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product_id: 237026350
title: "Fidelio X3/00 Hi-Res Audio X3 Headband, Black"
brand: "philips"
price: "$406.83"
currency: USD
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Philips"
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# 50mm powerful acoustic drivers feather-light memory foam cushions open-back design for natural soundstage Fidelio X3/00 Hi-Res Audio X3 Headband, Black

**Brand:** philips
**Price:** $406.83
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your sound game — because your ears deserve the Fidelio X3 experience.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Fidelio X3/00 Hi-Res Audio X3 Headband, Black by philips
- **How much does it cost?** $406.83 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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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

- • **Immersive Hi-Res Audio Experience:** Dive deep into every note with crystal-clear, balanced sound and dynamic bass.
- • **Premium Build with Responsible Luxury:** Real leather headband and double-layered ear shells reduce vibration while adding sophisticated style.
- • **Detachable Cable & Versatile Connectivity:** Easily swap cables and connect seamlessly to any 3.5mm or 6.3mm device for ultimate flexibility.
- • **Open-Back Design for Expansive Soundstage:** Feel the music breathe with acoustically transparent Kvadrat fabric delivering wide, natural audio.
- • **Feather-Light Comfort for Marathon Listening:** Soft memory foam ear-cups and a plush headband keep you focused, not fatigued.

## Overview

The Philips Fidelio X3/00 are wired over-ear headphones featuring 50mm acoustic drivers, an open-back design with Kvadrat speaker fabric, and feather-light memory foam cushions. Engineered for audiophiles and professionals, they deliver a wide, natural soundstage with balanced, dynamic bass. Crafted with premium materials including responsibly sourced leather, these headphones combine comfort and durability for extended listening sessions. Detachable cables and compatibility with standard audio jacks make them versatile for home or studio use.

## Description

Philips Fidelio over-ear headphones with 50mm drivers, balanced sound, dynamic bass, open-back design, and soft memory foam cushions for high-resolution audio immersion.

Review: In a word................superb and SO underated - Bought these by user reviews , NOT on so called professional reviews on youtube etc, let me give you some background first. I have listened and owned in the past Philips X2, Sennheiser, 580, 600, 650 and 660, Beyers DT 880, 990, Amiron, 1990, T1 first gen, AKG 701, 02 and 12 and K812, various Grados up to the PS2000e, Stax SR202, Lambda signature with tube energiser plus others of varying quality but those are the models i think most headphone enthusiasts will be familiar with. Iam running these through desertcart Music HD into my Audiolab M-DAC via USB Furtech cable and then into my Zen can amplifier and using the balanced connection into the X3's. Iam not using the 3D or X bass function on the Zen can just straight balanced connection using a 2.5mm to 4.4mm pentacon adaptor into the Zen can on 6DB gain. Build quality is excellent, i love the fabric covering as it brings a touch of class to the understated look on these, and yes the heady smell of real leather on the headband, responsibly sourced as well. Cable length is long but i find no negative in that as i do all my listening at home and not on the move, these are not really for portable use. Comfort is very high, ear pads are soft and plush and cossetting, clamp force is quite strong but i find that reassuring, and the issue about the pads riding up under the elasticated band pressure is not something i have encountered. Now onto the sound :) big smile from me as these IMHO are truly superb, sound like a cross between the sennheiser 650 for warmth and mid range and the AKG K712 with its soundstage and bass, using the best bits from both of those and a smattering of qualities from others, these throw a very wide soundstage with superb separation and imaging, these rival the Beyerdynamic T1 for pin point laser guided rock steady imaging, reminding me of them in certain aspects. Open airy with warmth, bass is excellent, not sure where the negative reviews are coming from with regard to the bass on these, not quite X2 territory but VERY close, soundstage is very wide, imaging is superb, vocals upfront and realistic with lots of "body" much like the Sennheiser 600 series, treble is in no way harsh and the sibilance that has been mentioned before by reviewers on these for female vocals iam not hearing on my 55 year old ears. Treble is detailed and airy with cymbals not having that splashy quality but more tactile and realistic. The levels of clarity these produce is astonishing very much like the Grado PS1000e but better than those in all areas. The bottom line is am i happy with this new purchase, YES! Definitely one of the best if not the best i have heard, a superb balanced headphone that does everything right with outstanding qualities in Soundstage, warmth and imaging. Just wanted to add that like other reviewers these do need running in, out of the box they sounded slightly muddy as others have said but after 30 or so hours have transformed into a beautiful butterfly, stick with them , don't judge them immediately. I'm always surprised why manufacturers don't run their headphones in on a test bench before shipping them out, Philips are not the only ones to be fair, AKG are notorious for burning in, just an observation. UPDATE AUGUST 2022 Having lived with these cans for over a year now, these have been my go to headphones I keep coming back to having added other sets to my collection like Grado RS1, HiFi man Sundara , and a few more and the X3 have seen off all the competition , the sound definitely improves with extended break in, I do think there is some snobbery in the headphone Hi Fi world from more established makers and reviewers as to how could Philips make such a great sounding headphone? (How Josh Valour came to his conclusions in his YouTube review is beyond me , all I think is he had a suspect pair or was not burnt in).That's all I'm going to say but my advice would be let your ears be the best judge.....
Review: Great sound and comfort - Superb sound and comfort

