Philips Fidelio L1

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 13 expert reviews

Excellent:

6
Good:

7
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

Full-size, over-the-ear headphones with a top-grade build.
User-replaceable headphone cables.
Inline remote with a microphone and volume controls.

Cons:

Can't fold for compact storage.
Soft travel pouch doesn't offer much protection.

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Last revision on November 7, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Full-size, over-the-ear headphones with a top-grade build
User-replaceable headphone cables
Inline remote with a microphone and volume controls

Reviewers Didn't Like

Can't fold for compact storage
Soft travel pouch doesn't offer much protection

Expert reviews and ratings

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

By CNET Australia on October 25, 2012

100

Expensive but worth the money! The L1 introduces the Fidelio brand with bravado. The perfect headphones for audiophiles on the move....

By DigitalVersus on June 20, 2012

A high-quality pair of headphones from Philips? That might come as a surprise, to some, but it really shouldn’t. The s certainly look the part.And don't forget the company is already a large producer of headphones and has an audio heritage (it...

By What Hi-Fi? on April 19, 2012

A terrific pair of headphones that have beautiful clarity and are comfortable to wear. There's more than enough here to recommend, but we do think the price is a little steep, but you could pay more for less if you bought "fashion" headphones....

By Pocket-lint on March 14, 2012

The Philips Fidelio L1 headphones represent the famous Dutch company's latest offering in the world of premium headphones. Designed for use in the home as well as on the move, Philips is hoping to strike a chord with that rare beast: the iPod owner...

By TechRadar on March 14, 2012

The L1s are Philips' classy riposte to the craze for over-the-ears headphones with processed sound. They provide a more quality, natural sound, are supremely comfortable and nicely made, with the Philips branding, significantly, I say, so muted as...

By howtospendit.ft.com on July 19, 2013

The Fidelio L1 is simply a great headphone. Now, I do say that with some caveats: It might not play loud enough off your Droid, its bass resonance might bug you, and Philips really ought to ship it with a halfway-decent carrying case. But I think the...

By soundandvision.com on April 30, 2012

The Philips Fidelio L1 are semi-open backed headphones that want to stay at your side whether you're at home or out around town. For the most part, they do the job perfectly. They are extremely well-made, look pretty natty and are comfortable as...

By Trusted Reviews on March 27, 2012

The Fidelio L1 headphone was designed to be Phillip’s entry to the premium headphone market. Both in terms of build quality and sound, the L1 is supposed to be far ahead from the typical consumer-grade Philips headphone.Build QualityHolding the...

By Headfonia on March 07, 2012

When a pair of headphones are styled to capture the beauty of a Bentley automobile, then you know you have just put something special on your head. Philips has taken the Fidelio line of sound docks and expanded the brand to include a new line of...

By Chip Chick on March 05, 2012

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