I already have a Philips Fidelio X1. Compared to X2, I liked the first ones a little more. But the difference between them is not significant. Philips Fidelio X3 I didn't have a chance to listen
That's a different question to answer. People who love the bass emphasis of the X2HR often do not like the X3 because it's different. But I prefer X3 over X2HR which was a little too bassy for me. And then there's the question of whether or not the difference in price would be worth it to you.
That's a different question to answer. People who love the bass emphasis of the X2HR often do not like the X3 because it's different. But I prefer X3 over X2HR which was a little too bassy for me. And then there's the question of whether or not the difference in price would be worth it to you.
Do you guys think that these will be sought after and remembered after they go out of production?
The speculator in me wonders about picking up a few pairs to use for future trades since they are on sale right now for $173.
Do you guys think that these will be sought after and remembered after they go out of production?
The speculator in me wonders about picking up a few pairs to use for future trades since they are on sale right now for $173.
If history is anything to go by, they'll be $99 at some point. L1 was MSRP $299, and I got it for $129 brand new (massdrop), L2 was MSRP $299, and I bought 3 pairs ($135, $99, and $72 all new from Amazon or Newegg, not 3rd party) and X2HR was MSRP $299 and I got it new for $99 from Amazon (not 3rd party). I wouldn't put money in these as an investment, especially not at $173.
If history is anything to go by, they'll be $99 at some point. L1 was MSRP $299, and I got it for $129 brand new (massdrop), L2 was MSRP $299, and I bought 3 pairs ($135, $99, and $72 all new from Amazon or Newegg, not 3rd party) and X2HR was MSRP $299 and I got it new for $99 from Amazon (not 3rd party). I wouldn't put money in these as an investment, especially not at $173.
As @askeladden says the X3 price has been around $170 here in Norway for the last 3 weeks. I bought one, but it had bad connection at the connector on the right earcup so I'm waiting for my replacement. These are new sealed units, produced in September 2020.
You would think, but.......look, they are a great headphone that are worth $200 all day long. Unfortunately they were over priced when they were released, which caused them to take a hit with reviewers, which then caused headfi/reddit lemmings to write them off as not being a good value compared to something like the Sundara or HD 6XX.
Long term the X3 will be relegated to a similar status as the l2 and X2 before them: a headphone loved by people that have them, but not as highly sought as similar Sennheiser/ Hifiman/Beyers.....
Which means there's a good chance the price will dip to $100 for a short time, and then immediately bounce back up to the $200 range.
You would think, but.......look, they are a great headphone that are worth $200 all day long. Unfortunately they were over priced when they were released, which caused them to take a hit with reviewers, which then caused headfi/reddit lemmings to write them off as not being a good value compared to something like the Sundara or HD 6XX.
Long term the X3 will be relegated to a similar status as the l2 and X2 before them: a headphone loved by people that have them, but not as highly sought as similar Sennheiser/ Hifiman/Beyers.....
Which means there's a good chance the price will dip to $100 for a short time, and then immediately bounce back up to the $200 range.
You would think, but.......look, they are a great headphone that are worth $200 all day long. Unfortunately they were over priced when they were released, which caused them to take a hit with reviewers, which then caused headfi/reddit lemmings to write them off as not being a good value compared to something like the Sundara or HD 6XX.
Long term the X3 will be relegated to a similar status as the l2 and X2 before them: a headphone loved by people that have them, but not as highly sought as similar Sennheiser/ Hifiman/Beyers.....
Which means there's a good chance the price will dip to $100 for a short time, and then immediately bounce back up to the $200 range.
We've had these bounces a couple of times here. If they did similarly in the american market i suspect they would get a greater following.
I agree with your observations about the reviewers. Philips would have been wise in launching these at a lower msrp.
Is anyone out there using these with a Schiit Asgard 3? I've got this headphone amplifier with the TrueMultibit DAC (built-in). Is so what are your impressions of this combination? Many thanks!
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