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Philips Fidelio X1 Headphones
Philips Fidelio X1
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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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Sennheiser HD 599 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 599
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Editiorial reviews
3
3 editorial reviews
Another great set of headphones from Philips, the X1s are good enough to worry the very best at this priceRead more
Philips Fidelio X1 : Review by Headfonia - The Headphone Enthusiasts' WebsiteRead more
Philips Fidelio X1 (Wired Headphone): 5 out of 5 stars on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.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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4 editorial reviews
A while back, I posted a Sennheiser HD 559 review. I left a little bit… cold. They felt muffled. I was disappointed with them, to say the least. But now we're back. We've raised the stakes by a couple model numbers and a few dollars for a sort of rematch. We're looking at the open-back, over-ear Sennheiser 599s. The sticker on these is $199 – about double that of the 559s. The 559s (...Read more
In 1960 Sennheiser presented the MD421 to the world and it put the Sennheiser name on the world wide map. Now there is the Sennheiser HD599, a new classic?Read more
Let the music flow. Sennheiser’s always been in the forefront of audio peripherals for several years, and their current flagship, the HD 599 is no exception. The Sennheiser HD 599 is mostly plastic, though its sturdy build is something that should make survive everyday usage. The padded headband also helps you wear the headphones for …Read more
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User rating
51
3.9 out of 5
51 user ratings
5 stars
27 %
4 stars
45 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
0 %
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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 %
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3.9 out of 5
72 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
22 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
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1 stars
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Technical details

Sound outputStereoStereoStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-EarOver-EarOver-Ear
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nononono
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymiumNeodymium
N/A
Diaphragm material
N/A
Liquid Crystal Polymer
Layered Motion Control
N/A
Connectivity technology
N/A
N/A
WiredWired

Design

Colour of productBlackBlackBlackBrown,Ivory
Acoustic designOpenOpenOpenOpen
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadbandHeadbandHeadband
Body material
  • Leather
  • Memory foam
  • Velvet
  • Leather
  • Memory foam
N/A
N/A
CategoryAudiophileAudiophile
N/A
N/A
Foldable
N/A
N/A
no
N/A

Dimensions

Weight15.17 oz13.4 oz13.4 oz8.82 oz
Width
N/A
N/A
7.48 in
N/A
Depth
N/A
N/A
4.33 in
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
9.06 in
N/A

Sound

Impedance30.0 Ω30.0 Ω30.0 Ω50.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 100100.0 dB
N/A
N/A
Frequency range10 - 400005 - 400005 - 4000012 - 38500
Diaphragm diameter1.96 in2.0 in
N/A
N/A
Driver technologyDynamicDynamicDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.97 in1.97 in1.97 in1.5 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.1 %0.1 %0.1 %0.1 %
Simulated surround sound
N/A
N/A
no
N/A
Maximum input power
N/A
N/A
500.0 mW
N/A

Connectivity

Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
N/A
N/A
Cable length33.031.2
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm3.5mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.3mm
Detachable cableyesyesyesyes
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter included
N/A
yesyesyes
USB
N/A
nonono

Power

Battery operatednononono
Power handling capacity500.0 mW500.0 mW500.0 mW
N/A

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