Philips Fidelio L1

506 reviews

Nov, 2024

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durability (11)
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usability (8)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 506 reviews of Philips Fidelio L1. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviews about the design and usability are generally positive. The comfort and sound are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed opinions about the portability and size, and some have doubts about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Philips Fidelio L1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 51 user reviews of Philips Fidelio L1 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk.

94% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Andrew Williams (trustedreviews.com)

Philips Fidelio L1

Serious semi-open back headphones, and the best Philips ones we've heard in ages.

Great design ; Excellent clarity ; Versatile

Need amp for best results

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Philips Fidelio L1 headphones review

Do the Philips Fidelio L1 headphones offer enough substance to back up the style?

Retro design and sturdy build ; Excellent audio ; Non-tangle cable

Expensive ; Could do with longer TV cable

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Philips Fidelio L1 review

Comfortable, easy-going headphones with a refined sound

A refined yet engaging sound that’s easy to listen to over long periods ; fine build and finish ; comfortable ; low levels of sound leakage

Some rivals sound more dramatic

Want a pair of comfortable, easy-going headphones? Give these Philips Fidelio L1s a go and you won’t be disappointed

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by : James Rivington (techradar.com)

Philips Fidelio L1 review

Philips aims for audio accuracy with its new premium L1 headphones

Sparkling clarity ; Premium build ; Lightweight

Inconsistent bass

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by : Ian Morris (pocket-lint.com)

Philips Fidelio L1 headphones

Philips told us it considers itself to be, first and foremost, a high-end audio brand. We've seen some evidence of this in its TVs, to be honest. It's one of few firms that takes TV sound seriously, and the results are always impressive. Its iPod and...

Comfortable to wear, sound terrific, excellent build quality, iPod and standard cables provided

Expensive, bass can be a little weak, pop can sound crushed

These headphones might not have the greatest bass response in the world, but with a bit of EQ from your device, you can almost certainly boost that. We used an iPod Touch with "bass boost" turned on for most of our listening. This is because we favour...

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg (cnet.co.uk)

Philips Fidelio L1 Headphones review

The $299.99 Fidelio L1 headphones are an impressive full-size set fabricated from aluminum and leather and feel substantial in your hands, with a beautifully rendered sound that flatters music and movies. The Fidelio L1 headset's sound and build...

The Philips Fidelio L1 headphones are full-size, over-the-ear headphones with a top-grade build, user-replaceable headphone cables, and an inline remote with a microphone and volume controls.

The Fidelio L1s can't fold for compact storage and the soft travel pouch doesn't offer much protection.

The beautifully built Philips Fidelio L1 headphones are truly an audiophile's set, sounding sweet with portable speakers and home hi-fi systems.

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by : Jonathan Margolis (howtospendit.ft.com)

Philips Fidelio L1

Philips' new headphones may start as a holiday romance, but you'll want to commit

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com)

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Philips Fidelio L1 Headphones

The ; are full-size, over-the-ear headphones with a top-grade build, user-replaceable headphone cables, and an inline remote with a microphone and volume controls.

The Fidelio L1s can't fold for compact storage and the soft travel pouch doesn't offer much protection.

The beautifully built Philips Fidelio L1 headphones are truly an audiophile's set, sounding sweet with portable speakers and home hi-fi systems.

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by : Eliane Fiolet (ubergizmo.com)

Philips Fidelio L1 Headphones

Philips is coming to CES with high-end and beautifully crafted headphones Fidelio L1 that that offer a crisp and clear sound delivered through very comfortable to wear large ear pads made of memory foam. The headband is made of aluminum covered with...

Aug, 2012

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