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🎶 Elevate your audio game—because your ears deserve the VIP treatment.
The Philips Fidelio X2HR headphones combine professional-grade 50mm neodymium drivers with an open-back design and breathable memory foam ear-pads to deliver hi-res certified, immersive sound with exceptional comfort. Featuring a lightweight, self-adjusting genuine leather headband and detachable oxygen-free cables, these wired headphones are engineered for audiophiles and professionals seeking studio-quality audio and long-lasting durability.











| ASIN | B01N5VHLUG |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | Professional Studio Monitor Headphones |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Best Sellers Rank | #20,886 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #696 in Over-Ear Headphones |
| Brand | Philips Audio |
| Brand Name | Philips Audio |
| Built-In Media | Adaptor plug: 3.5 - 6.3 mm adapter, Cable, Cable management: Cable clip |
| Cable Features | Detachable, Retractable |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Music Production Equipment, Laptops, Desktops, Gaming Consoles, Tablets, Telephones, Smart Speakers, Televisions, Car Audio Systems, Cellphones |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Control Type | Media Control |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 8,450 Reviews |
| Ear Placement | On Ear |
| Earpiece Shape | around-the-ear |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminum, Leather, Metal |
| External Testing Certification | Não aplicável |
| Form Factor | Over Ear |
| Frequency Range | 5 - 40,000 Hz |
| Headphone Folding Features | Over Ear |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Headphones Ear Placement | On Ear |
| Impedance | 30 ohm |
| Item Type Name | Headphone |
| Item Weight | 13.4 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Philips Audio |
| Model Name | Fidelio |
| Model Number | X2HR/00 |
| Noise Control | None |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Style Name | X2HR Over Ear Headphone |
| Theme | Music |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | One Year Manufacturer Warranty |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth |
R**D
One of the best audio purchases I've ever made
So let me just say I've blown A LOT of money on audio gear over the years--especially on headphones. But this purchase was money well spent. Well.........that is after I returned the first pair. I was shipped a box of screws. I'm not speaking metaphorically here, folks. In lieu of the X2HR headphones, Amazon shipped me a big, heavy box of screws. I was like, "I read these headphones are big and heavy but can they be THIS heavy". I had been literally screwed. But I got a refund and my second pair are amazing. I own a few other pairs of wired, open back headphones--all of which were more expensive and are considered more "audiophile grade": Sennheiser 660s's, HiFiMan Sundara's, and AKG 712 Pro's. The others could be called TECHNICALLY better. I will say there is a better transparency to the sound whereas these have a certain amount of "noise" in the signal. But guess what? If I had to pick only one pair to keep, it would be these. They may have technical flaws, but they are the most enjoyable to listen to. The tonality and tuning of these is incredible. Nothing seems missing. The bass is huge, the treble is lively and if there are scooped mids I can't say I really hear it. Certainly not as forward and mid heavy as the 660's, but that's not entirely a bad thing as they can sound a bit congested as a result. Oh that brings me to the best part: THE SOUNDSTAGE. These have the widest soundstage I've ever heard on headphones. They almost sound like speakers on your head. Very few headphones can compete with these in this category--no matter how much you spend. Apparently the Sennheiser 800s's also sound massive--but they cost literally 10x as much. (One of these days I'll probably be dumb enough to buy them anyway). Oh and comfort? The best of all of them. They are massive. Don't look in the mirror while wearing these. You look like a dork. But they feel like pillows on your head. The earcups are perfect. And headphones like this make me question whether expensive even means better. What about Audeze headphones? Focals? By the descriptions I've read, they are all very "warm" headphones with very rolled off treble. I would probably hate them. Even the 660s' suffer a bit from this--although they do sound quite good in their own way and are probably my second favorite pair. But if I put on a rock song I find guitar solos can just sound dull and uninspiring on them. If I put the X2HR's on and play the same track, the same guitar solo soars! After you get past the $200 mark, you get VERY diminishing returns from headphones I think. You could argue there's no reason to spend more. I was watching David Letterman's Netflix interview show last night and he was interviewing Billie Eilish and her brother (who both seem very nice--shame abut their music) in their home studio and it looked like they were both wearing blue Audio Technica M50x's. $150 headphones and they are millionaires. And these seem to be the open back equivalent to the M50x's: headphones that rose from seeming obscurity to become massive hits. Hit that Buy Now button. Unless you hate great sound!
