Philips Fidelio X3 _(Z Reviews)_ An Accounting Problem

🪙 SPONSOR LINK :: hifiguides.pag...
Fidelio X3 ---------------------- [amzn.to/336oyz1]
Fidelio X2hr ------------------- [amzn.to/3kRyjHn]
Dekoni --------------------------- [dekoniaudio.co...]
JDS labs EL2 ----------------- [jdslabs.com/pr...]
Aune S8 DAC ----------------- [bit.ly/38wNDVc]
ifi Zen Can Sig --------------- [hifiguides.pag... GvO42]
Topping D10s --------------- [amzn.to/32WC2w8]
- - - - - -
⚔️www.SubscribeS... -- Subscribe Star
🥇 / zeos -- Check out the Patreon
- - - - - -
Sundara ------------------------- [amzn.to/2D8dQ0r]
Vmoda Boompro ----------- [amzn.to/2YmzOoB]
BTR5 ------------------------------ [amzn.to/3ejhYIw]
DDhifi Adapter --------------- [www.ddhifi.com/]
2.5mm to XLR ---------------- [amzn.to/36fGcT0]
Jerry the Cable Guy -------- [google.com/]
Periapt ---------------------------- [periaptcables....]
Hart Audio ---------------------- [hartaudiocable...]
Sivga Phoenix ----------------- [amzn.to/2YUc2jT]
SOUND DEMO : • Video
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Wallpaper : hifiguides.pag... zzsn5N9.jpg
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
[Teespring.com/...] -- MERCH
[HiFiGuides.com] -- A Better Buying Guide / Forums
[forum.hifiguid...] -- Join the Forums
[ / zeospantera ] -- Yes, I have a twitter
[ / zeospantera ] - Instagram
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Yada Yada

[@ZReviews]

Want to Support this Channel ? Click Below ⚔️www.SubscribeStar.com/Zeos -- Subscribe Star 🥇www.Patreon.com/Zeos -- Check out the Patreon

[@artof.deception]

dms says x2/x2hr is total shit. talk to him. make something with him))

[@artof.deception]

x3 vs k712?

[@lessormore]

are x3 weight exactlly the same as x2????? i dont get it. manuals says 380 both. is it true???

[@sexbeat]

@@stringbreaker87 Z answers only for $?

[@terraincognitagaming]

I got the X3s today. And they seem noticably uhm lesser, in the low end, like, less, impactful and not as deep. rtings seem to confirm this, also seem worse in treble and midrange based off of their comparison with the X2HR.

[@FriedEgg101]

I was never bothered by the background noise in your old place, but I really notice how quiet your new room is. It's nice.

[@VrotRot]

In short: the X2 HR's sound almost exactly the same : "20 minutes blind test with these I would have a hard time telling them apart" and they (x2's) are more than half cheaper and have a better cable. Thanks, I'm skipping the x3's for sure👍

[@buster7618]

bUt ThE x3 L0okS bEtTeRrRr

[@MykeBinaryMan]

Do you know what cable hes using on the X2's? I'm not sure where to find it or maybe I have the wrong name for it.

[@seulgisglassofcoke5703]

X3 here are the same price as X2 here rn

[@HEADSHOTPROLOL]

@@seulgisglassofcoke5703 yeah same here lmao

[@oJuno-_-]

@@seulgisglassofcoke5703 Bruh where do you live I need a new pair of headphones after my cat chewed my damn cables

[@paradox...]

Balanced is nice and all but damn, X2HR + Vmoda boom pro mic is a match made in heaven! Love mine!

[@squidwardstesticles5914]

Yeah, I’ve been using shp9500’s with a boom pro for about 4 years and I’ve never been happier with a headset

[@joemacafee7655]

I hear you, running the same setup... What DAC/AMP are you running it on?

[@astro0125]

Incredible set up for gaming, absolutely incredible

[@modelotime3608]

X2s with vmoda is my setup as well its nice as heck

[@xS0JUx]

Running the same thing off a Schiit Hel DAC/AMP and the Dekoni suede pads. This is my END GAME for my PC. Love it

[@BurittoSandwich]

The fact that they spent all that time to add in leather, and not add caps to the glued ends of the headband is ridiculous. Zeos even started lifting the leather off the headband so easily in the unboxing.

