Philips Fidelio X3

Excellent audio performance with accurate bass depth and detailed highs ; High-quality materials and cabling ; Comfortable, self-adjusting fit

Expensive ; No adapter for devices with Lightning ports

The Philips Fidelio X3 headphones deliver clean and balanced audio performance that will appeal to anyone seeking accuracy over boosted bass and sculpted highs.

Comfortable fit with premium materials used ; Superb musicality ; Neutral sound signature ; Reasonably priced for this category

Need decent volume to get the best from them ; An additional shorter cable would have been nice

These open-backed, on-ear headphones represent a triumphant return for a much-respected audio brand. They are neutrally tuned to allow your own music to sound its best without obstruction and capable throughout the frequencies too. Just make sure you...

Wide-open, detailed and confident high-resolution audio sound ; Nice materials, properly used ; Not madly expensive by prevailing standards

Bass response could be more assertive ; As big as a very big thing ; Unwilling to tart up inferior recordings

One of the best ways of enjoying some ‘me time’ we can think of

Modern cloth design Both comfortable and durable Robust mid-range and low-end Crystal clarity and large soundstage

Fidelio X2 are much cheaper Weak sub-bass response Can experience sibilance Wired with sound leakage

As an alternative to more expensive open-back headphones out there, the Philips Fidelio X3 combine impeccable sound quality with a comfortable and durable design. The treble and sub-bass might be two minor soft points, the overall clarity and large...

Open and spacious soundstage. Consistent audio delivery. Comfortable fit.

Lacking low-bass. No microphone. Not stable enough for exercise. Terrible noise isolation performance. Bulky design.

The Philips Fidelio X3 are disappointing for mixed usage. While these headphones have an open soundstage and a balanced sound profile that makes them ideal for neutral sound, they aren't very versatile. Their open-back design lets in a lot of...

Als akustisch offener Kopfhörer verfügt der Fidelio X3 an der Außenseite nicht über ein herkömmliches Gitter, sondern stattdessen über einen akustisch transparenten Stoff von Kvadrat, um auf diese Weise unerwünschten Luftwiderstand sowie stehende...