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Philips Fidelio X1 vs Sennheiser HD 598

    Philips Fidelio X1 Headphones
    Philips Fidelio X1
      Sennheiser HD 598 Headphones
      Sennheiser HD 598
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
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      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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      18
      3.9 out of 5
      7 user ratings
      5 stars
      		28 %
      4 stars
      		42 %
      3 stars
      		28 %
      2 stars
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      3.9 out of 5
      51 user ratings
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      		27 %
      4 stars
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      3 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

      Philips Fidelio X1Philips Fidelio X1
      Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
      Sound outputStereoStereo
      StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
      Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono
      Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

      Design

      Philips Fidelio X1Philips Fidelio X1
      Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
      Colour of productBlack
      • Beige
      • Beige,Brown
      • Brown
      Acoustic designOpenOpen
      Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
      Body material
      • Leather
      • Memory foam
      • Velvet
      • Leatherette
      • Plastic
      CategoryAudiophileAudiophile

      Dimensions

      Philips Fidelio X1Philips Fidelio X1
      Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
      Weight15.17 oz9.52 oz

      Sound

      Philips Fidelio X1Philips Fidelio X1
      Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
      Impedance30.0 Ω50.0 Ω
      Frequency range10 - 4000012 - 38500
      Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
      Driver size1.97 in1.57 in
      Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.1 %0.1 %

      Connectivity

      Philips Fidelio X1Philips Fidelio X1
      Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
      Inputs supported
      • 3.5mm
      • 6.35mm
      6.35mm
      Cable length33
      Type of connector3.5mm
      • 3.5mm
      • 6.3mm
      Detachable cableyesno

      Power

      Philips Fidelio X1Philips Fidelio X1
      Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
      Battery operatednono

      Pros & Cons

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