Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Onyx Black, Bluetooth Headphones with Active Noise Cancelling, Hi-Res Audio, 30 Hours of Playtime, USB-C 15-Min Quick Charging
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About this item HEAR MUSIC THE WAY THE ARTIST INTENDED: Designed for listeners who prioritize audio fidelity above all, Px8 S2 over-ear headphones give you reference quality sound. Custom 40mm Carbon Cone drivers, 24-bit DSP, and a dedicated DAC amplifier deliver a detailed soundstage with balanced bass and lifelike clarity. All from a sleeker headphone silhouette SOLID BUILD FOR STABILITY AND COMFORT: Precision-engineered with solid die-cast aluminum arms and soft Nappa leather, this wireless headset delivers immersive sound with all-day wearability for extended hours at work, for gaming, or travel. Unlike typical plastic alternatives, the design provides durability while maintaining acoustic performance BALANCED ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION WITH PURE SOUND: Px8 S2 features an advanced 8-microphone system that monitors ambient noise and driver output. These over-ear noise cancelling headphones help reduce distractions during calls at home or in public while preserving the natural detail, depth, and balance of high-resolution audio SEAMLESS CONNECTIVITY ACROSS DEVICES: Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint connectivity lets you connect to two devices at once and switch easily between phone, laptop, or tablet. Support for aptX Lossless and Adaptive enables hi-res wireless streaming, while USB-C audio and the included 3.5 mm cable support wired listening for gaming, movies and podcasts POWER THAT LASTS THROUGH YOUR DAY: This Bluetooth headset delivers up to 30 hours of wireless playback to keep music and calls going from the home, office to long flights. A 15-minute fast charge provides up to 7 hours of listening, and the rechargeable lithium-ion battery fully recharges in about two hours. Includes a carry case for easy storage PERSONALIZE YOUR LISTENING WITH THE B&W MUSIC APP: Enjoy great sound straight out of the box, or use the Bowers & Wilkins Music app to fine-tune settings with a 5-band EQ and True Sound mode tuned by B&W acoustic engineers. Adjust noise cancellation, transparency, and wear detection for a listening experience tailored to you See more product details
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Product information Item details Brand Name Bowers & Wilkins Model Number 301021-85-00-308 Model Name Px8 S2 Built-In Media 1.2m USB-C to 3.5mm stereo jack audio cable, 1.2m USB-C to USB-C cable, Literature pack, Protective Case Age Range Description Adult Warranty Description 2 Years Number of Items 1 UPC 714346347698 Manufacturer Bowers & Wilkins Best Sellers Rank #6,751 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #251 in Over-Ear Headphones ASIN B0FH5QDTBQ Customer Reviews 4.6 out of 5 stars Design Headphones Ear Placement Over Ear Headphone Folding Features Over Ear Earpiece Shape Over Ear Measurements Unit Count 1.0 Count Warranty & Support Feedback Audio Noise Control Active Noise Cancellation Audio Driver Type Dynamic Driver Frequency Range 40Hz - 20,000Hz Additional details Enclosure Material Leather, Foam, Metal Specific Uses For Product Music, Gaming, Travel, Professional Use Compatible Devices Android, iOS, Computers, Gaming Consoles, Bluetooth-enabled Devices Water Resistance Level Not Water Resistant Additional Features Noise Cancellation, Transparency Mode Connectivity Headphone Jack 3.5 mm Jack, USB-C Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth Version 5.0 Style Color Onyx Black Controls Control Method App, Voice Battery Battery Charge Time 15 minutes Battery Average Life 30 Hours
Customer reviews
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And the New Heavyweight Champion of the World is...