[@stringstorm]

That cable incompatibility alone is a massive deal breaker. Its basically a baby step towards priorietary connectors.

[@3a.m.284]

They're $160 now on Amazon, and I still won't buy them because of that cable problem alone

[@Winp3nalty]

@3a.m.284 Still the same problem after 3 years.... They cost the same as the X2hr but no one is selling a replacement cable for them.... Unacceptable. ( I bought the X2hr instead)

[@uhgungawa4574]

Just an FYI, Hart Audio made me a similar cable for my Monolith M560 easy peasy

[@Tallnerdyguy]

Same cable for Sundara

[@CoffeeGameMovie]

The price is irrevelant in long term in THAT DEPTH as we hear this video... Like, for now the X3 had a drastic price drop, its 100$ in my country.... So i just say, that sound, how it sounds is much more important cuz its a permament thing, while the price is just termporary and dynamic with time.

[@miguelorcinha]

After following your advice a couple of years ago on a not so comproming (price-wise) good IEM and buying the TIN T2's and enjoying them thoroughly (still...), I decided to make the leap into a pair of good heaphones. I was looking on the 100€ range and after a long time researching (on your website too), took the leap on a pair of Phillips Fidelio X2HR. Holy shit.... All I can say is thank you, again.

[@desg8087]

I like the look of the X3's better but I don't think they sound better. There is a treble peak in the X2's that bothers me sometimes and I find myself turning the volume down occasionally because of it (and I'm a Beyer fan). I like the X2's overall but they aren't my favorites. I find the X3's to be brighter, sibilant and with less bass which makes the balance even worse. But that's just my opinion based on my X2's compared to the X3's that I borrowed. I'm sure there will be plenty of people who find the X3's to be a sonic improvement.

[@TheEquinoxeHD]

I think I might like them. Love my X2/00's but I'vs always found them bit too bassy.

[@Scottua]

Baklava? lmao, who'd wear a pastry on their head?! Pretty sure you meant Balaklava.

[@TonkyTronicus]

he probably showers with a falafel too

[@Lilvanpop]

First song Z is rocking to is Mac Miller?! Didn't know you had him in the library, love it

[@stringbreaker87]

These are $100 off on Amazon right now..

[@victoro5680]

150$ off now, probably just because they’re selling horribly

[@Wen6543]

What? Oh my fucking God, it sucks so bad to live in a country like mine when you want good prices.

[@Peremptor]

I rather spend those 200 bucks on some used cans with a different sound signature than a marginal upgrade on the x2hr sound myself. That's these can's problems their little brother are too good haha.

[@marcopdenoordt3984]

Got the X2HR in July after looking at all reviews. I guess I even looked 3 times at Zeos his review. At the time, I knew these X3s were coming but I reasoned that the launch price would be high and that Phillips choose a new direction. And honestly I liked the price of the X2 HR then and was extremely curious for the sound. Guess Philips has some homework to do for the X3 gen2... for now I’m delighted with my X2HRs.

[@miagi1337]

Pretty much the same for me. Was thinking about buying a headphone, had a few pairs on my wish list, but then noticed a deal for the X2HR and out of a "they are going to be replaced probably discontinued soon" and "oh that is a good price" momentum just ordered X2HR. Couldn't be happier with em, love on first tone playing music. I'm not using em for gaming though but music all the time, for me they are very comfortable so also very welcome for videos(yt, series, movies) too.

[@Jutang1992]

Im listening to this with my Fidelio X2HR which has a vmoda boompro mic plugged into it and going through a sennheiser gsx 1200. Best audio setup for gaming. Thanks to your recommendations in the past Zeo! Cheers man.

[@KloVnPT]

I have the same setup except the gsx 1200, it's plugged in directly to the pc. Is there a substancial difference?

[@Jutang1992]

@@KloVnPT The GSX1000 and 1200 are amps. Not the most powerful amps though but they definitely make a difference. One of the main selling points for them though are their gamer centric options like micmonitoring and separating game audio from chat audio (with a separate volume wheel for each). But the best feature has to be the surround sound setting that it offers. Its not a gimmick, it works amazingly well for competitive gaming. It's expensive though.

[@Ton-uy1xd]

There's way better if you wanna pay up lol

[@Jutang1992]

@@Ton-uy1xd im sure there is but this is enough for now haha. For context, i upgraded to this setup from an Astro A50 gaming headset. So the improvement was substantial.

