Name: SHP9500S
Brand: Philips
SKU: 264991
Rating: 3.9 (47 reviews)

4.0

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

3.8 / 5

a comfortable listening experience and reproduce tracks with above-average fidelity
well-built and durable headphones
over-ears are more comfortable and have a neutral sound profile

they tend to slide off or shift around on your head
not too tight or heavy on the head for their size
stable enough to use while moving around outdoors

Impedance: 32 Ω
Acoustic design: Open
Style: Over-Ear
Connectivity technology: Wired

Philips SHP9500S - Pros & Cons

a comfortable listening experience and reproduce tracks with above-average fidelity
well-built and durable headphones
over-ears are more comfortable and have a neutral sound profile
Philips are more comfortable
more breathable open-back headphones
open-back headphones with a much more comfortable and breathable fit
models are great for neutral sound
both very comfortable headphones that are great for neutral listening
Philips feel better-built and are more comfortable too
bit better material quality
greater comfort
and an improved look
vocals sound clear
crisp
and vibrant
good-sounding and affordable pair of headphones
the headphones are quite good-looking
strong performance in sound and comfort
sound quality is incredible
The sound is clear
crisp and dynamic
durability and sturdiness of the headband
transient response is also quick
The headphones are perfect for casual use
Philips SHP9500 Headphones is phenomenal
Philips SHP9500 Headphones are exceptionally comfortable
The headphones wire feels durable
transferred sound is crisp
clear
and dynamic
in producing an excellent soundstage with excellent balance
are also ideal for listening to music and watching movies indoors
flexible and adjustable headband
the highs are very well-placed
are incredibly comfortable to wear and produce high-quality sounds
great with pianos
guitars
and various musical instruments
superior sound quality and their comfortable design
the headband is durable and robust
the headphone fits your needs so perfectly
are easy to drive makes them super versatile
The sound stage is absolutely fantastic
mids and highs have enough presence and clarity for
great open-back headphones for neutral sound listening
Philips are much more comfortable and very breathable
very solid
strong while maintaining clarity and tone
Packaging is good enough for safe shipping
easily fit over the ear and the pads have a great consistent feel
The sound is nice and soft while retaining good clarity
9500 handles it exceptionally well
comfort is as close to perfect as it gets
The Soundstage here is also remarkable
crisp character and attention to detail
much more realistic and helps to ensure the headphones are as honest and transparent as possible
crisp
balanced sound
fantastic detail
clarity
openness
decay
separation
Super open
crisp
Great Soundstage
comfortable
transparency and honesty bode very well for studio work
spacious
wide
and deep Soundstage
more versatile and has a better overall value
are always comfortable and are always sturdy
light weight and durable
Their audio quality is superb
The design is professional and the headphones are well constructed
open-back design ensures a good ventilation
durability
longevity
and great device service
Build quality
comfort and every other aspect
great and amazing sounding headsets
exceptionally soft and cushiony padding
Philips SHP9500 is amazing
headphone is durable and has a sturdy build quality
clear
crisp
and immersive sound
perfect balance between the highs and lows and is even better when EQ is adjusted
amazing audio quality and increased audio fidelity
Comfortable
open-back pads that keep your ears comfortable for
exceptional sound is exceptional comfort
little more premium and durable
Great sound quality for neutral listening
are extremely comfortable and have a sturdy yet lightweight construction that
well padded and look more premium on other headsets in their price range
well-made and durable headset with

they tend to slide off or shift around on your head
not too tight or heavy on the head for their size
stable enough to use while moving around outdoors
are also a weak point being relatively narrow and susceptible to breaking
Philips are slightly heavier and bulkier
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
The headphones are pretty loose and have a low clamping force
shallow sport mesh pads can be a bit scratchy
won't get hot and can be worn for hours
well on small heads
they are not suitable for outdoor use
clamping force a little weak
headphones are not bass-heavy
they are not suitable for studio recording or outdoor use
The ear pads are not interchangeable or removable
The headphones are bulky and not foldable
Good sound staging is generally expensive
flimsy bag doesn t close and seems only useful for preventing dust and such
It can feel a bit overpowering at times
some mobile devices will have trouble powering these
sound nothing like monitors nor are they designed to
falling asleep listening to music like old times
the 9500 s bass may be a bit of a shocker
does not come with a 1/4 adapter
Unreliable) connection environment
s a rather comical analogy
rough rough fabric
the earpads are not removable or exchangeable
heat leakage levels are quite high
the cable they come with is detachable and will get disconnected
they are not portable
the headphones would be unable to cope well with lows and highs
the box also hides a small warranty card
they are not portable and therefore are not recommended for frequent travellers
the cable is limited mostly to indoor use
filter out the noise of car horns and people passing
There is no brand of HP I haven't owned
they can be a little bright on poorer recordings
slightly heavier and that is where the performance lies
the ear cuffs are not to be ignored either
the S version will be heavier than its predecessor
There is no dedicated bass booster button or bass changing dial
REALLY sensitive to sharp or grainy treble
The bass has gotten a bit of an uptick since the SHP9500
The plastic build makes the headphones feel flimsy
leak lots of noise at an audible level
$350 price appears like a misprint
It may not display this or other websites correctly
the ear cups are not flat
with no area to save space
no way the headphones will fit in your bag
the headphones are not portable
the best and look a bit cheap compared
headphones lack a punch
white-on-black text is gone

Philips SHP9500S - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Driver size	50 mm Best: Hauppauge XFones Driver size: 400 mm
Impedance	32 Ω Best: Stax SR-L500 Impedance: 145000 Ω
Weight	330 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

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Philips SHP9500S - Full Specifications

Style	Over-Ear
Connectivity technology	Wired
Magnet material	Neodymium

Width	6.69 in
Depth	3.94 in
Height	7.87 in
Weight	11.64 oz

Cable length	1.5
Detachable cable	yes

Colour of product	Black
Acoustic design	Open

Impedance	32.0 Ω
Driver size	1.97 in
Maximum input power	200.0 mW

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Philips SHP9500S Philips - Editorial Reviews (4)

4.2

Based on 4 reviews

ProductReview.com.au

Published: 27.06.2022

Philips SHP9500S

Philips SHP9500S (Wired Headphone): 5 out of 5 stars from 4 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

gamesradar

Published: 25.09.2020

Philips SHP9600 review: "Not much of an upgrade over the SHP9500"

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TechRadar

Published: 06.10.2020

Philips SHP9600 Open-Back Headphones review

Philips’ new budget over-ears have solid sound but a bad build

RTINGS.com

Published: 15.09.2016

Philips SHP9500 Review

4.2

The Phillips SHP9500 are a great pair of budget critical listening headphones. They're incredibly comfortable and have a sturdy yet lightweight build that feels ...