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Philips Fidelio X2 Headphones
Philips Fidelio X2
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Philips X1 Headphones
Philips X1
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Sennheiser HD 599 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 599
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Sennheiser HD 650 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 650
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Editiorial reviews
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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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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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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18
4.5 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
71 %
4 stars
28 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
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User rating
49
4.1 out of 5
49 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
34 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
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4.0 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
32 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
27 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
72
3.9 out of 5
72 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
22 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
4 %
77
3.6 out of 5
77 user ratings
5 stars
24 %
4 stars
28 %
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32 %
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Technical details

Sound outputStereo
N/A
StereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-EarOver-EarOver-Ear
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
N/A
nono
Magnet materialNeodymium
N/A
N/A
N/A
Diaphragm material
Liquid Crystal Polymer
N/A
N/A
N/A
Connectivity technology
N/A
WiredWiredWired

Design

Colour of productBlackBlackBrown,Ivory
  • Black,Grey
  • Grey
Acoustic designOpen
N/A
OpenOpen
Attachment typeHeadband
N/A
HeadbandHeadband
Body material
  • Leather
  • Memory foam
N/A
N/A
N/A
CategoryAudiophile
N/A
N/A
Audiophile
Foldable
N/A
N/A
N/A
no
Connector contacts plating
N/A
N/A
N/A
Gold

Dimensions

Weight13.4 oz15.17 oz8.82 oz9.17 oz
Width
N/A
7.48 in
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
4.33 in
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
8.66 in
N/A
N/A

Sound

Impedance30.0 Ω30.0 Ω50.0 Ω300.0 Ω
Sensitivity100.0 dB
N/A
N/A
N/A
Frequency range5 - 40000
N/A
12 - 3850010 - 39500
Diaphragm diameter2.0 in
N/A
N/A
N/A
Driver technologyDynamic
N/A
DynamicDynamic
Driver size1.97 in1.97 in1.5 in1.97 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.1 %0.1 %0.1 %0.05 %
Maximum input power
N/A
500.0 mW
N/A
N/A
Channels
N/A
N/A
N/A
2

Connectivity

Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
N/A
N/A
6.35mm
Cable length3.031.23
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyes
N/A
yesyes
Type of connector3.5mm
N/A
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.3mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.3mm
USBno
N/A
nono
Detachable cableyes
N/A
yesyes

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Often compared with Philips X1

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