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Sennheiser HD 800 S
Philips Fidelio X2HR
The Sennheiser HD 800 S are better open-back headphones than the Philips Fidelio X2HR. The Sennheiser feel more durable, are more stable on the head, and are more consistent among various users or reseats. On the other hand, the Sennheiser need a headphone amp to drive them, and they're considerably more expensive than the Philips, which still reproduce an open, analytical sound, albeit with more narrow peaks and dips.
Sennheiser HD 800 S
Philips Fidelio X2HR
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