Philips Fidelio X2HR vs Sennheiser HD 599

vs

The open back wired headphones Philips Fidelio X2HR vs Sennheiser HD 599 have a lot to conquer being two professional, both very quality audio devices and comfortable with their over ear wearing style.

Features

The model of Philips has a lower impedance vs Sennheiser’s one, 30 vs 50 Ohm. The frequency response of Philips Fidelio X2HR vs Sennheiser HD 599 is wider with 5Hz-40KHz vs 12Hz-38KHz. But the latter wins in sensitivity of 106 vs 100 dB of Philips.

Sound

The sound of Philips Fidelio X2HR is very crisp, detailed, with a boomy and diversified bass that still leaves space and strength for highs and mids. All the ranges are clear and not overshadowing one another.

Sennheiser HD 599 seems to reproduce a so-called V-pitched sound with distinct lows and highs and a little recessed mids. It has not a very wide soundstage, but a really strong bass.

Comfort and design

Philips Fidelio X2HR is 130 g heavier vs Sennheiser HD 599 with 380 vs 250 g. The headbands are foldable and have a very soft padding. They seem very light and comfortable for long wear. Both headphones have an adjustable headband. The cups are very large and tightly padded with a soft microfiber fabric. Unfortunately, they are unfoldable for a more compact size to carry and store. The cables are detachable.

Philips Fidelio X2HR pros and cons

Sennheiser HD 599 pros and cons