{"title":"Dekoni Earpads - Fostex","description":"\u003cp\u003eGenuine Dekoni Audio replacement earpads and accessories for Fostex headphones. Stocked and sold by Arachne Audio in Tallinn.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dekoni-earpads-fostex-t50rp","title":"Dekoni Earpads for Fostex T50RP Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fostex T50RP is the most-modified semi-planar headphone in existence. For roughly thirty years it has served as the base platform for DIY headphone modification, and an entire cottage industry has grown around improving its stock performance. Dekoni's pads are the professional option in that ecosystem: tested, consistent, and drop-in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe T50RP, T40RP, and T20RP all use the same round ear cup. The stock leatherette pads compress unevenly and eventually need replacing regardless of modification status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElite Velour:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-grade velour, memory foam fill. The acoustically neutral pick for a headphone that is usually used modded and tuned to specific preferences. Velour does not impose acoustic character; it simply provides better foam support and durability than worn stock pads. For modders who have already dialled in their preferred sound, this maintains that without interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElite Sheepskin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Real sheepskin, solid face. Seals the T50RP's cups more firmly, which raises bass output and reduces the semi-open bleed that the stock pads contribute. On an unmodded T50RP, sheepskin reinforces the low end considerably. On a modded unit, the acoustic effect depends on the modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrop-in fit for T20RP, T40RP, and T50RP. Genuine Dekoni pads, stocked and sold by Arachne Audio in Tallinn.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dekoni Audio","offers":[{"title":"Elite Velour","offer_id":58611751321925,"sku":"EPZ-T50RP-ELVL","price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Elite Sheepskin","offer_id":58611751354693,"sku":"EPZ-T50RP-SK","price":84.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/3594\/2657\/files\/EPZ-T50RP-ELVL.jpg?v=1784408099"},{"product_id":"dekoni-earpads-fostex-th900-th-x00-series","title":"Dekoni Earpads for Fostex TH-900 \/ TH-X00 \/ TH-600 \/ TH-500RP Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fostex TH-900, TH-X00 (the Drop collaboration), TH-600, and TH-500RP share a large, round ear cup with a biodynamic driver tuning that prioritises bass extension and warmth. The TH-900 with its Urushi lacquer cups is something of a collector's item; the TH-X00 brought the platform to a wider audience at a lower price. Denon's AH-D5000, AH-D7000, and related models also use this geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElite Sheepskin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Real sheepskin, solid face. The TH-900 series already leans warm; sheepskin reinforces this. Bass impact increases, high-frequency extension softens slightly. For listeners who want to lean into the Fostex sound signature rather than neutralise it, this is the compatible choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElite Fenestrated Sheepskin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perforated sheepskin. Reduces the full-seal effect, keeping more treble extension and soundstage width than solid sheepskin allows. A technically interesting option for a headphone where both the bass warmth and the high-end extension contribute to its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElite Hybrid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Velour face, leather surrounds. Pulls the TH-900 series back toward neutral: velour reduces the bass emphasis, leather surrounds maintain durability and thermal comfort. For listeners who find the stock Fostex sound too dark or bass-heavy, the hybrid moves the presentation in a more neutral direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrop-in fit for TH-900, TH-X00, TH-600, TH-500RP and compatible Denon AH models. Genuine Dekoni pads, stocked and sold by Arachne Audio in Tallinn.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dekoni Audio","offers":[{"title":"Elite Sheepskin","offer_id":58611751452997,"sku":"EPZ-TH900-SK","price":84.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Elite Fenestrated Sheepskin","offer_id":58611751485765,"sku":"EPZ-TH900-FNSK","price":96.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Elite Hybrid","offer_id":58611751518533,"sku":"EPZ-TH900-HYB","price":96.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/3594\/2657\/files\/TH900-MAIN-scaled.jpg?v=1784408107"},{"product_id":"dekoni-earpads-fostex-x00-series","title":"Dekoni Earpads for Fostex X00 Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fostex TH-X00 was a Drop collaboration that brought the TH-900 platform to a wider market, and the Dekoni Blue is Dekoni's own variant of the same driver and cup combination. Both share a specific cup geometry that Dekoni knows intimately — the Blue is literally their headphone. The Elite Hybrid pad was designed with this platform in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Elite Hybrid for the X00 and Blue combines a velour driver face with leather surrounds and memory foam fill. The velour face pulls the bass-heavy Fostex\/Dekoni signature back toward neutral by reducing the full-cup seal effect; the leather surrounds maintain durability and provide thermal management. For X00 owners who find the stock sound a bit much in the low end, this is the targeted fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrop-in fit for TH-X00 and Dekoni Blue. Genuine Dekoni pads, stocked and sold by Arachne Audio in Tallinn.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dekoni Audio","offers":[{"title":"Elite Hybrid","offer_id":58611751747909,"sku":"EPZ-X00-HYB","price":96.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/3594\/2657\/files\/EPZ-X00-HYB-PairJPG.jpg?v=1784408116"}],"url":"https:\/\/arachne.audio\/collections\/dekoni-earpads-fostex.oembed","provider":"Arachne Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}