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  • All new Philips Fidelio X3 with wide, natural soundstage and uncolored sound
  • Exquisitely tuned 50 mm multi-layer polymer (with dampening gel) diaphragms - delivers exquisitely detailed highs, full and smooth midrange, and impactful (without overpowering) bass
  • Hi-Res Audio certified. Hear the full impact of every note when wired to a high-resolution source for a lifelike performance.
  • Open-back design. Wide, natural soundstage with acoustically transparent Kvadrat speaker fabric. By eliminating the air pressure build-up behind the diaphragms, an immersive and spacious sound is born.
  • Premium finishing also means responsibly sourced materials. The sumptuous black Muirhead Scottish leather covering the headband is sustainably and ethically sourced.
  • Balanced and unbalanced inputs means it is ready for your favorite headphone amp or your everyday phone and mobile devices.
  • Detachable Balanced and Unbalanced 3 m oxygen-free cables included
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Distortion: <0.1% THD

Diaphragm: LMC

Speaker diameter: 50 mm

Sensitivity: 100 dB @ 1 mW

Maximum power input: 500 mW

Impedance: 30 Ohm

Frequency response: 5 - 40 000 Hz

Magnet type: Neodymium

Acoustic system: Open

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Included accessories: Balanced and Unbalanced detachable Oxygen free cable (3 m), 3.5 - 6.3 mm adapter, cable clip

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Connectivity Wired (3.5 mm) Balanced/Unbalanced Wired (3.5 mm) Wired (3.5 mm) with in-line mic Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 True Wireless Bluetooth 5.0
Acoustic system Open Open-back Semi-open Closed Closed
Frequency response 5 – 40,000 Hz 12 - 35,000 Hz 6 - 40,000 Hz 7 – 40,000 Hz 20 – 20,000 Hz
Driver size 50 mm 50 mm 40 mm 40 mm 6 mm
Impedance 30 Ohm 32 Ohm 16 Ohm 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Maximum power input 500 mW 200 mW 200 mW 30 mW N/A
Sensitivity 100 db @ 1 mW 101 dB 105 dB 90 dB 94 dB
Distortion <0.1% THD <0.1% THD <0.1% THD N/A N/A
Cable length Detachable 3.0 m cables (balanced and unbalanced cables included) Detachable 3.0 m cable included Detachable 3.0 m cable with in-line microphone and pick-up button Detachable cable and airplane adapter + USB charging cable included USB charging cable

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    Product Description

    Like a concert hall for your ears. From the singer’s breath to fingers squeaking on a fretboard, these Philips Fidelio X3 audiophile-grade open-back headphones match feather-light comfort with pristine tuning. Discover new layers of transparency and detail every time you slip them on.

    Customer reviews

    4.3 out of 5 stars
    4.3 out of 5
    708 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the comfort, quality and appearance of the headphones. For example, they mention that it's incredibly comfortable, great looking and understated. That said, opinions are mixed on sound quality and sturdiness.

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    34 customers mention32 positive2 negative

    Customers find the headphones incredibly comfortable. They say it feels like a dream on their head. Customers also mention that the build is ok, but they are happy with the premium feel. They mention that it makes them smile and relax.

    "...Comfort, resolution, presentation, its like going from a Charger to an E Class; I loved my Charger but everything is just smoother in this E Class...." Read more

    "...Comfort: These headphones feel like a dream on my head. I have a larger than average noggin and these do not feel tight or heavy...." Read more

    "...The bass is pronounced but very tight and kept well in check...." Read more

    "...They are much more comfortable to wear than my RH5MA, are much better made, much more sturdy and will probably last much longer, my family already..." Read more

    33 customers mention28 positive5 negative

    Customers like the quality of the headphones. They say it's an impressive headphone, with a stunning build quality and sound. Some customers also mention that the sub bass roll off is severe. Overall, customers say the headphones are great entry-level audiophile headphones.

