2 year warranty

Ooh, they're your best friend! Give the music you love the sound it deserves with these classic-looking, open-back wired headphones. Built for home listening, they boast audiophile-grade tuning, groovy retro style and modern comfort.
Leather trousers, your best shirt and the retro 70s look of these over-ear headphones! Whether you're rocking out to vinyl from back in the day or streaming the latest single drop, it's time to kick back and get into the warm, authentic sound.
The open-back design lets you feel the soul of your music. With no enclosure trapping the sound, you'll be treated to an immersive, spacious performance that separates voices and instruments so you can enjoy the full impact of every note. It's like being in the studio with your favourite band.
The neodymium drivers are engineered to tilt at 15 degrees, fitting the natural geometry of your ear so you hear every frequency with optimal accuracy. You get sparkling highs, controlled lows and a midrange that's lush and natural. Perfect for any music you care to throw at them.
The chocolate-brown inner headband is supremely soft and the breathable ear-cup cushions keep your ears cool during long listening sessions. The durable steel outer headband promises years of use and provides just the right amount of clamp to keep these headphones comfortably in place.
From your stereo to your favourite armchair, the included 3 m cable gives you plenty of reach. The gold-plated connector and 6.3 mm jack adapter make sure that you get the best connection when listening on audiophile-grade equipment.
Music to podcasts, these headphones make the most of the sounds you love! You'll enjoy warm, detailed sound with rich bass from the large drivers, which are tuned to the Philips sound signature.
Philips headphones power every moment on and off the pitch. As the official partner of FC Barcelona, we help players focus, prepare, and unwind with sound they can trust - before the match, after the whistle, and everywhere in between.

Understand product reviews
4.5
of 5
11
Reviews
88%
recommend this product
JJopo97
03/01/2026
United Kingdom
A great pair of balanced, stylish headphones
This is my first time trying open back headphones and I have found that I quite like the more spacious sound stage that they provide. Being open back, you are also much more aware of your surroundings as the sound is able to leak through the back panels of the earcups but this is also what provides the more spacious sound signature of open back headphones. The Philips Century headphones are very light and comfortable to wear. The fabric on the ear cushions is soft and non abrasive to my skin and the headband provides ample support. The "retro 70s" look I find quite simple but yet stylish at the same time. They feature a simple black frame with slightly brown earcups and headband. They feature 50mm angled drivers which follow the shape of your ear in order to deliver a nice, balanced audio output. They have nice clean highs, balanced mids but some may find them lacking slightly on the bass side of things. Personally I quite like them but thought I would mention it. The box and packing materials are made entirely out of cardboard which is a nice environmentally conscious choice. Inside the box, the headphones come with a 3m long 3.5mm to 3.5mm audio jack cable alongside a female 3.5mm to male 6.3mm jack adaptor. Overall a really great pair of headphones
Pros
Comfortable, Light, Balanced
Yes, I recommend this product
This review was made for Retro SHP9500CY Indoor over-ear headphones
Yes, I recommend this product
This review was made for Retro SHP9500CY Indoor over-ear headphones
cam5
10/11/2025
United Kingdom
great fit, sound good
Hi, I’ve been using this Philips freddie headset mostly with my computer at home. The sound’s really clear and open, you can catch little details in the music and it’s got a nice balance between bass and highs. The design looks nice too, kind of simple but with a cool retro vibe.. Comfort-wise: no complaints, the sides adjust well and the ear pads are soft enough that I can wear them for hours while working or watching stuff without any pressure on my head(my old headset used to hurt after like an hour but this one’s fine for several ^^). The cable’s pretty long which makes it great for desk use.. I used the adapter (who was given with) to plug it in and it worked straight away. I don’t think it’s the best option if you plan to use it in public spaces but for studying or working from home, it does the job very well. The price is a bit high so make sure to buy from the right retailer bc some charge more than others
Yes, I recommend this product
This review was made for Retro SHP9500CY Indoor over-ear headphones
Yes, I recommend this product
This review was made for Retro SHP9500CY Indoor over-ear headphones
D A H
20/01/2026
Nederland
Top koptelefoon
Ik ben erg te spreken over mijn nieuwe Philips "The Freddie" headset. Het geluid uit deze open back koptelefoon is echt prachtig, en heeft een heel groot toonhoogte bereik waardoor ik bij het luisteren naar muziek nieuwe dingen ontdekte die ik daar voor niet eerder zo gehoord had. Het retro design vind ik ook erg leuk gelukt. De koptelefoon zit comfortabel op je hoofd, en je kunt hem makkelijk meerdere uren ophouden zonder pijn te krijgen aan je hoofd of oren omdat hij te strak zit. Ook de lange kabel is top, hiermee kun je een stukje van je computer af bewegen zonder dat het krampachtig wordt.
This review was made for Century SHP9500CY Over-ear hoofdtelefoon voor binnen
This review was made for Century SHP9500CY Over-ear hoofdtelefoon voor binnen
Get help with your product, find manuals, learn the best tips and tricks, and troubleshoot any problems