## Features

- These Philips Fidelio over-ear headphones are designed for music lovers. Playful piano sequences or crisp guitar riffs – fully enjoy every note with these high-resolution headphones over-ear. Comes with 3 months High Resolution Music
- These high quality over-ear headphones feature powerful 50-mm acoustic drivers that deliver balanced sound and dynamic bass. The double-layered ear shells reduce resonance and vibration.
- These open-back headphones fit perfectly with their soft inner headband and feather-light memory foam ear-cup cushions. They are ideal for long listening sessions.
- The open-back ear-cups are covered with acoustically transparent Kvadrat speaker fabric. These over-ear headphones with a detachable 3-m cable provide a wide and natural soundstage.
- Included in delivery: Philips Fidelio X3/00 over-ear headphones with cable clip and 3.5-mm – 6.3-mm adapter
- Connectivity technology: Wired

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0884XTXS8 |
| Age range (description) | Adult |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion |
| Best Sellers Rank | 26,239 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 64 in Xbox One Gaming Headsets 144 in Studio Headphones |
| Cable feature | Detachable |
| Compatible devices | Devices with a 3.5 mm or 6.3 mm audio jack |
| Connectivity technology | Wired |
| Connector | 3-M |
| Control method | Touch |
| Control type | Media Control |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (889) |
| Date First Available | 30 Aug. 2020 |
| Hardware Interface | 3.5mm Audio |
| Included components | Adapter, Cable clip, Headphones |
| Item Weight | 379 g |
| Item model number | X3/00 |
| Item weight | 13.4 Ounces |
| Material | Leather, Plastic |
| Material Type | Leather, Plastic |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Package type | Standard Packaging |
| Product Dimensions | 12 x 24 x 32 cm; 379.88 g |
| Recommended uses for product | Music |
| Size | One Size Fits All |
| Specific uses for product | music |
| Style | X3/00 |
| Styling | Open Back |
| Water resistance level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless communication technology | Wired Headphones |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Philips
- **Colour:** Black
- **Ear placement:** Over Ear
- **Form factor:** Over Ear
- **Frequency response:** 40000 Hz
- **Headphone jack:** 3.5 mm Jack
- **Impedance:** 30 Ohms
- **Model name:** X3/00
- **Noise control:** None
- **Sensitivity:** 95 dB

## Images

![Fidelio X3/00 Hi-Res Audio X3 Headband, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51yWObE6ECL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Do these headphones come with the 2.5mm balanced cable, as well as the 3.5mm unbalanced?**
A: I haven't checked out the details of balanced/unbalanced, but there were two cables of considerable (but useful) length.

**Q: How does the bass compare to the x2hrs? ive heard from reviews its lacking compared to the previous gen**
A: Less bass. More balanced.

**Q: Does anyone use these with a modmic microphone? Did the mic attach OK, and where did you attach it?**
A: No, purely for listening.