    "...Don't get me wrong, they are very good but the sub bass roll off is so severe, I just can't get the sound I like out of them...." Read more

    "...like you get on commercial headphones or with gaming headsets, but it's rich, punchy, and has a massively-wide sound stage that sounds WONDERFUL for..." Read more

    "...They are much more comfortable to wear than my RH5MA, are much better made, much more sturdy and will probably last much longer, my family already..." Read more

    "...Maybe X3 is an unfinished product. The Mid is really really good. It sounds more natural, clearer, and better than my HD660s...." Read more

    21 customers mention21 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the headphones. They mention that it is a great looking and understated design. The suede also takes the shine of the top end, which is something headphones like. The headphones are well tuned to fit the concert hall theme, with good bass and treble, and nice mids. The ribbons are natural and true, and the vocal and instrumental timbre is realistically uncolored.

    "...does darken the headphone a little for sure but suede also takes the shine of the top end, something headphones like the K371s and 99 classics need..." Read more

    "...In my opinion these are the best looking studio monitors on the market in 2022.Sound: This is honestly where I was the most shocked...." Read more

    "...The only real benefit the Beyers have is that they look better on my head. Otherwise there’s really no comparison...." Read more

    "...Vocal & instrumental timbre is realistically uncolored.TREBLE:Perfect! Perfect! Perfect! It never gets offensive...." Read more

    12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the detail of the headphones. They mention that it has great resolution throughout the range, and excellent detail retrieval. They also mention that the soundstage is great, and the imaging is incredible.

    "...The 177x are also superb for imaging but can get a little clampy after a while, and the bass, so much bass...." Read more

    "...The kids and highs are very pronounced and are extremely crisp without being too harsh.Highly recommend this headphone! Easy recommend." Read more

    "...for listening to electronic music, as they give me a very good resolution throughout the range and allow me to hear all different nuances of various..." Read more

    "...The Mid is really really good. It sounds more natural, clearer, and better than my HD660s...." Read more

    10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the value of the headphones. They mention that it provides excellent value for the money.

    "...Especially with the discounted prices you can find, it's excellent value for the (little) money." Read more

    "...It's little bit expansive but still affordable consider the specification with this one. Good bass and has very high frequency response as well...." Read more

    "...This is a very good buy at its current price. I am glad I did!" Read more

    "...And all things considered the price is pretty good at around $150.So why the one star review...." Read more

    87 customers mention60 positive27 negative

    Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the headphones. Some mention that they sound really good, with exquisitely detailed Hi-Fi audio, and a nice wide soundstage. They also say that they give a flat response over the audio spectrum, neither heavy bass nor piercing. However, some customers feel that the bass is loose and distorts easily, while others say that the instruments are a little more lively.

    "...The most important thing: No bass roll off if you change the pads. The Beyers and ATs and Meze have moss bass, but none sound this good...." Read more

    "...or with gaming headsets, but it's rich, punchy, and has a massively-wide sound stage that sounds WONDERFUL for movies, gaming, and heavy music...." Read more

    "...They do have the response of studio headphones, no big booming low end and no overdone highs or mids. Very good resolution throughout the range...." Read more

    "...footsteps are distinguishable and directional thanks to the incredible soundstage the X3's offer...." Read more

    19 customers mention12 positive7 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the sturdiness of the headphones. Some mention that the build quality is excellent, and the headphones are made like a tank. However, others say that they are flimsy and not meant to last.

    "...Best looking headphones I have ever seen, period. Great construction and just a superb, understated design...." Read more

    "...more comfortable to wear than my RH5MA, are much better made, much more sturdy and will probably last much longer, my family already broke one pair..." Read more

    "...that go into each earcup don't lock into place so they can get ripped out with enough force...." Read more

    "...In addition, the construction and choice of materials used is remarkable; a metallic head band wrapped in fine Scottish leather...." Read more

    7 customers mention0 positive7 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the cables that come with the headphones. They mention that the stock cables are meh, too long, and require specific cables. Some customers also mention that there are no replacement or balanced cables.

