Excerpt: For years I’ve listened to my music at work with those little in-ear headphones. And I was perfectly happy with them. Until I got my hands on the Philips Fidelio L1 a few weeks ago. A world of difference! The clear sounds blew me away. Big pro is that even with the volume down, you can still enjoy all aspects of your music. Sound: The quality of the sound is excellent and crystal clear, thanks to the High Definition neodymium- drivers. Each music variety displays well and with subtle music such as jazz all minute details are audible. When listening to Dance music, the bass drums ‘vibrated’ less than they did with my old in-ears, but only with a windows application. When combined with an Apple product, bass intensity is easier to adapt. Design and use The design is elegant and minimalistic, very sophisticated. The headphones features can be adapted in every little detail to perfectly fit your head. The over-ear ear shells are very comfortable, even after a long while, with minimal sweating. The materials are durable, but the headphone is still light in weight. There are 3 cords, which can be couples, so the length of the cord is adaptable. One of the cords comes with a remote for an I Phone. It works like a charm, but only combined with Apple. According to Philips, the Fidelio L1 is the ideal headphone for on the road, but for me, it is too big for that. The chocks of for example stepping disturb the music. The carrier bag is very pretty, but seems a little poor as protection. Interaction with your surroundings Despite the semi-open back architecture of the ear shells, a passer-by will not notice any music escaping the Fidelio L1. Even with big bass drums, the isolation is perfect. For the listener, the isolation to the environment is perfectly balanced. Little to no noise enters, except for loud noises such as a phone ringing or your boss yelling.
Pros: high quality, High Performance, amazing noise isolation, Comfortable and easy to use
Cons: pricey, quite robust, bass drums tends to get lost
Overall 9
User Review
RoMee, head-fi.org
15 May 2012
Summary: I'm gonna write a quick impression since there isn't too many information and/or reviews on this headphone, especially from a basshead.
Pros: Durable, not too bulky, great all arounder
Cons: Could use a little sparkle in the highs and needs to be amped to shine
Summary: Philips Fidelio L1 headphone is the best headphone I ever had. it can re-produce the original sound which the producer did in studio. the product finish is really good.
Pros: very transparent sound, good finishing and premium packaging
Summary: I was given the chance to test the new Philips Fidelio L1 For "The Insiders". I had been looking for a new headphone set to replace my old In-ears.
Pros: Great sound experience; Comfortable and easy to use; Nice and solid finish; Everything seems to be just correct; 3 button usage mounted in the cable;
Cons: Maybe leather is not the best material if you are using this device on your bike, in the pouring rain.; The soft travelbag might not be the best prot
Summary: Here Goes My First Head-Fi Review! Just to let you know what your getting into, these don’t NEED an amp, but they do like em’. Don’t worry about amping because you...
Pros: Excellent SQ, beautiful design, very affordable (for some)
Summary: I was given the chance to test the new Philips Fidelio L1 For "The Insiders".
Pros: great sound experience, comfortable and easy to use, nice and solid finish, everything seems to be just correct, 3 button usage mounted in the cable, very complete set
Cons: maybe leather is not the best material if you are, the soft travelbag might not be the best protectio
Summary: These headphones in my opinion are superb, this coming from an average music listener that likes to relax on an evening and listen to everything from rock to country.