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Philips Fidelio X1 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£260
Avg. price in US: ~$300
Form factor: over-ear
Connectivity: wired
Battery life: N/A hours
Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Philips Fidelio X1 review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

4.2

Poor

3.4

Poor

7.4

Very good

2.1
Gaming
Score components:
35.0%
0.0
Audio latency
25.0%
0.0
Low-latency game mode
20.0%
10
Can be used as a headset
12.0%
1.0
Noise-canceling microphone
8.0%
0.0
Battery life
0.5
Travel
Score components:
28.0%
1.0
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
24.0%
0.0
Battery life
18.0%
1.0
Weight
16.0%
0.0
Multipoint support
14.0%
0.0
Ambient sound mode
2.7
Calls
Score components:
28.0%
1.0
Noise-canceling microphone
24.0%
10
Can be used as a headset
18.0%
0.0
Multipoint support
16.0%
0.0
Battery life
14.0%
0.0
Companion app
2.5
Workout
Score components:
28.0%
1.0
Weight
24.0%
1.0
Water resistance
20.0%
4.0
IP rating
16.0%
0.0
Battery life
12.0%
10
Can be used as a headset

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The Philips Fidelio X1 is a premium open-back flagship headphone featuring 50mm neodymium drivers, a wide frequency response of 10Hz–40kHz, and a low 30-ohm impedance that makes it easy to drive without a dedicated amplifier. It is characterised by a luxurious build using real leather and aluminum, alongside a 'hammock' self-adjusting headband and breathable velour memory foam earpads for long-term comfort. Its main pros include a warm, musical sound signature with impressive, punchy bass for an open design and a remarkably wide, airy soundstage suitable for gaming and immersive listening. However, notable cons include non-replaceable earpads that gather dust easily, high sound leakage typical of its open architecture, and a stock cable with high resistance that some enthusiasts recommend replacing for improved stereo separation.

Technical Specifications of Philips Fidelio X1

Overall score

4.2

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.

Sound

4.2

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Active noise cancellation (ANC)

What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology

When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

Driver type

What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used

When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic

Driver size

What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit

When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

Number of drivers

What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup

When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

Lowest frequency

What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce

When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

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Calls & Controls

3.1

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Noise-canceling microphone

What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls

When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

Can be used as a headset

What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.

When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

Number of microphones

What it is: Total number of built-in microphones

When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

N/A

Boom microphone

What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity

When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

Microphone SNR

What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone

When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

N/A

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Connectivity

2.9

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Connectivity

What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)

When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

Bluetooth version

What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported

When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

N/A

Maximum Bluetooth range

What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device

When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

N/A

Audio latency

What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode

When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

N/A

Multipoint support

What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices

When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

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Features

2.7

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Ambient sound mode

What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness

When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

EQ support

What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer

When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

Companion app

What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates

When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Adjustable ANC levels

What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels

When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A

Voice assistant support

What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant

When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

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Battery

1.0

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Battery life

What it is: Playback time on a single charge

When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

N/A

Battery life with ANC

What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled

When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

N/A

Charging time

What it is: Time required for a full battery charge

When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

N/A

Quick charge

What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period

When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Battery capacity

What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery

When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

N/A

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Design

3.3

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Philips

Form factor

What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)

When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

over-ear

Weight

What it is: Total weight of the headphones

When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

Acoustic design

What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)

When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

open-back

Clamp force

What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head

When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Philips Fidelio X1 vs the average headphone

