Gobsmacked about the Philips Fidelio X1

TwsT · 29 Oct 2014 at 16:07

Well it's an O2D it just sounded a bit limp on normal gain. I had read the comments about the resistance in the cable i just didn't expect it to make such a noticeable difference.

So double bonus cable is now clear of the floor when i'm sat at my desk and thus safe from the cat without having loops of it on my desk. And the sound is better

rids57 · 29 Oct 2014 at 16:18

I'm finding the Silverstone EB01 combo makes for a useful object to coil my 3m cable around when at the desk

shankly1985 · 30 Oct 2014 at 12:46

I not even tried the stock cable on mine, I went and replaced it after reading about it when reviewing them.

dav3evans · 5 Nov 2014 at 22:27

Anyone recommend a good case for these bad boys? I want to transport them safely to/from work without scratching/damaging them.

3t3P · 7 Nov 2014 at 12:01

I prefer x1s to my 598s.

Also those of you still on Spotify premium...try quobuz lossless streaming you hear so much more..

Vinny1511 · 13 Nov 2014 at 20:30

Hi All,

Would just like to offer my supreme gratitude to those of you recommending the Sennhesier HD600 as a viable replacement for my HD595.

What a difference - Incredible sound.....

Thanks again for all the advice, and bum steers !!!

-Vinny-

shankly1985 · 28 Nov 2014 at 18:20

What a difference sound blaster z does. I was using xonar d2x and the difference between z and d2x is mind blowing.

Not sure if this is because blaster z has 600 amp or its just a better audio processor.

Playing games and the sound much better alien isolation is a massive difference to the audio quality and sound stage.

Anyone else experienced the same coming from xonar?

RavenXXX2 · 28 Nov 2014 at 18:35

What's it like for music.What headphones?

shankly1985 · 28 Nov 2014 at 18:50

RavenXXX2 said:
What's it like for music.What headphones?

X1
So far everything sounds better, it's hard to explain. Music I feel I hear the instruments much clear and better separation between them. If that makes sense.

Not used for movies but I have for games played csgo, and alien so far and I it's here were things stud out.
Alien isolation the games audio felt more alive, things sound more clear.

Csgo the big difference here for me was positional audio foot steps and gun fire sounded more accurate to the direction they was coming from.

RavenXXX2 · 28 Nov 2014 at 18:54

Must be that amp. I think I'm going to see if I can pick one up on the cheap in instead of that Xonar STX I had my eyes on.

shankly1985 · 28 Nov 2014 at 19:01

RavenXXX2 said:
Must be that amp. I think I'm going to see if I can pick one up on the cheap in instead of that Xonar STX I had my eyes on.

I would love you to hear the difference. I can only compare to the d2x and ds and I am blown away by it. Very well could be the amp like you say. I got it on weekly sale 69 quid.

rids57 · 28 Nov 2014 at 22:00

STX is quite a bit better than the SB Z, it has a better DAC and a far more powerful amp and yes, I have both.

For the X1, an amp shouldn't be needed for volume but may help bring out the best in the drivers (hardware not software).

TwsT · 29 Nov 2014 at 05:11

amp definitely livens them up especially if you haven't changed the cable

will probably be the z too tho as it has much better features for gaming than the d2x which is more a passive multimedia card

rids57 · 29 Nov 2014 at 05:31

Oh yeah, the D2X is pretty hopeless for headphones but then it's not designed to be used with them.

Klo · 30 Nov 2014 at 03:02

I currently have HD555's being driven off a regular Creative Xfi Gamer sound card. Is it worth getting the Phillips (or HD600's), or will I need a better sound card/headphone amp?

rids57 · 30 Nov 2014 at 03:21

The Philips (X1/X2) will work but the HD600 will need an amp

woozor · 2 Dec 2014 at 16:55

Im also a owner of these headphones thanks to ocuks members recommendations!

Were a bargain aswell.

Quite fancy a stand for them any recommendations? Something in black.

Begbie · 2 Dec 2014 at 22:41

woozor said:
Im also a owner of these headphones thanks to ocuks members recommendations!

Were a bargain aswell.

Quite fancy a stand for them any recommendations? Something in black.

Bargain you say, from where?

woozor · 2 Dec 2014 at 23:32

Begbie said:
Bargain you say, from where?

I picked them up on the rainforest

. We're £123 used but box was brand new and so was the headphones. Also an extra cable I found in box which retails for £15 of the same place. So I'm happy. I got them a week or two ago I think the price has gone up a bit now though.

Begbie · 2 Dec 2014 at 23:37

Yeah I spotted your other tread.

£150 now! Ouch. Will wait and grab them when there closer to £125.