L**D
How are these so cheap?
I don't know how these are only $99.99. The only explanation would be if they fell apart in a very short amount of time which remains to be seen but seems unlikely since they feel pretty solid. The sound they put out is better than just about anything I've heard. Some of the phones I've had in the past may have a slight edge in a particular area that I can't think of at the moment but the X2HR has the best overall sound in my opinion. They are a complete package. The detail and separation is fantastic, the bass is powerful and deep without being overwhelming, and the most important thing is they sound good. As in, I like what I hear from every type of music I've tried so far because the sound signature doesn't lean too far in any direction/genre. The sound is a great one size fits all style. Phones I've had in the past.... audio technica: a-700 ok but not punchy enough and less separation. more comfortable. a-900 same as a700 but slightly better ad-2000 better than a700 and a900 in most ways. possibly higher fidelity than X2HR but less impact and less 3d sounding. more comfortable but way more expensive and overall less enjoyable. m50 had good impact, good separation, and similar strong clamping force but less comfortable than X2HR because of pleather pads. Sound quality also noticeably inferior to X2HR but still enjoyable from pure fun factor. Denon AH7000 these are my current phones and were the flagship model from denon a few years back. they retailed for $1000 but sold for less depending on sales. I got mine on sale for $550 and at that price they seemed worth it at the time. These are higher fidelity than the X2HR and have deep but controlled bass. Sadly the pads and the headband wore out and I had to replace them with aftermarket versions. The drawback at this point is the pleather is too hot on warm days and my ears get uncomfortable after awhile thought not terribly. These phone blow away all of my previous phones and sound almost perfect to me but at this point if they broke I would be happy enough with the philips X2HR that I wouldn't cry myself to sleep. They philips sound better than they should for the $300 original price and are absurdly good for $99. The open design adds breathability and comfort compared to my denons and the fuzzy pads are more comfortable. My receivers headphone jack drives them easily. Whoever designed these did an incredible job and is an actual genius. Thank you!
1**9
King of the Philips headphones
In the past year, I have gone through a long list of headphones and headsets. I finally, got down to two. The first, was the infamous, most talked-about, reviewed and beloved, Philips SHP9500. I bought them because I heard so much about them. However, they were discontinued for the longest time. Then, I got the Sennheiser HD58X Jubilee, which is very similar to the HD660 S. Those are definitely keepers. Then, I was hearing about the other superb, but more expensive headphones, made by Philips, which is the Fidelio X2HR. At its current price, I had to get them. I decided to add another set of headphones to my collection. Also, I was curious to see how they would compare to the SHP9500. Would the upgrade be worth it? DESIGN: Overall, the design of the Fidelio X2HR is basic, but kinda cool at the same time. The headband is made of dual-metal tubing, which is covered with a genuine leather strap with Philips Fidelio, etched on top. Underneath the headband is a self-adjusting hammock, made of breathable 3D mesh. The ear cups are made of plastic. In addition, the speakers are made of aluminum mesh, which resembles a microphone. The ear cushions are over-the-ear and made of a nice, thick and breathable velvet. While the velvet is nice and comfortable, they are magnets for lent. SOUND: The drivers of the Fidelio X2HR are 50mm, which is large. The frequency response is an outstanding, 5-40,000 Hz, which of course, is Hi-Res Audio. The impedance is 30 ohms. For PS4 gamers, 30 ohms is low enough for the controller to drive the headphones with the controller volume set to max. The maximum input power is 500mW, which is high enough to handle the power from a DAC or amp. Overall, the performance of the rivals my HD58X Jubilees, but is a bit better than the SHP9500. Give or take a few specs, between the two. I tested the performance of the Fidelio X2HR while playing various shooters on PS4 Pro and one on PS3. The first sound test was done while playing Call Of Duty Black Ops 4. The best map, which showcases the performance of the best is Nuketown. The sound from the Fidelio X2HR, gave perhaps the clearest and most authentic sound I have heard, while gaming. I have never experienced anything like this when using a headset or headphones. The bass is powerful, tight, crisp and detailed. Good