Our quick take

Philips Fidelio X3 - 5.0 / 5

Design

  • Dimensions: 110 x 230 x 190mm / Weight: 0.38kg Muirhead leather bands, Kvadrat fabric Memory foam earcup cushions

Tech

  • 50mm neodymium drivers 3.5mm oxygen-free cable feeds each ear Sensitivity: 100dB @ 1mW Max power output: 500mW Impedence: 30 Ohm Frequency response: 5 - 40,000Hz

Performance

  • Hi-Res Audio capable Includes 2.5mm TRRS jack for balanced audio

To recap

These open-backed, on-ear headphones represent a triumphant return for a much-respected audio brand. They are neutrally tuned to allow your own music to sound its best without obstruction and capable throughout the frequencies too. Just make sure you have a decent source and you’ll be in musical heaven.