The sound is bland on the Philips Fidelio X3. They have a neutral, well-balanced sound, especially in the mid-range, so singing and lead instruments sound just like they should. Their open-back form makes a soundstage that is open and like a speaker. But their treble sound isn’t very even, and they don’t have enough low bass. First of all, they look like they belong.
For the cans that rattle around in your work bag five days a week, you might choose something more durable than pretty. But the Fidelio X3 has a leather and metal design that almost demands to be taken care of. Comfort has to be a consideration when listening to music at home, too. An hour-long train ride is nothing compared to an afternoon spent listening to music, and Philips has done a great job in this area. Like a good winter blanket, the Fidelio X3 are light but sturdy.
Specifications
- Sensitivity: 100dB
- Max power: 500mW
- Impedence: 30ohm
- Frequency response: 5Hz – 40kHz
- Dimensions (hwd): 11 x 23 x 19cm
- Weight: 380g
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The cap on the inside can be adjusted to fit your head, while the one on the outside adds a bit of weight. The memory foam ear cups are both comfortable and tight enough to make a good seal, which is very important. The insides of these headphones are made of Kvadrat speaker cloth, which is acoustically transparent. However, don’t be fooled into thinking that they are closed back. Air will flow easily through the fabric, preventing air pressure from building up behind the drive unit diaphragm. However, as with most open-back designs, a lot of sound will leak out.
The double-layered ear shells reduce internal resonance and vibration, and the 15-degree tilt of the neodymium drivers is meant to match the shape of your ear for the best accuracy at high frequencies. These 50mm drivers also have diaphragms made of several layers of polymer and filled with damper gel. The Fidelio X3 are officially compatible with any source that has a headphone jack. They come with a 6.3mm adapter to go with the 3.5mm jack at the end of their 3m cable, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be careful when pairing.
These headphones, which are made for both analysis and music, deserve high-quality sources and sound. For example, if you want to play music on your phone or laptop, you should at least use a high-resolution streaming service and a portable DAC. During testing, we found that these headphones are more accepting of bad sound quality than some of their competitors. However, you’re still not getting the most out of them if you use Spotify right from the headphone jack.