex th600 and th900 premium stereo headphones.
Fostex th pad attenuator disc thx00, th900, etc by. Upper midrange does sound relatively hotter though. The th900 is the first highend headphones form fostex featuring the newly designed driver unit with1. I couldnt wear the stock pads for longer than half an hour, but can wear these alpha pads for hours. For proper installation just remove the old pad from the headphone using a counterclockwise twisting motion. This is mounting ring for the fostex thseries headphones, such as the thx00 mahogany, purpleheart, ebony, th900, th610, etc. Goes through normal mail in an envelope so no exuberant shipping costs, ranging from just a few euros to 24. News of the launch caught more than a few off guard. The hpa3 uses japans asahi kaseis akm ak4390 da chip which supports a 32 bit input data and up to a 216khz sampling rate. May 19, 2016 massdrop x fostex thx00 recable removable mod i was quite excited to head about massdrop and fostex teaming up to offer the thx00, a headphone created by the same oem company that produced headphones for denon the legendary d2000, d5000 and d7000. Fs massdrop thx00 walpha pads sold super best audio. Its always great when we have measurements for mods to headphones.
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