Question 1

Whats the difference between the x2 and x2hr's?

Accepted Answer

None apart from the name.  I own both.  Philips changed their manufacturer prior to the release of these and the quality dipped hugely for a while.  Many believe the introduction of the X2HR was an effort to get beyond the sudden drop in build quality with a re-label.  Having owned and listened to both, I am firmly in this camp.  Fortunately the build quality got back to where it should be, and these are a great pair of headphones.

Question 2

Buying for a desktop pc, what difference will i get by buying dac with these headphones?

Accepted Answer

So if you have a soundblaster or equivalent then you probably wouldn’t need to buy a DAC. If you’re talking about buying a DAC instead of connecting to the motherboard sound again it depends on the motherboard but assuming you don’t have a top of the range motherboard with top spec sound card you will get a vastly better sound from a DAC. The amount of difference you get will vary wildly on the DAC you buy. A Fiio K3 is a great starting point but if you can push a little more cash to the DAC then something like an iFi Zen DAC will transform your sound over the onboard sound.

The differences will be a much more natural sound, clear bass mids and treble. More power (although the X2’s don’t need it so much as they are easy to drive). More detail, less electrical interference, more connectivity options for different headphone types such as balanced ones if you buy a balanced DAC (like the Zen). Just overall everything better.

Question 3

Can anyone recommend a shorter headphone lead for these, about 1 to 1.2 Metres,  of suitable impedence but not overhyped expensive ones.

Accepted Answer

I use the KabelDirekt Pro, does a great job.http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0071MAQZ4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00

Question 4

How long is the warranty on these?

Accepted Answer

If you're in the EU then it's 2 years manufacturer's warranty no matter what anyone tells you. It's EU-wide law to provide at least 2 years of manufacturer's warranty.

ASIN	B01N5VHLUG
Age Range Description	Adult
Antenna Location	Music Listening, Home Studio Recording
Audio Driver Size	50 Millimetres
Audio Driver Type	Dynamic Driver
Best Sellers Rank	1,237 in Headphones & Earphones
Box Contents	Adapter plus 6.3mm-3.5mm, User Manual, Warranty card
Brand Name	PHILIPS
Cable Features	Tangle Free
Colour	Black
Compatible Devices	Music Production Equipment, Laptops, Desktops, Gaming Consoles, Tablets, Telephones, Smart Speakers, Televisions, Car Audio Systems, Cellphones
Control Method	Remote
Control Type	Noise Control
Controller Type	wired
Country of Origin	China
Customer Package Type	Standard packaging
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (8,338)
Earpiece Shape	Over-Ear
Enclosure Material	Leather
External Testing Certification	Não aplicável
Frequency Range	5 - 40000 Hz
Frequency Response	40000 Hz
Headphone Form Factor	Over Ear
Headphone Jack	3.5 mm Jack
Headphones Ear Placement	Over Ear
Impedance	30 Ohms
Is Autographed	No
Item Type Name	Philips Fidelio X2HR/00 Over-Ear Headphones, High-Resolution Headphones (Noise Cancelling, 50-mm Neodymium Driver, High Res Audio, Deluxe Memory Foam Ear Pads, Cable Clip) Black
Item Weight	13.4 Ounces
Manufacturer	TP Vision
Model Name	X2HR/00
Model Number	X2HR/00
Network Connectivity Technology	Wired
Noise Control	None
Number of Items	1
Product Features	Adjustable Headband, Detachable Cable, Noise Isolation
Product Warranty	2 year manufacturer
Sensitivity	100 dB
Specific Uses For Product	Professional Studio Monitor Headphones
Style Name	Wired
Subject Character	High Res
Theme	Movie
Unit Count	1.0 count
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Wireless Technology Type	Headphones with cable

PHILIPS Fidelio X2HR Over-Ear High Resolution Wired Headphones | Open-Back Design | Double-Layered Ear Shells | 50 mm Neodymium Drivers | Deluxe Memory Foam Earpads

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