Philips Fidelio M1BT review

Thankfully you don’t need to listen at high volume to appreciate the detail in your tracks. The M1BTs retain the same warm, powerful sound we experienced with the M1s, with a clear and precise mid-range that lends itself perfectly to rock and electronic music. Pushing the M1BTs to their limit didn’t reveal any sound distortion, and there’s more than enough volume to suit anyone that likes it loud.

Philips tends to favour rich, vibrant bass with its Fidelio headphones and the M1BTs certainly deliver. The M1BTs didn’t boom, but still managed to provide a good amount of low-end grunt. Bass is pronounced, but it doesn’t overpower the high-end. However, there’s no question that it forms a large part of the mix when listening to certain genres.

We loved the look and feel of the M1BTs, but their rich, bass-heavy sound won’t suit everyone. The M1BTs are expensive, but the build quality, design and the convenience afforded by Bluetooth connectivity mean they’ll quickly become your favourite pair.