    "...The only claim are the balanced cables, I bought several adapters to connect to my ifi zen by 4,4 output and can't get that work...." Read more

    "...However, these headphones ship with not one, but TWO cables, which are, the both of them, THREE. METERS. LONG.That is 10-foot cables...." Read more

    "...So no replacement or balanced cable for you, unless you count the laughably long 2.5mm (yes 2.5mm) balanced cable included...." Read more

    "...Stock cables are meh and since they wired it weirdly on one side you can't use normal dual 3.5mm cables but there are aftermarket cables out there..." Read more

    Wait, what??
    5 Stars
    Wait, what??
    I hate velour, gotta get that out of the way. Not sure why so many companies insist on velour as the material to use with pads. What I own:Beyer DT880s (balanced)Beyer/Drop 177x GoSenn 660SMeze 99 ClassicsAKG K371Audio technica 990zAudio technica 500xBlue LolaX2HRSource: Android runnin Viper 24bit/48khz through optical out to smsl m200 dac to smsl sp200 amp.I know, i know, why so many headphones...Soooooo I felt compelled to write this review because i bought these when the ball and chain gave me a $100 gift card and the price had dropped. I liked the X2HR but didn't love them; wasn't in that bass canon great soundstage camp everyone else was in. Don't get me wrong, they are very good but the sub bass roll off is so severe, I just can't get the sound I like out of them. Reading the reviews of the X3 was a mixed bag, mostly because everyone was comparing them to the X2; it seemed if you loved the X2 then there was no need for the X3 to exist. A quick tangent on pads; to my ears suede is the best pad on almost any headphone. It does darken the headphone a little for sure but suede also takes the shine of the top end, something headphones like the K371s and 99 classics need in my opinion as they can be very bright (same for the X3, with the stock pads). Suede also takes away some of the mid bass, turning the 99 classics in into some real closed back monsters. Also, if you own a pair of DT880s and are not using suede pads I don't know what you are doing with your life; the sub bass roll off completely disappears (not so with X2) without hampering the soundstage. Sheepskin is good too and my 2nd fav but doesnt lower the mid bass.Back to the X3s. My favorite headphones before these were the DT880s and 660s. The Senns were the king of fidelity; if you wanted to hear the track exactly as intended, you wanted the 660s. Great mids and the artist is right there, great for vocals. The DT880 soundstage and imaging are superb; the stage isnt as wide as the X2 or even the 500x but you could hear everything. The presentation is as much about the instruments as it is the artist. The 177x are also superb for imaging but can get a little clampy after a while, and the bass, so much bass. I got the X3s 10 days ago...and haven't taken them off. Quick observations:Best looking headphones I have ever seen, period. Great construction and just a superb, understated design. They will meld into your desk as opposed to being an ornament.Most comfortable headphones I have ever owned, period. My first full day with them i wore them for 11 hours. You know they're there but after putting them on, I don't have to make any adjustments, they just sit there. I wear glasses, btw.Not sure why there are so many comparisons to the X2; while not a completely different sound there is a fullness to the X3 that I don't hear in the X2. The X3 can be driven off of anything to great affect; I also own a THX Onyx, HUD100 and ibasso DC03, all getting great volume and push right around 60% volume (sounds the best on optical, even at the lower bit depth).The most important thing: No bass roll off if you change the pads. The Beyers and ATs and Meze have moss bass, but none sound this good. No bleed, the drivers are in complete control on even the most bass heavy tracks (the X2s would distort pretty easily).Comparisons:660s The whole mix and incredible imaging. The mids are king here but if you want bass you can eq it in (if you change the pads) without distortion. Truly great headphones. The X3s are as resolving in my opinion but with a much, much wider stage (by design I believe the 660s is meant to be intimate). Voices are more full as well on the X3 and i would say the mids are just a good as the 660s.DT880 (250ohm) A lot more bass in the DT880 but the driver doesn't seem to be as fast; bass heavy tracks mask some parts of the mix when i listening to the DT880s while I still hear it all on the X3. You see a lot of headphones claim they go down to 5hz, i don't doubt it with the X3. The instruments are a little more lively on the DT880 but they are also closer to you; with the X3 those cymbals are waaaayyy over there (and I swear the bass is behind me), with the DT880, the cymbals are way over there. Not dissing the DT880s, those were my babies for a loooonngg time...but the reason I am writing this review is because they have been dethroned.Comfort, resolution, presentation, its like going from a Charger to an E Class; I loved my Charger but everything is just smoother in this E Class. I didn't buy these before now because i couldn't justify the price (didn't buy my 660s) but if i could have test driven before purchase, I would have paid the $350. The X3 does everything every other headphone in my collection does, better. One word of caution: aftermarket cords will not work with these headphones unless special ordered.4 stars is too few, the X2HR don't come close to these, not sure what people are hearing. I have the Dekoni choice leather and suede pads, both are more comfortable than the stock pads.5:stars is not enough, I have never had a better, more musical experience than with the X3s. Every genre, every type of song sound great, sound musical.Truly incredible headphones, buy them and don't look back.