[@chrisr8244]

@@Jutang1992 Yeah man just keep your setup. The shine of the senn gsx is their DSP. Your setup will be good for years to come.

[@Boorock70]

Fidelio X2HR : YES ! - Durable, cheaper, sounds amazing... and NO rivals @ that price tag ! Fidelio X3 : NO ! - Too much marketing gimmicks: real leather shit, un-standart cable inputs , grey-ish cloth that will get dirty by even looking at, unleashed hell @ that price tag ! Fidelio X3-S : Maybe... - If only they decide to correct those caveats and go cheaper...!

[@ZReviews]

Xduoo with their XD-05 Basic did pricing right. That review is coming.

[@stringbreaker87]

Feel like I have to mention this everywhere lol they are 100 bucks off on Amazon right now.

[@freepress8451]

May 2024 Just discovered Philips headphones, purchased the SHP9600 and X2HR's to compare, the latter are amazing. Binge watched a new NF show Hierarchy, AAC 5.1 6 Channels and the sound was amazing, most comfortable headphones I have worn.

[@olegknowsbest4971]

Yup, thats the Marantz legacy there. Just got a hold on some NOS Philips bt speakers from the time they used Marantz know how. So good...

[@narturd94]

Heyyooo, I am currently watching these on X3's while I watched this on my X2's before they broke (not HR) gonna say it is a pretty decent upgrade- love the clarity, and openess of them. BUT I do agree for the price tag, wish they were 250ish, its a bit of an upgrade but I wanted to upgrade since my X2's retired after 4 years of service (Right side completely broke off + cutting the wire)

[@narturd94]

PS I got em for 300, a 100 more than when I got my X2's

[@andreipetrov7910]

I build my own short adapter for right side with correct polarity and it fixed all problems with standard non X3 cables.

[@phillipnunya6793]

I was considering these. And then I watched this video. I will look into these again when Philips fixes these easy problems.

[@RileyxRopes]

Really loving the quietness of the new house but I will miss your traffic pauses mid rant lol. You should check out My Morning Jackets new album The Waterfall II I think its up your alley!

[@ckchappell]

Whoever has been waiting, these are $170 on Amazon now. edit: grabbed them for $135 on Prime Day. Very pleased with the price and sound.

[@trinityflow]

I love these headphones for $150 with tax. Magical.

[@DKTD23]

With these down to 165 on Amazon it seems like a great value finally.

[@4762mc2]

Just order X3 from Amazon at US$160. Hope can work well with my ZEN DAC V2

[@TonkyTronicus]

The X2HR is one of my favorite headphones I own but feel like Phillips is pullin a Loch Ness monster on us with this "I'm-a need about tree fiddy" business.

[@gnd144]

TY for doing the gear list Z & Pastah, its always appreciated. Cheers.

[@nout1972]

I own both, got the X3s first and later the X2s because every reviewer out there claimed the X2s are better....but they are not. There is this consensus that the X3s are brighter and more peaky in the treble than the X2s. To my ears, and I may be the only one yet, the X3s are smoother, have more warmth in the mids. Especially vocals sound fuller. But I agree, their bass is leaner and tighter. Their timbre I think is better than that of the X2s, which I find to be grainy at times. I find the X3s to be more like the HD650s, but with wider and better soundstage, due to bit recessed mids and with brighter highs. I listen classical music a lot and with natural recordings the X3s beat the X2s in a significant way. I got them cheap and didn't expect much. First auditions I compared them with the HD650s and I found the HD650s to be better overall, save for soundstage. But after three weeks, listening to them for 6-8 hours a day I prefer them over the HD650s. Their brighter signature is only apparent in direct comparison with my NightHawks and HD650. But just using them on a daily base I find them very unfatiguing, just like the NightHawks and HD650s. I may turn into a treble head, because their highs are simply glorious, just the right amount of peaks and dips, to my ears never harsh, hard or sibilant, as if they were custom tuned to my ears.

[@albertweedsteinthethuggeni7797]

Are they worth the price?

