Philips M1MKIIBO/27 Fidelio M1 MKII Headphones Review

If you’re trying to make the choice for the right headphone and you’re indecisive, there are a number of factors to consider so you don’t wind up disappointed. The first and most important thing to pay attention to is the design – There are 3 design types which serve different purposes: the on-ear, usually in the form of gaming headsets, over-ear, most commonly used in studios or by music enthusiasts and lastly the in-ear which are your typical iPhone-like buds.

In ear are the cheapest ones and usually don’t offer great sound quality, on ear offers decent sound quality but it’s more geared towards communication (multiplayer games, skype, etc) and the over ear is the largest type but offers the absolute best sound quality. On top of that, you’ll have to consider whether you want noise cancelling features or a wireless set that utilizes RF/Bluetooth technology.

Don’t Hear Anything Except Your Music

One of the best features an on-ear headphone can offer you is isolating noise cancellation. It might sound complicated but the way it works is simple to grasp: All it does is quickly analyze the external noise, then make sound waves that are the opposite and this instantly cancels it out. This is why it can effectively block out pretty much all noise to a point where you only hear what’s playing on your phone/iPod. It’s ideal for people who could use a bit of extra focus when they’re jogging, or when they’re on a flight/metro and things tend to get loud. Headphones which actively offer noise cancellation also go lighter on your earlobe because you don’t have to turn up the volume in order to cancel out the external noise.

Philips, one of the most renowned headphone manufacturers came up with an extremely portable design which combines these desirable features in their newM1MKIIBO/27 Fidelio M1 MKII Headphones. As you might’ve guessed by the looks of the Fidelio, it delivers a very energetic and present sound with precise quality. It comes in a standard black color but there’s an orange option as well.

How’s The Bass Reflex System?

Philips obviously went out of their way to deliver a great bass response on the Fidelio: There are carefully placed vents on the ear shells which shape the air pressure in a desirable way internally so in turn you get a near-perfect acoustic response. The type of bass response will spoil you so if you’re forced to use weaker headphones later you’ll wish you could go back. It’s one of a kind and at the same time it doesn’t compromise your overall sound quality.

How Does It Feel When You Wear?

当你穿上它感觉非常高端/ expensive, while the sound doesn’t disappoint as well. The design on the Fidelio certainly feels neutral (in a good way) so it’s likely you’ll spend a lot of time using it. You could use it on a long thinking walk when you just want to be by yourself, a long flight, on the way to school, etc. The sturdy and durable build means you probably won’t hesitate to pack it in your bag when you’re going for a hike – this type of headphone usually has a certain durability to it. It’s also worth pointing out that despite the heavy duty build, it’s also extremely comfortable and you don’t feel like your ears are about to fall off when you wear it for a couple of hours. It sits perfectly even if you’re in fast movement like doing high intensity cardio.

Reasons You Can’t Go Wrong:

• Although it’s a bit more expensive than your average headphone, it’s certainly a cut above all the in-ear and gaming sets people are relying on while looking better than your average studio headphone.
• The drivers are 40mm neodymium and thus you can expect to hear studio-quality sound and not miss out on any details. It’s the best way to experience new music.
• It’s a big sound and the quality unparalleled.
• Isolating noise cancellation means the sound will stay in while you don’t hear any external noise. Also people sitting next to you won’t be annoyed by your songs even if you play them loudly because they can’t hear them as well.
• The BRS (bass-reflex system) produces a very clear and balanced bass.
• It was designed to deliver precise sound and the earshells are double layered.
• Feels very intuitive, if more than one person is going to use they won’t have problems putting it on or taking it off fast.
• The pouch was designed to offer great protection so it adds to the durability.
• Very tight fit on the earlobes so you’re free to move in comfort, even with strong winds blowing your way or if you’re running fast – it just sticks, comfortably.
• Combined fine leather stitching and aluminum make it look very expensive and professional-grade.

Conclusion – Worth It?

It’s very obvious that the Fidelio absolutely delivers on all fronts. The internals have been upgraded from previous models and if you’re serious about your music but you’re not a studio professional, theM1MKIIBO/27 Fidelio M1 MKII Headphonesare the only option out there.