Utilizing a newly designed flat-diaphragm RP driver for superior sensitivity and improved transient and frequency response, the TH1000RP from Fostex are premium planar audiophile headphones with a closed-back design. Sporting a solid maple wood housing with a distinctive Japanese indigo dye Awa Aizome finish, the TH1000RP are as much a tool as a work of art.

The TH1000RP deliver accurate and delicate reproduction of everything from heavy bass to ultrahigh frequencies for a clear sense of localization and an ideal soundstage. Newly adopted magnesium alloy mechanical parts in the housing base plate and hanger help to reduce the weight of these headphones by 20% compared to aluminum components. Comfort over long listening sessions is an important factor, which is why the TH1000RP features comfortable silk-protein synthetic leather earpads and a plush sheepskin headband. The detachable Y-cable features gold plating on the 1/4" end and rhodium plating on the 2-pin ends for earphone connections. These headphones include a leatherette pouch.

Premium Closed-Back Headphones    Large Flat-Diaphragm RP Planar Driver    Hard Maple Housing, Indigo Aizome Finish    Smooth Frequency Response    Excellent Transient Characteristics    32-Ohm Impedance    Lightweight Magnesium Alloy Components    Asymmetrical Silk-Protein Earpads    Sheepskin Headband    Detachable 7N Cable, Rhodium Plating

The RP technology all-surface-driven planar diaphragm driver, which has been improved since 1974, has been newly developed with a planar diaphragm that is larger than that of the conventional T50RPmk3 / mk4 RP driver. In addition to increasing the number of magnets that sandwich the diaphragm and adopting a newly designed pattern shape for the printed coil, the magnetic circuit components have been redesigned to optimize the magnetic flux distribution, thereby suppressing unwanted resonance in the diaphragm and enabling a sharp response in the rise and fall of the sound.

This simultaneously achieves high sensitivity, smooth frequency response, and excellent transient characteristics, enabling accurate and delicate reproduction from heavy bass to high frequencies, thereby realizing the ability to express a transparent sound image in space with a clear sense of localization.

The solid hard maple wood housing, known as a material for guitars, is dyed with Aizome indigo from Tokushima Prefecture, which has long been valued for its high-quality dyeing. The wood is carefully dyed one by one by skilled craftsmen, resulting in a deep indigo color that beautifully reveals the unique grain of the hard maple wood.

Dyeing with Aizome, which is made exclusively from the indigo plant, allows hard maple’s heavy specific gravity to be utilized without adding unnecessary color to the sound, allowing the user to enjoy a firm, deep bass range and clear, extended highs.

Magnesium alloy is newly used for mechanical parts such as the housing base plate and hanger to reduce 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 the detail of each part into consideration has further improved the wearing comfort.

The newly shaped earpads, which are asymmetrical to optimize wearing comfort, are made of low-resilience cushions and silk protein synthetic leather that is three times more durable than conventional earpads, ensuring a comfortable fit even over long periods of listening. The head pad and headband are made of sheepskin, a natural material, for a supple, comfortable fit and a texture that changes with use.

The headphone cable is detachable and is made from 7N-grade high-purity OFC (oxygen-free copper), free from impurities for enhanced transmission performance. The detachable cable features gold plating on the 1/4" connector end, ideal for corrosion resistance and conductivity, while the earphone connections sport 2-pin connectors with rhodium plating, which provides excellent hardness, abrasion resistance, and resilience against corrosion. Optional alternative cable types are also available from Fostex.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the sound quality like between the T20RP(Open) & The T50RP(Semi-Open), How different are they? how are the sound signature different between the two?

A: You may find the following information useful directly from Fostex's website on the 3 models:Offering three types with different sound characteristics; Open (T20RPmk3) for Deep Bass, Closed (T40RPmk3) for Focused Bass and Semi-Open (T50RPmk3) for Flat and Clear soundAs for actual comparisons, I haven't seen any.

Q: 2. Are they sweat proof?

A: Yes they are sweat resistant.

Q: 3. Do they come in the color Red and black

A: Yes they do

Q: 4. please show me my urbeats box please show me and their colour are gold right ?

A: This is a brand new, unopened product. All products purchased at B&H are brand new in the original factory box including packaging, all factory included accessories and factory warranty, unless otherwise stated to be USED, Refurbished or Demo. You may calculate your actual shipping options/order totals by adding the items you want to a shopping cart. It will then list the shipping options, descriptions, ETA's and fees to your location.

Q: 5. How do these urbeats compare to the beAts your two ear buds.

A: Based on your description, they appear to be very similar except for the cosmetic treatment.

Q: 6. For the new Beats x earplugs. Is there anyother item that will be need for this product that doesn't all ready come with it?

A: Correction, now says late 2016

Q: 7. Does it come in the White beats box or the black box that apple sells

A: This would come in the Apple box.

Q: 8. I have K threw 2nd Graders, would these work will in a computer lab and fit on their heads real well? Thank You Sharon Leithead

A: Yes. I bought 2 pair for my daughter, who keeps breaking headphones. These have worked well and survived for several months.

Q: 9. Can I use this with an Android device?

A: Beats are made to work with most devices, including iOS and Android. Functionality may vary by product. Please review this resource for product compatibility: https://www.beatsbydre.com/support/info/product-compatibility

Q: 10. When will they come out?

A: For current stock questions please email AskBH@BHPhoto.com