PHILIPS Fidelio X2HR Over The Ear Open Back Wired Headphone 50mm Drivers- Black Professional Studio Monitor Headphones with Detachable Cable
$144.00
Price: $144.00
(as of Jan 10, 2025 13:29:51 UTC – Details)
With over 50 years of heritage in headphone acoustics we remain dedicated to ensuring exacting standards in both sound and ergonomic performance That’s why we continually out to refine and innovate our products integrating your preferences and experiences into our signature designs Fidelio X2HR integrates iconic design matched with an impeccably clear and detailed sound range With the Philips Fidelio X2HR immerse yourself in the experience of your own personal concert right at home Acoustic open-back architecture engineered double layered ear-shells pre-tilted speaker plates 50 mm high definition neodymium drivers with LMC diaphragm replaceable Deluxe memory foam ear-pads with breathable velour finishing lightweight self-adjustable hammock with 3D mesh Genuine leather outer headband 3 5mm detachable oxygen-free cable (3M) 3 5 mm to 6 3 mm adapter and cable management clip included
Hi-res Audio Certified with extended response frequencies
Engineered double layered ear-shells with pre-tilted speaker plates
50 mm high definition neodymium drivers with LMC diaphragm
Acoustic open-back architecture
Replaceable deluxe memory foam ear-pads with breathable velour finishing
Lightweight self-adjustable hammock with 3D mesh and genuine leather outer headband
3.5mm detachable oxygen-free cable (3m) 3 5 mm to 6 3 mm adapter and cable management clip included
Connector Type: 3. 5Mm Stereo; 1/4-Inch
Customers say
Customers appreciate the headphones for their sound quality, comfort, and build quality. They find the sound outstanding, with a wide soundstage that allows them to hear their surroundings without being jump-scared. The headphones are well-built, with no signs of damage or flaking. Many customers consider the headphones great for an audiophile on a budget. While some are happy with clarity, there are differing opinions on fit and cable length.
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Warren –
These sound amazing.
Okay, I need to preface this review by saying up front that I returned these headphones because they didn’t fit me. I have a tall head, and the suspension mechanism kept pulling the headphones up enough that they got uncomfortable after a while. However, it’s important to note my star rating: I’m returning these, but they still got five stars. That’s how impressed I was with their sound and build quality.They sound really, really good, with clear highs that aren’t overbearing, present mids, and solid bottom end that will not let you ignore it, but won’t rattle your teeth, either. I’m not an audiophile, but I was quite pleased with how much better balanced their sound was than any other consumer headphone I’ve tried. The sound I got out of these was detailed, nuanced, and quite pleasing. I didn’t listen to a lot of really complex music to see if they’d just turn into a wall of sound when there was too much thrown at them, however.When talking about their sound quality it’s important to note that these are open-back headphones. They do *not* isolate or noise cancel. They’re not supposed to. They’re supposed to allow noise out to create a more open and broad sound stage, giving them more of a natural sense of presence. It’s an experience much closer to listening to a good stereo system than using closed back headphones, which seal your ears in little chambers and blast them directly with sound. That has it’s place, like if you’re listening to music in public or in a loud environment, but it doesn’t give a natural and open-air feel like open-back headphones do. If you’re looking for more of a natural sound but don’t want to piss off your neighbors, open back headphones are a solid option. If your partner is asleep in bed next to you and you want to watch a movie, you definitely want closed back headphones.One advantage to open-back headphones is that the larger sound stage gives you a better sense of position from audio when gaming. That’s one of the main reason I gave these a try, and I was quite pleased with the results. It feels a lot more like you’re there, or using a good 5.1 system, than when using closed headphones.Their build quality is impressive. These headphones feels very solid, but also refined and polished. I was really surprised by that. The only part I can tell is made of plastic is the cups of the headphones themselves. The band and frame that attaches to the cups are metal. Even the support band that rests across the top of your head is made up of metal bands inside a pad. That’s not gonna wear out any time soon. For the sake of comparison, the Sennheiser PC38X headset I replaced these with is made up almost entirely of plastic. It feels incredibly cheap by comparison. However, it fits my head.The cable is also quite nice. It’s braided and long. The braiding feels both flexible and strong, reinforcing the cable without making it overly stiff. The connectors are slim enough that I can’t imagine anyone having trouble getting them past a cell phone case.The only real knock I have for these headphones is that the included pads pick up everything they touch. Dust, cat hair, anything. However, they’re soft and plush, and quite comfortable for long wear. Just know that if you’ve got a pet you’ll end up cleaning hair off them pretty regularly.
Ryan –
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 atmosphereVocals 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.