I don't normally take the time to write reviews but I simply had to after purchasing the Bowers & Wilkens PX8 S2 headphones. Let me start by saying I am a huge fan of Sony, I have both the WF XM6 earbuds and the WH XM6 over ear headphones and previously had both in the XM5 and I love them. Great noise canceling and great sound. Until...lol. Long story short but i needed a new pair of buds for cycling and came across the Bowers and Wilkens PI6 earbuds. I'm nowhere near what would qualify as being an audiophile but I have a good enough ear to know what sounds good and what doesn't and i was pretty blown by how good those PI6 earbuds sounded when i got them. So of course I start looking into the Bowers and Wilkens brand a little closer trying to figure out how I did not know about this brand. Low and behold I come across their latest headphones the PX8 S2. Eyes came out of my head when I saw the price tag, especially knowing I already had an excellent pair of headphones in the XM6 which weren't cheap either. But I made the mistake of reading some of the reviews and reading up on these headphones and before you know it I was putting my card number in to submit payment. Let me tell you, that was the greatest $800 I've ever spent on an electronic cause these things are absolutely amazing!! The sound is really beyond what I'm capable of describing. It's world class, clear, crisp, bass bumps but it's tight and just perfect. The sound is just big! It's like I'm sitting on the stage with the musicians while they play through a live show and these things handle EVERY genre like a world champion. They're incredibly comfortable to wear, call quality is very good and I can wear them all day with no issues or constant readjusting. Battery life is equivalent to the XM6 which is excellent. Connectivity is great and fast, has multipoint which was a must as I've been spoiled by Sony on that front. They definitely don't have the vast amount of features the XM6 has and the ANC is very good, close to excellent but not quite what you'll get with the XM6 which is the best ANC on the market right now in my opinion. But when it comes to the audio experience you get with these PX8 S2's, Sony and Bose will need to go back to the lab and find a new recipe to compete with these. I have literally not been able to take these headphones off my head since I got them last week. I even wore them to bed the other night and laid on my back just so I could fall asleep without having to separate myself from the sound (wife was not happy about that so likely the last time I wear them to bed lol.) And that's saying a lot because my XM6's stayed on my head all the time. Ever since getting the PX8 S2 headphones, I honestly have not touched my XM6 headphones. In fact, I took the very difficult step of removing the Sony's from my knapsack yesterday. I carry my knapsack everywhere with me and that bag always contains my headphones and earbuds in case I need them. So removing my Sony's from that bag is a major step for me but after getting these PX8 S2's I just couldn't see a scenario where I would reach for those instead of my PX8 S2's. I haven't gone so far as to sell them but I've definitely put them on the shelf. These are the best sounding headphones I've ever heard or owned and these are now my go to headphones for travel and leisure. It's a big number to drop on headphones but i have no regrets, these headphones are amazing! You will not be disappointed
I don't normally take the time to write reviews but I simply had to after purchasing the Bowers & Wilkens PX8 S2 headphones. Let me start by saying I am a huge fan of Sony, I have both the WF XM6 earbuds and the WH XM6 over ear headphones and previously had both in the XM5 and I love them. Great noise canceling and great sound. Until...lol. Long story short but i needed a new pair of buds for cycling and came across the Bowers and Wilkens PI6 earbuds. I'm nowhere near what would qualify as being an audiophile but I have a good enough ear to know what sounds good and what doesn't and i was pretty blown by how good those PI6 earbuds sounded when i got them. So of course I start looking into the Bowers and Wilkens brand a little closer trying to figure out how I did not know about this brand. Low and behold I come across their latest headphones the PX8 S2. Eyes came out of my head when I saw the price tag, especially knowing I already had an excellent pair of headphones in the XM6 which weren't cheap either. But I made the mistake of reading some of the reviews and reading up on these headphones and before you know it I was putting my card number in to submit payment. Let me tell you, that was the greatest $800 I've ever spent on an electronic cause these things are absolutely amazing!! The sound is really beyond what I'm capable of describing. It's world class, clear, crisp, bass bumps but it's tight and just perfect. The sound is just big! It's like I'm sitting on the stage with the musicians while they play through a live show and these things handle EVERY genre like a world champion. They're incredibly comfortable to wear, call quality is very good and I can wear them all day with no issues or constant readjusting. Battery life is equivalent to the XM6 which is excellent. Connectivity is great and fast, has multipoint which was a must as I've been spoiled by Sony on that front. They definitely don't have the vast amount of features the XM6 has and the ANC is very good, close to excellent but not quite what you'll get with the XM6 which is the best ANC on the market right now in my opinion. But when it comes to the audio experience you get with these PX8 S2's, Sony and Bose will need to go back to the lab and find a new recipe to compete with these. I have literally not been able to take these headphones off my head since I got them last week. I even wore them to bed the other night and laid on my back just so I could fall asleep without having to separate myself from the sound (wife was not happy about that so likely the last time I wear them to bed lol.) And that's saying a lot because my XM6's stayed on my head all the time. Ever since getting the PX8 S2 headphones, I honestly have not touched my XM6 headphones. In fact, I took the very difficult step of removing the Sony's from my knapsack yesterday. I carry my knapsack everywhere with me and that bag always contains my headphones and earbuds in case I need them. So removing my Sony's from that bag is a major step for me but after getting these PX8 S2's I just couldn't see a scenario where I would reach for those instead of my PX8 S2's. I haven't gone so far as to sell them but I've definitely put them on the shelf. These are the best sounding headphones I've ever heard or owned and these are now my go to headphones for travel and leisure. It's a big number to drop on headphones but i have no regrets, these headphones are amazing! You will not be disappointed
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Truly Best in class. Not for everyone. Perfection is found in balance. Not niche.
