The Philips Fidelio M1 ranks #237 out of 382 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Philips
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#237 Philips Fidelio M1 eBay
Pros: Measured response gives it a solid Harman preference score of 69 with a 2.21 dB spread, and its mids sit within about 0.5 dB of target, so vocals and instruments sound natural. Bass is lifted about 2.9 dB with extension to 20 Hz, giving kick drums and bass lines extra weight. It uses 1 x 40mm dynamic with an easy 16 ohm load.
Cons: Its 2.21 dB spread is less even than the best measured sets.
| Released | 2012 (14 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.21 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 40mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 15Hz - 24kHz |
| Harman Preference Score | 69 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 16 ohms |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (+2.2 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -1.12 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.4 lbs (166g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -3.4 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -2.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 121 Hz | -3.3 dB | 1.24 |
| Peak | 8,644 Hz | +3.5 dB | 2.16 |
| Peak | 4,526 Hz | +2.6 dB | 3.69 |
| Peak | 1,428 Hz | +0.7 dB | 1.64 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -1.4 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 3,143 Hz | -0.8 dB | 4.50 |
| Peak | 7,449 Hz | +1.3 dB | 5.96 |
| Peak | 6,390 Hz | -1.4 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 5,377 Hz | +0.8 dB | 5.19 |
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