[VALIENTE]

I now understand a low impedance headphone because of this Fidelio X1. I am describing this as simple, less maintenance, easy to use headphone. Simplicity, Philips Fidelio X1.  Now, I like to experience very easy to drive speakers too. By the way, I am looking for a 3.5mm headphone cable replacement. Please suggest. Thank you.

 

[wigglepuff]

  I now understand a low impedance headphone because of this Fidelio X1. I am describing this as simple, less maintenance, easy to use headphone. Simplicity, Philips Fidelio X1.  Now, I like to experience very easy to drive speakers too. By the way, I am looking for a 3.5mm headphone cable replacement. Please suggest. Thank you.

any cheap cable with impedance less than 1.0 is good enough. seriously dont spend too much for a cable, its not worth it in terms of functionaliy, but if you prefer the looks then its up to you.

 

[VALIENTE]

Will the Mediabridge 3.5mm Male To Male Stereo Audio Cable (8 Feet) from Amazon.com good already?
 
Reference:
https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-3-5mm-Stereo-Audio-Cable/dp/B004LU1U2M/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1491903580&sr=8-7&keywords=mediabridge+3.5mm+audio+cable

 

[Midgetguy]

  Will the Mediabridge 3.5mm Male To Male Stereo Audio Cable (8 Feet) from Amazon.com good already?
 
Reference:
https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-3-5mm-Stereo-Audio-Cable/dp/B004LU1U2M/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1491903580&sr=8-7&keywords=mediabridge+3.5mm+audio+cable

Probably. Mediabridge makes decent cheap cable solutions IMO.

 

[VALIENTE]

What is your ideal length of headphone cable? 

 

[Midgetguy]

  What is your ideal length of headphone cable? 

1.2-1.5 meters. I only need it for desk use, I find longer cables pointless for me.

 

[VALIENTE]

Fidelio X1 is fun and musical, not analytical. This is an enjoyable headphone. The last time I remember this was with my Grado SR60 - simply enjoyable, very easy to drive and rocking plus its price-best bang for money!

 

[headphoneCR]

does this device got a spare pin? if you lost the pin... you may contact the customer service for a new one...

 

[wigglepuff]

has anyone tried those beyerdynamic velour pads, are they the same size as the original pads of the X1? how about the brainwavez velour pads, do they fit?

 

[CoiL]

  I now understand a low impedance headphone because of this Fidelio X1. I am describing this as simple, less maintenance, easy to use headphone. Simplicity, Philips Fidelio X1.  Now, I like to experience very easy to drive speakers too. By the way, I am looking for a 3.5mm headphone cable replacement. Please suggest. Thank you.

Check out this post for information about different cables for X1: http://www.head-fi.org/t/623013/new-philips-fidelio-x1/4320#post_10475263

 

[VALIENTE]

I am addicted with this fun sounding headphone just plugged simply from my laptop watching YouTube videos. If I use Dragonfly USB DAC, will the sound elevate further or no more since this is an easy to drive? Please share your experience. TY.

 

[ZapX629]

I am addicted with this fun sounding headphone just plugged simply from my laptop watching YouTube videos. If I use Dragonfly USB DAC, will the sound elevate further or no more since this is an easy to drive? Please share your experience. TY.

I have the Dragonfly 2.0 and I thought it sounded great with the X1. It's not going to change the sound, but it makes the separation a little cleaner and the soundstage is wider. In all honesty though, I wouldn't call it a night and day difference and if you like the way it sounds, I'd just enjoy it and not worry too much about dacs and or amps.

 

[udd3n]

I am addicted with this fun sounding headphone just plugged simply from my laptop watching YouTube videos. If I use Dragonfly USB DAC, will the sound elevate further or no more since this is an easy to drive? Please share your experience. TY.

I had my Philips X1 connected to my motherboard(Realtek ALC898) for a while and then bought a Hegel Super DAC/AMP and I think it scaled really well. It also sound great through my Schiit Über-stack. I have also now bought a pair of TH-X00 Purplehearts and its like a closed X1 to me. Its also awesome.

 

[Midgetguy]

  I have the Dragonfly 2.0 and I thought it sounded great with the X1. It's not going to change the sound, but it makes the separation a little cleaner and the soundstage is wider. In all honesty though, I wouldn't call it a night and day difference and if you like the way it sounds, I'd just enjoy it and not worry too much about dacs and or amps.

+1. Though I would also say to maybe just go ahead and test it anyway since the Dragonfly is not, by any definition, hard to set up.
 

  I had my Philips X1 connected to my motherboard(Realtek ALC898) for a while and then bought a Hegel Super DAC/AMP and I think it scaled really well. It also sound great through my Schiit Über-stack. I have also now bought a pair of TH-X00 Purplehearts and its like a closed X1 to me. Its also awesome.

Here's my take on why it got better for you: the ALC898 codec isn't great if my ALC892 codec is anything to go by. Felt sort of anemic; things sounded noticeably better to me when I got a Topping D20 and TP30mkII amp to power my headphones instead.

 

[VALIENTE]

Philips Fidelio X1, the super comfortable headphone I can't put down from my ears. The setup is very simple, headphone is connected from my Motorola Moto X 2014 smartphone, playing instrumental piano. This headphone puts a smile on my face. Good job Philips!