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    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2022
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    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2022
    I hate velour, gotta get that out of the way. Not sure why so many companies insist on velour as the material to use with pads. What I own:
    Beyer DT880s (balanced)
    Beyer/Drop 177x Go
    Senn 660S
    Meze 99 Classics
    AKG K371
    Audio technica 990z
    Audio technica 500x
    Blue Lola
    X2HR
    Source: Android runnin Viper 24bit/48khz through optical out to smsl m200 dac to smsl sp200 amp.
    I know, i know, why so many headphones...Soooooo I felt compelled to write this review because i bought these when the ball and chain gave me a $100 gift card and the price had dropped. I liked the X2HR but didn't love them; wasn't in that bass canon great soundstage camp everyone else was in. Don't get me wrong, they are very good but the sub bass roll off is so severe, I just can't get the sound I like out of them. Reading the reviews of the X3 was a mixed bag, mostly because everyone was comparing them to the X2; it seemed if you loved the X2 then there was no need for the X3 to exist. A quick tangent on pads; to my ears suede is the best pad on almost any headphone. It does darken the headphone a little for sure but suede also takes the shine of the top end, something headphones like the K371s and 99 classics need in my opinion as they can be very bright (same for the X3, with the stock pads). Suede also takes away some of the mid bass, turning the 99 classics in into some real closed back monsters. Also, if you own a pair of DT880s and are not using suede pads I don't know what you are doing with your life; the sub bass roll off completely disappears (not so with X2) without hampering the soundstage. Sheepskin is good too and my 2nd fav but doesnt lower the mid bass.
    Back to the X3s. My favorite headphones before these were the DT880s and 660s. The Senns were the king of fidelity; if you wanted to hear the track exactly as intended, you wanted the 660s. Great mids and the artist is right there, great for vocals. The DT880 soundstage and imaging are superb; the stage isnt as wide as the X2 or even the 500x but you could hear everything. The presentation is as much about the instruments as it is the artist. The 177x are also superb for imaging but can get a little clampy after a while, and the bass, so much bass. I got the X3s 10 days ago...and haven't taken them off. Quick observations:
    Best looking headphones I have ever seen, period. Great construction and just a superb, understated design. They will meld into your desk as opposed to being an ornament.
    Most comfortable headphones I have ever owned, period. My first full day with them i wore them for 11 hours. You know they're there but after putting them on, I don't have to make any adjustments, they just sit there. I wear glasses, btw.
    Not sure why there are so many comparisons to the X2; while not a completely different sound there is a fullness to the X3 that I don't hear in the X2. The X3 can be driven off of anything to great affect; I also own a THX Onyx, HUD100 and ibasso DC03, all getting great volume and push right around 60% volume (sounds the best on optical, even at the lower bit depth).
    The most important thing: No bass roll off if you change the pads. The Beyers and ATs and Meze have moss bass, but none sound this good. No bleed, the drivers are in complete control on even the most bass heavy tracks (the X2s would distort pretty easily).
    Comparisons:
    660s The whole mix and incredible imaging. The mids are king here but if you want bass you can eq it in (if you change the pads) without distortion. Truly great headphones. The X3s are as resolving in my opinion but with a much, much wider stage (by design I believe the 660s is meant to be intimate). Voices are more full as well on the X3 and i would say the mids are just a good as the 660s.
    DT880 (250ohm) A lot more bass in the DT880 but the driver doesn't seem to be as fast; bass heavy tracks mask some parts of the mix when i listening to the DT880s while I still hear it all on the X3. You see a lot of headphones claim they go down to 5hz, i don't doubt it with the X3. The instruments are a little more lively on the DT880 but they are also closer to you; with the X3 those cymbals are waaaayyy over there (and I swear the bass is behind me), with the DT880, the cymbals are way over there. Not dissing the DT880s, those were my babies for a loooonngg time...but the reason I am writing this review is because they have been dethroned.
    Comfort, resolution, presentation, its like going from a Charger to an E Class; I loved my Charger but everything is just smoother in this E Class. I didn't buy these before now because i couldn't justify the price (didn't buy my 660s) but if i could have test driven before purchase, I would have paid the $350. The X3 does everything every other headphone in my collection does, better. One word of caution: aftermarket cords will not work with these headphones unless special ordered.
    4 stars is too few, the X2HR don't come close to these, not sure what people are hearing. I have the Dekoni choice leather and suede pads, both are more comfortable than the stock pads.
    5:stars is not enough, I have never had a better, more musical experience than with the X3s. Every genre, every type of song sound great, sound musical.
    Truly incredible headphones, buy them and don't look back.
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    Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2023
    Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2022
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    5.0 out of 5 stars A MASTERCLASS in audio reproduction
    Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2022
    There are 2 CAMPS:

