Reddit mentions of Philips X2HR Fidelio Over Ear Headphone, Black

Get the Philips Fidelio X2 for $142 and thank me later. Doesn't need an external amp. Works for everything including gaming, music and films. Comfortable and great build quality. They're on a deep discount at the moment, originally went for $300.

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-X2HR-Fidelio-Headphone-Black/dp/B06ZZXKZ25

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Combine it with a V-Moda BoomPro Mic for $30. Might be a little over your budget, but this will beat any gaming headset that costs much more.

https://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-BoomPro-Microphone-Gaming-Communication/dp/B07N4DY2LH

They're on sale again, in case you missed the Amazon Prime Day deal last week.

There appears to be two versions of the X2HR on Amazon (the X2HR/00 and X2HR/27). Not sure if there's a difference but this is the X2HR/00 version.

Camelcamelcamel price history for the X2HR/00 and the X2HR/27. Also the discontinued X2/27 for comparison.

I think it's very cheap on Amazon for only 149.99 and you may get some shipping benefits if you try the Prime 30 days trial.

You might do a deep dive into /r/headphones and you could ask in /r/headphoneadvice — I think what they’ll tell you is that if you were to buy a “gaming headset” with your $300 budget, you end up sacrificing some of your potential sound quality in order to get that microphone attached.

Whereas you can buy a really nice pair of headphones and then spend $30 or less on a V-Moda BoomPro Mic (or something like it) which basically acts as the cord between your headphones and headphone jack and has a flexible boom mic, a volume dial, and a mute switch. There’s another one that you can stick to the side of one of the headphones either with a magnet or sticky too, depending on the type of headphones you buy and what you prefer.

I bought a pair of Fidelio X2/HR headphones that cost $325 just over a year ago, but you can get them for $150 now. Really comfortable band that operates sort of like ski goggles so it doesn’t squish your head, and will fit a fucking watermelon if it needs to. I bought them because I was looking for a “unicorn” that I could wear for movies, games, TV, and music. They sound fantastic, though they’re even better when you plug them into an amp/DAC (I plug them into my home theater receiver’s headphone out jack and crank it up).



Another really highly recommended one are these Sennheiser HD600 Open Back Headphones for $300 from Amazon Prime right now.

Or there’s these BeyerDynamic DT 770 Pro Studio Monitor Headphones that come with an Antlion ModMic so you don’t have to buy the microphone separately, and they’re $189 from Amazon right now, and you could spend the remainder of the $300 on a dedicated headphone amp/DAC that will boost the volume/bass/output and help you get the most from them.

Another popular recommendation is a more traditional gaming headset — the Arctis Steel Series Pro + Game DAC for only $175 — the DAC boosts the headphones and provides DTS:X Headphone (for virtual surround sound). It’s the wired edition, but you could pay more for a wireless if you want.



Anyhow, maybe this will be helpful and give you a couple ideas, but they should help you more in /r/headphone advice if you tell them your budget and what you’re trying to do and what you’re looking for. Read the sidebar so you know the posting format so more people will respond. Hope you enjoy whatever you get! A home theater system is worth saving up for, and eventually you can turn a 5.1 system into a Dolby Atmos system by adding two height channels (so long as you invest in a receiver that is Atmos capable from the start). Come the PS5, I’m hopeful they’ll support it and DTS:X as the XBOX One does now, but they’re also working on their own 3D sound format. Go to a home theater store and have them demo DolbyAtmos for you (especially on a game if possible) and you’ll see how much it adds. You can get a decent home theater system for far cheaper than you used to be able to, but it’s worth it to save up the money and buy something you’re really gonna be proud to own for at least 5-10 years if not longer.

Open back:

• Philips SHP9500s
  
  
• Sivga SV004
  
  
• Fidelio X2HR
  
  Semi open:
  
  
• AT-WS1100iS
  
  
• Fidelio L2
  
  Any of these will pair with a VModa BoomPro.

Philips X2HR sound like they might be a good choice for you: https://www.amazon.com/Philips-X2HR-Fidelio-Headphone-Black/dp/B06ZZXKZ25/ . They seem to be on closeout prices right now, as Philips is supposed to be releasing a newer X3 model. The X2HR has some bass emphasis.

If you would like something with a more balanced sound, the Sennheiser HD58X special edition from drop.com.

Philips X2HR Fidelio

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-X2HR-Fidelio-Headphone-Black/dp/B06ZZXKZ25/ref=pd_sbs_23_t_1/141-4468101-8335454?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B06ZZXKZ25&pd_rd_r=060031eb-58e5-4776-a1b1-4364954374bf&pd_rd_w=UJM21&pd_rd_wg=2fKbt&pf_rd_p=5cfcfe89-300f-47d2-b1ad-a4e27203a02a&pf_rd_r=1T37096YP55MNQC8K2T0&psc=1&refRID=1T37096YP55MNQC8K2T0

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These should meet all your requirements. Great for Gaming (Open Back) - Awesome Bass and under your budget.

If you're open to open backs, Fidelio X2's are on sale for $140! Good bass and soundstage from what I've heard, Zeos loved em.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06ZZXKZ25/ref=psdcmw_12097479011_t2_B00O2Y2MZG
Edit: here they are on uk Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01N5VHLUG/

Any headphones will work wired. All will work with a ModMic. Now it's just finding the right set. Personally, I'm thinking about getting the Philips X2HR Fidelio with the V-MODA BoomPro Microphone.

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Don't just run out and buy an expensive set of headphones. Some will require an amp to drive them properly. Do some research.

This is much much better, better sound, better mic.

Philips Phidelio X2

V-Moda Boom Pro

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Reviews:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euoVAmgp0Lw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y2ZZxcBZ88

get this mic for gaming
now the headphones

B&O H6 - 250$

HIFIMAN Edition S - 150$ now but usually 250$

Philips X2 - 300$ , you can get them used for 200$ (these are not good for public use as they are open cans)

In case anyone is still curious, the listing went live today on Amazon . You're now able to order them but there is no delivery date as of yet. No, they did not sell out.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZZXKZ25
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TW2JQNN
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012AUHXW

THose three will get you going nicely. you can get the headphones and mic now and run it onboard audio until you can afford the dac no problem

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Buy them well worth the $119

Plus Zeos has a review that should drop in the next few days and he's amazed at how much better these sound compared to the orignal fidellios

shp9500

Edit

Actually Fidelio x2. Will sound great out of your ds4.

Philips X2HR Fidelio Over Ear Headphone, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZZXKZ25/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_97GVDbF36D606

Check out some reviews on YouTube.

Thanks a bunch! I’ve heard that the pads are sometimes glued on, is that still the case or will that not be an issue? This is the link I’d be buying from: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZZXKZ25/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9p3GDbP48CRCE

The mic end of the vmoda goes into the bottom of the x2s, then the other end into the mixamp?


V-MODA BoomPro Microphone for Gaming & Communication - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BJ17WKK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_33tJDb97BKV6M

Philips X2HR Fidelio Over Ear Headphone, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZZXKZ25/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_q4tJDb76F652W