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FidelioX3 wired over-ear open-back headphones

Like a concert hall for your ears

From the singer’s breath to fingers squeaking on a fretboard, these audiophile-grade open-back headphones match feather-light comfort with pristine tuning. Discover new layers of transparency and detail every time you slip them on.

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Designed for audiophiles

Like a concert hall for your ears

  • Wide, natural soundstage

  • Feather-light comfort

  • Leather/metal premium finish

  • Detachable 3 m cable

Acoustically transparent Kvadrat fabric

Acoustically transparent Kvadrat fabric

The clean, elegant design of these premium over-ear headphones beautifully updates their predecessor-the legendary Fidelio X2. The dark satin finish of the metal frame seems to float over the durable, black Kvadrat fabric that covers the ear cups.

Open-back design. Wide, natural soundstage

Open-back design. Wide, natural soundstage

The open-back ear-cup design is covered with acoustically transparent Kvadrat speaker fabric. Air is able to flow freely through the fabric-eliminating air pressure build-up behind the diaphragm and creating immersive, spacious sound.

Feel the passion. Premium design

Feel the passion. Premium design

These over-ear headphones aren't just built to sound spectacular: they feel incredible too. The light, soft inner headband adjusts to fit perfectly. The outer headband adds a reassuring weight, while the snug fit of the feather-light memory foam ear-cup cushions creates a perfect seal. Ideal for long listening sessions.

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16/01/2022

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Verified buyer

Great sound and very comfortable

Having previously owned Sennheisser 575's, I had been considering the X3's as a logical next step. I aim to use the X3,'s for listening to classical music and jazz from Bach to Herbie Hancock, and for playing keyboard at home. The X3's are big and comfy, early days yet but great (in my opinion) for chamber music and vocals. They're crystal clear used direct from a Marantz CD 6007, instruments and vocals are detailed and spacious. Build quality seems good, can't see any flaws The leather and Kvadrat fabric lends an air of luxury.

Pros

Great sound, comfortable, luxury finish and build quality

Cons

They're almost too nice, keeping them stored in a bag to preserve the finish

Yes, I recommend this product

This review was made for Fidelio X3 X3 wired over-ear open-back headphones

Date of Use 2020-12-16

Yes, I recommend this product

This review was made for Fidelio X3 X3 wired over-ear open-back headphones

Date of Use 2020-12-16

05/10/2020

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Outstanding headphones, unbelievable sound

They look the part, very high quality materials, but best of all is the sound quality... used in conjunction with my 1988 800 series equipment it’s hard to imagine anything better

Pros

Quality - build & dound

Cons

None that I have found yet

Yes, I recommend this product

This review was made for Fidelio X3 X3 wired over-ear open-back headphones

Date of Use 2020-09-05

Yes, I recommend this product

This review was made for Fidelio X3 X3 wired over-ear open-back headphones

Date of Use 2020-09-05

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