So, I did a lot of reading when it came to this purchase, however, no amount of reviewing can objectively explain what you are actually going to hear when you plug them in - so I said 'screw it!' and purchased my X2's from a retailer overseas for an excellent price (the coupons always get me). It took almost two weeks and my excitement may have adversely affected my opinion, because, I was expecting these to sound a great deal 'better' than my 598s.
They don't sound 'better' than my 598s. They are very different, I admit - but I wan't looking for a copy I was looking for an upgrade.
They are a little muddy and thumpy, those are the adjectives I have chosen - muddy and thumpy. I am disappointed. These were my first pair of Phillips and most probably, my last. I had to EQ them a great deal to get anywhere near a good sound. For the record, I am not a basshead; I prefer clarity - accurate, unveiled clarity. I am also not a stuffy audiophile who has lost interest in actual music and I want my experience to be fun as well, there is a balance to be achieved. If this is V-shaped, then V-shaped is not for me.
I was looking for a side-step to the 650s (purely price related avoidance) but these are not the cans I was looking for. While they are 'fun' and 'musical' they do not achieve clarity and voices are muffled, harmonies are rolled off, and where is the sparkle I was reading about?
They are beautiful and the build quality trumps my Senns and my Beyers. I did manage to fall asleep with these monsters on, and that is an accomplishment since they are huge! My only note here is the fact that they are a little heavy and I can feel them fall forward, clamping force leaves something to be desired.
For those suggesting that I didn't do enough research, know this, I did months of research - what I didn't get the chance to do was audition...the takeaway here is those of us unfortunate enough to live on the outskirts of civilization are doomed to a cycle of purchase, regret, return.
Do not assume that I don't know what I'm talking about.
They don't sound 'better' than my 598s. They are very different, I admit - but I wan't looking for a copy I was looking for an upgrade.
They are a little muddy and thumpy, those are the adjectives I have chosen - muddy and thumpy. I am disappointed. These were my first pair of Phillips and most probably, my last. I had to EQ them a great deal to get anywhere near a good sound. For the record, I am not a basshead; I prefer clarity - accurate, unveiled clarity. I am also not a stuffy audiophile who has lost interest in actual music and I want my experience to be fun as well, there is a balance to be achieved. If this is V-shaped, then V-shaped is not for me.
I was looking for a side-step to the 650s (purely price related avoidance) but these are not the cans I was looking for. While they are 'fun' and 'musical' they do not achieve clarity and voices are muffled, harmonies are rolled off, and where is the sparkle I was reading about?
They are beautiful and the build quality trumps my Senns and my Beyers. I did manage to fall asleep with these monsters on, and that is an accomplishment since they are huge! My only note here is the fact that they are a little heavy and I can feel them fall forward, clamping force leaves something to be desired.
For those suggesting that I didn't do enough research, know this, I did months of research - what I didn't get the chance to do was audition...the takeaway here is those of us unfortunate enough to live on the outskirts of civilization are doomed to a cycle of purchase, regret, return.
Do not assume that I don't know what I'm talking about.
i think the headphone from Philips that would suit your taste would probably be Philips SHP9500, some are comparing it to Senns HD600..and its like 75$ only, you should try that.