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title: "Fidelio X3 Wired Headphones"
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# Sustainably sourced Scottish leather 50mm multi-layer diaphragms Hi-Res Audio certified, 5-40kHz range Fidelio X3 Wired Headphones

**Brand:** philips
**Price:** € 294.29
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## Summary

> 🎼 Elevate your mix with studio-grade clarity and sustainable style.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Fidelio X3 Wired Headphones by philips
- **How much does it cost?** € 294.29 with free shipping
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## Best For

- philips enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted philips brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Hi-Res Certified Audio:** Hear every detail with a frequency response up to 40,000 Hz for lifelike, studio-grade sound.
- • **Versatile Connectivity:** Includes detachable balanced/unbalanced cables and adapters for seamless use with amps, phones, and pro gear.
- • **Precision-Tuned 50mm Drivers:** Multi-layer polymer diaphragms with dampening gel for crystal-clear highs, smooth mids, and controlled bass.
- • **Sustainable Luxury Materials:** Premium Muirhead Scottish leather headband combines ethical sourcing with timeless style.
- • **Immersive Open-Back Soundstage:** Experience a concert hall vibe with acoustically transparent Kvadrat fabric delivering wide, natural sound.

## Overview

The Philips Fidelio X3 headphones deliver professional-grade, open-back sound with 50mm multi-layer diaphragms and Hi-Res Audio certification. Designed for recording and mixing, they feature a wide natural soundstage enhanced by acoustically transparent Kvadrat fabric. Premium, ethically sourced Scottish leather and detachable cables ensure both luxury and versatility. Perfect for audiophiles and pros seeking immersive, detailed listening with lasting comfort.

## Description

Like a concert hall for your ears. From the singer’s breath to fingers squeaking on a fretboard, these Philips Fidelio X3 audiophile-grade open-back headphones match feather-light comfort with pristine tuning. Discover new layers of transparency and detail every time you slip them on.

