PHILIPS Fidelio Appreciation Thread

[weng]

Seems like the Fidelios have been very out of the picture in headgear talks so decided to start one. I was also quite adversed by the "Philips" branding (huh? Philips earphones? They make bulbs! And household appliances!). However after getting hold of the X1 and S2, I was very pleasantly surprised by the sound and built quality at their respective price range. Of course, the price I got for the X1 is extraordinary. Ewng will agree too

They are really built like not just tanks but TOTL luxury goods, no kidding! Sound wise also can't complain for the price you pay. Errr don't think I gonna write any review but perhaps try to describe abit later on.

The only thing is the S1/S2's fit can be really tricky. It's not a typical deep insertion fit. The design is like the Sony EX-90 and CKM500 that I have. It's quite shallow and need a certain angle to get an optimal fit, with just average isolation.

I hope this thread won't end up with ewng and me talking to each other

 

[weng]

Check out Innerfidelity's review of the S1 and S2 here:

Philips Fidelio S1 and S2 In-Ear Headphones | InnerFidelity

and the X1:

http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/big-bottom-and-lively-top-philips-fidelio-x1

 

[weng]

Where to audition?

Duno.


Where to buy?

AFAIK, the best place to buy them now is at T3 E-Hub. 7% GST absorbed + 10% discount.

Last seen 2 weeks ago they have S1/S2, X1, M1 and L1.

However, there are no demo units.

 

[ewng]

Come to support weng gor gor...

Bought my S2 @ T3 E-Hub...very nice packaging...

 

[ewng]

And this is the X1 I bought few months ago...special price...

Pls don't call me Philips ****...

 

[weng]

**** is when you call their ceo by name. You also know who is who. Talk until so personal until machiam you ah ka chiu ji with the owners.

I duno anyone so i'm safe

 

[xxvii27]

And this is the X1 I bought few months ago...special price...

Pls don't call me Philips ****...

can i ask how roughly how much does the x1 cost?

did you see any x1 instock when you went to get your s2?

Thanks in advance!

 

[BlitzStryker]

Heard nice reviews at Headfi. Not much places here to audition too. Anyway nice heads-up

 

[RazorLotus]

Oh hey! I saw these just now! No wonder the name so familiar. Then I come online and saw this thread and was like hey. That sounds familiar too! No wonder hahah

 

[ewng]

can i ask how roughly how much does the x1 cost?

$499 before discount...but me and weng bought it way below this price...

did you see any x1 instock when you went to get your s2?

Thanks in advance!

Yup...they have 2 sets when I was there 2 weeks ago...

 

[ewng]

**** is when you call their ceo by name. You also know who is who. Talk until so personal until machiam you ah ka chiu ji with the owners.

I duno anyone so i'm safe

I only know their new owner speaks konichiwa nia...

 

[Aegis]

I'm intrigued by semi open iems, how does this compare to say the JVC-FX700?

 

[ewng]

I'm intrigued by semi open iems, how does this compare to say the JVC-FX700?

IMO FX700 got a more muddy bass where it affects the mids performance...
S2 the bass is cleaner and more controlled and the mids are crystal clear...
But some songs you'll get the ear piercing feel...

 

[weng]

yeah the s2 mids may get abit peaky/sibilant but generally it's quite well behaved. i read and read... hmm basically i think the innerfidelity review pretty much sums it all up.

in comparison, surprisingly i found the s2 to be quite close to the ex1000, with the s2 slightly more vulnerable to mids peaks and lower resolution. i even tried using a splitter connect both and 1 side poke s2, 1 side poke ex1000, still sounds ok.

 

[ewng]

yeah the s2 mids may get abit peaky/sibilant but generally it's quite well behaved. i read and read... hmm basically i think the innerfidelity review pretty much sums it all up.

in comparison, surprisingly i found the s2 to be quite close to the ex1000, with the s2 slightly more vulnerable to mids peaks and lower resolution. i even tried using a splitter connect both and 1 side poke s2, 1 side poke ex1000, still sounds ok.

Agree...S2 quite close to EX800st too...

 

[Aegis]

Mind sharing how much u got the s2 for? Pm if not convenient to share in public.

 

[ewng]

Mind sharing how much u got the s2 for? Pm if not convenient to share in public.

About $166 after discount...

 

[weng]

nothing to hide! retail price is 199. just take 7% off then 10% off. this is t3 e-hub current promo.

s1 retail should be 149 if i'm not wrong. just subract the same from it.

saw the s1 at challenger funan today. members get 3% off.

 

[Aegis]

You guys should have posted earlier, I was at T3 last week. At this price point and from reviews it seems like a decent buy.

 

[weng]

You guys should have posted earlier, I was at T3 last week. At this price point and from reviews it seems like a decent buy.

it is, just that the fitting can be quite tricky, so best is can find some demo to try out first.