sub-bass, as well. I would say, the clarity of the bass is similar to listening to a soundbar with a subwoofer. The treble is loud but heard with crispness and ample, clarity from all angles with no overwhelming, harshness for my ears. The lows, mids, and highs, are very balanced and distinguishable if that makes sense. Out of curiosity, some may want to know how the Fidelio X2HR compares to the SHP9500. So, i a nutshell comparison, the SHP9500 has inconsistent bass. The sub-bass is non-existent. The treble is good but can be a bit harsh. The lows are good, but not great. The mids rival the Fidelio X2HR. The highs can be a bit grainy. The imaging is good, but not accurate, as the soundstage is a bit airy. Back to discussing the Fidelio X2HR. Superb, tight and open soundstage. Great imaging. These headphones handle directional sounds, extremely well. With that said, I could hear the dialogue of nearby teammates, enemies, and other random sounds, throughout the map to the left and right of me with precision and clarity. I knew, EXACTLY, what was going on and EXACTLY, where the action was taking place on the map. It seems the sound magnifies toward when hearing sounds in a different direction. For example, each time my character looks in one direction, the sound increasingly amplifies in the direction and less in the opposite direction, where lesser actions were taking place. If my character, looks straight ahead, all sounds can be heard, equally. Of course, the fact that these headphones are open-back is the reason for this experience. The most impressive experience was hearing how loud and clear the explosions were, whether far away or nearby. Explosions gave a surprising, loud, clean, and crisp, sound. I must say, the Fidelio X2HR picks up subtle sounds with no effort, thanks to the headphones lows. Hearing shells hit the floor, coming from a blasting shotgun is addictive to listen to, strangely. On the Morocco map, outside of hearing the common sounds, during game-play, I could hear the subtle, clinking and breakage of pottery being kicked around, while traversing the area. I could barely hear this with other headsets, but in more abundance with the Fidelio X2HR. The unbelievable sound of crunching, as my character was trampling through the deep snow, cracking of the ice or sounds of moving water, while swimming on the Icebreaker map. Once, my character, Battery, ran inside of an open-ended bay of the Summit map. Battery was communicating, while outside and finished talking, while going inside of the bay. There was an echo of Battery's voice while speaking inside of that open-ended bay. The authenticity of the echo was unbelievable and nearly, scary. The voices of the characters, sound crystal clear. Of course, I am sure, some are wondering about footsteps. Well, the Fidelio X2HR picks up footsteps on Call Of Duty Black Ops 4, VERY well. I have been able to get the drop on enemies while ducking for cover and waiting on them to search for me. The second sound test was done, while playing Rainbow Six Siege, which is another outstanding game to test some headphones on, considering the nature of the game. Using the right headphones can be essential to survival. Anyhow, my character, Ash, sent the drone around the area. The White Masks could clearly be heard, shuffling back and forth, while crouched in cover positions, waiting to attack. Of course, this gave away their positions because of the sound, let her know exactly, where they were. Footsteps of roving patrols could be heard, very clearly. Plus, hearing how close and how distant he was from her position while taking his patrol routes. The White Masks could be heard, communicating with each other, while waiting in their cover positions. In addition, I could hear my character’s footsteps getting louder or softer, depending on movement speed. Knowing this, lets you know, when to move slowly, as your footsteps can also, be heard by the enemy. Breaching a wall was like, music to my ears. Not only was the sound of the explosion, impressive, but hearing the debris crash to the floor was impressive, as well. The final test was done, while playing Medal Of Honor Warfighter was a pleasant surprise, considering the game came out in 2012 for the last-gen, PS3. However, the game has DTS Digital Surround and Dolby Digital Surround, making for a good game to test. I was able to hear sounds, which I never heard, when I was last playing on a consistent basis, previously. The sounds were a bit louder than the other two games, which I tested, but clear. The directional sound is brought out the most when testing the while playing. For example, one of the AI teammates was firing an M249 SAW, during a gunfight. My character, Stump was getting fired upon. Therefore, he grabbed cover and