Review: Wait, what?? - I hate velour, gotta get that out of the way. Not sure why so many companies insist on velour as the material to use with pads. What I own: Beyer DT880s (balanced) Beyer/Drop 177x Go Senn 660S Meze 99 Classics AKG K371 Audio technica 990z Audio technica 500x Blue Lola X2HR Source: Android runnin Viper 24bit/48khz through optical out to smsl m200 dac to smsl sp200 amp. I know, i know, why so many headphones...Soooooo I felt compelled to write this review because i bought these when the ball and chain gave me a $100 gift card and the price had dropped. I liked the X2HR but didn't love them; wasn't in that bass canon great soundstage camp everyone else was in. Don't get me wrong, they are very good but the sub bass roll off is so severe, I just can't get the sound I like out of them. Reading the reviews of the X3 was a mixed bag, mostly because everyone was comparing them to the X2; it seemed if you loved the X2 then there was no need for the X3 to exist. A quick tangent on pads; to my ears suede is the best pad on almost any headphone. It does darken the headphone a little for sure but suede also takes the shine of the top end, something headphones like the K371s and 99 classics need in my opinion as they can be very bright (same for the X3, with the stock pads). Suede also takes away some of the mid bass, turning the 99 classics in into some real closed back monsters. Also, if you own a pair of DT880s and are not using suede pads I don't know what you are doing with your life; the sub bass roll off completely disappears (not so with X2) without hampering the soundstage. Sheepskin is good too and my 2nd fav but doesnt lower the mid bass. Back to the X3s. My favorite headphones before these were the DT880s and 660s. The Senns were the king of fidelity; if you wanted to hear the track exactly as intended, you wanted the 660s. Great mids and the artist is right there, great for vocals. The DT880 soundstage and imaging are superb; the stage isnt as wide as the X2 or even the 500x but you could hear everything. The presentation is as much about the instruments as it is the artist. The 177x are also superb for imaging but can get a little clampy after a while, and the bass, so much bass. I got the X3s 10 days ago...and haven't taken them off. Quick observations: Best looking headphones I have ever seen, period. Great construction and just a superb, understated design. They will meld into your desk as opposed to being an ornament. Most comfortable headphones I have ever owned, period. My first full day with them i wore them for 11 hours. You know they're there but after putting them on, I don't have to make any adjustments, they just sit there. I wear glasses, btw. Not sure why there are so many comparisons to the X2; while not a completely different sound there is a fullness to the X3 that I don't hear in the X2. The X3 can be driven off of anything to great affect; I also own a THX Onyx, HUD100 and ibasso DC03, all getting great volume and push right around 60% volume (sounds the best on optical, even at the lower bit depth). The most important thing: No bass roll off if you change the pads. The Beyers and ATs and Meze have moss bass, but none sound this good. No bleed, the drivers are in complete control on even the most bass heavy tracks (the X2s would distort pretty easily). Comparisons: 660s The whole mix and incredible imaging. The mids are king here but if you want bass you can eq it in (if you change the pads) without distortion. Truly great headphones. The X3s are as resolving in my opinion but with a much, much wider stage (by design I believe the 660s is meant to be intimate). Voices are more full as well on the X3 and i would say the mids are just a good as the 660s. DT880 (250ohm) A lot more bass in the DT880 but the driver doesn't seem to be as fast; bass heavy tracks mask some parts of the mix when i listening to the DT880s while I still hear it all on the X3. You see a lot of headphones claim they go down to 5hz, i don't doubt it with the X3. The instruments are a little more lively on the DT880 but they are also closer to you; with the X3 those cymbals are waaaayyy over there (and I swear the bass is behind me), with the DT880, the cymbals are way over there. Not dissing the DT880s, those were my babies for a loooonngg time...but the reason I am writing this review is because they have been dethroned. Comfort, resolution, presentation, its like going from a Charger to an E Class; I loved my Charger but everything is just smoother in this E Class. I didn't buy these before now because i couldn't justify the price (didn't buy my 660s) but if i could have test driven before purchase, I would have paid the $350. The X3 does everything every other headphone in my collection does, better. One word of caution: aftermarket cords will not work with these headphones unless special ordered. 4 stars is too few, the X2HR don't come close to these, not sure what people are hearing. I have the Dekoni choice leather and suede pads, both are more comfortable than the stock pads. 5:stars is not enough, I have never had a better, more musical experience than with the X3s. Every genre, every type of song sound great, sound musical. Truly incredible headphones, buy them and don't look back.
Review: Top quality, excellent build quality and sound. Just very hot to wear! - The overall build quality is excellent. The sound quality is also excellent. Very well balanced. Not bass heavy, but plenty of bass for sure. The construction quality is exceptional. These will last for a long long time. The headband is Scottish premium leather. My ONLY complaint is that the ear pads are SO WARM - I could wear these skiing. Just sitting in my house after 10 minutes I found my head getting really hot - like I'd put on winter ear muffs. It's winter here and I was overheating. I definitely can't see wearing these during summer. So I will likely be purchasing other ear pads to try because these are just way too hot. But for the money, these are top quality.

## Features

- All new Philips Fidelio X3 with wide, natural soundstage and uncolored sound
- Exquisitely tuned 50 mm multi-layer polymer (with dampening gel) diaphragms - delivers exquisitely detailed highs, full and smooth midrange, and impactful (without overpowering) bass
- Hi-Res Audio certified. 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.
- Premium finishing also means responsibly sourced materials. The sumptuous black Muirhead Scottish leather covering the headband is sustainably and ethically sourced.
- Balanced and unbalanced inputs means it is ready for your favorite headphone amp or your everyday phone and mobile devices.
- Detachable Balanced and Unbalanced 3 m oxygen-free cables included
- 3.5 – 6.3 mm adapter + cable clip are also included
- Technical specifications: 5 - 40,000 Hz frequency response | Open acoustic system | 500mW maximum power input | 30 Ohm impedance | 100 db @ 1 mW sensitivity | 13.4 Oz weight

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0884XTXS8 |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #41,459 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #1,067 in Over-Ear Headphones |
| Cable Feature | Detachable |
| Carrying Case Color | Black |
| Carrying Case Material | Leather |
| Compatible Devices | Cellphones |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Control Type | Media Control |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (911) |
| Date First Available | August 13, 2020 |
| Earpiece Shape | around the ear |
| Frequency Response | 40000 Hz |
| Generation | 3 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04895229102781, 14895229102788 |
| Hardware Interface | 3.5mm Audio |
| Headphones Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Included Components | 3.5mm 3m cable (balanced), 3.5mm 3m cable (unbalanced), 3.5mm to 1/4 inch jack adapter, cable clip |
| Input Device Interface | Audio jack |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 13.4 ounces |
| Item model number | X3/00 |
| Manufacturer | Philips Audio |
| Material | Kvadrat fabric, Leather, Stainless Steel |
| Model Name | Overhead Headphones |
| Noise Control | None |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 4.72 x 9.45 x 12.6 inches |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Music |
| Special Feature | Lightweight, Tangle Free Cord |
| Specific Uses For Product | Music |
| Style | Fidelio | Wired Hi-Res Audio |
| Supports Bluetooth Technology | No |
| UPC | 840063201309 |
| Units | 1.0 Count |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Philips
- **Color:** Black
- **Ear Placement:** Over Ear
- **Form Factor:** Over Ear
- **Impedance:** 30 Ohms

