Closed back equivalent of the Phillips Fildeio X2?

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Hi all, have and love the X2 but I'm after a pair of headphones for when I don't want to annoy those around me and that are relatively easy to drive. Any recommendations? Something ideally below £150

Edit: I'm looking at the ATH-M50X, DT770 and HD598

 

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AKG K371

Thanks for the suggestion, think that's the one I'm getting now

DT770 are great and more importantly have an exceptional sound stage for closed back headphones.

Do you recommend the Fidelio X2? One version of it is £99 today.

Yes, that's the one I've got, but I paid slightly more for mine (you mean the black friday deal right?). Best pair of headphones I've ever owned, I use it with this: https://www.v-moda.com/us/en/products/boompro-microphone

 

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X2 HR?

For closed back I strongly recommend DT770. I have the 80 ohm version and they are very comfortable.

It's the non HR version I've got but the only differences are cosmetic (different earpads, etc)

Bear in mind that AKG use mini XLR with the K371. To use the V-Moda microphone with them, you'll need to use a mini XLR to 3.5mm adaptor. Can be done, as people do that with K702 etc; but an adaptor will add bulk and distance the microphone from the headphones somewhat.

From a V-Moda use point of view; still better than the DT770 though, as they have fixed dual entry cable. You'd need to use a different microphone with those headphones; maybe something like an Antlion Modmic.

M50X and HD598 take a 3.5mm jack cable, but both use a locking system. The V-Moda microphone may or may not fit. Depends if the jack housing is slim enough to fit in past the locking mechanism both manufacturers use. I imagine someone will be able to confirm that either way somewhere on the net.

Thanks for the heads-up didn't realise the cable was different. I still prefer it over the DT770 because its detachable.

According to the hype and some reviews the K371 are being considered one of the best closed back cans under £150, many are suggesting its better then the DT770s, AKG K550 and other similar offers.

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/akg-k371.916764/page-5

But just like anything sound is so subjective, you would maybe need to have 3-4 of them to really compare for a few weeks even.

Certainly peaked my interest since I still love my AKG K550s closed backs, good isolation and nice overall sound with anything you throw at it but it would appear AKGs 371s maybe a direct replacements for them.

I'm pretty sure I'm set on the K371 now, thanks!