happened to get next to his AI teammate. The gunfire was loud, which almost sounded like I was next to someone at a real firing range. Picture the sound of being next to someone, who is shooting a light machine gun. Anyhow, as I stepped further away, I did not hear the gunfire, as loudly. The attention to detail was unbelievable. The explosions from blasts of thrown grenades or breaching a door were loud, clear and very, realistic-sounding. Hearing dialogue from AI teammates was loud and clear. In fact, I heard the dialogue, which I had not heard, when I previously played a few years, ago. Small and subtle sounds were picked up, like a vacuum. I could hear them, clearly, whether stepping on some broken glass, a wood floor, a puddle of water or grass. Overall, I would say the sound test for Medal Of Honor Warfighter rivals the sound test for Rainbow Six Siege, which is impressive. MIC (OPTIONAL): An external mic, such as a V-Moda Boom Mic Pro will have to be purchased to utilize, while online gaming. The prices vary. I own a V-Moda Boom Mic Pro, but I have not tried this yet. I do know, with one attached, it should perform exceptionally well. VERDICT: Overall, the Philips X2HR is a great headset. For the past year, when constantly, hearing about these, I was wondering, if these were worth an upgrade over the beloved, SHP9500. Never in my wildest dreams, I would ever think Philips would make such outstanding headphones. Not to mention, the price was reduced to $148.99. With that being said, I would advise anyone looking for a headset to pick these up, just in case the price goes back up. Despite the praise, unfortunately, I reluctantly had to return these, as the headphones became heavy on my head after using. Not to mention, the sound, gave me headaches. Plus, the velvet caused the back of my head to itch. Still, they are superb headphones. They just are not for ME.
J**H
Durable
These headphone are tough as nails. I have dropped, pulled, and thrown these so many times and yet still works. The only problems with these are the fit is pretty loose even for me and my large head. The stock ear pads will degrade after a few months, so buy a backup set. These are big and heavy on the head, which with make them hang slightly lower than people are use to. I had to buy a second pair because I pulled too hard and destroyed the input jack on them but that was after years of abuse. I would recommend still.
K**S
Like Taking A Trip Through A Darkened Jazz Lounge....
TLDR: Please know that while these aren't the best cans in the world, they ARE a deal at $150 and if you are lucky like I was to get them at $115 new (also from Amazon!) they are an absolute STEAL. There's no genre this headphone can't reproduce at an accurate and pleasing level and they have bass out of the box that few open backs can boast. They snuggle your head and don't let go (comfortably, after a week). They travel well and have a nice long, braided cord that rarely gets in the way (THANK YOU PHILIPS). IF these were the last cans you could buy, you'll probably be happy to accept. For a more detailed breakdown: Comfort: B-. As I said above, they snuggle your head comfortably after about a week of breaking them in - the clamp is a 'bit' much. The headband itself is covered in some nice leather type material but it stands so TALL. It's convenient to grab and sturdy if ya wanna throw it in your bag. It's an auto-sizing headband and I'm not a fan; I like the ones I can manually size in. Depending on hair day, the cups can slide up the side of my face and that's annoying. Also, the velour can make me itch some days. Other pads from other headphones do not do this. Once you get them keyed exactly where they need to be on your head though, they're super snuggly and feel great, hence the B-. Sound: A. Super accurate, dark, thumpy, rumbly, rich and a joy to listen to. They aren't the MOST clear in the world but honestly I have zero complaints - the way this headphone presents music, it's harder to hunt for details through the sumptuous sound, anyway. I can't see all the way to the bottom of every song like with some other cans but I rarely find myself even making the attempt. Due to their low impedance and high sensitivity it's easy to get great volume, body and clarity out of these with almost any device. Imagine a heavenly voice buoyed by the soft rat-a-tat-a-tat of the snare drums with some hi-hats sprinkled in, bass rumbling in and massaging your ears....if that sounds like what you're looking for, these will deliver. *Keep in mind these are open backs and other sounds will drift into and out of the cups. I like this - I feel it adds ambience and positively affects the experience for me. This may not be for everyone. **Notice I didn't say, 'bassy,' like so many other reviews. This