Name: Fidelio X2HR
Brand: Philips
SKU: 265036
Rating: 4.0 (73 reviews)

4.4

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.6 / 5

supreme sound quality
gorgeous design
premium build quality and

the highs just slightly unpleasant on certain tracks
The included cable is long and a bit springy
the bass a bit heavy

Impedance: 30 Ω
Frequency range: 5, 40000 Hz
Acoustic design: Open
Sound output: Stereo
Style: Over-Ear
Connectivity technology: Wired

Philips Fidelio X2HR - Pros & Cons

supreme sound quality
gorgeous design
premium build quality and
its long and illustrious reputation
Build quality is impressive for the price range
more balanced
natural and refined range of high frequency sounds
long-wearing comfort and enhanced sound performance
uncompromising quality makes High Resolution Audio the best sound companion
solid
layered construction ensures durability
functionality and ergonomic comfort
warmth and engagement over a neutral and linear sound
simple classic design
Philips Fidelio X2HR has brilliant clarity
are more sturdily built and have better stereo imaging performance
the Sennheiser are more comfortable and feel slightly more stable on the head
premium and stylish design
weighted harmonic distortion is very good
more comfortable fit
better passive soundstage performance
quality materials
and great build quality
their soundstage is quite open and natural
treble accuracy is better-balanced than the X3
are comfortable and well-built
well-balanced sound profile and wide soundstage
better value and almost as good sound
the best value
and very comfortable and well built
X2 is really nice
a great amp at a really good price
Comfort and sound wise is unbeatable
physical quality looks really good
good quality headphone and sounds good
are pretty efficient so in my opinion quite easy to drive
very well-well-balanced
Build Quality The build quality is great
are great for music listening as well as gaming
Build Quality The build quality of the Fidelio X2HR is really solid
These adapters are quite convenient to have
Sound Quality The sound quality of these is fantastic
The build quality is great and not an issue at all
The vocals have detail and are textured
too distorted and brought a great sense of spaciousness
design
feel and usability is positive especially for the price
a very comfortable headphone with large cups
spatial qualities of the X2HR is quite good
build quality is good for the price
they are surprisingly comfortable to wear for long sessions
see the quality score from the previous buyer'sSound Quality9
best quality and price-worthy
eye-pleasing design and impressive sound quality
satisfying firm grip and a soft touch
The peaks and dips in these headphones is good
The sound is always very well balanced and accurate
The mid levels are also excellent

the highs just slightly unpleasant on certain tracks
The included cable is long and a bit springy
the bass a bit heavy
it looks a bit like plastic
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a little dark and not the most premium sound
it lacks a bit of bass
prevent hardly any backdrop noises and leak a lot of audio
Philips X2HR are unhealthy for travelling or travel
an amp is not needed
it can get tangled easily which can get annoying without the cable management clip
no cracks
scratches
or dents after accidentally dropping the pair a
long cable very annoying
it still sounded a bit bright to me
low frequency distortion can be annoying
headphones just sound way too bright to me
Grado
you will lose more than hair
Equalization salvages the headphone at the cost of some soundstage
without the cable
quite heavy for an open back dynamic headphone
t bloom too much into the rest of the sound
The inside edge of one of my pads is a little rough
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poor noise isolation and leakage performance
lack a bit of low-bass
a bit uneven in mid-treble
Sennheiser are fairly lacking in bass
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
not perfect
The 3m cable is not ideal for out and about listening
lack of a travel case certainly backs
The leakage as expected is also quite poor
lack in noise cancellation and the music does tend to leak through
poor noise isolation
they lack s bit in low-bass reducing the amount of thump and rumble

Philips Fidelio X2HR - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Driver size	50 mm Best: Hauppauge XFones Driver size: 400 mm
Impedance	30 Ω Best: Stax SR-L500 Impedance: 145000 Ω
Weight	380 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

Philips - Video Reviews (9)

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Philips Fidelio X2HR - Full Specifications

Sound output	Stereo
Style	Over-Ear
Connectivity technology	Wired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)	no
Magnet material	Neodymium
Diaphragm material	Layered Motion Control

Width	7.48 in
Depth	4.33 in
Height	9.06 in
Weight	13.4 oz

Cable length	3
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter included	yes
Type of connector	3.5mm
USB	no
Detachable cable	yes

Battery operated	no
Power handling capacity	500.0 mW

Colour of product	Black
Acoustic design	Open
Attachment type	Headband
Foldable	no

Impedance	30.0 Ω
Frequency range	5 - 40000
Driver technology	Dynamic
Driver size	1.97 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)	0.1 %
Simulated surround sound	no
Maximum input power	500.0 mW

Built-in heart rate monitor	no
Calorie counter	no
FM radio	no
NFC	no
Vibration	no

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Philips Fidelio X2HR Philips - Editorial Reviews (5)

4.6

Based on 5 reviews

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Headfonia Reviews

Published: 03.12.2014

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whathifi

Published: 29.10.2015

Home review

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RTINGS.com

Published: 12.05.2020

Philips Fidelio X2HR Review

4.2

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...

Philips Fidelio X2HR Philips Fidelio X3 Wired Open-Back Headphones Review

TechPowerUp

Published: 28.05.2021

Philips Fidelio X3 Wired Open-Back Headphones Review

5.0

Philips has previously offered excellent value for money and a generally pleasing sound signature with the Fidelio X2/X2HR. The all-new Fidelio X3 aims to bump things up a few notches in all regards, be it with higher-end materials, a revamped driver system, or fully balanced mode!