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expiredgulan posted Apr 04, 2023 05:14 AM

Philips Fidelio X3 Wired Over-Ear Open-Back Headphones

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$100

$349

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Woot has Philips Fidelio X3 Wired Over-Ear Open-Back Headphones on sale for $99.99. Shipping is free for Amazon Prime Members (must login with your Amazon account and select a shipping address in order for Woot to apply free shipping) or is otherwise $6 per order.

Thanks to Community Member gulan for sharing this deal.

Product Information:
  • Exquisitely tuned 50 mm multi-layer polymer (with dampening gel) diaphragms - delivers exquisitely detailed highs, full and smooth midrange, and impactful (without overpowering) bass
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Balanced and unbalanced inputs means it is ready for your favorite headphone amp or your everyday phone and mobile devices.
In the Box:
  • (1) Philips Fidelio X3 Wired Over-Ear Open-Back Headphones
  • (1) 3.5mm stereo cable, Length=3m
  • (1) 3.5-6.3 mm adapter plug
  • (1) 2.5-3.5mm TRRS cable, L=3m
  • (1) Cable Management Clip

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $40 lower (28.57% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant, with prices starting at $139.99 at the time of this posting.
    About this product:
    • This item has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on over 515 customer reviews on Amazon.com
    About this store:
  • Additional Note:
    • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.

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Written by gulan
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Woot has Philips Fidelio X3 Wired Over-Ear Open-Back Headphones on sale for $99.99. Shipping is free for Amazon Prime Members (must login with your Amazon account and select a shipping address in order for Woot to apply free shipping) or is otherwise $6 per order.

Thanks to Community Member gulan for sharing this deal.

Product Information:
  • Exquisitely tuned 50 mm multi-layer polymer (with dampening gel) diaphragms - delivers exquisitely detailed highs, full and smooth midrange, and impactful (without overpowering) bass
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Balanced and unbalanced inputs means it is ready for your favorite headphone amp or your everyday phone and mobile devices.
In the Box:
  • (1) Philips Fidelio X3 Wired Over-Ear Open-Back Headphones
  • (1) 3.5mm stereo cable, Length=3m
  • (1) 3.5-6.3 mm adapter plug
  • (1) 2.5-3.5mm TRRS cable, L=3m
  • (1) Cable Management Clip

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $40 lower (28.57% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant, with prices starting at $139.99 at the time of this posting.
    About this product:
    • This item has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on over 515 customer reviews on Amazon.com
    About this store:
  • Additional Note:
    • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.

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CohlN
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i've had this one for a couple years.

contrasted to the X2, imo the X3 has the better high-end (altho slightly sibilant) and works well for analytical listening, with great attention-to-detail and clarity. soundstage is similar (the series being known for their wide soundstage).

bass is very lacking with much to be desired. i can't help but wish more were there when listening, and i don't consider myself a bass head. considering the X2 had amazing sub-bass for an open-back. that said, the bass is clean.

for build: both are designed well, durable, built to last, and comfortable.

if you're used to more-common consumer headphones, it will take time to adjust to these

if you go into it knowing what you want and what to expect, i think one would be happy getting them
Groch
3014 Posts
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Not true, you do not need one. Just 30 ohms and 98 dB highly efficient, so it will get very loud and not strain the audio out in a laptop and the like.

It reproduces a lot of detail so better electronics will probably sound even better, but not like some competitors (Sennheiser HD 650 -300 ohms or the recently $99 AKG K612 -120 ohms) whose high resistances do not work so well without an amp.
AdamG93
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I hated the X3's, if you like the X2 /X2HR sound sig, don't expect it here. I think they dropped the ball on this one. I found them to be very sibilant, and thin sounding, unlike that warmer thick sound from the X2

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Apr 04, 2023 06:03 PM
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BadBimrApr 04, 2023 06:03 PM
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I picked up the X2 from the last deal. For the price they are awesome. I hear these are better in some way and less in others. If I did not have the X2's i would try these for $99.
Apr 05, 2023 05:17 AM
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lewiscypherApr 05, 2023 05:17 AM
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Quote from AdamG93 :
I hated the X3's, if you like the X2 /X2HR sound sig, don't expect it here. I think they dropped the ball on this one. I found them to be very sibilant, and thin sounding, unlike that warmer thick sound from the X2
Thanks, seems to gel with ratings comparison. Been using the x2s recording and mixing and have been very pleased.
Apr 05, 2023 12:15 PM
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gonzoretApr 05, 2023 12:15 PM
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Quote from AdamG93 :
I hated the X3's, if you like the X2 /X2HR sound sig, don't expect it here. I think they dropped the ball on this one. I found them to be very sibilant, and thin sounding, unlike that warmer thick sound from the X2
Was just about to ask about a comparison since I have some X2HR and sound great thru Schiit. Saved me the trouble, thanks
Apr 05, 2023 02:03 PM
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MikeLeeTorrezApr 05, 2023 02:03 PM
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I don't need it, I don't need it, I don't need it.... d*mn, but I want it!!!
Apr 05, 2023 02:27 PM
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ElDanger6969Apr 05, 2023 02:27 PM
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How do these compare to senheiser 599SE?
Last edited by mouthmechanic16 April 5, 2023 at 08:31 AM.
Apr 05, 2023 02:50 PM
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pyramidbodyApr 05, 2023 02:50 PM
18 Posts
Supposedly, wearing these will get you in the door at some weird costume sex parties hosted in mansions. YMMV
Apr 05, 2023 03:31 PM
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BraveFlag274Apr 05, 2023 03:31 PM
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is this better than k702?

