Philips is a Dutch multinational founded in Eindhoven in 1891 by Gerard Philips and his father Frederik. While the company began as a light bulb manufacturer and grew into one of the world's largest electronics conglomerates, Philips holds a pivotal place in music history as the inventor of the Compact Cassette in 1963 and co-developer (with Sony) of the Compact Disc, first demonstrated in 1979. These two formats fundamentally reshaped how music is recorded, distributed, and consumed worldwide.

Philips' audio product line spans headphones, earphones, portable speakers, and soundbars. The brand is particularly well-regarded in the audiophile community for its open-back over-ear headphones, including the SHP9500 — a budget favorite praised for its wide soundstage and neutral tuning — and the Fidelio X2HR and Fidelio X3, which target more discerning listeners with premium build quality and refined sound signatures. The Fidelio line also includes wireless noise-canceling models like the Fidelio L3 and L4. Studio-oriented models like the SHP9600 offer monitoring capabilities with 50mm neodymium drivers and quarter-inch adapter compatibility.

Philips-branded audio and video products are developed, manufactured, and marketed globally by TP Vision (a subsidiary of TPV Technology) under an exclusive brand license from Royal Philips N.V. The company celebrated 100 years in audio with its heritage stretching back to the 1920s, and continues to release new product lines including the retro-inspired Moving Sound range of portable Bluetooth speakers and earbuds.

Philips has 65 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Headphones & In-Ear Monitors, Computers & Peripherals, and Dynamic Microphones. Their gear is featured by 25 artists, with the strongest followings in Electronic, Rock, and Pop. Notable users include Armin Van Buuren, Pierre Moissard, and Keith Richards. Most Philips products sit on the budget-friendly end of the spectrum.