Philips Fidelio X2

[RavenXXX2]

First review, loving the replaceable pads. When the hell are they coming out?




http://www.head-fi.org/t/729413/philips-fidelio-x2-a-review-by-baycode#post_10771134

 

[gjc10212]

Looking forward to trying a pair once they can be purchased....

 

[Psycho Sonny]

What's the retail price?

Will have to be <£180 to make me upgrade

 

[MB101]

300ish or so. Drop to 250 by xmas.

180 is very optimistic. That's not far off the price of the x1's..

 

[smilertoo]

Looks like the X2 are the big brother of the X1, not its replacement.

 

[Ayahuasca]

I'll wait till someone reviews them against the X1's before making a decision.

 

[Psycho Sonny]

I paid £140 brand new for my x1 which is why for a slightly improved model I'd pay £180 max. Otherwise I'll keep the x1

 

[MB101]

I paid £140 brand new for my x1 which is why for a slightly improved model I'd pay £180 max. Otherwise I'll keep the x1

You're not thinking logically though. The x2 will be Phillips flagship headphone. They would be daft to market these anywhere near 180. They know people will pay for these based on the sales of the x1. Many with the x1 will upgrade, as that is the nature of the hi-fi world. Spend hundreds/thousands for minimal improvement in performance.

They will be closer to 300 then 200.

 

[smilertoo]

I couldn't find the X1 for less than £180, so i got the DT770 pros for £120

 

[khemist]

Think i might be joining you soon.

 

[Psycho Sonny]

You're not thinking logically though. The x2 will be Phillips flagship headphone. They would be daft to market these anywhere near 180. They know people will pay for these based on the sales of the x1. Many with the x1 will upgrade, as that is the nature of the hi-fi world. Spend hundreds/thousands for minimal improvement in performance.

They will be closer to 300 then 200.

which is I won't be upgrading I stand by my original post they will need to be <£180 to make me upgrade from my X1

therefore I'm out (Duncan Bannatyne)

 

[shankly1985]

Depending on reviews and price I might even sell x1 and get these. That's how much am loving the x1.
But they needs to be very noticeable changes not just looks am after.

 

[gjc10212]

I couldn't find the X1 for less than £180, so i got the DT770 pros for £120

Chalk and cheese headphones, I kept my 770's and sold the X1's. Why did you choose the 770's if you were looking at open back?

 

[MB101]

Sell now..

The second hand market will be flooded once these hit the shelves.

 

[smilertoo]

I wasn't looking for open back, i was just looking for good headphones.

 

[Psycho Sonny]

Sell now..

The second hand market will be flooded once these hit the shelves.

lol, no it won't far better headphones available in the £200+ category

Q701, Hifiman 400, HD600, HD650, etc.

Only a moron would sell their X1 for these priced at £300 ish.

 

[RavenXXX2]

Philips Facebook.

Hello. This model will be available in stores from September 2014. Regards, Philips Webcare

 

[Ayahuasca]

I have to agree with Sonny, if they are nearer £300 I'd rather by some K712 pro's instead.

 

[RavenXXX2]

Once Amazon get them expect sub 200 prices.

 

[Psycho Sonny]

I'll wait for proper reviews as well with someone who owns the x1 and a few other decent headphones like akg, sennheiser, etc.

There is no way I'm selling the x1 if the only difference is the pads.