Fidelio X2by Philips
PROS
- You can expect smooth neutral sound with these over-ears; when it comes to the bass, you'll experience satisfying punch.
- The "hammock" band below the outer headband feels airy, and the design delivers a comfortable fit without gripping the head too hard.
- The replaceable ear pads are made of memory foam, and they are covered in velour.
CONS
- As open-back headphones, the Fidelio X2 headphones leak sound; they tend not to be strong on noise isolation, either.
- For those with small-size heads, the headphones might far too large for your liking.
- The 3-meter cable and the Fidelio X2's general bulk does not allow for easy out-and-about listening. These cans are best suited to stationary use.
- LIST PRICE$300
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| Name | Fidelio X2 | MDR-1A | Bowers & Wilkins P7 | Crossfade M-100 | Legend ANC Over-Ear Headphones |
| Manufacturer | Philips | Sony | Bowers & Wilkins | V-MODA | House of Marley |
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| List Price | $300 | $300 | $399 | $270 | $280 |
It’s a hugely listenable sound. There’s good instrument separation and insight from top to bottom, and their precise, organised manner isn’t…
It’s a hugely listenable sound. There’s good instrument separation and insight from top to bottom, and their precise, organised manner isn’t a trade off for punch.
[T]hey're surprisingly easy to take off or reposition, thanks to a little system of clips and pins on either side. Take note, pet owners: th…
[T]hey're surprisingly easy to take off or reposition, thanks to a little system of clips and pins on either side. Take note, pet owners: the ear pads' material is a magnet for animal fur.
The oversized cups surround your ears, with velour cushions filled with memory foam creating a superbly comfortable fit. They do heat up you…
The oversized cups surround your ears, with velour cushions filled with memory foam creating a superbly comfortable fit. They do heat up your ears after a while, but not to an uncomfortable level.
The sound is led by some meaty but clear mids, backed up by a really satisfying balance of bass and treble. Perhaps the treble might be a bi…
The sound is led by some meaty but clear mids, backed up by a really satisfying balance of bass and treble. Perhaps the treble might be a bit pronounced for some ears, but I found the detail that these headphones produce is exquisite as a result.
A lot of detail to be heard [with Muddy Waters "Rock Me"] and while vocals are deep and sound meaty on the X2 (important for Blues music lik…
A lot of detail to be heard [with Muddy Waters "Rock Me"] and while vocals are deep and sound meaty on the X2 (important for Blues music like this) the stereo imaging wasn't doing the song justice.
The one thing I really don’t like about the headband system is that it is HUGE. I have a fairly small head and the new XL headband sticks ou…
The one thing I really don’t like about the headband system is that it is HUGE. I have a fairly small head and the new XL headband sticks out like 5cm above my head. I look plain ridiculous wearing this headphone.
The Philips Fidelio X2 is going to hit the Wall of Fame like a boss. The only thing keeping it from knocking the [Sennheiser] HD 600 off the…
The Philips Fidelio X2 is going to hit the Wall of Fame like a boss. The only thing keeping it from knocking the [Sennheiser] HD 600 off the wall is its low 35 Ohm impedance that makes it a poor match for high output impedance tube amplifiers—something that the HD 600 does very well.
The X2 is a physical masterpiece in almost every way...Even the plastic used on the headphone doesn’t feel like plastic, but something more …
The X2 is a physical masterpiece in almost every way...Even the plastic used on the headphone doesn’t feel like plastic, but something more akin to ceramic.
If you ask me, I feel the bass could be thicker and more impactful. I had to fiddle around with my equalizer settings for quite a bit to eve…
If you ask me, I feel the bass could be thicker and more impactful. I had to fiddle around with my equalizer settings for quite a bit to even get it sounding right.
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