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Philips X2 27 Fidelio Over Ear Headphone Black
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
503
Old Reviews
341
Unverified
45
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1.97 meters
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Sound Quality
59signature, hear, hd600, dac, stage
+90%
-10%
" ... Sound stage is wide. ... "
" ... The sound stage awesome. ... I can hear all the details like I never had before. ... "
" ... If you spend this much on a pair of cans they should feel and sound amazing, and these X2s definitely do! ... The open back design really O-P-E-N-S the sound stage up! ... The headphone have amazing recreation of surround sound and great depth and clarity. ... "
" ... Pre-Amp / DAC Experience: ... These were the first pair of audiophile grade headphones. ... I actually prefer this material for two reasons: the sound is softer and doesn't conceal all of the sound, softening it. ... I still don't believe you will need an amp to enjoy these (although DACs will improve the sound on any pair of cans). ... ---After the Amp/DAC --- ... The Amp and DAC has benefitted the three dimensionality of these headphones. ... "
" ... Good while they worked -comfortable, good sound ... "
" ... Best headphones I've ever used in both sound and comfort. ... "
" ... im not super experienced in the headphone game but im hearing things in songs I've listened to many times that I've never heard before. ... "
" ... If I play a song I've heard 500 times in my many years of life, I invariably hear something new. ... Every song is a revelation. ... "
Bass
39mids, soundstage, x2, treble, cans
+95%
-5%
" ... Bass is just right. ... "
" ... If you spend this much on a pair of cans they should feel and sound amazing, and these X2s definitely do! ... "
" ... I can tell the material is enhancing the bass. ... I primarily listen to EDM on these headphones because of this reason, also their amazing bass. ... I still don't believe you will need an amp to enjoy these (although DACs will improve the sound on any pair of cans). ... The X2's have great reproduction of bass and has sufficient speed to handle Skrillex, Dillon Frances without any form of distortion. ... The bass will bring you as close to a subwoofer as possible with headphones that I've experienced. ... You can see they add a bit of insulation behind the wire mesh, which is intended on boosting the bass as well. ... "
" ... I had to play around with the equalizer settings on my amp to get the bass to a sound i like but that didn't take too long. ... "
" ... The bass is very punchy for open-back headphones. ... I have EQ to fix the treble (particularly the 10khz peak that causes sibilance in some tracks) and boost the bass (I am a bass head, as long as the bass does not muddle the mid). ... "
" ... I’ve listened to anything from classic rock to classical to country to techno and all that in between and I’d have to say these are an amazing all around headphone for any type of genre you may be into. ... The bass now I’d have to say for an open back pair of cans is very present, but not like V-Moda M-100 or Audio Technica M50X present where it tries to rattle your cranium. ... In my opinion these have a very decent soundstage. ... "
" ... The sound characteristics are just really really good from the lows to mids to high to imaging, soundstage, its just right for the genre i listen to. ... "
" ... The sound characteristics are just really really good from the lows to mids to high to imaging, soundstage, its just right for the genre i listen to. ... "
Comfort
38ear pads, cups, x2, pads, headband
+100%
" ... The v-modas required an aftermarket ear pad for me to wear them for longer than 10 minutes without extreme pain. ... "
" ... --Comfort and Build-- ... Comfort and Build will obviously remain the same before and after the amp, so I will only post this once. ... The ear pads are very nice and soft. ... You can press the ear pads and feel it slowly re-expand. ... I really like the feel of the ear pads - my ears are giant like an elephant, this fits my ears perfectly. ... The X2s do produce fatigue. ... "
" ... Good while they worked -comfortable, good sound ... "
" ... Velour feels amazing. ... Best headphones I've ever used in both sound and comfort. ... "
" ... (Something to do with releasing air pressure inside the headphone so components can breathe (haha). ... "
" ... Because of the hammock design, the weight is distributed evenly on your head. ... It is not the lightest headphones out there but that's still comfortable. ... "
" ... As comfortable as you can get. ... "
" ... They are crazy comfortable, although a tad heavy which i personally don't mind. ... "
Build Quality
25build quality, metal, leather, earpads, weight
+96%
-4%
" ... --Comfort and Build-- ... Comfort and Build will obviously remain the same before and after the amp, so I will only post this once. ... The body is made of a metal, which probably adds to the weight. ... I actually prefer this material for two reasons: the sound is softer and doesn't conceal all of the sound, softening it. ... "
" ... Velour feels amazing. ... "
" ... The headphones clamp force is not too bad. ... Because of the hammock design, the weight is distributed evenly on your head. ... "
" ... Metal, symphonies, rap, pop, rock, you name it, these headphones can handle it pretty well. ... "
" ... They can handle anything you throw at them. ... "
" ... Built like a tank. ... It'll take a beating. ... I like that it has the standard 3.5 inputs on both ends. ... "