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Hi-Res Audio certification
Philips Fidelio X1 has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
What it is: Certified for high-resolution audio playback
When it matters: When official support for high-resolution playback matters to you.
Importance: LOW
Philips Fidelio X1 has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
10 mm larger driver size
Philips Fidelio X1 uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.
Importance: MEDIUM
Philips Fidelio X1 uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.50 mm vs 40 mm
20,000 Hz higher treble extension
Philips Fidelio X1 has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
What it is: Highest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When treble extension and overall frequency reach matter to you.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=24000 Hz
Philips Fidelio X1 has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.40000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
8 Hz lower bass extension
Philips Fidelio X1 has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <=10 Hz
Philips Fidelio X1 has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.10 Hz vs 18 Hz
0.2 % lower distortion
Philips Fidelio X1 has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
What it is: Percentage of harmonic distortion in audio output
When it matters: When cleaner sound reproduction matters at louder volumes.
Importance: LOW
Good value: <=1%
Philips Fidelio X1 has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.0.1 % vs 0.3 %
Open-back design
Philips Fidelio X1 uses an open-back design, while the average headphone does not. 9.3% of headphones have an open-back design.
What it is: Shows whether the headphones use an open-back housing that lets air and sound pass through more freely than a closed design.
When it matters: When you listen in quiet places and care more about spacious sound than blocking outside noise or preventing sound leakage.
Importance: MEDIUM
Philips Fidelio X1 uses an open-back design, while the average headphone does not. 9.3% of headphones have an open-back design.
1.8 m more useful cable length
Philips Fidelio X1 offers a more useful cable length than the average headphone (3 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
What it is: Length of the supplied audio cable
When it matters: When your desk, TV, or audio setup needs more or less movement range.
Importance: LOW
Philips Fidelio X1 offers a more useful cable length than the average headphone (3 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.3 m vs 1.2 m
5 mm more spacious earcup height
Philips Fidelio X1 offers more spacious earcup height than the average headphone (65 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
What it is: Internal height of the earcup cavity
When it matters: When larger ears need enough space inside the earcups.
Importance: MEDIUM
Philips Fidelio X1 offers more spacious earcup height than the average headphone (65 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.65 mm vs 60 mm
1.8 m more useful cable length
Philips Fidelio X1 offers a more useful cable length than the average headphone (3 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
Open-back design
Philips Fidelio X1 uses an open-back design, while the average headphone does not. 9.3% of headphones have an open-back design.
5 mm more spacious earcup height
Philips Fidelio X1 offers more spacious earcup height than the average headphone (65 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
0.8 lower clamp force
Philips Fidelio X1 has a lower clamp force than the average headphone (3.5 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
7 mm more spacious earcup width
Philips Fidelio X1 offers more spacious earcup width than the average headphone (50 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
Hi-Res Audio certification
Philips Fidelio X1 has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
10 mm larger driver size
Philips Fidelio X1 uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
20,000 Hz higher treble extension
Philips Fidelio X1 has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
8 Hz lower bass extension
Philips Fidelio X1 has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
0.2 % lower distortion
Philips Fidelio X1 has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
17 dB higher max SPL
Philips Fidelio X1 has a higher max SPL than the average headphone (127 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
Boom microphone included
Philips Fidelio X1 includes a boom microphone, the average headphone does not. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.

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Why is Philips Fidelio X1 worse than the average headphone?

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97.2% higher weight
Philips Fidelio X1 is heavier than the average headphone (430 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
Non-replaceable earpads
Philips Fidelio X1 has non-replaceable earpads, while the average headphone has replaceable ones. 96.1% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
No travel bag
Philips Fidelio X1 does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
No passive noise reduction
Philips Fidelio X1 does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
Philips Fidelio X1 has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
No voice assistant support
Philips Fidelio X1 does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
No passive noise reduction
Philips Fidelio X1 does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
What it is: Shows whether the headphones reduce outside noise through physical sealing, fit, and materials rather than active electronics.
When it matters: When you want better isolation from fit and seal alone, even with ANC turned off or not available.
Importance: MEDIUM
Philips Fidelio X1 does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
97.2% higher weight
Philips Fidelio X1 is heavier than the average headphone (430 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <150 g
Philips Fidelio X1 is heavier than the average headphone (430 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.430 g vs 218 g
No voice assistant support
Philips Fidelio X1 does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.
Importance: LOW
Philips Fidelio X1 does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
Non-replaceable earpads
Philips Fidelio X1 has non-replaceable earpads, while the average headphone has replaceable ones. 96.1% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
What it is: Earpads can be replaced when worn out
When it matters: When you care about long-term maintenance and extending product life.
Importance: LOW
Philips Fidelio X1 has non-replaceable earpads, while the average headphone has replaceable ones. 96.1% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
17.8% worse value for money
Philips Fidelio X1 has worse value for money than the average headphone (5.72 vs 6.736).
What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Philips Fidelio X1 has worse value for money than the average headphone (5.72 vs 6.736).5.72 vs 6.74
2.89x more expensive
Philips Fidelio X1 is more expensive than the average headphone (£260 vs £90).
Philips Fidelio X1 is more expensive than the average headphone (£260 vs £90).£260 vs £90
No travel bag
Philips Fidelio X1 does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
What it is: Comes with a protective carrying case or pouch
When it matters: When protection in transit matters right out of the box.
Importance: LOW
Philips Fidelio X1 does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
Philips Fidelio X1 has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=106 dB/mW
Philips Fidelio X1 has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW

