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Philips SHP9500

Philips SHP9500

$ Budget$84.99

tldr; Budget open-back option. Redditors pair with V-Moda mic.

$84.99 on Amazon

Sentiment Breakdown

50%Positive
Positive
50%
Neutral
43%
Negative
7%
Based on 1,649 Reddit opinions

Strengths & Weaknesses

Each axis shows what % of Reddit comments are positive about that topic. Higher = more praise.

Key Features

  • 50mm neodymium drivers deliver full spectrum of sound
  • 1.5m cable gives you freedom of movement for indoor use
  • Comfortable double layered headband cushion, breathable ear cushion for longer wearing comfort
  • Finishing of connector: gold-plated, acoustic system: open, Magnet type: neodymium
  • 👂 Open-back
  • 💰 Budget-friendly
  • ⚠️ No mic
  • 🔊 Good soundstage

Sentiment Over Time

75%100%Apr '25Jun '25Aug '25Oct '25Dec '25Jan '2696% (Apr '25) - 97.3 comments79% (May '25) - 59.9 comments81% (Jun '25) - 48.3 comments79% (Jul '25) - 20.6 comments90% (Aug '25) - 44.6 comments88% (Sep '25) - 58.9 comments77% (Oct '25) - 84 comments86% (Nov '25) - 93 comments91% (Dec '25) - 87.3 comments92% (Jan '26) - 37 comments

Historical Price Data

Philips SHP9500
$80$90$100Apr '25Jun '25Jul '25Jul '25Aug '25Oct '25Nov '25Dec '25Jan '26Apr '26Low: $79.98
Philips SHP9500
All-time low: $49(2022-01)

What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Philips SHP9500

Best Praise
+100 pts
“Philip SHP9500 probably the best bang for buck headphone in market. Enjoy.”
r/headphones
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Top Criticism
+8 pts
“I’d always take a KSC75 over a SHP9500 (without EQ). Especially a modded KSC75 with a headband and Yaxi pads. The SHP9500 is very comfortable, but I find the treble sounds super rough and grainy, which also makes the bass roll off sound more noticeable. Although a lot of that can be fixed with some EQ to lower the treble peaks, which dramatically improves the sound of the SHP9500 in my opinion”
r/headphones
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Philips SHP9500 worth buying?
Budget open-back option. Redditors pair with V-Moda mic.
What do Redditors love about the Philips SHP9500?
Redditors highlight: 👂 Open-back. 💰 Budget-friendly. ⚠️ No mic.
What are the downsides of the Philips SHP9500?
Some criticisms include: "I’d always take a KSC75 over a SHP9500 (without EQ). Especially a modded KSC75 with a headband and Yaxi pads."
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Products with more mentions (Philips SHP9500 has 1,649) tend to have more reliable scores.

1,649 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 4/15/2026

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