headphone isn't, 'bassy,'. It has a lot of thump and rumble for an open back. If you want, 'bassy,' look elsewhere. Accessories/Packaging: A. I feel that Philips provided a great package for these. The box is big and prominently displays the headphone on the front - they're proud of this! The box was easy to open and only the headphone is sitting inside when you open it up. The cable is snaked through a hole in the plastic molding the X2 sits in. It provides all the things you need to use the X2, including the best stock cable I've gotten yet with a pair of headphones. It's long, braided, detachable and easy to corral whether you're at your desk or in bed. It comes with an adapter for 1/4" too of course. It comes with a cable clip too but I kept it in the packaging. It's simple but it's really nice and I can't find a fault here. Overall: A-. This is a great headphone. If all you want to do is get a comfortable, clear pair of open backs with some thumpy, rumbly goodness that can be driven by anything - this is it!!!
T**K
Some of the best I've ever used.
I bought these after my DT770 Pro's broke, and after a fair amount of shopping around. I wanted an open-back style of headphone so I could hear the room while I was wearing them, and for the wider soundstage that you just don't get with closed-back headphones. I've had a fair selection of different headphones, including most of the popular ones; the Audio Technica M50x's, Sennheiser HD280's, my Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro's, Sennheiser HD598's, and Grado SR80's. All of those are decent headphones, and are good in their own ways, but they each have their issues, too. The M50x's wore out fast. The HD280's had ear cups that flaked apart and felt cheap, and were hot to wear. The DT770 Pro's sound good, but have cheap plastic clips holding the sliders together that don't hold up to long-term use, and you really have to always use a headphone amp with them. The Grado's are what I'd consider the best sound quality-wise, but they're kind of uncomfortable. These headphones (the X2HR's) do their best to alleviate the problems those other headsets have, and they manage to sound the best of the bunch while doing it. The ear cups have a plastic ring, but it's never under any stress so it's not going to be a breaking point over time. The cable is replaceable, so that isn't an issue like it can be with nearly all of the other headsets I listed. The headband on the X2HR's self-adjusts, so it isn't flexing a stress point that will become an issue after a lot of use; it's also really comfortable, and doesn't require any fiddling with it to make it fit right. The ear cups are a soft but firm foam that's also pretty comfortable; they'll likely wear over time about the same as the velour cups on the Beyerdynamic's, and they pick up cat hair pretty badly, but since they don't get hot to wear and the fit of the headphones is so easy you don't adjust them constantly, either. The good: Build quality is solid, and they're built to last. Extremely comfortable and don't require adjustments to get them to fit right. The sound quality is exactly what I would want from this kind of headphones, and is better than other notable headsets I own at a similar price point. Very good at 3D sound representation for gaming. Cons: The X2HR's are a bit heavy, but they don't feel like it when you're wearing them and I've found them to be comfortable for long periods of time. Build quality is solid, but without a hardshell carrying case I'd probably leave them home before putting them in a suitcase for a trip. Overall: Without getting into stuff like "scintillating mids" or "boomy bass" that's all pretty subjective anyway, for me these are the best sounding headphones I've owned. They give the comfort of Sennheiser sets with the sound quality of Grado's, somehow finding the best of both worlds. If you're not overly concerned with buzzwords and hitting that audiophile-perfect neutral that only appeals to music mixing, or the bone shaking bass that gaming headset makers think everyone wants, these are the way to go. Other notes: They do leak a bit of sound, which is expected of any open-ear headset. Not a con, but something to be aware of. I tested the spatial sound on a PC using a Soundblaster X4, with its 7.1 mixing and with Dolby Atmos for Headphones, and both ways were way more impressive than they sounded on my DT770's. I'd strongly recommend using your favorite EQ with them rather than running without, especially if you're using a sound source that doesn't provide one...I tried them on a Fiio E10k, and without an EQ it sounded a bit flat. I used Equalizer APO, and it made a pretty big difference. Bottom line, these are big winners in both sound quality and comfort. Very, very happy with them.
