I recently got this headset, and wow is it good. My only issue is when certain people talk on discord, I can hear a really high pitched ringing. I fiddled with a bunch of settings, computer audio and discord, and nothing seems to solve the issue. It is primarily if not all in my right ear only. Is there something wrong with my headset, or was that ringing always there I can just hear it cause the headset is THAT good? I haven't had any issues with any other application, though I have yet to test if I can hear the ringing on a different version of discord, say on my xbox instead of my pc. Only other issue I've had is occasional static, but I can't tell if it's from the headset or the show/game/etc.
Apr 24, 2024
Apart from that though, they're the same....
A little backstory here. So I own Philips SHP9500 and also was very impressed by their Philips L1 (Again, coworker's pair) then I end up buying the L2. So needless to say, I'm a Philips fan (heck I even own their light bulb and hair buzzer, but that's besides the point).
So maybe my expectation were set too high, with all the positive reviews and I was very looking forward to see the "big sound stage" and "amazing bass". But what I end up was recessed mid and bloated bass. Funny enough I actually like the cheaper L2 better. L2 has more forward mid and tighter bass and cheaper.
So for a more forward mid and tighter bass, I'd recommend Hifiman HE-400S (same cost as Philips X2). In comparison to L2 and HE-400S the X2 just feel a bit more looser and more relaxed sound.
But ultimately when it comes to audio everyone has different preference. Not saying this is a bad product, just make sure you know your preference and what you're getting yourself into.
Philips X2 is definitely slightly V shaped (recessed mids, great if that's your preference).
If you want your forward mid (my preference) then I'd recommend Philips L2, most Grado, Hifiman HE-400S, and Bang & Olufsen H6.
Hope this helps.
I really loved my X2s. As far as sound, they were my favorite when compared to the HD600 and HD650 (not by a wide margin), but I found them to be less comfortable. They are heavy, with not much clamping strength and the ear pads are kind of stiff and scratchy feeling. I wouldn't say they were uncomfortable, but less comfortable to me than the HD600 and HD650. I always aware of them when I was wearing them. What I really wanted was the sound of the X2 with the comfort of the HD600 / HD650.
I almost got in on this drop ... $200 is a crazy deal for these. Decided to go with the Fostex to try something new instead. Looking for even more bass as well. I'm sure you will love these cans, they're great.