## Images

![Fidelio X3 Wired Headphones - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51yWObE6ECL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How much do they weigh? are they lighter than the philips fidelio x2hr?**
A: X2HR 0.91 lbs
X3 0.84 lbs

**Q: Are these usb?**
A: No. There is no power involved with these headphones. The wires are plugged into a "source" like a phone, digital music player, receiver etc.

**Q: Do these comfortably fit a head that wears a hat size of 8 1/2?**
A: Can’t say for sure as I’m 7 3/4 but I’m able to wear them comfortably for 6-8 hrs at a time. Seems plenty fo room to spare

**Q: I don't really get it, Fifelio X3 description says "balanced and unbalanced cables included", the balanced one is 2.5mm or 4.4mm?**
A: On the headphone side, both cables are 3.5mm TRS.  But on the amp side, yeah, the balanced cable terminates in a 2.5mm balanced.  No idea why they made that decision, but I picked up a 2.5 balanced to 4.4 balanced converter that seems to work fine

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wait, what??
*by C***E on March 16, 2022*

I hate velour, gotta get that out of the way. Not sure why so many companies insist on velour as the material to use with pads. What I own: Beyer DT880s (balanced) Beyer/Drop 177x Go Senn 660S Meze 99 Classics AKG K371 Audio technica 990z Audio technica 500x Blue Lola X2HR Source: Android runnin Viper 24bit/48khz through optical out to smsl m200 dac to smsl sp200 amp. I know, i know, why so many headphones...Soooooo I felt compelled to write this review because i bought these when the ball and chain gave me a $100 gift card and the price had dropped. I liked the X2HR but didn't love them; wasn't in that bass canon great soundstage camp everyone else was in. Don't get me wrong, they are very good but the sub bass roll off is so severe, I just can't get the sound I like out of them. Reading the reviews of the X3 was a mixed bag, mostly because everyone was comparing them to the X2; it seemed if you loved the X2 then there was no need for the X3 to exist. A quick tangent on pads; to my ears suede is the best pad on almost any headphone. It does darken the headphone a little for sure but suede also takes the shine of the top end, something headphones like the K371s and 99 classics need in my opinion as they can be very bright (same for the X3, with the stock pads). Suede also takes away some of the mid bass, turning the 99 classics in into some real closed back monsters. Also, if you own a pair of DT880s and are not using suede pads I don't know what you are doing with your life; the sub bass roll off completely disappears (not so with X2) without hampering the soundstage. Sheepskin is good too and my 2nd fav but doesnt lower the mid bass. Back to the X3s. My favorite headphones before these were the DT880s and 660s. The Senns were the king of fidelity; if you wanted to hear the track exactly as intended, you wanted the 660s. Great mids and the artist is right there, great for vocals. The DT880 soundstage and imaging are superb; the stage isnt as wide as the X2 or even the 500x but you could hear everything. The presentation is as much about the instruments as it is the artist. The 177x are also superb for imaging but can get a little clampy after a while, and the bass, so much bass. I got the X3s 10 days ago...and haven't taken them off. Quick observations: Best looking headphones I have ever seen, period. Great construction and just a superb, understated design. They will meld into your desk as opposed to being an ornament. Most comfortable headphones I have ever owned, period. My first full day with them i wore them for 11 hours. You know they're there but after putting them on, I don't have to make any adjustments, they just sit there. I wear glasses, btw. Not sure why there are so many comparisons to the X2; while not a completely different sound there is a fullness to the X3 that I don't hear in the X2. The X3 can be driven off of anything to great affect; I also own a THX Onyx, HUD100 and ibasso DC03, all getting great volume and push right around 60% volume (sounds the best on optical, even at the lower bit depth). The most important thing: No bass roll off if you change the pads. The Beyers and ATs and Meze have moss bass, but none sound this good. No bleed, the drivers are in complete control on even the most bass heavy tracks (the X2s would distort pretty easily). Comparisons: 660s The whole mix and incredible imaging. The mids are king here but if you want bass you can eq it in (if you change the pads) without distortion. Truly great headphones. The X3s are as resolving in my opinion but with a much, much wider stage (by design I believe the 660s is meant to be intimate). Voices are more full as well on the X3 and i would say the mids are just a good as the 660s. DT880 (250ohm) A lot more bass in the DT880 but the driver doesn't seem to be as fast; bass heavy tracks mask some parts of the mix when i listening to the DT880s while I still hear it all on the X3. You see a lot of headphones claim they go down to 5hz, i don't doubt it with the X3. The instruments are a little more lively on the DT880 but they are also closer to you; with the X3 those cymbals are waaaayyy over there (and I swear the bass is behind me), with the DT880, the cymbals are way over there. Not dissing the DT880s, those were my babies for a loooonngg time...but the reason I am writing this review is because they have been dethroned. Comfort, resolution, presentation, its like going from a Charger to an E Class; I loved my Charger but everything is just smoother in this E Class. I didn't buy these before now because i couldn't justify the price (didn't buy my 660s) but if i could have test driven before purchase, I would have paid the $350. The X3 does everything every other headphone in my collection does, better. One word of caution: aftermarket cords will not work with these headphones unless special ordered. 4 stars is too few, the X2HR don't come close to these, not sure what people are hearing. I have the Dekoni choice leather and suede pads, both are more comfortable than the stock pads. 5:stars is not enough, I have never had a better, more musical experience than with the X3s. Every genre, every type of song sound great, sound musical. Truly incredible headphones, buy them and don't look back.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top quality, excellent build quality and sound. Just very hot to wear!
*by D***Y on January 16, 2026*

