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Philips Fidelio X3 headphones
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    Specs

    • 50 mm “multi-layer” polymer speakers with neodymium magnets
    • Ribbon shells for drivers
    • Transducers beveled at 15 °
    • Scottish leather by Muirhead
    • Fabrics supplied by the Danish company Kvadrat
    • Comes with several detachable cables, including a balanced cable terminated by a 2.5 mm 4-point sub-mini-jack
    • 350 EUR price (same as X1 or X2 intro price)
    • Mid 2020 availability

    Brand now owned by TP Vision, so it is not same engineers who made X1 and X2, and construction is much cheaper and fragile, similar to other modes on the market.

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  • Available in US

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0884XTXS8

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    From the singer's breath to fingers squeaking on a fretboard, these audiophile-grade open-back headphones with pristine tuning convey every detail. Philips Fidelio X3 headphones boast double-layered ear shells that reduce resonance and vibration, and their neodymium drivers are engineered to tilt at 15 degrees, fitting the natural geometry of your ear for optimal accuracy at high frequencies. The result is a flawless performance with exquisite detail. The drivers are large at 50 mm, allowing full range, spacious, 'audiophile' quality sound, while the diaphragms are composed of multiple polymer layers filled with damping gel to avoid sound leakage. The X3's open-back ear-cup design is strategically enveloped with acoustically transparent Kvadrat speaker fabric, allowing air to flow freely through the fabric, eliminating air pressure build-up behind the diaphragm to create an immersive experience.

    Comfort

    These over-ear headphones are not only built to sound incredible: they are built to feel incredible too. The outer headband adds a reassuring weight, while the snug fit memory foam ear-cup cushions are ideal for long listening sessions. The X3's soft inner headband adjusts to fit perfectly, offering exceptional comfort thanks to the application of highest-quality materials from European specialists, including responsibly sourced Muirhead leather.

    The Fidelio Experience

    The Philips Fidelio X3 combines performance, style and comfort to create a uniquely enjoyable listening experience as the music connoisseur's choice, featuring the highest quality components 'end to end'. The Philips Fidelio X3 is the latest version of its hugely popular open-back headset, much loved by both audiophiles and artists for their unique combination of natural, accurate sound quality, extreme comfort and stylish, luxury design.

    Music connoisseurs will find that the Philips Fidelio experience continues to be built around creating products that inspire a real pride of ownership, focused on three pillars: sound quality, European design and a sensible user experience - with the X3 launching as the flagship for the range.

    Philips Fidelio X3 was designed to combine accuracy with generous bass and a warm mid-range - where the focus is on a tight, impactful sound with exceptional separation of instruments and voices, while the high-end of the spectrum is clean, detailed and provides excellent extension. The result is a spacious, large scale delivery with music appearing to extend well beyond the confines of the headset, creating a unique experience that is both authentic and accurate. Designed for flawless all-round listening, the Philips Fidelio X3 is the clear result of meticulous attention to every detail of performance, comfort and style.

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  • Nice to see new owners to keep the brand going, it is just few issues

    • Construction is significantly cheapened, from steel and CNC alu parts in indestructable X1 and X2 we go into "just the same" category
    • Headphone are significantly less comfortable due to band construction change and sever restriction of cup movements.
    • Huge role of designers instead of engineers as previously, like clothing copied from the stationary smart speakers that is horrible solutions for headphones where handling is tough sometimes