Philips Fidelio X3
$$ Mid-rangeTrending Down$149.99
tldr; X2HR successor. Refined sound, premium materials. Evolution not revolution.
$149.99 on AmazonSentiment Breakdown
47%Positive
Positive
47%Neutral
47%Negative
6%Based on 122 Reddit opinions
Strengths & Weaknesses
Scores based on sentiment analysis of topic-related comments
Key Features
- All new Philips Fidelio X3 with wide, natural soundstage and uncolored sound
- Exquisitely tuned 50 mm multi-layer polymer (with dampening gel) diaphragms - delivers exquisitely detailed highs, full and smooth midrange, and impactful (without overpowering) bass
- Hi-Res Audio certified. Hear the full impact of every note when wired to a high-resolution source for a lifelike performance.
- Open-back design. Wide, natural soundstage with acoustically transparent Kvadrat speaker fabric. By eliminating the air pressure build-up behind the diaphragms, an immersive and spacious sound is born.
- Premium finishing also means responsibly sourced materials. The sumptuous black Muirhead Scottish leather covering the headband is sustainably and ethically sourced.
- Balanced and unbalanced inputs means it is ready for your favorite headphone amp or your everyday phone and mobile devices.
- Detachable Balanced and Unbalanced 3 m oxygen-free cables included
- 3.5 – 6.3 mm adapter + cable clip are also included
Sentiment Over Time
Historical Price Data
Philips Fidelio X3
Philips Fidelio X3
All-time low: $111.99(2023-08)
What Redditors Actually Say
What Redditors Say
Best praise vs top criticism for Philips Fidelio X3
Best Praise
+19 pts“They're honestly better than people think. Only real issues are Philips not being supportive of replacement parts (e.g., pads) and the weird wiring they have. Other than that, they sound good, feel good, and are built like tanks. Reviews on their release were negative mostly because they didn't follow the X2 sound sig and were released at an MSRP of $350. I think that's bogus because certain reviewer(s) that hated the X3's change to a more neutral sound sig also criticized the X2 for having the tilt that it had and wanting a more neutral revision; so Philips was just going off bad feedback for those reviews. Also, the X2 originally MSRPed at $300. So I don't think that the $350 MSRP for a much better built and "technically" sounding headphone wasn't that big of a jump. Having said that, it was a bit tone deaf given that the HD6xx was well onto the field at <$200 and the Sundara was king at $350 at the time. Even so, at the current $160ish price new (and gets lower with sales, B-stocks, etc.), the X3 is a good pick that should get recommended more often.”
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+6 pts“I would strongly recommend getting X2/X2HR over X3. I've had all three and I can say that the X2(HR) headphones are my all time favorites out of all the headphones that I've tried, while the supposedly newer and better X3s are IMO actually worse in every way. The X3s feel more plasticky and less durable, are way less comfortable and got a weird sound that is hard to describe, like they're trying to imitate the sound of the X2s but just falls flat.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Philips Fidelio X3 worth buying?
X2HR successor. Refined sound, premium materials. Evolution not revolution.
What do Redditors love about the Philips Fidelio X3?
Redditors highlight: ✨ Refined X2HR. 💎 Better materials. 🎵 Improved sound.
What are the downsides of the Philips Fidelio X3?
Some criticisms include: "I have used both, note the 560S was worn in and the X3 with stock pads but I thought the 560S both sounded better and was more comfortable, the X3 with the suspension strap and light weight had the an..."
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Products with more mentions (Philips Fidelio X3 has 122) tend to have more reliable scores.
122 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 4/5/2026