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Fostex Te 100 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£970Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Fostex Te 100 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Fostex Te 100
5.7/10

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

80%

5.4

Technical score

20%

6.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 78% of headphones
5.6

Value for money

Value for money
5.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

5.4

Price

â–¼Worse than 97%
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

52%

5.8

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

8.0

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.6

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 78%
6.7

User score

User score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

4.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 90%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Fostex Te 100

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

52%

5.8

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

8.0

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.6

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

5.4
User score
User score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

4.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.7
Popularity
Popularity
4.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Popularity:
Fostex Te 100 has a popularity score of 4.3 points, which is lower than that of 64% of products in this category.
4.3
Value for money
Value for money
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components:

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

5.4

Price

5.6
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
hybrid
Driver size
9 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 9 mm, smaller driver size than 92.3% of headphones and equal to 2.6% of headphones.
Number of drivers
2
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 2 drivers, more drivers than 96% of headphones and equal to 2.5% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
10 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 10 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 67.2% of headphones and equal to 12.6% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
0
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 73.2% of headphones and equal to 26.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
N/A
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Fostex
Form factor
in-ear
Weight
10 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 10 g, lighter than 95.3% of headphones and equal to 1.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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Fostex Te 100 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 95.4% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (10 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    10 g vs 218 g
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • 6 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 1 more drivers
    This pair of headphones uses more drivers than the average pair of headphones (2 vs 1). The average headphones use 1 drivers.
    2 vs 1
  • Play while charging
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • 95.4% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (10 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    10 g vs 218 g
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 6 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 1 more drivers
    This pair of headphones uses more drivers than the average pair of headphones (2 vs 1). The average headphones use 1 drivers.
    2 vs 1
  • Play while charging
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • 31 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (9 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    9 mm vs 40 mm
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 10.78x more expensive
    Fostex Te 100 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£970 vs £90).
    £970 vs £90
  • 29.5% worse value for money
    Fostex Te 100 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (5.61 vs 7.3).
    5.61 vs 7.27
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 18.5% lower user score
    User score
    6.7/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Fostex Te 100
    the average pair of headphones
    Fostex Te 100 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.75 vs 8).
    6.75 vs 8
  • 10.78x more expensive
    Fostex Te 100 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£970 vs £90).
    £970 vs £90
  • 29.5% worse value for money
    Fostex Te 100 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (5.61 vs 7.3).
    5.61 vs 7.27
  • 18.5% lower user score
    User score
    6.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Fostex Te 100
    the average pair of headphones
    Fostex Te 100 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.75 vs 8).
    6.75 vs 8
  • 37.9% less popular
    Fostex Te 100 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (4.26 vs 5.9).
    4.26 vs 5.87
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 31 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (9 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    9 mm vs 40 mm
  • No neodymium magnet
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.

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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Fostex Te 100

  • Excellent soundstage with vast width, good depth, and stable holographic imaging
  • Detailed and high-resolution audio performance that competes with more expensive headphones
  • Natural and warm tonal balance that remains musical and emotional
  • Fast and responsive bass performance (sub-bass and mid-bass) that is tight and well-controlled
  • High-quality build and collaboration with high-end manufacturer FitEar
  • Excellent noise isolation due to the air-controlled acoustic shell design
  • Detachable high-grade 6N-OFC cable with a 2-pin connector

What customers don't like about Fostex Te 100

  • High price point (around $1,200), making it a significant investment
  • Included cable has been described as feeling somewhat cheap or basic despite its high-grade wire
  • Can exhibit occasional harshness in the upper frequencies or lack layering in the highs
  • May sound a bit 'thin' on certain tracks or lack the organic fullness of some competitors
  • Requires a good quality source to truly excel, though it is not overly picky

Verdict

The Fostex TE100 is a premium, sealed hybrid in-ear monitor (IEM) developed in collaboration with FitEar, featuring a 9mm dynamic driver for powerful full-range performance and a balanced armature driver for precise high-frequency detail. Its standout characteristics include an 'air-controlled' acoustic tuning shell produced via high-precision 3D printing, which achieves high sound insulation without traditional vent holes, alongside a detachable 6N-OFC cable and a 17Ω impedance for easy drivability. Main pros highlighted by users include a vast soundstage with pinpoint imaging, excellent phase coherency, and a warm yet transparent tonal balance that yields emotional, textured vocals. However, some users have noted cons such as a slight lack of dynamic range at the extremes, potential harshness in the upper frequencies on poorly mastered tracks, and a high price point compared to contemporary multi-driver competitors.

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