" ... This thing is built like a tank and is probably on the heavier side It's got metal grills on the mesh of the drivers, metal mesh around the drivers, and metal support bars holding the headband. ... Making it very durable and I believe these things could take a few drops to the floor and be perfectly fine. ... The pads are made of velour and are replaceable. ... Now these are built like a tank but when resting on your head it's comfortable because the headband mesh provides a strap that sits and rests on the top of your head. ... Great for genres like EDM/DnB/Trance/Metal. ... "
" ... + Robust construction (ie. ... "
Price
24cans, 250, steal, range, price range
+88%
-13%
" ... I would prefer to not know how much an amp would make a difference just to save the money . ... It really puts these headphones to where their price demands (at the time of the review, 350$). ... If you can get these headphones for a lower price than it's current listing, I would recommend it. ... "
" ... Had these for 2 years so far, I've tried a bunch of headphones around this price range at a headphone shop and this definitely stood out as among, if not the best. ... Any price under 250$ for these headphones is a steal. ... "
" ... So well worth the 300. ... "
" ... Competes with all the other high end phones under $500-750.00. ... Buy them used for even greater value. ... "
" ... For starters I just want to say these were the first pair of cans I’d bought and I want to say if the price scares you like it did me at first, let me put your nervousness to rest. ... "
" ... The sound is well worth the value. ... "
" ... The sound was amazing right out of the box for a set of cans of this price ... You won't go wrong and, considering the price, will be highly pleased with them. ... "
" ... For home use, you will be hard pressed to find a better value at this price range. ... Price-performance ratio ... At this price it is a no brainier. ... I would argue that even at $100 more than that - it justifies the price. ... "
Frequencies
18highs, treble, bass, vocals, soundstage
+89%
-11%
" ... Highs and mids wonderfully pronounced. ... "
" ... Not technical enough to say why, but I'm quite certain its the treble. ... "
" ... I had to play around with the equalizer settings on my amp to get the bass to a sound i like but that didn't take too long. ... "
" ... The highs on these never pierce or are harsh, I’d say they’re just right. ... "
" ... The sound characteristics are just really really good from the lows to mids to high to imaging, soundstage, its just right for the genre i listen to. ... "
" ... The sound characteristics are just really really good from the lows to mids to high to imaging, soundstage, its just right for the genre i listen to. ... "
" ... The sound signature is is like a very shallow V. The highs, mids, and bass are all clear. ... Very smooth, warm, but still clear even into the upper treble. ... "
" ... any sort of electronic with vocals/pop/rap is what they really specialize in, but despite being a bit V shaped they aren't TOO far off neutral either + they are open back, so other types of music still sound great. ... "
Cables
15detachable, removable, cord, braided, want
+67%
-33%
" ... You can see they add a bit of insulation behind the wire mesh, which is intended on boosting the bass as well. ... "
" ... 3.5mm headphone jack on the headphone makes replacements easy and cheap. ... "
" ... This lets me change the huge-ass icluded cable for one of the many shorter aux-cables lying around when sitting at the computer. ... More importantly, when doing small chores around the house, I can connect a bluetooth receiver with a short 3.5 mm cable clipped to my shirt/tee (I use the aventree clipper pro for now which has apt-x). ... "
" ... Great build quality, nice long cable, doesn't need an amp, very comfortable. ... "
" ... It also comes with a detachable cable 3mm cable which is nice if you want to swap cables. ... "
" ... + Removable cable, standard 3.5mm headphone jack ... "
" ... The material seems solid enough and the cord is made to be non rip. ... "
" ... They also come with a little box to attach the cord if it is too long which is great if you want to use these for music or just wearing out somewhere. ... "
Gaming
12music, great for gaming, video games, sounds, movies
+100%
" ... Great for gaming and movies. ... "
" ... I actually have seen this exact setup recommended on a gaming headphone subreddit, and I can attest to it's strengths in that department. ... "
" ... They've served me well whether i'm watching a movie, playing a game, or listening to music. ... "
" ... I use these for gaming and they are perfect. ... "
" ... I believe these would make an excellent pair of gaming headphones. ... "
" ... I use it for work, video games, and movies, and it sounds great with all 3. ... "
" ... As far as the audio, I'm upgrading from a gaming headset, the Razer Kraken. ... "
" ... I can soundwhore in games and enjoy music without much compromise. ... "
Design
12mesh, leather, head, hammock, cups
+92%
-8%
" ... The detail is just simply awesome. ... "
" ... I actually prefer this material for two reasons: the sound is softer and doesn't conceal all of the sound, softening it. ... These are a real great pair of looking headphones, with a sound to match. ... "
" ... Because of the hammock design, the weight is distributed evenly on your head. ... "
" ... Now these are built like a tank but when resting on your head it's comfortable because the headband mesh provides a strap that sits and rests on the top of your head. ... "
" ... Combination of metal, leather and plastic components blended together perfectly. ... "
" ... -May be a bit personal, but I really like the look of these. ... "
" ... If you are looking for a step into mid-grade premium quality and have a low to mid style budget then look no further. ... "
" ... - Great looks - neither flashy bling bling nor cheap - just simple elegance. ... "
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