The Philips Fidelio T1 is an expensive and very large pair of earbuds.

In other words, the Fidelio T1 has a clear justification, although the sound quality for music listening alone may not justify the price. Voice reproduction during conversations is also very good one of the best I’ve heard from earbuds. In addition, you can choose so-called Sidetone, which means you can hear your own voice in the earbuds during phone calls and digital meetings. Noise is effectively attenuated and even wind noise is actually well suppressed. Where Philips beats most is on noise reduction. (Photo: Philips) Class-leading noise reduction If you want to go cheaper, the Nura NuraTrue is a find with at least as heavy bass but even clearer sound. And I don’t know if I like the Sony WF-1000XM4 any better. Still, Philips has to take a beating from both the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 and Devialet Gemini, both of which have warmer sound. It can sound a bit harsh and spiky at times. Finally, there is a bit too much energy in the middle of the lower treble range around 5 kHz.

I would like more attack in the midrange on the bass drum and tambourine, and also the notes in the electric bass are a bit heavy. Where the low bass is heavy and hard hitting, the mid bass is more lacking. With the Voice setting on, I get what I want, and it’s actually the sound setting that sounds the most linear, as the others have a bit too muted midrange compared to the bass and treble. But it could have had some more substance in the lower midrange it gets a bit thin. The soundstage stretches out wide and well, the synths are crisp and punchy, and Bea’s voice is clear and distinct. The drum and bass rhythms of Bea Miller’s “Playground” from the excellent animated series Arcane thunder into the ear canals – such deep bass tones! Philips has clearly gone for rich bass and distinct treble with these earbuds. (Photo: Philips) The sound of Philips Fidelio T1 Philips Fidelio T1 is water resistant with IPX4 certification. Unfortunately, there is no manual EQ setting, and if Philips reads this, it’s on the wish list for a future update.

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