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What customers like about Philips Fidelio X1?

Exceptional build quality featuring premium materials like genuine leather, steel, and aluminum
Rich, 'fun' sound signature with powerful, deep bass that is rare for open-back designs
Wide and dimensional soundstage providing an immersive, airy listening experience
High comfort levels for long sessions due to soft velour ear pads and a self-adjusting hammock headband
Excellent for cinematic gaming and movies where immersion and bass impact are prioritized
Aesthetically pleasing, sophisticated design that stands out from typical plastic headphones

What customers dislike about Philips Fidelio X1?

Stock cable has high internal resistance (~1.8 ohms), which can lead to muddier bass and poor stereo separation
Ear pads are officially non-replaceable, potentially limiting the product's long-term lifespan
Suspension headband may feel too tight or fit poorly for users with significantly larger heads
Open-back design leaks sound heavily, making them unsuitable for office or public use
Velour ear pads act as 'dust magnets' and can become warm in hot environments
Lack of technical neutrality makes them less suitable for professional monitoring or analytical listening

Expert reviews

head-fi.org

05/10/2012

Philips Fidelio X1 | Headphone Reviews and Discussion - Head-Fi.org

The Philips Fidelio X1, detailed in Head-Fi user reviews, is a premium open-back headphone with 50mm neodymium drivers, a 30-ohm impedance, and a robust build using leather and aluminum. It delivers a "fun" and warm sound signature, featuring a punchy mid-bass, clear vocals, and a non-fatiguing treble, all while providing high comfort via a suspended headband and plush, albeit...Read more

zparks.lv

16/06/2014

Philips Fidelio X1 review. Sound with the capital “S” - Zparks

The Philips Fidelio X1 is a premium pair of open-back headphones that provides an immersive and highly detailed Hi-Fi soundscape. The pros of these headphones include their exceptionally natural, vivid, and wide sound stage, which handles uncompressed audio formats like FLAC and AIFF beautifully. They are also praised for their high-quality build materials, which include soft memory...Read more

diyaudioheaven.wordpress.com

13/06/2014

Fidelio X1 | DIY-Audio-Heaven

The Philips Fidelio X1 is an open-back flagship headphone that offers excellent build quality, premium materials, and a visually appealing design. It features a soft, comfortable headband, detachable cable using standard 3.5mm jacks, and a well-balanced sound profile from 30Hz up to 1kHz. Because the treble is not artificially boosted, the headphones completely avoid shrillness,...Read more

pocket-lint.com

16/04/2013

Philips Fidelio X1 headphones - Pocket-lint

The Philips Fidelio X1 is a premium pair of open-back, over-ear headphones designed specifically for comfortable, high-quality home listening. Reviewer Ian Morris praises their exceptional build quality, sleek design, and an open-back structure that delivers fantastic audio depth and a speaker-like experience. When fed flat, untweaked audio inputs, the headphones produce a...Read more

headfonics.com

27/03/2014

Philips Fidelio X1 Review - Headfonics

The Headfonics review describes the Philips Fidelio X1 as a highly engaging, fun, and musical open-back headphone featuring exceptional build quality with genuine leather, steel, and velour materials. Sonically, the headphones are praised for a rich, warm, and powerful bass response without mid-range bleed, complemented by a wide soundstage and non-fatiguing, smooth treble....Read more

trustedreviews.com

05/11/2012

Philips Fidelio X1 Review - Trusted Reviews

The Philips Fidelio X1 headphones, reviewed by Trusted Reviews, are praised for their premium build quality, featuring steel construction and real leather, paired with exceptional comfort for long listening sessions. The open-back design delivers a spacious, natural soundstage characterized by an engaging, "fun" audio profile with impressive bass impact for an open model. While...Read more

whathifi.com

10/01/2013

Philips Fidelio X1 review | What Hi-Fi?