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Apr 05, 2023 07:10 PM
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revocApr 05, 2023 07:10 PM
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Quote from duvc2003 :
From what I read, you're gonna need a usb DAC/Amp if you don't got a solid sound card

Great Price if you got one. I gotta find my old Fiio Alpen
This is the most annoying thing brainlessly parrotted in every headphone thread
Apr 05, 2023 07:12 PM
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gandychanApr 05, 2023 07:12 PM
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Quote from pyramidbody :
Supposedly, wearing these will get you in the door at some weird costume sex parties hosted in mansions. YMMV
Fidelio?
Apr 05, 2023 07:20 PM
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d3a1zApr 05, 2023 07:20 PM
686 Posts
Quote from eiber :
Are there any cheap replacement cables for these pair of headphones? I see online replacements are over like $50 since it is a specific type of cable, but maybe I am just not searching the right thing.
Nope they are all expensive and the stock ones are terrible. Biggest issue I have with these. Look up the Audeze lcd-1 cable. It is the cheapest one I could find.
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Apr 05, 2023 08:24 PM
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wildbird12
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Apr 05, 2023 08:24 PM
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In for one!

I researched these recently and have to echo what several people here are mentioning. The X2HR has been described as much better with the bass, while mids and treble on the X3 are a slight, but not a great improvement over the X2HR. The original list price of $299 is a phantasy price that IMHO is not justified. For $99 new though, they may be quite a bargain. The availability of balanced cables is also a nice add-on in this price range.
Last edited by wildbird12 April 5, 2023 at 02:33 PM.
Apr 05, 2023 10:42 PM
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musajiApr 05, 2023 10:42 PM
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I have x2hr that I got from woot a while back for $89. Currently listening to it. I think I will pass on this. Thanks for all the comments.
Apr 06, 2023 11:29 AM
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bommaiApr 06, 2023 11:29 AM
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Quote from CohlN :
i've had this one for a couple years.

contrasted to the X2, imo the X3 has the better high-end (altho slightly sibilant) and works well for analytical listening, with great attention-to-detail and clarity. soundstage is similar (the series being known for their wide soundstage).

bass is very lacking with much to be desired. i can't help but wish more were there when listening, and i don't consider myself a bass head. considering the X2 had amazing sub-bass for an open-back. that said, the bass is clean.

for build: both are designed well, durable, built to last, and comfortable.

if you're used to more-common consumer headphones, it will take time to adjust to these

if you go into it knowing what you want and what to expect, i think one would be happy getting them Smilie
My experience is about the X2. I don't have the X3. I bought a sennheiser 598SE for $99 and x2 for $199 a few years ago. The X2 fell apart and the 598 is still like new. I liked the sound of X2 but the build quality was bad for extended use.
Apr 06, 2023 12:35 PM
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carbonaraApr 06, 2023 12:35 PM
104 Posts
If the diagram below is correct

https://audeze.zendesk.com/hc/en-...CD-1-cable

This is 14.99 cable from Amazon that should work

https://www.amazon.com/Y-Splitter...=8-65&th=1
Last edited by carbonara April 6, 2023 at 07:16 AM.

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eeagleApr 06, 2023 02:35 PM
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Quote from carbonara :
If the diagram below is correct

https://audeze.zendesk.com/hc/en-...CD-1-cable

This is 14.99 cable from Amazon that should work

https://www.amazon.com/Y-Splitter...=8-65&th=1
Thanks for this insight.

I took the plunge for the Fidelio X3 at this price point; and they were already delivered via Amazon in 1 day! First listen plugged into my iFi Zen DAC V2 [amazon.com] single ended is everything I could have hoped for....right up there with my Sennheiser HD600's which incidentally have a very long cable and proprietary connectors as well, that gets few complaints. No complaint about the bass either, and if one needs more, just hit the bass boost on the Zen DAC and be overwhelmed.

I have ordered this 4.4mm to 2.5mm adapter [amazon.com] to utilize the balanced mode on the Zen DAC.

Also recommend the Qudelix-5K [amazon.com] if you wish to try both SE or balanced 2.5mm....best other $100 I've spent on audio lately....highly recommend!
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