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Re: Fostex T50RP Paradox, LCD-2, LCD-3 Frequency Response
« Reply #10 on: December 03, 2011, 10:48:49 AM »
A couple of days ago was an early Christmas, as when I returned home from work a package sat upon my porch.  Carefully opening revealed a present from from Santa LFF - a brand new set of Paradox T50RP headphones!!!
I will most a more complete review in a few weeks when I've had more time to listen to the Paradox's.  However, last night I used them to listen to the Cowboy Junkies Trinity Sessions Revisited.  This is a CD I have listened to many many times.

I only have one thing to say about the Paradox's:  HOLY SH_T!!!!  These are without a doubt, the clearest most resolving headphones I have ever heard.  Although I've listened to this CD dozens of times with my HD580's, K701's as well as Grado RS-2 and from my speakers, I am hearing sounds I have never heard before -- the intake of breath, subtle nuances to the decay of cymbals, etc.

In addition to sounding crystal clear (I can think of no better way than to say the headphones simply get out of they way of the music), they are very comfortable.  Most likely due to the large suspension band, after a few minutes on my head, I forget that they are even there.

Fantastic job Luis, just fantastic!!  I could not be happier.

More to come in a few weeks. . .

-Tim

Note that I originally posted this review at Head-fi (post #5231): http://www.head-fi.org/t/452404/just-listened-to-some-fostex-t50rps-today-wow/5220#post_7936071
 
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Re: Fostex T50RP Paradox, LCD-2, LCD-3 Frequency Response
« Reply #11 on: December 03, 2011, 08:24:59 PM »
I'm glad you are enjoying them! I have to admit that I have a tendency to poo-poo them because of their modest cost, but every time Luis brings them over, I can't but help feel the same way as you.

They are incredibly neutral with a very slight dark emphasis. They have more treble air than the FR graphs suggest too. I would never dare say any of these things on HF because people would never believe me.
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Re: Fostex T50RP Paradox, LCD-2, LCD-3 Frequency Response
« Reply #12 on: December 04, 2011, 12:52:51 AM »
Quote from: purrin on December 03, 2011, 08:24:59 PM
I'm glad you are enjoying them! I have to admit that I have a tendency to poo-poo them because of their modest cost, but every time Luis brings them over, I can't but help feel the same way as you.

They are incredibly neutral with a very slight dark emphasis. They have more treble air than the FR graphs suggest too. I would never dare say any of these things on HF because people would never believe me.

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I think it just goes to show that good audio does not (necessarily) require high cost.  I suspect that the driver's in the T50RPs are likely as good as almost any other out there.

The same thing seems to happen with speakers.  I've heard some $20K speakers that do not sound anywhere near as good as the $1,600 Fritz Carbon 7s I use.

I am sure it is similar for amps as well. 

That being said, if someone is happy with there uber expensive gear, more power too them.  As long as they don't shit all over the lower cost stuff just because it's lower cost.
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Re: Fostex T50RP Paradox, LCD-2, LCD-3 Frequency Response
« Reply #13 on: December 04, 2011, 02:05:09 AM »
Hey guys....I really appreciate the kind words.  :)
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Re: Fostex T50RP Paradox, LCD-2, LCD-3 Frequency Response
« Reply #14 on: August 15, 2012, 01:26:33 PM »
The paradox and the Orpheus are probably the best looking graphs I've seen. Damn! LFF is da bomb!
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Re: Fostex T50RP Paradox, LCD-2, LCD-3 Frequency Response
« Reply #15 on: August 16, 2012, 12:46:31 AM »
Quote from: donunus on August 15, 2012, 01:26:33 PM
The paradox and the Orpheus are probably the best looking graphs I've seen. Damn! LFF is da bomb!

I apply a teeny-tiny bit of EQ to my Paradox based on these graphs. No more than 1db either way (according to the foobar2000 EQ) in just a few spots. I generally poop my pants a little every time I listen.
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Re: Fostex T50RP Paradox, LCD-2, LCD-3 Frequency Response
« Reply #16 on: August 16, 2012, 01:03:01 AM »
LOL. I still need to mod the monoprice. Still on my list of things to do, but the meet planning is driving me nuts!
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Re: Fostex T50RP Paradox, LCD-2, LCD-3 Frequency Response
« Reply #17 on: August 16, 2012, 01:23:26 AM »
LFF, I'll get the paradox in about a month's time.  :)p1
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Re: Fostex T50RP Paradox, LCD-2, LCD-3 Frequency Response
« Reply #18 on: August 16, 2012, 03:30:59 AM »
Quote from: purrin on August 16, 2012, 01:03:01 AM
LOL. I still need to mod the monoprice. Still on my list of things to do, but the meet planning is driving me nuts!

Haha, no worries. I'm in no hurry.
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Re: Fostex T50RP Paradox, LCD-2, LCD-3 Frequency Response
« Reply #19 on: August 16, 2012, 08:19:54 AM »
Very impressive, the HD600 should come close otherwise...
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