{"product_id":"shp9500-00","title":"Philips SHP9500 HiFi Over-Ear Open-Back Wired Headphones","description":"The Philips SHP9500 is one of the most recommended open-back headphones at its price point — consistently cited by audio communities as a reference-level listening experience for the money. Open-back design creates a natural soundstage that closed-back headphones cannot replicate: music sounds like it exists in the room rather than inside your head, and positional cues in games and film are rendered with precision. 50mm neodymium drivers with a 12–35,000Hz range, 32 Ohm impedance that works from any source, and breathable ear pads built for multi-hour sessions. This is the headphone for anyone who takes listening seriously and values accuracy over artificial bass enhancement.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nOpen-Back\r\nNatural Soundstage · Spatial Accuracy\r\nOpen-back headphones allow air to pass through the ear cup grilles, which fundamentally changes how sound is perceived. Rather than the compressed, inside-the-head presentation of closed-back headphones, open-back designs create a wide, natural soundstage — instruments and sound sources appear to exist at different positions in space rather than being locked between your ears. For critical music listening this means a more realistic, transparent experience. For gaming it means accurate directional audio for positional awareness in competitive titles.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nDrivers\r\n50mm Neodymium · 12–35,000Hz\r\n50mm neodymium drivers with high-powered magnets deliver a frequency response of 12–35,000Hz — extending well beyond the 20Hz–20kHz range of standard human hearing. The sound signature of the SHP9500 is notably flat and transparent: the bass is present and controlled rather than boosted, the midrange is clear and detailed, and the treble is extended without harshness. For listeners accustomed to consumer headphones with exaggerated bass, the Philips' accuracy can initially feel different — and quickly becomes the reference standard.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nComfort\r\nBuilt for Long Sessions\r\nThe SHP9500 was engineered with long-session comfort as a design priority. Deluxe breathable velour ear pads allow airflow and prevent heat build-up — the primary complaint with closed-back headphones during extended wear. A double-layered headband cushion distributes weight across the top of the head. Cold-rolled steel headband provides the right amount of clamping force: secure without being tight. Low clamp force and breathable materials mean multi-hour listening without fatigue.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nGreat choice if you…\r\n✔ Want accurate, transparent sound for critical music listening\r\n✔ Use headphones for gaming with directional positional audio\r\n✔ Listen for hours at a time and need breathable comfort\r\n✔ Want audiophile-quality sound without an amplifier\r\n✔ Value flat reference sound over bass-heavy consumer tuning\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nConsider something else if…\r\n✖ You need noise isolation — open-back lets sound in and out freely\r\n✖ You use headphones in public, offices or commuting\r\n✖ You prefer bass-forward consumer sound tuning\r\n✖ You need a built-in microphone — the SHP9500 has no mic\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTechnical Specifications\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nBrand \/ Model\r\nPhilips SHP9500\r\n\r\n\r\nDesign\r\nOpen-back · Over-ear\r\n\r\n\r\nDrivers\r\n50mm neodymium\r\n\r\n\r\nFrequency Response\r\n12–35,000Hz\r\n\r\n\r\nImpedance\r\n32 Ohm\r\n\r\n\r\nSensitivity\r\n101dB\r\n\r\n\r\nConnection\r\n3.5mm · removable cable · 1.5m\r\n\r\n\r\nAdapter\r\nGold-plated 3.5mm to 6.3mm included\r\n\r\n\r\nEar Pads\r\nBreathable velour\r\n\r\n\r\nHeadband\r\nCold-rolled steel · double cushion layer · adjustable\r\n\r\n\r\nColour\r\nBlack\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nBox Contents\r\n\r\n—Philips SHP9500 headphones (Black)\r\n—Removable 1.5m cable (3.5mm)\r\n—Gold-plated 3.5mm to 6.3mm adapter\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nCompatible With\r\n\r\n—Smartphones · tablets (3.5mm)\r\n—PC \/ Mac (3.5mm or 6.3mm adapter)\r\n—DACs \/ headphone amplifiers (6.3mm)\r\n—Gaming consoles via controller 3.5mm\r\n—HiFi amplifiers and receivers (6.3mm)\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nCondition\r\nBrand New — Retail Packaging\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWarranty\r\n2 Years Philips\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nDelivery\r\n4–5 Working Days · Fully Tracked\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Philips SHP9500 — open-back, over-ear, 50mm neodymium, flat reference sound. The headphone that audiophile communities keep recommending because nothing else at this price does what it does.","brand":"Philips","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59074912420188,"sku":"SHP9500\/00","price":52.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/vinceproject.com\/de\/products\/shp9500-00","provider":"Vitrax ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}