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Audioquest NightHawk Carbon vs Philips Fidelio X2

    Audioquest NightHawk Carbon Headphones
    Audioquest NightHawk Carbon
      Philips Fidelio X2 Headphones
      Philips Fidelio X2
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      3
      3 editorial reviews
      These headphones will give you gentle caressing, but no rough and tumble.Read more
      See our in-depth review of the AudioQuest NightHawk Carbon headphones, with our analysis of the design, comfort and fit, sound quality, accessories, and more.Read more
      When the Nighthawk was launched it got a lot of press and quickly became FOTM (Flavor of the Month) on Head-fi and other sites. Read more
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      5
      4.7 out of 5
      3 user ratings
      5 stars
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      4 stars
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      5 stars
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      4 stars
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      3 stars
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      2 stars
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      Full Comparison

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      Technical details

      Audioquest NightHawk CarbonAudioquest NightHawk Carbon
      Philips Fidelio X2Philips Fidelio X2
      Sound outputStereoStereo
      StyleOver-EarOver-Ear

      Design

      Audioquest NightHawk CarbonAudioquest NightHawk Carbon
      Philips Fidelio X2Philips Fidelio X2
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Grey
      		Black
      Acoustic designHalf openedOpen
      Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband

      Dimensions

      Audioquest NightHawk CarbonAudioquest NightHawk Carbon
      Philips Fidelio X2Philips Fidelio X2
      Weight12.2 oz13.4 oz

      Sound

      Audioquest NightHawk CarbonAudioquest NightHawk Carbon
      Philips Fidelio X2Philips Fidelio X2
      Impedance25.0 Ω30.0 Ω
      Sensitivity< 99100.0 dB
      Driver technologyDynamicDynamic

      Connectivity

      Audioquest NightHawk CarbonAudioquest NightHawk Carbon
      Philips Fidelio X2Philips Fidelio X2
      Cable length1.33.0
      Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm

      Power

      Audioquest NightHawk CarbonAudioquest NightHawk Carbon
      Philips Fidelio X2Philips Fidelio X2
      Power handling capacity1500.0 mW500.0 mW

      Pros & Cons

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