The Philips Fidelio X1 is a highly comfortable, well-built set of open-backed headphones designed primarily for premium home audio use. Tested at £270, they come equipped with a usefully long 3-m cable and a 6.3-mm plug. The open-back construction delivers significant advantages in overall sound quality, creating a highly detailed and expressive listening experience. However, the...Read more

head-fi.org

29/06/2013

Philips Fidelio X1 | Review & Comparison - Head-Fi

The Philips Fidelio X1, as reviewed on Head-Fi, is described as an open-back headphone with a warm, engaging "fun" sound signature, characterized by a slight "U" shape that offers deep, extended bass and a spacious soundstage. It is noted for excellent build quality, featuring real leather and metal, along with a comfortable self-adjusting headband, making it well-suited for casual...Read more

stereophile.com

23/03/2013

A Big Bottom and a Lively Top: The Philips Fidelio X1 - Stereophile

Tyll Hertsens' Stereophile review characterizes the Philips Fidelio X1 as an open-back headphone with a "warm and fuzzy" sound, delivering authoritative, massive bass alongside an airy soundstage. These headphones are praised for their luxurious design, featuring real leather and robust metal, making them an excellent choice for genres like EDM, Hip-Hop, and ambient music. On the...Read more

headfonia.com

11/12/2012

Philips Fidelio X1 Review - Headfonia

The Philips Fidelio X1 is described as a full-sized, open-back headphone featuring an engaging, forward sound signature with a wide soundstage. It is praised for its exceptional build quality—using real leather and metal—superior comfort, and a low 30Ω impedance that makes it easy to drive. Conversely, the review notes a distinct lack of clinical accuracy due to a warm, heavy bass...Read more

connect.de

29/01/2013

Philips Fidelio X1 and Sennheiser Momentum review

The Sennheiser Momentum is a closed-back, on-ear headphone featuring an elegant retro design inspired by 1960s broadcast equipment, coupled with a highly lightweight and comfortable build. It serves as an ideal mobile companion for smartphones (specifically optimized for Apple devices) due to its short cable, integrated remote control, and ability to perform brilliantly even with...Read more

av-magazin.de

27/11/2012

Philips Fidelio X1 Review

The AV-Magazin review provides a positive evaluation of the Philips Fidelio X1 open-back headphones, highlighting their exceptional versatility across various musical genres. Key pros noted in the soundcheck include an uncolored, highly detailed acoustic signature that effortlessly reproduces complex instrumental techniques—such as the subtle plucking styles on an acoustic guitar....Read more

stereo.de

01/04/2013

Philips Fidelio X1 - Review Results", "Philips Fidelio X1 - Test Results

The Stereo.de review highlights the Philips Fidelio X1 for its premium build quality, featuring metal ear cups and a calf leather headband, along with a spacious soundstage. It delivers a warm, lively bass and offers high comfort, making it suitable for extended listening sessions. YouTube· Conversely, the review identifies a high-resistance stock cable and permanently attached ear...Read more

connect-living.de

16/11/2012

Philips Fidelio X1 Review

The connect-living review highlights the Philips Fidelio X1 as a premium, high-end home entertainment headphone that confidently steps into the "Champions League" of the audio world. The reviewer emphasizes that this model offers a significant audible performance upgrade over its smaller sibling, the Fidelio M1. Visually and physically, the headphones project a luxury aesthetic,...Read more

av-magazin.de

01/12/2012

Technology, Wearing Comfort and Handling

The Philips Fidelio X1 is an open-back headphone designed for home listening, featuring 50mm neodymium drivers that are angled parallel to the ear to reduce internal reflections and maximize sound clarity. The build quality focuses heavily on premium materials, including double-layered earcups that dampen vibrations, deluxe memory foam cushions wrapped in breathable velour, and a...Read more