[@nout1972]

@@albertweedsteinthethuggeni7797 I paid 207 euro, so yes. But at their retail price? I don't think the Sundara's are that better, maybe in a technical way, but certainly not in built quality and musical enjoyment. The HD650s cost me 330 euro (in Europe we don't have Massdrop's HD6XXs) and even though I think the HD650s are technically and tonally better I like the X3s better. So it is all relative. I'd wait though, till the price drops

[@albertweedsteinthethuggeni7797]

@@nout1972 I think people are just disappointed because the x2hr is half the price. In a few months when it is 200 it will be a serious bargain. But the headphone I wanna buy the most right now is 1more triple driver

[@nout1972]

@@albertweedsteinthethuggeni7797 I am actually very interested in the Avantone Pro Planar. :)

[@treetam2865]

同意！明显X3的声音更自然，因为这种三明治结构的振膜会有更出色的阻尼

[@MrAhuraMazda]

The X2HR are some of the best value for money in audio. Unless the X3 is noticeably better, forget it. The next close thing are 4XX/58X (and now the M570 for $199 which if you get a good pair are outstanding) but the X2 are sooooo comfortable and durable and wide and warm. They do EVERYTHING well. Nothing spectacular but every single genre of music sounds good on them. Get the X2.

[@GabrielPurziani]

(english + spanish) 100% agree with everything you say , my bad mood when I see silly details like the bad finish of the glued leather, the long cables "hard and uncomfortable" and difficult to replace, their hot pads that itch in my ears (although a little better than my X2 HR) have made me think about returning my X3s to amazon, but then I remember I paid u$130 for them and realize I can invest a little more in a good cable on aliexpress plus a good set of pads with cooling gel, and after the extra investments it's still a spectacular buy . I loved my Fidelio X2 HR and I'm starting to fall in love with these Fidelio X3, its design, its light weight, its comfort, its materials, its sound ... We will see if our relationship prospers and we get to a happy marriage that lasts for many years. // 100% de acuerdo con todo lo que dices 👏👏👏😎, mi mal humor al ver detalles tontos como la mala terminación del cuero pegado, los largos cables "duros e incómodos" y dificiles de reemplazar, sus almohadillas calientes que pican en mis orejas (aunque un poco mejores que las de mis X2 HR) han hecho que piense en devolver mis X3 a amazon, pero despues recuerdo que los pague u$130 y me doy cuenta que puedo invertir un poco más en un buen cable en aliexpress más un buen juego de almohadillas con cooling gel, y despues de las inversiones extras sigue siendo una compra espectacular 🙌😎. Ame mis Fidelio X2 HR y estoy empezando a enamorarme de estos Fidelio X3, su diseño, su poco peso, su comodidad, sus materiales, su sonido ❤... veremos si nuestra relacion prospera y llegamos a un matrimonio feliz que dure muchos años ❤😁🙌

[@wahuuuwahuu1245]

bought the Philips Fidelio X3 for 135€ looking forward how they sound

[@madf00bar15]

X2s were two fiddy when I bought mine. They are a steal at $145. Loving the basement.

[@Sonchuo]

Man I am so glad for my X2s.

[@tomolsss]

3:38 Z, that's not vinyl. I just pulled out my X2HR box and checked in the booklet - it's calf leather. And you can check it on the edges.

[@rob8311]

Nice place Zeos, havent seen videos since your move, nice to be watching them again

[@Noname-yu8qw]

I have the fidelio l3 and I like the design and comfort more than the 100 eur more expensive B&o, the sound is not that good but it's close and bass is better, but the comfort is better and I rather carry them around and use the b&o at home

[@АндрейБ-ч7ж]

I have compared hd650, byerdynamic 660, shure1840, r70x, a50x. In the end I chose between them and r70x and chose FIdelio x3, they did it all!

[@semineubrasov5187]

Pairs well with Fiio BTR3k with the included 2.5mm balanced cable. Needs just a little eq bump in the lower part. Verry comfy cans!

[@ErikN1]

The documentation for my X2HR says genuine leather. Are you sure it's not?

[@frankautiwele3810]

I think i remember you mentioning the sound stage of the x2hr's being one of the closest things to hd800 or something like that. Feel like if they really made a massive jump in the original price of those, to this, they should've been more cognizant and aware of what it should actually be trying to accomplish if anything. Its strange the hd800 is a dynamic and not a planar. But this is a dynamic too. So it should've had a clear idea of what to try and beat. But otherwise, competing with itself it shouldn't really warrant a big price bracket increase.

