The PX-5HS is a two-way Active Hi-Fi Speaker System consisting of a 5.2” aramid fiber woofer and a 1” soft dome tweeter with high performance 35 W/18 W digital amplification. It inherits the concept of the Fostex professional reference monitor, Model PX-5, but it has been carefully tuned to hi-fi audio listening to deliver comfortably natural and clear sound to any listening room.
Using a 5.2” Crimson woofer of aramid fiber mixed diaphragm, impregnated with resin to enhance fiber bonding for higher rigidity, the PX-5HS combines a 1” Urethane film laminated polyester fiber dome tweeter, tuned with back chamber for smooth high-frequency reproduction. There are Rotary Encoders for Volume and Tone Controls with LED indicators and Auto Standby/Auto Operation functions for electric power saving are included with a fade in function to gradually increase the output level when powering on.
According to Fostex, one of the biggest advantages of the PX-5HS active speaker system is that the speakers and amplifier are specifically tuned at the Fostex factory for maximum performance. Given its size, the PX5-HS offers a space saving advantage for implementing a high-resolution audio system in any listening environment. The suggested retailing price will be $999 and it’s shipping this month.
Also debuting at this year’s RMAF/Can Jam show will be the new TH500RP headphones, based on Fostex’s best selling studio monitor headphones T-series, the first premium planar type headphones designed for hi-fi audio listening. Fostex has employed Regular Phase (RP) diaphragm technology in its acclaimed professional studio headphones (e.g., the T20RPmk2 and the recent T-series models). The new TH500RP model now combines this RP technology with the design philosophy and flair of the TH900, resulting in a set of premium headphones that deliver high-resolution sound.
The RP diaphragm consists of etched copper foil on the surface with high heat resistant polyimide film as the base material. The distinctive characteristic of planar diaphragm is further evolved by newly tuning the entire driver unit. With its proprietary gravity resin baffle plates, delivering high-resolution sound, plus the Fostex trademark rich midrange and low frequency, a reduction of unwanted resonance has been achieved.
Soft leather ear pads ensure optimum distance between the diaphragm and the ear for a comfortable listening experience even in prolonged use. The connecting cable is made of HiFC for the ultimate sonic purity and superior conductivity. A leather texture, carrying pouch is included. The TH500RP headphones cost $699 and are also shipping now.
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