Philips L1 28 Fidelio Over Ear Headphones

The Philips Fidelio X2HR Headphones I purchased at a savings of $150.00 off the regular price are excellent. I use them to monitor recordings I make of my LPs to a digital format on my desktop. The sound is clear and true to the original recording and they fit very comfortably on my head. I will also use them to simply listen to my LPs in quiet comfort.

This Philips Fidelio X2HR choice was my first open-backed headphones after always using closed-backed. It was a great choice. The sound is much better than I was used to and the comfort level on the ears and head is also much more comfortable. I am not an audiophile like some of the other reviewers, yet I am very pleased with my choice. I highly recommend these headphones.

I really like this headset I did want to compare the virtual surround on these and my razer thresher ultimate headset when it came to gaming with them The Philips Fidelio X2HR sounded good but there are some sounds that can not be picked up when gaming as I have heard and seen in some youtube reviews that have said otherwise The sound is great on the Philips Fidelio X2HR for gaming But there just better for thrasher music and heavy bass They really kick I highly recommend these

I am enjoying my Marshall Over-ear Monitor II A.N.C headphones. Lots O'padding, comfortable when I wear my glasses. The Noise cancelling feature is really awesome.

Over the ear headphones reduce ambient noise. Sound quality is very good for mono headphones.

I personally don’t get on with in-ear headphones. Over-ear seem too cumbersome as I use mine mainly on dog walks and need to carry them in my pocket sometimes. The Major IV seem to offer the best of both worlds. They are on-ear, yet deliver a really good sound. The design is simple and different to most other headphones available. The battery life is astonishing. I’ve had mine for two weeks now and still haven’t needed to charge them. Really, really pleased with them.

Over the years I have gone through many headphones almost all of which broke. The head band broke or one of the ear pieces broke off. These are extremely well made and virtually unbreakable. More importantly, it has superb sound able to pick up from the lowest frequency to the highest! The sound is very rich, full and clear. Love them!

I recently got my hands on the AKG K371 Over-Ear Oval Closed-Back Studio Headphones and I must say, I'm thoroughly impressed. The sound quality is outstanding, rivaling my higher-priced Sennheiser headphones. The AKG K371 delivers clear, balanced audio, making it an excellent choice for both casual listening and studio work. The design of the headphones is another highlight. With a sleek and smooth aesthetic, they not only provide comfort for extended listening sessions but also add a touch of style. The build quality feels robust, ensuring these headphones can withstand the rigors of daily use. However, it's worth noting that the AKG K371 headphones do not offer significant sound isolation from external noise. While this may not be a deal-breaker for everyone, it's an important consideration if you're planning to use them in noisy environments.

I recently received a used headphone amp (Little Dot I+) as a gift. This gift prompted me to give traditional over-ear headphones another try after a 35 year hiatus. I had given up on this type of headphone because the clamping pressure was always too much for my XXL sized head. I did some research and found that the Fidelio X2HR’s supposedly fit big headed folk, were well respected, and used an open-back design that produced an impressive soundstage. I decided to give them a try and I’m really glad I did. The clarity, detail and soundstage of these headphones is amazing and thankfully they are very comfortable. I also really appreciate the excellent build quality and standard (non-proprietary) single sided and replaceable cord. I definitely recommend the Fidelio X2HR’s. For those who are new to headphones like me, remember that an open-back design is best used in a quiet corner of your home since external sound is not blocked and anyone nearby can hear your music. I’ve experienced impressive soundstage using quality speakers but quality headphones are a whole new ballgame.

open-back headphones provide a more natural sounding experience with a wide soundstage. The price paid for this is sound leakage to the outside and - often - weak response in the low frequency region. However, Philips has managed to achieve a warm and rich sound with powerful bass already in the Fidelio X1. In next flagship, these qualities are not only preserved, but also improved. The improvement in the sound of the Fidelio X2 versus the X1 is obvious. Headphones are noticeably better at handling voices, brass instruments, cymbals, and subtle nuances in the high frequency range. The bass is booming and full-bodied, but they have become more balanced, better controlled. The sound signature of the Fidelio X2 and X1 is similar, but the new flagship sounds more mature. The response across the entire frequency range is smoother, which will certainly appeal to audiophiles and personal audio enthusiasts. Music is played more pleasantly and naturally, but still fun, without monitor dryness. In addition, headphones are well suited not only for listening to music - surround sound and powerful bass help to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of movies or games, explosions and various effects sound great