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Audioquest NightHawk Headphones
Audioquest NightHawk
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Audioquest NightHawk Carbon Headphones
Audioquest NightHawk Carbon
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Philips Fidelio X2 Headphones
Philips Fidelio X2
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Philips Fidelio X2HR Headphones
Philips Fidelio X2HR
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Editiorial reviews
5
3.5 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
0 %
3 stars
66 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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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
66 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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5
5 editorial reviews
Philips Fidelio X2: A Review By Headfonia - The Headphone Enthusiast's WebsiteRead more
If you're looking for unrivalled comfort, an eye-pleasing design and impressive sound quality, the X2s deliver in spades...Read more
The Philips Fidelio X2HR are a great pair of wired open-back headphones for neutral sound listening. Their sound profile is very well-balanced, making them suita...Read more
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User rating
34
4.3 out of 5
34 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
14 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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41
4.0 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
26 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
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4.1 out of 5
49 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
34 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
4 %
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3.9 out of 5
81 user ratings
5 stars
23 %
4 stars
45 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
1 %
1 stars
1 %

Technical details

Sound outputStereoStereoStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-EarOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
N/A
N/A
Wired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
N/A
nono
Diaphragm materialBio
N/A
Liquid Crystal Polymer
Layered Motion Control
Magnet material
N/A
N/A
NeodymiumNeodymium

Design

Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Grey
BlackBlack
Acoustic designHalf openedHalf openedOpenOpen
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadbandHeadbandHeadband
Body material
  • Leather
  • Metal
  • Wood
N/A
  • Leather
  • Memory foam
N/A
CategoryAudiophile
N/A
Audiophile
N/A
Noise isolatingyes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Foldable
N/A
N/A
N/A
no

Dimensions

Weight12.2 oz12.2 oz13.4 oz13.4 oz
Width
N/A
N/A
N/A
7.48 in
Depth
N/A
N/A
N/A
4.33 in
Height
N/A
N/A
N/A
9.06 in

Sound

Impedance25.0 Ω25.0 Ω30.0 Ω30.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 100< 99100.0 dB
N/A
Frequency range20 - 20000
N/A
5 - 400005 - 40000
Diaphragm diameter2.0 in
N/A
2.0 in
N/A
Driver technologyDynamicDynamicDynamicDynamic
Driver size
N/A
N/A
1.97 in1.97 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)
N/A
N/A
0.1 %0.1 %
Simulated surround sound
N/A
N/A
N/A
no
Maximum input power
N/A
N/A
N/A
500.0 mW

Connectivity

Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
N/A
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
N/A
Cable length2.41.33.03
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm3.5mm3.5mm
Detachable cableyes
N/A
yesyes
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter included
N/A
N/A
yesyes
USB
N/A
N/A
nono

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