[Belimaxim]

Hello. Does anyone know which between them both x1 and x2 has less peaky treble?

 

[Twizzleshnizzle]

I don't know about the $50 on Amazon though. Tough nut to swallow.

Absolutely a tough nut to swallow. I think it's about factoring in how long you plan to keep the X2. If it's a short while then maybe not worth it, but if your pair is a keeper then it's worth a purchase in my eyes. Apart from the nicer comfort (I find the X2 velour and foam to be pretty mediocre), these pads also sound great and look great.

 

[HipHopScribe]

Hello. Does anyone know which between them both x1 and x2 has less peaky treble?

In my experience the X1 has a smoother treble response. Just make sure to replace the stock cable on the X1 if you do get one. The stock cable has unusually high resistance that negatively affects the sound quality (this isn't audiophile expensive cable myth nonsense, this has been confirmed with measurements and pretty much any cheap cable will do)

 

[Cruelhand Luke]

In my experience the X1 has a smoother treble response. Just make sure to replace the stock cable on the X1 if you do get one. The stock cable has unusually high resistance that negatively affects the sound quality (this isn't audiophile expensive cable myth nonsense, this has been confirmed with measurements and pretty much any cheap cable will do)

Good comment. The X1 did have a bad stock cable...which has contributed to the case of the people that believe in Cable Voodoo.
In most cases expensive wires dont sound gooder. Duh.
Sure, plenty of stock cables don't work for various reasons ( I'm looking RIGHT at you Fidelio X3) but you can get a vmoda cable (as one example) and never think about it again.

 

[Belimaxim]

So chinese inexpensive cable doesn’t suit to replace the stock cable as well?

 

[HipHopScribe]

So chinese inexpensive cable doesn’t suit to replace the stock cable as well?

Inexpensive Chinese cables are probably fine. Cables shouldn't make a difference unless they're defective or somehow out of spec for the headphones you're using. The stock X1 cable is bad because its out of spec. They shouldn't have packaged such a high resistance cable with them, especially since the X1s are low impedance headphones.

 

[Mister Pig]

I have a pair of these, I always thought them a bit peaky, can cabling balance them out a bit?

 

[bonkers90]

I have a pair of these, I always thought them a bit peaky, can cabling balance them out a bit?

Cables never work for me. I can't tell if its because my ears aren't "golden" or if its because cables are a placebo.

 

[DaggerCola]

So chinese inexpensive cable doesn’t suit to replace the stock cable as well?

I personally replaced the stock cable with a shorter Sony MUC-S12SM1 cable and I enjoy it. Actually, the sound difference between the Sony cable and stock cable is very minimal. I just want a shorter replacement though. I hope you enjoy the listening.

 

[HipHopScribe]

I have a pair of these, I always thought them a bit peaky, can cabling balance them out a bit?

The X2s? No, just EQ them

 

[Twizzleshnizzle]

I have a pair of these, I always thought them a bit peaky, can cabling balance them out a bit?

If you're using a PC, then the Oratory settings are meant to be pretty good. I'm about to try them myself.

 

[Iknownothing1]

What are decent replacement pads for the Philips Fidelio X2 without changing the soundsignature too much?

 

[Twizzleshnizzle]

What are decent replacement pads for the Philips Fidelio X2 without changing the soundsignature too much?

Dekoni Suede, they've only recently started making these. I have them, they're the least change to sound of any pad I've tried, they're nicer quality than the stock pads as well.

 

[GearMe]

I have a pair of these, I always thought them a bit peaky, can cabling balance them out a bit?

The X2s? No, just EQ them

+1 ^

 

[nuxos]

Absolutely a tough nut to swallow. I think it's about factoring in how long you plan to keep the X2. If it's a short while then maybe not worth it, but if your pair is a keeper then it's worth a purchase in my eyes. Apart from the nicer comfort (I find the X2 velour and foam to be pretty mediocre), these pads also sound great and look great.

Same situation for me. I am not sure if I am going to keep the X2HR for a long time or not. I've spotted a German shop but the shipping costs to my place (Belgium so very close) is 15€ for a small package for a total of 70€, not very appealing price. On the official Dekoni it's only 41€ but will take much more time and risk of customs fees as well. Difficult to decide. On the other hand, I've tried the Fidelio in gaming and movies and the result is very convincing : spacious and a good feeling with the effects and explosions. I'd really like to keep it for a multimedia use.