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Philips isn't typically a manufacturer I associate with premium headphones, or headphones at all to be honest. As such, it was pretty surprising to find that its Fidelio NC1 are among the comfiest pair of on-ear headphones I've used.Design The NC1's two c...
Super compact, Comfortable, Good noise cancelling...
Feel a little flimsy, Limited bass, Expensive...
While the Philips Fidelio NC1's sound quality leaves a little to be desired, they could be just the pair for you if you're after a light-weight, compact pair of headphones with noise cancelling and a big battery to boot. Personally, I'd also be consideri...
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When the Philips Fidelio NC1 noise-cancelling headphones were announced at CES 2015, we couldn't wait to see if the Bose QC25 s had a competitor for their noise-cancelling crown. After all, Philips has had a fine run of five-star headphones of late. With...
Great portability, Noise cancelling decent, Plenty of bite and attack, Decent detail levels, Good battery life, Passive playback...
Bass lacks punch and depth, Complex rhythms can sound disjointed, Leading edges can sound coarse...
The Philips Fidelio NC1 headphones are unfortunately not the roaring success we were hoping for from the brand, often finding themselves held back in pure performance terms by their size and design.Noise cancellation is surprisingly decent all things cons...
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Philips Fidelio NC1 Noise Cancelling Headphones offer a great deal of comfort and quality audio reproduction, although oddly noise cancellation isn't their strong suit.There's an awful lot of choice when it comes to noise cancelling headphones these days...
The Philips Fidelio NC1 Noise Cancelling Headphones are really comfortable to wear, and their audio reproduction, while a little light on the bass side, is quite decent. However I'm struck by the fact that they're the exact same RRP as the Plantronics Bac...
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Philips has a rich history when it comes to producing high quality audio products and it has taken that heritage to produce the impressive Fidelio NC1 noise cancelling headphones.The Philips Fidelio NC1 is designed for the discerning listener who has an e...
The Philips Fidelio NC1 easily hold their own against other brands in the crowded noise cancellation headphone market.These headphones stand out because of the sleek design, excellent sound quality and value price.Philips Fidelio NC1 noise cancelling head...
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Philips has been out of the headphone game for a while, but the company certainly knows a thing or two about audio, so we're keen to see what it can do with its first pair of noise cancelling cans, the NC1. Are these Bose beaters?Noise cancellation headph...
Relatively balanced, Decent mids and highs, Fabric cord, Rechargeable battery over microUSB, Works without the power switched on, and provides the same balanced sound when the power is off, Folding design makes the NC1 highly portable, Relies on a standar...
Bass might be a little weak for some, Not all will find the flat padding comfortable, Expensive...
For its first pair of noise cancelling headphones, Philips has made pretty good headway with a pair of headphones, especially since they can do things other noise cancellation headphones struggle with, and that's play back sound nicely without the battery...
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What are the Philips Fidelio NC1? The Philips Fidelio NC1 are noise-cancelling headphones that are part of Philips's premium headphone range. They're for people willing to pay a bit more for great sound, but who also want some style. They're top performer...
Good looks and comfort, Smooth, fairly balanced sound, Long battery life...
Noise cancellation only OK, Lack some high-frequency bite, Not enough grip for runners...
These comfortable headphones are great for noisy commutes, although the sound lacks a little bite...
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Philips is an audio brand going through something of a renaissance in the headphone market. My colleague James Rivington recently reviewed the Philips Fidelio X2 and gave them full marks so I was eager to try out the NC1 range to see if they could compete...
Brilliantly balanced sound, Great build quality, Decent ANC capabilities...
Some sound leakage, Occasionally you will forget that the ANC is turned on...
One of the most comfortable on-ear headphones we have used that sound and look great. The Philips Fidelio NC1 range offer up supreme comfort for those who are no stranger to long-distance travel...
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2016-11-14 22:41:44
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DESIGN Portable and stylish Like its companions in the Fidelio range, these headphones look sleek and discrete. Their on-ear earcups are framed in a sturdy steel shell, with a pleasantly smooth feel. The hinges pivot horizontally and vertically f...
Decent sound quality, Good comfort, A record battery life, Foldable, Good noise isolation when ANC is deactivated...
Active noise cancellation is limited and not very effective, Lots of distortion when ANC is activated, The control has just one button...
Philips has taken a gamble by combining active noise cancellation with an on-ear design. The finished product is highly selective, limiting use to certain contexts, while reproducing sound with lots of distortion. All the same, when ANC is turned off, the...
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When it comes to audio, Philips have come up with quite the range of products for the consumer market. We've previously looked at a number of portable speakers and headphones, and now, we take a look at a pair of headphones with active noise cancellations...
Comfortable to wear for long periods of time, Sound quality is worthy of the Fidelio name, Comes with all the essential accesssories, Noise cancelling lasts long on a single charge...
Tendency to fall off while on the move, Supraaural design means others can hear your music, Performance suffers with active noise cancelling turned on, The artificial silence can be overwhelming to the ears...
The Philips Fidelio NC1 finds itself in a pretty odd position when it comes to value. As a pair of headphones, it's sturdy and pretty good looking in a very modest, non-shouty way. It is also pretty small and light, letting you take it along when you are...
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I put the headphones through several devices to get a sense of what it is capable of. I would describe the NC1 sound signature – with active noise cancellation turned off – as neutral. The treble is not exceptionally clear nor too veiled, while the bass i...
The Fidelio NC1 is not a particularly exciting headphones to listen to, with none of the big bass or bright treble output. But it looks gorgeous, is compact and feels sturdy, a vast contrast to the Bose QC15. I am not convinced at how an on-ear headphones...
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