Good luck on getting the X2HR. The only reviews I found on the Internet were at Amazon.co.uk, and judging by the more than 90 percent 5-star ratings, I’d say someone is stuffing the ballot box. Other than Amazon UK, and a few non-committal comments at headfi, there’s nothing. The Wireless-2 from v-moda is the M100 with wireless capability, which sounds about the same in Bluetooth or wired use, and the difference in sound from the M100 is just in the bass. The Wireless-2 bass emphasis is about 3 db less than the M100, and it’s centered lower – around 90 hz for the W2 and ~110 hz for the M100.

I’ve looking for a pair of headphones in the 150€-350€ range. I’m planning to play PC games and listen to music with them. I want a bit more “fun” sound rather flat and analytical. I don’t really have any great DAC/Amp setup. I have a Fiio E10K and that’s it. Now I feel I’ve narrowed it down to two pair of headphones, it’s either these, the V-Moda Crossfade II Wireless, or the Philips Fidelio X2HR. Unfortunately, since I live out on the countryside in northern Sweden, I don’t really have the option to go into some music store and try any of them out. I have to just read reviews and recommendations and make my decision based on that.

Is there anyone out there that has tried out both of these headphones and can give me their opinion on preference?

Haha nice comment!

Thanks buddy!

Not that I know of. But v-moda is supposed to be using larger earpads than they did on the M100. To be honest, when I hold the earcups of the Wireless-2 in my hands and look into the earcups/earpads, those openings are definitely smaller than the typical Beyer headphone, and just large enough for my ears. So even tho my ears are full size in the places I’ve lived and worked, anyone who has ears just a little larger might be too snug or worse in these Wireless-2 pads. Since there were more than a few complaints about the M100 pads, I’d be curious to know if they have fewer complaints about the Wireless-2.

XL Pads you have?

Add’l note, just suggesting a couple of possibilities: One would be to see if covering or otherwise stopping the phone’s mic might reduce the noise or interference, and the other would be to see if the phone makes a big difference, like Apple versus Android.

They don’t ship with a boom-pro as far as I know. I got the white from v-moda and the rose gold from Amazon. The boom-pro is for home use, while the Wireless-2 is pretty obviously for walkaround use.

BTW, when my wife calls, I have the phone tucked away into my carry-bag, and she says the audio when I speak is crystal clear.

BTW (neglected to mention), the article says “over ear” twice and “on ear” once.

I wonder what earpads you have. My ears aren’t just “not small”, they’re a pretty good size based on most American ears.

Hey Dale,

– For me this is not a full sized headphone. Your experience may vary but it doesn’t cover all around my ears. That’s why I called it on-ear and my ears are average in terms of size.
– Yes.
– I don’t think it’s super bassy either, but the emphasis is definitely on lows.
– And yes, it has a more natural sound when used with the cable. So basically wireless for outdoors and wired for indoors 🙂

Thanks.

My Wireless-2 is around-ear, not on-ear, for average ears. My ears are not small.
The Rose gold edition at $20 extra is Apt-X Bluetooth.
The Wireless-2 is not as upper-bassy as the M100 or Wireless-1, but still has a lot of emphasis which, while good for outdoor use, lowers the fidelity indoors. The drivers and earcups are very good quality, so using the bass control indoors with the cable plugged in provides better sound.