The X1 was released not so long ago at a price of $400. It's now very close to $200. Why? Is Philips preparing to replace it, or is Phillips just that nice. The L2 shouldn't be replacing it.

I'm thinking about ordering the Fidelio X1. I will mainly be using it for watching movies on MacBook and listening to music on iphone. My question is that I don't want to use any type of AMP, will these headphone be fine without an amp or is an AMP pretty much necessary to have good sound? ----...

I am not an Audiophile, but I am serious about my music, I hope I can own a good headphones to enjoy music. I love bass, currently I am choosing between Fidelio X1 and K712 Pro, which is within my budget. Any advices will be very welcome~~

Hey, i just got the new X1 and they are amazing, but i still use my onboard sound, therefore i really need a good source for my headphones. What do you prefer for me?   My music-genre: Pop-Rock/Indie Pop/Indie Rock/Dubstep/RnB.   My budget: 120€(If needed 180€)   162$/243$   Thanks a lot!

So I need some help... I have a MSi G45 Gaming mobo which has the ALC 1150 chip with a OPA1652 amp and the Sound Blaster Cinema software. When I play games it really doesn't sound that different when I have it on compared to off. I'm wondering if I should buy a sound card that will have better...

This review is just for fun.     Pictures are taken with the s***y camera on my phone.  My apologies.   Both the speakers and headphones are playing simultaneously which gave me the ability to directly compare.  Switching back and forth took less then a second.  As fast as you can put on the...

Hi everybody, actually I'm using on my PC a Supreme FX X-Fi audio card (which came together with my PC's mainboard) and I link my 2.1 digital system (Empire PS2120D) to the PC using an optical fibre cable.   The audio quality is already good, but I would like to ask you if upgrading to a...

Purpose: I made two cables to send out as tour cables for folks that would like to try one before they buy one. See if it matter's to you or if it's just hype/expectation bias.  There are two cables ~1.2 meters using Neutrik connectors. One is oxygen-free copper (OFC) and the other is...

Hi all   I about to purchase the Philips Fidelio X1, with this I am planning on purchasing the Xonar U7.  This will cost me £260 (original budget on new headset £200).  I will be using this for gaming, watching films and music.   Before I hit the "Buy now" button I thought I would ask some...

What will be best for metal? Or recommend other if there is a better in this price range

Hello all, So I am planning on getting my self a pair of Philips Fidelio X1's for use on my computer, however, I was wondering if I could get a few things cleared up beforehand. I have, briefly, heard them and loved the sound so I figured it's high time I got myself a pair but I have some...

My sister asked me to look around for some headphones for like 60 euro's, like 80-100 dollars I think. We're from the Netherlands, so not all headphones will be available here, but I would like some recommendations.   I found the AKG K540 in that price range and it looks rather comfortable...

Hi.   The question is easy: what amp should I use to connect Fidelio X1?   Thanks for your recommendations.

Hello, Ok, I  was wondering if anyone has heard both the philips x1 and the audio technica ad2000x and could compare them? I know the sound is probbably totally different but i was wondeirng how these compare in soundstage and midrange quality? I have the x1 now and am wondering if i should get...

Hey guys, me again. I posted around a week ago about getting a proper sound card for the Fidelio X1s, and I ended up getting the Sound Blaster Z. Now, this may be a noob question, but how can I tell if I'm getting the full potential from the headphones and the sound card? I mean, right now...

Hello everyone,   I have been visiting the site for some time now and I thought that it only makes sense for me to register. So, this is me introducing myself.   I am currently in Cyprus but me and my wife will be moving back to London next month and therefore I will not be able to listen to...

Hey guys, I'm waiting for my X1's to come in the mail, and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for good replacement cables that ship to Canada for a reasonable price? I just want something black if possible, with no obvious branding or logos on it.

Hey guys, I've been lurking the past few days and decided to make an account. This is such an awesome site and has really opened my eyes about sound quality. I apologize in advance if this has been asked before, but I did search before deciding to post. My findings weren't very successful...

Hi,   I recently got my Philips Fidelio X1's and I'll be honest with you. Until I put everything on; this was insanely amazing... then I listened to it. It sounds EXTREMELY dull, flat and lifeless. It's even worse when playing quiet volumes.. It's so bad compared to my gamecoms which sound...

I have been looking for a pair of all round headphones for a while now (70% music, 15% movies , 15% gaming), and these seem to fit the bill really well, and I love the design. I mostly listed to drum and bass, electronic and a bit of rock from time to time.   Now comes the potential problem...

Hello I love Philips X1 and I'd like to find out in-ears with same sound. FYI I bought Yamaha EPH-100 thinking the sound would be same sound as for Philips but I'm very disapointed with them. Does this exists ? Do you have any advice ? FYI my budget is around 150Euros. Thank you very much Rgds

I am looking for a pair of full size open headphones. I listen primarily to hip hop , rock, and reggae. I will not be using an amp. I currently have Sennehsier Momentums, which I enjoy for hip hop, but the sound stage is simply too closed in for a lot of the rock I listen too. The fit is also...

Hi everyone, new to the forum here and look forward to everyone's great help and opinions. Please provide accurate and as well your own personal opinions but please state whether or not your stating tested facts, word of mouth, word of internet or personal experience. If you are recommending or...

Which has the superior audio quality?

Have the HD650. Heard the X1 a few months at a pro shop during my travels.     If anyone here has both the HD650 and X1 after extensive listen out of a good quality DAC/AMP, I would love to hear your comparison between the two.   Thanks, UL