Philips XDJ-X5 BT

There’s a lot to be said for going wireless. I prefer it myself, and have a wireless mouse, keyboard, and headset for my own work setup. This is particularly helpful if, like me, you can’t stay still, cutting down the chances of snagging on something and dragging my work area to the floor, When Philips sent over a pair of wired/ wireless headphones for review, I of course jumped on the opportunity to give them a try.

- Ren Alcantara

DESIGN

These headphones are of the usual Philips design, with round earcups, large, strong pivots for durability in its intended purpose. As you might imagine from the name, these are meant to be DJ headphones that are hinged to be able to be pinched between an ear and a shoulder. Set right between a light, industrial design and what one might see in street-oriented cans, this is an exercise in compromise that actually works out. The cups are small enough to be comfortable walking around, but with enough size to cover your ears to make a decent seal when you’re mixing.

The cans features removable cable routed through the right cup, and buttons on the opposite ear for audio controls. This works with the hybrid design, as it is actually meant to be used at the DJ booth, or the street, in wireless mode.

HARDWARE