Philips Open Back Wired Headphones - Cushioned Over Ear Headphones with Adjustable Headband for Ultimate Comfort and Superior…
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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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The consensus
What reviewers found
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Across the reviewers we read, the Philips SHP9600 is the consensus budget audiophile entry point. homestudiobasics.com calls it 'incredibly well-built regardless of its price,' and forum.headphones.com highlights its light 330g weight and 'low clamp force,' making it 'one of the easiest headphones to wear in day-long listening sessions.' The high-trust r/headphones consensus echoes this, with one user reporting it offers 'almost identical audio quality at less than half the price' of pricier rivals, plus deeper cups for larger ears. The criticism is consistent and fair.
What reviewers liked
- High-trust community and specialist reviewers praise comfort and build for the price
- Frequently cited as strong value, near pricier headphones at less cost
- Light weight and low clamp force suit long sessions
Where it falls short
- Community reviewers describe a 'thick and dull,' under-detailed sound
- Reddit notes it needs more power than typical budget setups provide
- Lowest Amazon rating (4.2) among the picks here
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Across the reviewers we read, the Philips SHP9600 is the consensus budget audiophile entry point. homestudiobasics.com calls it 'incredibly well-built regardless of its price,' and forum.headphones.com highlights its light 330g weight and 'low clamp force,' making it 'one of the easiest headphones to wear in day-long listening sessions.' The high-trust r/headphones consensus echoes this, with one user reporting it offers 'almost identical audio quality at less than half the price' of pricier rivals, plus deeper cups for larger ears.
The criticism is consistent and fair. A community review describes 'a very thick and dull overall sound,' calling it 'budget Koss performance' at $70 or less, and a HeadphoneAdvice user felt 'the sound lacks a bit of spark... they don't appear to sound very detailed.' Reddit also notes it 'needs a bit of power,' so a cheap amp or capable source helps. Its 4.2 Amazon average is the lowest among our picks.
The takeaway: an exceptionally comfortable, well-built open-back that punches above its low price, best understood as a relaxed, easygoing budget pick rather than a detail or excitement champion.
- Elevate Your Listening Experience - Top-tier performance, comfort, and style: Our SHP9600 wired headphones are the perfect fusion of form and function, the perfect choice for serious music lovers who crave exceptional sound quality at home.
- Immersive Audio, Every Time - featuring an open-back design and perfectly tuned 50mm drivers, these headphones deliver deep, crisp bass, a balanced mid range, and pristine high frequencies to ensure you catch every detail of your favorite tracks.
- Exceptional comfort for All Day Listening - Designed for long listening sessions, our headphones feature a reinforced, adjustable, padded headband and soft, breathable ear-cup cushions that are engineered to fit your ear's natural geometry.
- Your Sounds, Your Way - These versatile headphones are compatible with your stereo hifi music system, smartphone, PC or TV. Whether you're at work on calls, listening to podcasts or simply chilling, they are the ultimate choice of headphone.
- Stay Connected, Stay Free
- Enjoy th freedom of movement with a 3m cable, and connect effortlessly to your devices with the 3.5mm gold-plated adapter. Whether it’s your smartphone, laptop, or TV, you’re sure to enjoy the best sound quality.
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It's such a good value headphone. But it has some issues. Mainly the fact that it needs a bit of power and cheap amps in canada are hard to find.
Yes, they are comfortable but somehow I feel the sound lacks a bit of spark and thus they don't appear to sound very detailed.
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