connect.de

13/01/2014

Philips Fidelio X1 Review - Over-Ear Headphones

The Philips Fidelio X1 is a premium open-back headphone that delivers a high-quality, comfortable listening experience despite its relatively heavy weight of 364 grams. The review highlights its outstanding, high-end build quality, which features flexible earcups housed in stylish aluminium rings and a well-ventilated, generously padded headband that prevents sweating during long...Read more

computerbild.de

23/08/2013

Philips X1 Fidelio: Over-Ear Headphones Review

The Philips Fidelio X1 is a high-performance open-back headphone designed specifically for premium home audio enjoyment. During testing, it earned a "good" rating of 2.2 for its exceptionally balanced, distortion-free sound. The audio profile is characterized by a transparent and detailed presentation, supported by a precise, deep bass and a wide stereo field that makes complex...Read more

hifitest.de

14/03/2013

Philips Fidelio X1 - Hi-Fi Headphones Review

The Philips Fidelio X1 is an open-back, over-ear hifi headphone designed primarily for home stereo systems, retailing around €300. The review praises its premium build quality, featuring aluminum ear cup rings, soft breathable velour ear pads, and a headband wrapped in genuine calfskin leather. Despite its weight, it offers exceptional, pressure-free comfort for long listening...Read more

fwdmagazine.be

20/12/2012

Review: Philips Fidelio X1 – FWD Magazine

The review from FWD Magazine hails the Philips Fidelio X1 as a highly successful, timelessly designed, open-back hifi headphone tailored for premium home listening. The reviewer heavily praises its structural design, highlighting a self-adjusting headband wrapped in breathable mesh and dual-layer ear cup housings designed to completely eliminate unwanted vibrations. On the...Read more

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10/04/2014

Philips Fidelio X1 Review: Open-Back Hi-Fi Headphones

The Philips Fidelio X1 is a high-end, open-back circum-aural headphone designed specifically for sedentary home use, providing a strong alternative to established models like the Sennheiser HD 650. It features an elegant retro design with a robust build, utilizing a genuine leather outer headband paired with a self-adjusting, padded inner band to evenly distribute weight across the...Read more

01net.com

28/12/2012

Review: The Fidelio X1, an excellent headphone for stationary audiophiles - 01net

The 01net review highlights the Philips Fidelio X1 as an exceptional, premium open-back headphone specifically tailored for stationary, in-home listening. The reviewer heavily praises its high-quality metal construction, elegant vintage aesthetic, and superb ergonomics, noting that its soft velour ear cushions and a breathable mesh headband allow for hours of fatigue-free use...Read more

lesnumeriques.com

18/10/2012

Philips Fidelio X1 Review - Les Numériques

The Philips Fidelio X1 is an open-back, over-ear hi-fi headphone with a 5/5 rating, featuring a comfortable, premium build with a suspended mesh headband [1.1]. Its audio performance is characterized by a "loudness" effect that brings deep, clean, and balanced bass to the sound, maintaining naturalism even at low volumes [1.1]. The X1 boasts excellent, precise soundstage width and...Read more

fwdmagazine.be

20/12/2012

Review: Philips Fidelio X1 – FWD Magazine

The FWD Magazine review evaluates the Philips Fidelio X1 as an exceptional open-back, over-ear hi-fi headphone designed specifically for home listening. The reviewer heavily praises its timeless, sophisticated design and high-quality, durable materials that look striking without being flashy. Comfort is a major highlight, thanks to a self-adjusting mesh headband and "heavenly soft"...Read more

opusklassiek.nl

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Audio Equipment / Review - Philips Fidelio Headphones

The Philips Fidelio X1 and L1 are premium, over-ear, semi-open headphones designed to bridge the gap between high-end audio quality and portable usability. The flagship X1 features a 50mm driver that delivers a highly spacious, transparent, and balanced soundstage, handling complex classical orchestral pieces with excellent instrumental separation and natural vocal reproduction....Read more

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