Fostex TH500RP
Fostex TH500RP open-back headphones, featuring the RP diaphragm technology inherited from the brand's studio headphones.
Description
The Fostex TH500RP is a pair of open-back headphones designed for high-fidelity home listening. It follows in the line of the brand's studio headphones, from which it inherits a proven internal technology while adopting a design closer to premium listening models.
This model incorporates RP (Regular Phase) diaphragm technology, already used by Fostex on its renowned studio headphones such as the T20RPmk2 and other models in the T series. This diaphragm technology is usually found on headphones intended for professional use, reflecting a technical heritage geared towards sound precision.
The TH500RP also draws on the design philosophy and aesthetic of the TH900, a flagship model from the brand. This lineage places the TH500RP within a range of premium open-back headphones, designed for discerning listening rather than portable use or strict studio monitoring.
These headphones are aimed at music lovers seeking quality open-back headphones for seated listening at home, connected to a hi-fi system or a dedicated headphone amplifier. The open-back design requires a quiet listening environment, with no need for sound isolation.
What to check before buying used
On these open-back headphones, the ear cushion foam and headband padding compress or dry out over time: check their suppleness and that the leather is not cracking. The RP diaphragm, technology inherited from the T-series studio headphones, should produce a consistent sound with no distortion or unwanted noise at high volume, which would indicate a worn driver. Also check the continuity of the detachable cable and its connectors, as well as any play in the yokes joining the ear cups to the headband.
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