![]() ![]() Sure, on the outside it might look fairly similar, but I promise you, the X2 is no small revision. It has received replaceable cushions, a small jack connector, updated damping material, a new larger headband, a good measuring cable, a different driver diaphragm, and other sundry changes. When quickly comparing the X1 and the X2, you will find that the X2’s sound has been tweaked. Despite not being on the market soon after its IFA announcement, the X2 is worth the wait. It’s hard to always be quick on publishing reviews, especially of great products like the X2, which demand more time. The X2 was officially released three months ago at IFA in Germany on September 4. Well, it’s one year since and the X2 is here. Seeing the way they work with measurements and listening panels (do you remember the Golden Ear Training Program?) we were all very sure their next headphone would be special. And we got the idea that they were already working on an improved X1. We were briefed on Philips’s headphone development. ![]() ![]() At that time they were launching the very good L2 the X1 was already on the market. Last year in September right before IFA 2013, Jude from Head-fi, Tyll from Innerfidelity, Mike and myself got invited to the Philips labs in Belgium. Regular text is from Lieven, Italic text is from Nathan. Disclaimer: Philips sent Nathan and myself a free sample of the Philips Fidelio X2. ![]()
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