[@madMARTYNmarsh1981]

How do you feel about the X3s at £99, Zeos? I love them. I've just ordered a set of Hifiman HE400se to compare. I'm using the X3s through a Fiio K7, balanced. They are so good.

[@rudy_dstroys1821]

Just bought a second pair of X2. I have the OG X2 and now have the X2HR, just because I need a back up ☺️. I also have a brand new X1 still in its box lol.

[@mrbajo821]

Its crazy that you dont get multiple lengths cables, different boxes to store it in like travel and one like thing to put it in on the table when headsets is so damn expensive. I dont mean this headset in particular, but like man I get that some parts is really expensive and the technology is impeccable. Why is it so hard to make small gestures that would keep a customer to stay fans of the brand for life.

[@bradhuskers]

Ok I love my x2hr. Can anyone honestly say the x3 is worlds better in terms of sound quality? Because if they're very similar, it doesn't make sense to upgrade

[@HiFiGOAudio]

Thanks for the detailed review!! The X3 looks super premium with a superb build quality but what is your opinion about the SHP9600??

[@pgohearn]

Just got my pair for 170, thanks for the tips.

[@rookless4121]

Definitely worth it at that price. Not at 300+ though...

[@OptLab]

The thing is, people who enjoy jazz/cooking podcast / pop / classic enjoy brighter headphones and are willing to pay extra for a classy low profile design. I'm ok with a more 80's looking headphone@x2 ;)

[@RoraighPrice]

"you could cut the cloth if you, felt like it"

[@missor8324]

Got both i love HR3 more but only with the earpads you reviewd

[@exarkunn69]

When the X2 came out and when I first saw your channel it was around 300 bucks. 3 years later its not 145, I can wait lol.

[@erickruse4679]

I picked these up today and ran them on my Fiio x5 gen3. I plugged them in using the standard cables. My reaction was similar to some other reviewers where they were saying things like "needle sharp" and "treble canons". Kinda miserable unless you turn the volume way down. Then I pulled out that balanced cable and set the fiio to Hi gain and balanced turbo. The treble is much more under control (although still sometimes sibilant), and the soundstage is wider. I think these are just bad performers out of balanced mode. Not sure if I'm going to keep them. Got a THX 789 arriving tomorrow. I fear my eardrums might blow out with this combo :)

[@erickruse4679]

I was totally wrong about the THX and Fidelio. Plugged into the THX, these Fidelios sound like something special. Now I'm thinking that treble spike was an extremely narrow range of something like 100hz that goes way out of control on a weak amp. These things still have lots of treble, but my ears are no longer ringing on the THX, and the whole thing comes together into a cohesive musical presentation. I actually might like these better than the Sundara's for about half my music.

[@eliasmat4952]

Just copped them brand new for 150

[@DKTD23]

Amazon or which retailer?

[@marksondag2085]

I'm looking at a "repackaged brand new" pair of these for 92 bucks on ebay today in 2023.

[@TheCompleteWeirdo]

would u recommend these at the sale price of $160 or still stick to x2 at around $120-140

[@JosephReference]

after hours of looking: cables that also fit the Fidelio x3 [AUDEZE LCD-1] replacement cables [Onkyo A800] replacement cables

[@kkazakov]

Audeze LCD-1's have the same cable nonsense. However, it's pretty easy to make a cable, so I did one (on the second try, of course).

[@MrPhins]

Of all the negatives mentioned the one that bothers me the most is that leather with no finish or stitch at the end. That's just lazy and, along with that janky cable, is unacceptable at a price where you can get the Sundaras.

[@Usernamebreh]

just got mine for 138.i do hate that i cant use another wire tho.

[@infasis]

I like how cheap you can get Philips stuff for if you watch for deals. (I got mine open box on Woot for $100 a couple years ago)

[@BitWolf]

Is it just me or the new review place looks much more like the very OG review place way before old apartment?

[@awwboo88]

The balanced cable with only 2.5mm made me laugh so hard the way u said it

[@loki76]

Right now I can get these X3's for $258 Canadian.. Vs X2HR that cost $202 but have $30 import fees. So the difference is about $30. So I think it's pretty safe to say the X3's would be the better option right now, at least for me as a Canadian.. When they were $400 it might be a different story. These X3's are absolutely gorgeous in style. Not that that is the important part. But still.. So if sound is the same or tiny bit better can't go wrong?

