Fostex T50RP Mk3 Review: Ranked #71 of 308

Last updated: October 13, 2026

The Fostex T50RP Mk3 ranks #71 out of 308 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.

Brand: Fostex

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Fostex T50RP Mk3 - ranked #71 of 308 Over-Ear Headphones · Editor's rating 4.1/5

#71 Fostex T50RP Mk3 Discontinued eBay

Pros: Crinacle’s measurement gives it an excellent Harman preference score of 84 with a 2.27 dB spread. Its tonal tilt of +0.11 sits close to the target, so the overall balance is neither dark nor bright.

Cons: Discontinued, so it is mainly found used. Its 2.27 dB spread is less even than the best measured sets.

Released2015 (11 years ago)
BackSemi-open
ConnectionWired
Deviation From Target2.27 dB standard deviation
Driver TypePlanar magnetic
Form FactorOver-ear
Frequency Response15Hz - 35kHz
Harman Preference Score84 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ)
Impedance50 ohms
Sensitivity92 dB/mW
Tonal Tilt+0.11 (negative is warmer, positive brighter)
Weight0.7 lbs (315g)
EQ preset to match the Harman target

Set a preamp of -6.6 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.

FilterFrequencyGainQ
Low shelf105 Hz+7.5 dB0.70
Peak2,081 Hz+5.5 dB1.24
Peak8,580 Hz-4.3 dB1.35
Peak71 Hz-5.6 dB0.71
Peak1,001 Hz-3.1 dB2.55
High shelf10,000 Hz-0.5 dB0.70
Peak289 Hz-1.5 dB4.42
Peak241 Hz+1.7 dB4.96
Peak542 Hz+1.6 dB6.00
Peak390 Hz-0.6 dB2.77

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