Fostex RP50 Prototype...and TE05!
In my mind, this may be one of the most interesting stories of the show. You see, the RP50 prototype uses the same planar-magnetic driver found in the Fostex T50RP headphone that headphone DIYers love to modify. It is a
really competent driver when placed in a well-designed enclosure, and I think Fostex has something very special in this driver alone. The show was too loud and commenting on prototypes under the circumstances would be silly, but I know these drivers can sound very good. I hope Fostex finds ways to use use them in a lot of products...even products made by others. Mr.Speakers uses them in his
Alpha Dogs, which really are a spectacular headphone. The point is: The story of what Fostex does with its killer planar-magnetic driver might be very, very interesting...in lots of ways.
Despite my blathering about their cool driver, the Fostex story of the show might be their new TE05 in-ear monitor. I, and apparently lots of other folks, completely missed the TE05 in all the excitement about the planar-magnetic prototypes, but a number of respected enthusiasts have been gushing sweet praise on them. Gotta get me a pair to have a measure.