[@Koichi75]

I was very close to getting the X3 yesterday on Amazon but I’m going to wait a bit longer to see if the price drop a bit... Let me know what you think of the X3 if you get the pair.

[@samuelshiels4608]

Yeah, I already have the X2hr and 58x so I'm good.

[@m4nc1n1]

Same! And the 9600 is a fail for me also. 9500... X2HR... 58X. I'm really good lol

[@bostrove]

Same I got the 58x and the X1s that I've had for years. And a pair of Fostex 50 mkIII that I've modded for comfort.

[@yalfi7585]

Wich one do you like more?

[@samuelshiels4608]

@@yalfi7585 I like them both the same as they are totally different headphones. Some one note songs can come off as boring on the 58x because of it's sound signature while the X2hr has some treble spikes in some regions, especially with 90's house (90s Daft Punk or Ken Ishii for example). Admittedly, I use my bluetooth headphones most of the time for the convenience when I'm doing schoolwork.

[@mattrismatt]

Those headphones are decent... but incredibly over-rated sound-wise. You can say 'you're good', but we all know your audio bliss journey will continue. (And we haven't even talked about DACs and amps yet.)

[@iridescentgherkin]

If they skived the headband leather ends and folded them back in on themselves it would be such a nicer finish... and cost $450.

[@Peterowsky]

The X3s are US$154 now. The X2HR is 148... Yeah, sounds about right.

[@ericanderson7059]

Not while Koss KPH.. still exist that's. 11 pair plus Thai takeout ..delivered w tip .

[@Pinkman875]

2024: both 140-150€ worth or go for something else? I’m a newbie

[@TuiCatNZ]

Red dot is another design award.

[@noth606]

276euro in the Netherlands, multiple retail/online places. X2HR is 182euro, but only Amazon.nl. But the X3 is far too close to HD600/650 territory even at 276e.

[@springbay1]

Philips headphones are always released at a nidicolous high price and drop significantly after a while. The X2 also cost way too much when they were released.

[@mukkaar]

Yeah... Those leather endings definitely need some thin metal band or something to cover it up. Quite obvious design oversight in otherwise quite stylish headphones.

[@besi1974]

its 159 on amazon right now. i ordered it to check em out ,i have the x2.

[@loki76]

Last time I was this late Zeos had a completely different room setup..

[@robert3859]

Z would you say the X3 is also great for gaming if I can get them for a good price?

[@anhiirr]

well prime days now noted....were all eyes out for the shp 9500 and x2 deal among others. I guess everythings "listed" already...as for the x3...surely they will be 250$ or less...."ONE DAY"....lol. Looking forward to getting some x2s for 99$ or some 9500s for 50$ fingers crossed

[@delta9k]

I have the X2HR's and Sivga 004's - was thinking about these but, I am leaning towards the Sivga Phoenix for my next set.

[@mattrismatt]

Before you buy another headphone, I suggest you exchange your 004's stock pads with these $15 soft flannel pads available on Amazon: B07T7W2Q15. I think you'll be impressed. For full disclosure, I haven't heard this headphone/pads combo, but I have heard the 004 and own these pads and know how they generally affect the sound of headphones. Please let me know the results.

[@k.-flynn]

So there's no hemorrhaging of bass like Josh said?

[@ZReviews]

I loved the sound. It did exactly what I expected of the X3. When another reviewer says different things you need to question the consistency of the manufacturing FIRST.. He is on the other side of the country so who knows what his set of X3 was doing on his equipment. Personal Taste has a lot to do with it but if there is faulty hardware you are going to get a confusing mess on the internet.

[@zamedoeswtever5267]

Maybe it's just a problem of the fitting, remember Z has a bigger head than Josh (?)

[@k.-flynn]

@@ZReviews good point

[@Isaac_L..]

Plot twist: Z got a faulty pair.

[@NorJeber]

The 2.5mm is there so you don't accidentally stick it into the wrong type of 3.5mm and blow your speakers!

[@lucamalvicini560]

Guess I'll stick with my X2HR old school style

[@swilkins1984]

Seriously does anyone sit more than 2-3 feet from their amp/dac? Why are companies making these freakishly long cables?

