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Massdrop x Fostex T-X0 Planar Magnetic Headphones

Oct 8, 2017

Received my T-X0s two days ago and thought I'd post some impressions after listening for a bit. First off, build quality is good and they have a nice heft to them. The earcup sliders seem a hair loose to me but that can be fixed easily enough with a Torx wrench. Since it's another headphone offered here on MD and a number of people have them, I spent a few hours A/B-ing them against the E-MU Teak. The E-MU is dynamic as opposed to planar, but I believe the two headphones are both billed as closed back even if they behave somewhat semi-closed in use. Keep in mind that everyone hears things a little differently, but here goes:
Comparing Fostex T-X0 to E-MU Teaks > - The Fostex are pretty comfortable and the clamping force is sufficient without feeling like my head's in a vice. That said, I'm not the biggest fan of velour earpads; they get itchy on me much quicker than leather earpads which I prefer for long listening sessions. Personally, I find the E-MU to have the edge in comfort. - The E-MU is much easier to drive, the Fostex is considerably less efficient. I was able to get good volume out of the T-X0 through a FiiO X5ii on 'high' gain, but they benefited noticeably when I switched over to a Schiit Magni 2U. - Bass on the Fostex is rich, tight and a touch punchy; the E-MU is a little looser. - Mids and vocals sound a little more natural on the Fostex; the E-MU sounds almost slightly tinny in comparison. - Highs on the Fostex are good, clear and smooth, almost liquid. - E-MU overall sound is a little airier and crisper, the Fostex sound a little warmer. - Separation and detail is very good on the Fostex. - Soundstage is wider on the E-MU. - The Fostex is a bit more fatiguing over long listening sessions. - The Fostex is very revealing and not terribly forgiving on MP3s and poorly recorded material. Comparing the same songs in lossless 16/44 FLAC and 320-kbps MP3, I could tell them apart immediately. And if a recording sounds like crap, it will REALLY sound like crap on the Fostex. - The Fostex excels with well-recorded sources and 24-bit music. They sound good with everything I could throw at them, but really shine on jazz and acoustic music, and aren't too shabby on reggae.
It's only been a few days but so far I'm liking the T-X0 a lot. For $150 I'm pleasantly surprised and very impressed. Cheers!

Oct 8, 2017

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Paulng" I was able to get good volume out of the T-X0 through a FiiO X5ii on 'high' gain, but they benefited noticeably when I switched over to a Schiit Magni 2U. "

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