Hey, glad to hear that you gave it a try and are enjoying my tuning. I think the X2 has a lot of great qualities, and would be a complete knock-out if the sharp treble was taken care of from the factory. It's extraordinarily comfortable, looks great, is well made, etc. I think a lot of people...

Refined EQ after a few more days ;) I think this one might be my last revision. I've changed the filters at the top end to better the treble, and better compensation for that sharp sibilant sound around 9kHz. Slight change to the low end as well that won't be obvious in most songs. Freq, Q...

I'd love it if someone would try out my parametric EQ settings above and provide some feedback. I've been listening all day today while I work on spreadsheets for work, very happy where things are at. Its not flat, its lively and balanced towards heavy, without the sizzle. Is this not the right...

Thanks for that, the best bit I think at the bottom: "Philips will have a full range of audio products that will include Bluetooth speakers, home systems, clocks, CD players, portable radios, sound bars, and headphones, including the reintroduction of the well-received Fidelio X2HR over ears."...

I guess a couple weeks back now...they didn't last long. Don't expect them to come back in stock, AFAIK the Fidelio line died when Gibson declared bankruptcy. I think my EQ setting could still be tweaked a bit, but the biggest change is simply to add a notch at 9kHz, that alone takes the edge...

Hi all, just wanted to post my thoughts on the X2 (X2HR really). I believe these have been officially discontinued, and the last of them (I think) were recently sold on Newegg.ca for the low price of CAD$140. I couldn't resist, having been eyeballing them for a few years. What I have to...