Quote: What does that site say? Are there replacement pads, or only that they are removable? Thanks, the non replaceable ear pads is the biggest negative for these phones. How about some real leather replacement pads eh?

Ya I've been getting impatient waiting for these to be released. I started considering the TMA-1 Studio and Beyerdynamic DT 770 LE instead but **** it, I'll tough it out and wait a few more months. These really do seem to be a perfect headphone for me.

I'm totally cool with computer volume control, especially since I have volume buttons on my keyboard. I like the idea of the "digitally controlled analog volume attenuator (the master digital volume slider on the host computer causes the analog circuit inside the HeadStreamer to adjust the...

If these ever become available in North America, I'm thinking of feeding them through a HRT HeadStreamer instead of directly from my iMac. Any better ideas?

Review at pocket-lint   Pros: Delightful sound incredibly comfortable perform as well as more expensive cans   Cons: Still a bit pricey earpieces gather dust and aren't replaceable   Verdict: The X1s produce a beautiful sound, feel amazing on your head and will do...

Quote: Thanks bizkid, for the reply and the good news.       Yikes, these would be my first open-back headphones, I better consider the ramifications...

Quote: Thanks for your impressions bizkid. Any complaints or comments on build quality and/or materials?   Hope these become available to Canadians sooner than later.

How awesome is it?

Some gorgeous high-def press shots available from Philips IFA 2012 press kit (zip). Same pictures already up here just better quality.   :drool:   edit: Also contains a leaflet describing specs and features.

Quote:   OK thanks. Hopefully these feel as well built as they look.   Didn't see this Philips marketing video up here yet, and a hands on video from some dude at IFA2012.

Thanks for all the info. Super excited about this headphone! Excited enough to finally join Head-Fi after browsing on & off for years.     Looks to be everything I liked about the L1 but even better. I'm looking for a headphone for home/office use that is:   Comfortable for hours...