    Camp 1 - Fidelio X3 "Haters"

    Those that say this headphone is overly bright and sibilant are definitely individuals who don't understand listening volume and sound engineering. Anyone with normal hearing that listens extremely loud isn't actually listening to the TRUE FIDELITY of their music. There is a science to it! Tyll from inner fidelity discussed this in full in a 3 page Headfi post titled, "Listening Loud Destroys Fidelity"

    Camp 2 - Fidelio X3 Lovers

    SIMPLY IMPRESSIVE!! The soundstage on display here is nothing like what most have experienced. Detail Retrieval is simply outstanding. I don't say this lightly. Once you've figured out how to listen to music at an optimal level, you shall know why these headphones should be worth around $600 in my opinion. At about $200 with it's stunning build quality and sound, this headphone is a STEAL! Remember, only for those who can listen at an optimal level. THESE HEADPHONES ARE DESIGNED FOR THE SOPHISTICATED LISTENER. If you love to listen extremely LOUD, don't bother with these headphones. You need something dark with tame treble. In addition, the construction and choice of materials used is remarkable; a metallic head band wrapped in fine Scottish leather. It's a great looking headphone. Now onto the sound structure.

    BASS:

    It's flat, present and extremely controlled. It's sufficient enough to be present & punchy. It's predecessor the X2 does offer a boosted bass performance that's quite addicting I have to admit. As a result of the X3's tuned down bass, all subtle details of the music can be heard very effortlessly.

    MIDRANGE:

    Liquid and Smooth! It's very comparable to the rich midrange of the X2. The layering on the X3 is very well done. Initially, the midrange might seem distant on the X3, give it time and you'll appreciate why. The distance paints the illusion of sound coming from speakers placed significantly in front of you. Vocal & instrumental timbre is realistically uncolored.

    TREBLE:

    Perfect! Perfect! Perfect! It never gets offensive. Well tuned to fit the concert hall theme. After listening for weeks, I'm still quite impressed at the realism of the cymbals produced. Note: If you love listening at extreme head banging levels, I'll highly suggest you steer clear and pick up a dark headphone. You'll be better served by a dark sound signature. Your hearing maybe still be at risk even with a dark headphone that's played very loud.

    Hint 1: Some YouTube reviewers have no clue on proper and optimal listening levels no wonder they never discuss it while they review & compare gear. The result, most of members of the community have been gravely misguided. Be sure to give Tyll Hertsen's article on Headfi a read. You'll be thankful you did. Here's Tyll Hertsen's 2 step guide on how to tell your listening volume is too loud:

    1. A sense of fatigue with listening

    2. A sense of pressure as you listen

    Hint 2: Do some research on Aliasing, Over sampling and why 'high resolution audio' sounds better (SMOOTH with ZERO GRAIN). It's has to do with a gentle low pass Anti-aliasing filter and not necessarily "Resolution". A very intriguing topic indeed.

    I highly recommend this Headphone, Great execution Philips!
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