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Philips Fidelio X3

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Pros

  • Philips Fidelio X3 are very good for neutral sound
  • more neutral
  • balanced sound profile

Cons

  • it only really allows them to receive more power
  • treble range is a bit uneven
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands

Key specs

  • 30 Ω
  • , 100 dB
  • On-Ear
  • Wired

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Philips Fidelio X3 - Pros & Cons

Philips Fidelio X3

Pros

  • Philips Fidelio X3 are very good for neutral sound
  • more neutral
  • balanced sound profile
  • and better passive soundstage performance
  • treble accuracy is better-balanced than the X3
  • very balanced
  • neutral sound profile
  • The materials and the hinges feel solid and durable
  • comfortable
  • well-built open-back headphones designed
  • Everything looks well-put together and feels great

Cons

  • it only really allows them to receive more power
  • treble range is a bit uneven
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands
  • Their treble range is also a bit uneven
  • lacking a touch of low-bass
  • Terrible noise isolation performance
  • cannot be rotated and the headphones cannot be collapsed
  • X3 isn t hard to drive at all
  • No fancy manual in the box like with the X2HR
  • Tech Headphones can be broadly split into two price categories
  • at the lack of throttle in the lows

Philips Fidelio X3 - Technical Overview

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50 mm
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Driver size: 400 mm
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30 Ω
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Impedance: 145000 Ω
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380 g
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Philips Fidelio X3 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
StyleOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
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Dimensions
Width7.48 in
Depth4.33 in
Height7.48 in
Weight13.4 oz
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Foldableyes
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Sound
Impedance30.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 100
Driver size1.97 in
Maximum input power500.0 mW

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Philips Fidelio X3 Philips - Editorial Reviews (11)

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Philips Fidelio X3 Philips Fidelio X3 Review (Page 2 of 4) | APH Networks
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Philips Fidelio X3 Philips Fidelio X3 Open-Back Headphone Review - Who Is This For? - ThePCEnthusiast
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Published: 01.09.2021
Philips Fidelio X3 Open-Back Headphone Review - Who Is This For? - ThePCEnthusiast
3.5

The Philips Fidelio X2 was one of the most popular open-back headphones in the market. Not only that it was enjoyed by music lovers, but gamers as well.

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Published: 08.10.2020
Philips Fidelio X3 Open-Back Headphones review
4.5

Phenomenal open-back headphones that cost half as much as a pair of Sennheisers

Philips Fidelio X3 Philips Fidelio X3 Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 17.11.2020
Philips Fidelio X3 Review
4.0

The Philips Fidelio X3 are open-back headphones designed for neutral listening. They're well-built and comfortable, and their open-back design helps create an op...

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Published: 16.03.2022
Philips Fidelio X3
4.5

Philips has breathed new life into its ‘Fidelio’ audio sub-brand, and these X3 headphones are a wired, open-backed part of it

Philips Fidelio X3 Philips Fidelio X3 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 01.09.2020
Philips Fidelio X3 Review
4.0

The Philips Fidelio X3 headphones deliver clean and balanced audio performance that will appeal to anyone seeking accuracy over boosted bass and sculpted highs.

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AVForums
Published: 09.10.2020
Philips Fidelio X3
4.5

Review of Philips Fidelio X3 Headphone, an open back design which sees the reintroduction of the Fidelio brand name.

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Published: 20.11.2020
Philips Fidelio X3 review
4.0

Open-backed headphones ideal for home listening

Philips Fidelio X3 Philips Fidelio X3 review | Stuff
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“Does ‘big’ count as a positive?”

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

Philips Fidelio X3 Philips Fidelio X3 wired, over-ear, open-back headphones for the audiophile in us all (review) - GadgetGuy
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Gadget Guy Australia
Published: 02.10.2021
Philips Fidelio X3 wired, over-ear, open-back headphones for the audiophile in us all (review) - GadgetGuy
4.6

Philips Fidelio X3 wired, over-ear, open-back headphones are for those that appreciate music – not those that are happy with their 'cans'.

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