Thank you for purchasing the Fostex product. We
hope you will read through this manual so that you
can correctly use it.
Outstanding features:
1. Premium RP planar magnetic driver
The RP technology planar diaphragm driver technology, developed in 1974 and continually refined
ever since, has a newly developed planar
diaphragm, much larger than the conventional RP
driver used in T50RPmk3/mk4. In addition to
increasing the number of magnets that sandwich the
diaphragm, as well as a newly designed pattern and
shape for the printed coil, the magnetic circuit components have been redesigned to optimize the magnetic flux distribution. All of these work together to
suppress unwanted resonance in the diaphragm.
This simultaneously achieves high sensitivity,
smooth frequency response, and excellent transient
characteristics, enabling accurate and delicate reproduction from heavy bass to high frequencies, and
the ability to express a clear sound image in space
with a clear sense of localization.
2. Hard maple solid wood housing finished with
"Aizome,” a traditional Japanese dyeing method
The solid hard maple wood housing, known as a
material for guitars, is dyed with Awa Aizome from
Tokushima, which has long been valued for its
high-quality dyeing. The wood is carefully dyed one
by one by skilled craftspersons, resulting in a deep
indigo color that beautifully reveals the unique grain
of the hard maple wood. Dyeing with Aizome,
made exclusively from the indigo plant, allows the
hard maple's density and specific gravity to take
advantage of its properties that do not add unnecessary color to the sound, allowing the player to user a
firm, deep bass range and clear, extended treble
range.
Genuine indigo, the dye used in Aizome, is a natural
dye with a long history in Japan and was even used
in ukiyoe prints of the Edo period. Among indigo
dyes, Tokushima's Awa Aizome has long been
known throughout Japan as an indispensable dye for
high-end dyed goods because of its rich and luxurious appearance. The TH1000RP and TH1100RP
housings are dyed with Aizome made exclusively
from natural tade indigo, which does not damage
wood, and are repeatedly applied by hand and over a
period of days, with a period to cure in between.
During this process, changes in temperature and
humidity affect the drying of the dye, and the conditions under which the fine color particles penetrate
the wood structure vary depending on the grain of
each housing. The result is a one-of-a-kind housing
with a deep blue hue unique to indigo, while the
smooth grain of the maple wood beautifully emerges, and the texture of each housing is completely
different, even from left to right
3. Newly adopted lightweight magnesium alloy
mechanical parts
A refreshed design using Magnesium alloy for
mechanical parts, such as the housing base plate and
hanger, help reduce overall weight by 20% compared to aluminum. Rubber packing is used for the
rotation mechanism to eliminate excess vibration as
much as possible. The design concept of taking
every detail of each part into consideration has
further improved the wearing comfort.
4. Newly shaped ear pads with new materials
The newly shaped ear pads, which are asymmetrical
to optimize the wearing comfort, are made of
low-resilience cushions and silk protein synthetic
leather that is three times more durable than conventional ear pads, ensuring a comfortable fit even over
long periods of listening.
Caution when connecting a removable type headphone cable
5. Flexible fitting head pad and headband
The head pad and headband are made of natural
sheepskin material, providing a supple and comfortable fit.
6. Includes high-purity OFC unbalanced cable
Includes 7N (99.999999%) grade high-purity OFC
(Oxygen Free Copper) unbalanced cable, which
eliminates impurities to the utmost limit to enhance
transmission performance.
7. 7N grade cable for internal wiring and highly
reliable detachable connector port
The removable connector on the headphone body,
as well as the detachable connector terminal, are
both rhodium-plated terminals. A separately sold
XLR-terminal cable (ET-H3.0N7BL) or even a
4.4.mm balanced cable (ET-TH4.4BL) can be used
for balanced connections.
ケーブルには L チャンネルと R チャンネルの区別があります。L 側と R 側を挿し間違えな
いようご注意ください。また、2P コネクタは異なる太さのピンを使用していますので、
正しい方向(ケーブルの “L” 表示と本体側の “L” 表示、ケーブルの “R” 表示と本体側の
“R” 表示を合わせる)に接続して下さい。
The cable is designed with a clear distinction between the left (L) and right (R) channels. It's important to ensure correct orientation when inserting the cable. The 2-pin connectors have pins. of different thicknesses. Align the "L" marking on the cable with the "L" marking on the main unit, and do
the same with the "R" marking to ensure proper connection.