The overall build quality is excellent. The sound quality is also excellent. Very well balanced. Not bass heavy, but plenty of bass for sure. The construction quality is exceptional. These will last for a long long time. The headband is Scottish premium leather. My ONLY complaint is that the ear pads are SO WARM - I could wear these skiing. Just sitting in my house after 10 minutes I found my head getting really hot - like I'd put on winter ear muffs. It's winter here and I was overheating. I definitely can't see wearing these during summer. So I will likely be purchasing other ear pads to try because these are just way too hot. But for the money, these are top quality.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pretty good headphones but compared to my Yamaha RH5MA, sound quality not up there
*by J***. on May 20, 2023*

I wanted an over the ear studio quality headphones. I have couple of Yamaha's RH5MA which are in my book outstanding as studio headphones. However, they are on the ear types and wanted something in the same or better audio quality but in over the ear format. I mostly use them for electronic type of music, electronica, chill, ambient, techno, EDM, etc. Heard about Fidelio X3 and how good they are and recently price has been reduced quite a bit. Do not get me wrong. The sound quality is very good. However, they are a bit lacking in resolution, especially on a high end. They do have the response of studio headphones, no big booming low end and no overdone highs or mids. Very good resolution throughout the range. For the much higher price (more than 2x), being close in audio quality but not on equal footing with RH5MA I could not justify the purchase. They are much more comfortable to wear than my RH5MA, are much better made, much more sturdy and will probably last much longer, my family already broke one pair of RH5MA as cables on these are permanently attached and flimsy made. However, I was looking mostly for audio quality and therefore had to return them. If you never heard RH5MA before, and looking for studio response type of headphones you will be very happy with these. Please do not buy studio monitor type headphones for general music listening if you expect booming bass. They are not designed for that. Besides using studio headphones to monitor music, I do enjoy using monitor headphones for listening to electronic music, as they give me a very good resolution throughout the range and allow me to hear all different nuances of various electronic tracks. These are also good in my opinion for listening to 80s type of new wave or synth pop music like Depeche Mode, OMD, Duran Duran, Alphaville and many other. Use studio monitor headphones to listen to these and you will hear things you never heard before in their recordings. My search continues. Yamaha HPH-MT5 are next on the list.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Philips Fidelio X3 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones for Recording & Mixing Wired Over The Ear Open-Back Headphones, Multi-Layer 50mm Diaphragms, Hi-Res Music Studio Headset, Premium Finishing
- Geekria 4.4mm Male to 2.5mm Balanced Female Headphones Adapter for 2.5mm 4-Pole Cable Connected to Balanced 4.4mm Player Device, Aluminum Alloy Conversion Audio Plug, Gold Plated Adapter

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