Tyler Thiel –
Can 1v1 a Sundara
Well-built.The cable is just okay.Comfortable for me, but the pads don’t feel great with sweat.Easy to drive on a Note 9, and my Element 2 is more than enough power.Great bass that doesn’t overpower the mix. Balanced mids. Enough detail in the treble to not feel like you’re missing anything, although there are some peaks that make high volumes slightly harsh. I tend to listen at slightly lower volumes than usual because of this, but I do feel they’ve gotten better after a few days of running. The Sundaras do have more clarity, but it isn’t as smooth in its delivery, and I found having a little less clarity helps with bad recordings. Soundstage and imaging are good for the price; it’s big but slightly imprecise.Genuinely happy with them, especially for the price. I don’t feel wanting after recently using the Sundara. Those are missing too much body in the sound for me. They sound pretty flat and inoffensive. Depending on the songs, they can be fun, but the X2HR is almost always fun. The Sundara is easier to listen to at high volumes, though. I suspect the Philips benefit from some break-in, and either your brain will smooth out some of the peaks or the driver will. They do sound less harsh than on day one. I listen at low enough volumes to avoid that, and they’re very relaxing while also being fun and bassy.
José Lopes da Silva –
Não é um fone discreto, mas é ultra confortável, com ótimo tamanho de cups e alça e pressão na medida certa, ótimo som, com bastante clareza e tridimensionalidade/espacialidade, com bons agudos, médios e graves, não tem grande isolamento, mas trata-se de um fone aberto, consegue se usado sem amp/dac em qualquer dispositivo com p2. Uso no PS5 pra jogar é é ótimo, infelizmente, para o PSVR2 fica mais complicado e talvez um fone menos robusto fique melhor. Recomendo pra que quer um ótimo fone mid-end com excelente qualidade pra jogar e ouvir música, e gosta de espacialidade (os sons não parecem sair do centro da cabeça) e clareza.
Cliente de Kindle –
Son semi abiertos, pero la verdad suena casi como cerrados, no es una desventaja, en lo particular me gusta porque no me hace sentir que tengo tapados los oÃdos por completo y el sonido externo no entra tanto como con unos abiertos, son muy cómodos, las copas un poco pequeñas, pero igual no es problema para mÃ, mi oreja cabe bien, justa, pero bien. El sonido me gustó mucho, los uso con mi celular y computadora cuando estoy en casa o en el trabajo y no siento que necesite amplificador ni nada asÃ, nada como algo cableado para música hifi o jugar (por la latencia), no los recomendarÃa para la calle, con el viento hacen algo de ruido, y si cuela más sonido que unos cerrados, pero para casa u oficina son super buenos.
Cliente de Kindle –
Los compre principalmente para jugar videojuegos y ver pelÃculas, y vaya que buena elección, los bajos hacen que los sonidos de balas, las pisadas, las explosiones, incluso sonidos generales graves, luzcan mucho, maso menos como en el cine, pero más preciso, un bajo mas agradable aún. El resto del sonido en general también es muy bueno, no habÃa escuchado mis juegos tan bien como con estos audÃfonos, para pelÃculas es lo mismo, son super cómodos, luego de un rato ya ni me acuerdo que los traigo puestos. Eso sÃ, si por algo me los quiero quitar, tengo que dejarlos por ahà en la mesa porque no hay forma cómoda de recargarlos sobre los hombros, también por ser abiertos si alguien por ahà anda haciendo ruido se escucha por completo, los he usado un poco con música también y hacen lucir mucho a algunos géneros, una muy buena experiencia ahà también, tengo un fiio btr5 que es un dac amp, pero aún sin él, no siento que los audÃfonos necesiten amplificarse, si suena algo mejor con el fiio, pero no es necesario. Su uso es más bien sentado en algún lugar silencioso, porque al caminar como que brincan en la cabeza, la banda que los sostiene en su lugar se estira un poco como elástico y al subir y bajar con cada paso se siente como suben y bajan en la cabeza, además de que hacen un pequeño ruido, no es un problema porque los uso frente a la computadora y ahà son una delicia, pero es claro que no puedo hacer limpieza con ellos, quizá lavar trastes de pie sin moverme mucho y escuchando el agua, los trastes y todo al rededor jaja. Muy contento con mi compra los recomiendo mucho si tienes un perfil similar, poco movimiento y silencio al rededor.
ToBe –
Erstanden als Ersatz für Sennheiser HD437 (Kabelbruch :/)- Klinkenstecker für Verkabelung; mitgelieferte Kabel wirken hochwertig- Bügel und Ohrmuschellagerung wertig in Metall gefertigt und leichtgängig- daher knapp 500g Gewicht, aber wirklich angenehm zu tragen- akkustisch wirklich offen, trotz Ohrmanschette (groà genug; angenehmes Material (Stoff über Schaumstoff))- satter durchdringender Bass- Mitten und Höhen klar und hochauflösend (wie vom Hersteller versprochen)persönliche Anmerkungen:- ausschlieÃlich kabelgebunden (ist mir sehr recht)- Grundabstimmung etwas basslastig (EQ hilft, Bass kommt auch reduziert klar und tief)- wegen offener äusserer Ohrmuschelverschalung (Metallgitter) und Stoffmanschette nur Indoor (genau dafür erstanden)Ich denke für diese Preisklasse TOP!Klare EmpfehlungNun weià ich, was offenes Design bedeutet: Trotz Ohrmanschette fühle ich mich akustisch nicht von der Welt abgeschlossen und höre dennoch 😉
Simme –
I recommended using a DAC with this headset. It open up the full sound the headset to the next level.+Excellent build quality+Good base+Long cable+Comfortable-Need some EQ tuning to make the vocals clearer.-On the heavy side