[@bratosin1]

I love them, I hate short cables ! 3 meters is perfect for me , 5 meters is maybe to long

[@k.-flynn]

bc you can use a long cable with any setup but you can't use a short cable with any setup

[@IntuitiveReview]

the man the myth the legend

[@scioarete7987]

Interesting. Valour says the x3 has a way different sound signatures

[@tigerleon10]

Probably depends on which amp it is powered on.

[@rainingman338]

@@tigerleon10 probably depends on who actually has a working heaing and not a crippled one

[@mikeythanos]

Yeah Valour said different things, so it really makes you want to watch what other people say too

[@ZReviews]

Well I have both right there on the table. I am sure everyone got a different set and who knows what his X2's were like also. Most times I only hear ONE Set of a particular headphone. So I assume its the same with other reviewers.

[@scioarete7987]

@@ZReviews Hi Zeos

[@Koichi75]

Will be receiving the X3 tomorrow, they were $260 Amazon Canada X2HR around $235 including the import fee. Slightly skeptical due to negative reviews but that maybe because people are comparing them to their beloved X2 where X3 is a different sound. Apples and oranges? I hope!!!

[@jorgebarrera9313]

How did it go friend?

[@Koichi75]

@@jorgebarrera9313 I tried both and I preferred the X3. More balanced than X2HR, overall smoother sound experience from my memory. Remember getting some chills from ambient music before sleep.

[@jorgebarrera9313]

@@Koichi75 thanks!

[@ErikN1]

The only two issues I have with my X2HR is that I can't find spare pads anywhere, so when they wear out that's it, and that the head band is a bit squeaky when moving my head. Otherwise I love them!

[@bradhuskers]

Dekoni pads for the x2hr, are amazing! And you can find them everywhere

[@willyvlyminck201]

They are at least not 2000 Dollar ones. The Philips price tag is cheap for Audiophiles😊

[@BlAznPhAzn]

I feel like a bit of context is lost but I kind of get it given the current landscape of things. Remember when people were shitting themselves (including Zeos) when the X2 were $300 a couple years back? Probably why the X3 are starting at $350. Only within the last year or so the x2 was consistently

[@Feemy]

"they sound real close". Really?? A lot of reviewers saying they don't sound anything alike. I trust Z but he is off the mark on this one. I'm actually surprised that Z likes these over the X2HRs. Josh Valour and DMS don't really think they're that good

[@DKTD23]

They are better than the X2's if you want a more neutral sound.

[@Noname-yu8qw]

try philips fidelio L3 i'm surprised how good they are

[@Dramox.]

Just bought fidelio x3 cause they were 50% off. Im hoping they're better for gaming than all of these: ad700x, DT 880, DT 990 pros, HD58x , K712, K702.

[@getoutsidenow420]

Its like a house left witb tyvek to get sun bleached instead of siding put up not having that trim lol

[@littleAZN248]

ear padsThis essentially results in the headphones being disposable, which is unacceptable for any headphone over $75 imo. As you removed the X3 ear pads they look similar to the X2/X2-HR ones. Can you try and see if the X2 pads fit the X3?

[@billyoung4364]

Get a monthly pest service. They'll lay a barrier outside and inside.

[@selbi182]

Are the pads interchangable between X2 and X3? Because if they are I might just find the new ones and put them on my ol' reliable X2.

[@jabensergei]

Not sure about US or else, but up here in Netherlands price is already dropped to EUR 276 from EUR 349, however sill expensive

[@chongymeister14]

LOL Do you mean Balaclavas ? Baklava is a greek dessert pastry

[@kenmcf]

I had never seen a 2.5mm jack before....won't even fit into a phone...wtf is it for? and not being able to buy a shorter one...bummer.

[@simonholmqvist8017]

Would it be possible to add a small spacer on the end of an ordinary 3.5 mm plug to "fix" the problem?

[@one-rv2bx]

Was about to buy these until I found out about the stupid alternative inputs - and that is why they're so cheap now. I wanted to use my existing aftermarket 3.5mm cables. Bad Philips, bad.

[@loucipher7782]

*Philips should fire the cable guy*

[@KristoferProphet]

Can you review Austrian Audio Hi-55x ?