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Philips Fidelio X2HR Headphones
Philips Fidelio X2HR
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Philips SHP9500 Headphones
Philips SHP9500
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Sennheiser HD 599 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 599
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Sennheiser HD 600 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 600
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Editiorial reviews
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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3.6 out of 5
3 user ratings
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0 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
33 %
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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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4.1 out of 5
8 user ratings
5 stars
12 %
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User rating
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3.9 out of 5
81 user ratings
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23 %
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3 stars
28 %
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3.9 out of 5
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35 %
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24 %
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3.9 out of 5
72 user ratings
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43 %
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22 %
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25 %
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3.5 out of 5
72 user ratings
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Technical details

Sound outputStereoStereoStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-EarOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWiredWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
N/A
nono
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium
N/A
Neodymium
Diaphragm material
Layered Motion Control
N/A
N/A
N/A

Design

Colour of productBlackBlackBrown,Ivory
  • Black
  • Black,Grey
Acoustic designOpenOpenOpenOpen
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadbandHeadbandHeadband
Foldableno
N/A
N/A
no
Connector contacts plating
N/A
Gold
N/A
N/A
Category
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N/A
Audiophile

Dimensions

Width7.48 in6.69 in
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N/A
Depth4.33 in3.94 in
N/A
N/A
Height9.06 in7.87 in
N/A
N/A
Weight13.4 oz11.29 oz8.82 oz9.17 oz

Sound

Impedance30.0 Ω32.0 Ω50.0 Ω300.0 Ω
Frequency range5 - 40000< 3500012 - 3850012 - 39000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamicDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.97 in1.97 in1.5 in
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Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.1 %
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0.1 %0.1 %
Simulated surround soundno
N/A
N/A
N/A
Maximum input power500.0 mW200.0 mW
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N/A
Channels
N/A
N/A
N/A
2

Connectivity

Cable length331.23
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyes
N/A
yesyes
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.3mm
3.5mm
USBno
N/A
nono
Detachable cableyes
N/A
yesyes
Inputs supported
N/A
N/A
N/A
3.5mm

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