The X2’s treble has been accused of being a bit too harsh/sibilant. By contrast, some people say the X2 needs an amp, others claim you will be fine without one. What is Headphone Impedance? The HD650 by all accounts needs an amp to power effectively, but it isn’t picky about which one you go with. What is the Sennheiser Veil? The detail in the X2 is simply masked at times. While the X2’s sound and transients may become glossed over at times, and not quite distinguishable at times, the 650 is more resolving in that it reveals more detail. While a tad dark/veiled, the 650 has a very even frequency response. This is one of the defining characteristics of the 600 and 650. What is Soundstage? The 650s are more forward, which gives the music and instruments life. This makes it phenomenal as far as precision, clarity, and detail in the music. The 650’s Soundstage is not as wide but has nice depth. The X2’s are very wide but don’t have a lot of depth. Though both are Open-backed, the X2’s have a surprising amount of isolation, while the 650’s do not. So in essence, the 650s do end up being more comfortable over time. I don’t find it to be problematic, but you will definitely feel the headphones upon the first usage. The 650s have a lot more clamping pressure than the X2. The 650s are also proprietary, so you will only be able to replace them with the Sennheiser brand. The X2’s have a single-sided cable coming out of only one ear-cup, while the 650s have dual cables coming from both ears. The X2’s pads are made of memory foam while the 650’s are velour. The 650’s go for a traditional locking mechanism, while the X2’s have that hammock self-adjustment band. The 650 tends to “disappear” on your head and is great for long listening sessions. They are both in a similar price range.Similarities and Differences Similarities Normally open-backed headphones leak a bit of sound and the bass response is a little lean and light. Even their entry-level HD202’s are pretty decent!Īs far as the Fidelio X2’s are concerned, The unexpectedly great bass response coming out of these open-backed cans is a treat. While others may have clunkers from time to time, it seems as though the folks at Sennheiser have a hard time releasing crap. There simply isn’t a company that consistently puts out as many quality headphones. I absolutely love Sennheiser products and would rank them at or very near the top of Hi-Fi audio. The 650s have actually been accused of lulling you to sleep! This isn’t necessarily a bad thing but just something to keep in mind. The 600’s are snappier and crisper sounding. I have the Sennheiser HD 600’s, and the 650s are very similar except for a few things: The bass thumps a bit harder on the 650, and they sound warmer overall. Now without further ado, let’s get rolling! Introduction Today will be a quick and dirty comparison with links to separate articles at the end □ HD650 comparison, grab a snack, sit back and relax because… You’ve come to the right place!! What I will bring you in this review Before we get into the Philips Fidelio X2 vs.
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