G**.
Balanced, smooth sounding and comfortable
I've had a bunch of headphones over my lifetime, some pretty expensive, and I have to give the Philips Fidelio X2HR a solid five stars. I'm surprised how balanced and smooth they sound...I don't find myself wanting to fiddle with EQ. They're super-comfortable and seem very well built. I think they're a great value for the money.
R**N
My 2023 attempt to hear great audio
These Phillips were purchased because the better half took my KZ10 IEM earbuds. Those earbuds really opened the world of music for me all over again and convinced me that ALL of the bluetooth buds are hands down terrible. I also own'd a pair of Koss Porta Pros back in 16' that were said to be the easiest way to appreciate Audiophile level quality which were also "open back". So? Did this purchase take another step in the right direction? I think yes for the price point. I'm really not used to cranking the audio up, as my ears are sensitive but the top end is clean on these (I don't mind losing a lil bit of hearing for this quality) The music is clean and distortion just isn't there if you crank em up a lil. I've read reviews discussing terms like soundstage, forward aiming, trill, V shape (imagine a V curved EQ line) I don't know what some of them mean but I will say this: Sound Stage - Wide but laking "Air" as I expected to hear the recordings atmosphere Vocals vs Instruments - The artist ins't perfectly center and the instruments sound like they are low and to the sides. BASS - This isn't a super bass heavy set but if you were trying to hear the treble at low levels, the bass seems to mud out the sound. I'm not a bass head so this is MAX bass for me. These aren't like standing centered between 2 book shelves but they are is for the value. The build is proper with each ear cup housing suspended by rubber struts, although they are comfortable to wear they aren't invisible. I like how easy they are to grab; I keep expecting to grab a slippery plastic finish and I'm quickly met with the tactile ring. I intend to chase the audiophile experience and purchase a pair of Hifi Man planar headphones and drive it with a matched tube amp supplied audio via a DAC. I want to feel like I'm standing between two bookshelf speakers perfectly aligned with my ears and I'm not sure that's even a thing.
J**O
Very under-rated hdphn and 100% blind buy worthy, its just perfect!
Extreme under-rated headphone. Owned various high-end headphones like Beyerdynamic T5 & Amiron copper, AKG k701 & k550, Shure 1540. this Philips X2HR can easily measure / compete with the best of them. Build quality / materials used is solid and luxurious ea very highend. I just love the look and feel. They are very comfortable even after many houres when wearing them on your head. Balanced and enormous spacious sound as if you are in the center of it [ no v-shape etc]. No excessive oomph or high and mids…. It just sounds perfect…its pure audiophile sound. Had the hdphn on my whishlist for quite some time and this week Amazon offered it against a price i could not resist any longer…. Well hindsight…even if i had to pay euro 300 it is more than worth it. If you are in for a new or other headphone then blind buy these….. you will not regret. Its the best buy you did in a long time !! Your remaining saved cash when buying these which you normally spent on much more expensive competitor brand can be spent on a good bluetooth dac for instance..
Y**N
Love These Headphones
They’re great. I’ve had them for about 6 months, and the headphones are wonderful. The ear cups are made of cloth, so they don’t stick to the side of your head, even if you’ve been wearing them for a while. Audio is quite crisp, and it’s very easy to even pick out when characters are breathing in tv shows. However, they are open-eared, so the sound can be garbled if you’re in a very noisy area. (The design also means that others can hear what you’re listening to if you’re in very close proximity) Personally, I don’t mind, as I usually use them in my room, but if noise cancellation is for you then these headphones are not. Also, and I can’t stress this enough, these headphones are very comfortable and very light. I can wear them for 3 hours and they won’t weigh my head down, and the adjustable head strap automatically fits to your head to ensure a snug fit. These headphones are really quite nice, especially for at-home use.
