[gobin]

  I've used the vmoda cables for my shp9500 and my hd 558s, perfect length for using at my desk.

Is it as soft and flexible as the original cable? I fall in love with every aspects of the default cable, except the length. 

 

[JKDJedi]

I don't want to turn this thread into a cable discussion thread, but need some opinions on these cable:
 
1. V-Moda audio cable ($12)
 
2. This nice looking one with braided cable (LINK) ($3.5)
 
3. This fancy looking one with silver plated something (LINK) ($24)
 
4. KINDEN 3.5mm Male to Male Braided Auxiliary Stereo Audio Cable OCC Silver Plated ($12)
 
5. This suspiciously dirt cheap decent looking cable that might break after one month (LINK) ($0.7)
 
Also, is OCC or OFC necessary when buying cable, provided that I only want the connection/transmission to be as good as the default cable? And does the cable have to have strain relief, provided that it's braided and pretty thick already.
 
Thanks.

I got these for my X2 (red) and no sonic penalty that I can tell.. Anker 3.5mm Premium Auxiliary Audio Cable (4ft / 1.2m) AUX Cable for Headphones, iPods, iPhones, iPads, Home / Car Stereos and More (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R124LAK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_lsiXybZE7E5M3

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[Juusuhako]

Finally got an answer back from Philips regarding the X2HR in Europe.
 

Thank you once again, for contacting our "Philips Customer Support". In our chat, on the 7th March 2017, You asked about the launch date of the Philips Fidelio X2HR/00 Headphones.
As I promised, I did a litle research and am able to inform You, that it will be available on the european/german market  approximately around the beginning of April. 

 

[Selbi]

Why just my market? Are we Germans more sensitive to velour or what?

 

[Joong]

Why not in North American market?

 

[Joong]

X2 is better for big band, like Orchestra?
Dynamic phones are more exciting with strings to me.
Is there any opinion ?

 

[Sakujin]

So I got around making a silver coated cable for my hp and damn the sound signature is completely different from copper, I would say its somewhat brighter and the bass feels different, dunno if its better or worse but Im liking it. Need to go back and forth to find out and ill report my findings here later on.

 

[Joong]

Which one of your 4 phones do you prefer?
I am looking for a headphone for big band like orchestral music.

 

[Sakujin]

My 5cent: for orchestra/classical/web content I really like AQ Nighthawk for those, X2 does an ok job but the NH can really seperate instrument beautifully in turn you could hear everything clearly and it has less soundstage which makes it sound alittle closer but still is a semi open headphone so its not super close as some closed back hp.

 

[Kerry56]

Today I was listening to a song by London Grammar called Rooting for You, which is a slow, female vocal piece.  Listening with my HD6XX it was good, then I switched to my X2 and I was getting chills from the song, it sounded so much richer.  And the rumble in the background in the last few seconds, it was just barely there with the Senn, but came through with the X2. 
 
Don't let anyone tell you the X2 can't perform incredibly well in the mids.  Just not true.
 
The song on Spotify was much better than the link I gave for Youtube by the way.

 

[Joong]

I am inclined to X2 after reading this thread.
It is encouraging news.

 

[Juusuhako]

  Today I was listening to a song by London Grammar called Rooting for You, which is a slow, female vocal piece.  Listening with my HD6XX it was good, then I switched to my X2 and I was getting chills from the song, it sounded so much richer.  And the rumble in the background in the last few seconds, it was just barely there with the Senn, but came through with the X2. 
 
Don't let anyone tell you the X2 can't perform incredibly well with in the mids.  Just not true.
 
The song on Spotify was much better than the link I gave for Youtube by the way.

Do you have a Woox or a Gibson model? Still kinda on the lookout for a Woox since a lot of ppl says Gibson has a dark/boomy sound.

 

[PopZeus]

The only real downside (and it isn't much of one) to the X2 is a slightly grainy treble. It's got the right levels just maybe not as smooth as I'd like

 

[Kerry56]

  Do you have a Woox or a Gibson model? Still kinda on the lookout for a Woox since a lot of ppl says Gibson has a dark/boomy sound.

Mine is a Gibson.  I love the bass with it, but I seem to have a real preference for warm toned headphones.  Since I've never heard the Woox version, I can't confirm or deny a difference in their sound.
 
Wish I could afford one of the Fostex/Denon headphones, but that may not happen for a long while.

 

[Joong]

On Ebay I saw x2/27. It is the latest model?
Or Should I wait until a newer version?
Why there are several versions?