Philips Fidelio X1

Rensin · 25 Apr 2018 at 18:17

Hi,

I have a set of Fedelio X1's and the left ear has become faulty.

If I hold the cable forward both headphones work but if I don't than only the right ear will work ... have tried multiple cables and the same.

Have also noticed the left ear is starting to rattle a bit even with only 25% volume.

Have these seen there day or can they be repaired?

cheers.

Rensin · 25 Apr 2018 at 19:41

cheers guys,

I've never soldered before but will take a look at dismantling the faulty side and see if anything stands out.

If I can't fix them can you recommend a new set? (similar price & comfort) ... I mostly listen to Trance (hard/progressive) and similar.

Rensin · 25 Apr 2018 at 22:31

Took apart the left earphone and the white cable was only just connected and eventually came off.

I noticed that there were 2 of the clips missing that hold the foam pads to the headphones themselves ... I guess the previous owner had dismantled them before. I bought these about 18 months ago off ebay for £90.

I'll see if my neighbor will attempt a solder repair before buying a set of replacements but will either be the X2's or K712.

Rensin · 26 Apr 2018 at 16:20

Have attached some better pics mate.

I have also ordered the X2's & K712 to test, my neighbor can't resolder the X1's for me (he did explain but I didn't have a clue what he was on about) but he also thinks the white wire is also damaged further up.