[DVDRey]

In early February i ll probably buy the L1, but we still don't have specific dates for Europe concerning the M1 and the Downtown

 

[Ultrazino]

Yes we do. March.
 
I'm very interested in what the M1 can do, but it seems pointless to have both, M1 and L1. I doubt I can resist, though, and I will definitely pick up the Downtown for my wife. i think I found my sound preference with the Philips. Stupid company, should have entered the business sooner, grrrr.

 

[DVDRey]

 
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Yes we do. March.

 
We are always delayed in France

 
 
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Stupid company, should have entered the business sooner, grrrr.

 
You should have bought some Philips headphones before, 'cause Philips make headphone since long time,lol. They aren't the best, but they have very good quality/price.

 

[roma101]

Wonder how the uptowns will sound too. 

 

[sky777]

I was just watching Tyll video of the philips lifestyle products and he said that the stretch headphone is "pretty good sounding". Well I have the stretch headphone which I bought a year ago and wondering if its possible that the "New stretch headphone" has a different sound quality to them now. 
 
From me hearing that he said it was "pretty good sounding" means to me (who never owned any high quality headphones) that the headphone is "great". 
 When I listen to them I feel as if the high ad mid is recess especially the mids. The mids seem too "closed" and recessed.
 
Just wanted to know because I was thinking about getting the zx700 and the z1000 just because I really like the zx500. However it seems like some people are saying that the fidelio l1 and the citiscape downtown are better than the zx700 and the z1000.
 
Last question how is the citiscape uptown? Is the downtown better and how?

 

[Coq de Combat]

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I was just watching Tyll video of the philips lifestyle products and he said that the stretch headphone is "pretty good sounding". Well I have the stretch headphone which I bought a year ago and wondering if its possible that the "New stretch headphone" has a different sound quality to them now. 
 
From me hearing that he said it was "pretty good sounding" means to me (who never owned any high quality headphones) that the headphone is "great". 
 When I listen to them I feel as if the high ad mid is recess especially the mids. The mids seem too "closed" and recessed.
 
Just wanted to know because I was thinking about getting the zx700 and the z1000 just because I really like the zx500. However it seems like some people are saying that the fidelio l1 and the citiscape downtown are better than the zx700 and the z1000.
 
Last question how is the citiscape uptown? Is the downtown better and how?

There is a possibility that they might have changed the sound. But I'm thinking that maybe the Sonys are more suited for you? That your preferences are better compatible with the Sonys, rather than Philips having changed the sound signature on their part. Of course, it could also be a mixture of both..

 

[Tyll Hertsens]

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From me hearing that he said it was "pretty good sounding" means to me (who never owned any high quality headphones) that the headphone is "great". 

Nah, "pretty good sounding," just means "pretty good sounding" for a headphone of that price and type.
 
I'd say the Sony MDR-EX700 is of similar caliber. 

 

[JamesMcProgger]

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I was just watching Tyll video of the philips lifestyle products and he said that the stretch headphone is "pretty good sounding". Well I have the stretch headphone which I bought a year ago and wondering if its possible that the "New stretch headphone" has a different sound quality to them now. 
 
From me hearing that he said it was "pretty good sounding" means to me (who never owned any high quality headphones) that the headphone is "great". 
 When I listen to them I feel as if the high ad mid is recess especially the mids. The mids seem too "closed" and recessed.
 
Just wanted to know because I was thinking about getting the zx700 and the z1000 just because I really like the zx500. However it seems like some people are saying that the fidelio l1 and the citiscape downtown are better than the zx700 and the z1000.
 
Last question how is the citiscape uptown? Is the downtown better and how?

is the stretch one of the O'neil line up? because Joker just reviewed one of them and it was positive, would have been perfect with a higher not on sound but OK at the end
 

 

[sky777]

 
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is the stretch one of the O'neil line up? because Joker just reviewed one of them and it was positive, would have been perfect with a higher not on sound but OK at the end
 

It is. and yea they do seem good but not great. Bass seems a bit muddy or slow and the highs are recessed.
 
If the L1 and the downtown is nothing like the stretch then I would probably get them. I think philips is great with their headphones considering the price that goes along with the headphones.
 
Also EQing the headphone to the treble booster on ur ipod in my opinion makes it sound better.

 

[svyr]

http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/PhilipsFidelioL1.pdf props to Tyll...That's some mids peak lol.

 

[stuckonsound]

That peak is more of a result of a dip in the low mids and mid bass. Edit: Nevermind you were kidding about the raw graph.

 

[nonsupremous]

I might have the older version...if there actually was such a thing.  They are a cool concept and extremely comfortable.  The sound is very average.  Pretty good bass, but Philips completely forgot about the mids.  Very recessed in my opinion.  They are also pretty muffled sounding in general.  They really need some heavy EQ to bring out some potential. 
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is the stretch one of the O'neil line up? because Joker just reviewed one of them and it was positive, would have been perfect with a higher not on sound but OK at the end
 

 

 

[thermalboyz]

Now available on Apple Store US
 
http://store.apple.com/ca/product/H8123ZM/A
 
$299
 
Hope this helps!

 

[Elitist]

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Got word yesterday that I'll be receiving the M1, L1, Downtown, and Bend in about a week. Measurements soon!

Hi,
 
I don't know if this violates forum decorum but i'm gonna [somewhat] hijack the thread for a direct question:
 
Amperior vs. L1, for business trip usage (planes, airports, hotel rooms, lengthy on-site stays in accommodation away from home).
 
What would be your personal preference or general recommendation for "home away from home-use" with laptop/iphone when bringing an amp is not an [attractive] option?
 
I'm asking since you've had a [unique] chance to experience both (very early), sorry if i'm beeing too cheeky!

 

[DeadMan]

So guys how do you think these compare to the Sony MDR-ZX700's I currently have? OK they look stylish and are comfortable etc. But on sound do these beat out the ZX700's easily? If so I may be looking to buy them and perhaps trade the 700's on. Also are these comfortable to wear for long periods for spectacle wearers?