**Q: What is the frequency response?**
A: As per manufacturer, it is 5-40000 Hz

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ In a word................superb and SO underated
*by P***N on 29 June 2021*

Bought these by user reviews , NOT on so called professional reviews on youtube etc, let me give you some background first. I have listened and owned in the past Philips X2, Sennheiser, 580, 600, 650 and 660, Beyers DT 880, 990, Amiron, 1990, T1 first gen, AKG 701, 02 and 12 and K812, various Grados up to the PS2000e, Stax SR202, Lambda signature with tube energiser plus others of varying quality but those are the models i think most headphone enthusiasts will be familiar with. Iam running these through Amazon Music HD into my Audiolab M-DAC via USB Furtech cable and then into my Zen can amplifier and using the balanced connection into the X3's. Iam not using the 3D or X bass function on the Zen can just straight balanced connection using a 2.5mm to 4.4mm pentacon adaptor into the Zen can on 6DB gain. Build quality is excellent, i love the fabric covering as it brings a touch of class to the understated look on these, and yes the heady smell of real leather on the headband, responsibly sourced as well. Cable length is long but i find no negative in that as i do all my listening at home and not on the move, these are not really for portable use. Comfort is very high, ear pads are soft and plush and cossetting, clamp force is quite strong but i find that reassuring, and the issue about the pads riding up under the elasticated band pressure is not something i have encountered. Now onto the sound :) big smile from me as these IMHO are truly superb, sound like a cross between the sennheiser 650 for warmth and mid range and the AKG K712 with its soundstage and bass, using the best bits from both of those and a smattering of qualities from others, these throw a very wide soundstage with superb separation and imaging, these rival the Beyerdynamic T1 for pin point laser guided rock steady imaging, reminding me of them in certain aspects. Open airy with warmth, bass is excellent, not sure where the negative reviews are coming from with regard to the bass on these, not quite X2 territory but VERY close, soundstage is very wide, imaging is superb, vocals upfront and realistic with lots of "body" much like the Sennheiser 600 series, treble is in no way harsh and the sibilance that has been mentioned before by reviewers on these for female vocals iam not hearing on my 55 year old ears. Treble is detailed and airy with cymbals not having that splashy quality but more tactile and realistic. The levels of clarity these produce is astonishing very much like the Grado PS1000e but better than those in all areas. The bottom line is am i happy with this new purchase, YES! Definitely one of the best if not the best i have heard, a superb balanced headphone that does everything right with outstanding qualities in Soundstage, warmth and imaging. Just wanted to add that like other reviewers these do need running in, out of the box they sounded slightly muddy as others have said but after 30 or so hours have transformed into a beautiful butterfly, stick with them , don't judge them immediately. I'm always surprised why manufacturers don't run their headphones in on a test bench before shipping them out, Philips are not the only ones to be fair, AKG are notorious for burning in, just an observation. UPDATE AUGUST 2022 Having lived with these cans for over a year now, these have been my go to headphones I keep coming back to having added other sets to my collection like Grado RS1, HiFi man Sundara , and a few more and the X3 have seen off all the competition , the sound definitely improves with extended break in, I do think there is some snobbery in the headphone Hi Fi world from more established makers and reviewers as to how could Philips make such a great sounding headphone? (How Josh Valour came to his conclusions in his YouTube review is beyond me , all I think is he had a suspect pair or was not burnt in).That's all I'm going to say but my advice would be let your ears be the best judge.....

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great sound and comfort
*by S***E on 25 November 2025*

Superb sound and comfort

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sound and soundstage good some cheap features
*by M***4 on 15 December 2024*

Bought used and will be for casual home listening so not really bothered about sound leakage. Negative points are cables which look very cheap and the storage bag being made of cheap material which would be useless for protecting the headphone.If one looks at the similarly priced M50X for instance this is what quality should be expected. On the positive side these are comfortable to wear and light and generally well made if a little utilitarian in appearance.Sound and Soundstage are also good at this price point. Altogether I am happy with these headphones but some may think they are slightly overpriced as even if they are compared with the Fidelio X2 it seems to be quite a big price difference when looking at what you get for the extra money.

## 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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