A**Y
Great, but buy them cheaper from somewhere else...
I really like these headphones. I used to use Audio Technica m40x's and these beat them by a long shot. That being said these come with the disadvantage of portability. They are huge, they don't fold, and are kinda heavy. They are comfortable, they fit very nicely with the suspension headband and they do kind of "disappear" if placed correctly. The headband has to go on the very back almost at the incline of the head. Now, for sound, I think that for this price range of $100-$800, you won't find a better bass response in headphones. While it can be a little much at very rare occasions, and I mean very rare, it is flawless 95% of the time. It is rich, impactful, and not muddy. It is very clear and you can hear the articulation and complexities in the lower register. I personally really enjoy all genres on these headphones but I would argue that its weakest genres are rock and metal, and that is because of the bass blended with the distortion, for the rock/metal sound you kinda want a recessed bass response. This is because it is hard to get a rich tone out of music that doesn't have it. This is more so for metal because of the use of extended range guitar and heavily distorted bass. The main response of the low range changes, therefore the music needs a different sort of headphones. Now with all that, these headphones will be enjoyable to listen to, but like I said metal is a small weakness, all be it a small one, they are not unlistenable, they just sound a little bit bloated. I would recommend eq if your primary listening is metal. Rock is only an issue for some minor tracks, not everyone will be affected. Classical is enjoyable, but it won't be as rich as peakier, the high end of the sound spectrum focused headphones. ex shp9500, 6xx. Also, these can be bought for cheaper elsewhere, tho, they are still worth it, even at this price.
A**E
Très bon rapport qualité / prix, mais une petite attention à l'ampli
Grace à la promo régulière sur amazon, c'est mon premier casque hifi. Le premier test fut étonnant, j'ai eu l'impression qu'il ne fonctionnait pas. Je pensais entendre mon home cinéma. Ne trouvant pas ce qui ne va pas, je le retire et surprise, le son venait bien du casque. C'est à priori la spacialisation issue du casque ouvert. Je l'aime bien, je le trouve agréable à porter et bizarrement léger alors que ce n'est pas un poids plume. Mais, il manquait de niveau sonore. C'est bien pour préserver oreilles... Donc attention, il faut un ampli adapté pour que ça décoiffe un peu, beaucoup, à la folie. Récemment, j'ai profité d'une promo à 350 pour un casque planar lancé à 800E et plus. Même problème. J'ai pas encore compris comment dimensionner. En magasin, on me conseille un ampli à 1500E. Ils sont fous... Bref, j'ai fini par le brancher sur une carte son HomeStudio, dont la doc est pas bavarde sur la sortie casque, comme la carte mère de mon pc ou smartphone... En tout cas, ça pète le feu, les niveaux atteints sont déjà un attentat aux tympans. Alors le hifiman ananda V3 est plus précis, détaillé mais bon il vaut pas 10x le prix. Un musicien parle de 85% en équivalence, pas 10%. Comme pour moi le philips est plus confortable, il va clairement être mon casque par défaut. Mais oui on entend qu'il manque quelque chose mais c'est déjà franchement bien. Mais bon, j'ai un home cinéma à base de denon 2800, et la majorité du temps j'utilise alexa / echo... ça suffit pour le tout venant. et là c'est 60E versus 2000E.
A**X
Lived up to the hype
Been reading all these great reviews for the fidelio x2 for years now and finally, it went on sale and is in stock. Bass is one of the best among open backs. Soundstage is huge. The detail is crisp. And this is built like a tank. This might be the headphones for all the ragers out there. It's all metal, hardly any plastic if any. Comfort is not an issue either with those gigantic earpads. For under $100, these are a no brainer. Get these. Edit: Pads are removable. Local sg warranty for one year covered by R-Logic International Pte. Ltd
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