I had the PX8 and they were great, not the end all of headphones as advertised then again nothing is. Thier natural soundstage was very good, again not mind blowing. Thier 2 band EQ did not help. Who ever approved that product with a such limitation in this era did not know what they were doing. I got my hands on the PX 7 S3 on the cheap, I mean half price. They were excelent, everything the PX8 was on the verge off these finished the job. The bass was the star of the show right out of the box. The 5 band equalizer lefted the already efficient B&W app. The bass gave the mids and the highs a place to land without ever taking anything away from them. Almost too good to be true sound wise at the price point and beyond. What I didn't like about them, their plastic construction and fabric headband. Coming off the PX 8, it felt like a serious downgrade. Did not enjoy the esthetics at all. They were very confortable not likable. (For me). I could not shake it off, silly but thats the truth. Then the PX 8 S2 come into the picture, the reviews from my trusted sources were glowing. They are pricey but described as giant killers. Then I got hit by upgrade bug bigtime. Sold both the PX8 (not being used at all) and PX 7 S3 for a profit and my dream came true, so I thought. Opening the box was like Christmas morning. The new car smell of luxurious leather, metal and elegantly exposed wire made me gitty. Then I heard them. So refine, so in control, so balanced, across various musical choices. So where is my issue? The hard bass I feel in love with the PX 7 S3. I can't recreate it. Don't get me wrong the bass here is very good just focused on critical listening. These are true audiophile wireless speakers, more than the PX8 ever were. A true leap forward not just a money grab. Working on breaking them in to see thier true potential. These are as good as anyone can ever expect to have on a wireless headphone regardless of price for critical (beautiful )music sessions. The plus side to this is that those high end recordings will blow you away. If you want bass sentric more consumer friendly the PX7 S3 are your only choice. As long as they don't stop working they are a keeper. Because music goes far beyond on single factor. When you listen to great recordings you are transported. What else can I ask for.
I had the PX8 and they were great, not the end all of headphones as advertised then again nothing is. Thier natural soundstage was very good, again not mind blowing. Thier 2 band EQ did not help. Who ever approved that product with a such limitation in this era did not know what they were doing. I got my hands on the PX 7 S3 on the cheap, I mean half price. They were excelent, everything the PX8 was on the verge off these finished the job. The bass was the star of the show right out of the box. The 5 band equalizer lefted the already efficient B&W app. The bass gave the mids and the highs a place to land without ever taking anything away from them. Almost too good to be true sound wise at the price point and beyond. What I didn't like about them, their plastic construction and fabric headband. Coming off the PX 8, it felt like a serious downgrade. Did not enjoy the esthetics at all. They were very confortable not likable. (For me). I could not shake it off, silly but thats the truth. Then the PX 8 S2 come into the picture, the reviews from my trusted sources were glowing. They are pricey but described as giant killers. Then I got hit by upgrade bug bigtime. Sold both the PX8 (not being used at all) and PX 7 S3 for a profit and my dream came true, so I thought. Opening the box was like Christmas morning. The new car smell of luxurious leather, metal and elegantly exposed wire made me gitty. Then I heard them. So refine, so in control, so balanced, across various musical choices. So where is my issue? The hard bass I feel in love with the PX 7 S3. I can't recreate it. Don't get me wrong the bass here is very good just focused on critical listening. These are true audiophile wireless speakers, more than the PX8 ever were. A true leap forward not just a money grab. Working on breaking them in to see thier true potential. These are as good as anyone can ever expect to have on a wireless headphone regardless of price for critical (beautiful )music sessions. The plus side to this is that those high end recordings will blow you away. If you want bass sentric more consumer friendly the PX7 S3 are your only choice. As long as they don't stop working they are a keeper. Because music goes far beyond on single factor. When you listen to great recordings you are transported. What else can I ask for.
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Fantastic soundstage, great comfort, excellent detail
I tried several different headphones that could be used wired (for better sound reproduction) and settled on the B&W. I have a Polestar 3 auto with the B&W system so I’m used to their sound signature. The Px8s are very comfortable. Not to tight, not loose. The AirPods Max felt like a vice-grip on my noggin. The soundstage is amazing. I find myself getting lost in the music hearing details not picked up by other headphones. The ANC is very good. It’s hard to beat Bose for ANC, but these are very close behind. The trade-off (if any) for the ANC is the amazing sound reproduction. I am coming from the Sennheiser Momentum 4s - great headphones, but I’m giving the edge to B&W. Sounds is very subjective -some prefer highs, other deep bass. The best headphones are the ones that sound best to you (same with speakers). I find the B&Ws check all of the boxes, especially when used wired. The Bluetooth (wireless) function works perfectly well - no cut-outs or static. I highly recommend these headphones.
I tried several different headphones that could be used wired (for better sound reproduction) and settled on the B&W. I have a Polestar 3 auto with the B&W system so I’m used to their sound signature. The Px8s are very comfortable. Not to tight, not loose. The AirPods Max felt like a vice-grip on my noggin. The soundstage is amazing. I find myself getting lost in the music hearing details not picked up by other headphones. The ANC is very good. It’s hard to beat Bose for ANC, but these are very close behind. The trade-off (if any) for the ANC is the amazing sound reproduction. I am coming from the Sennheiser Momentum 4s - great headphones, but I’m giving the edge to B&W. Sounds is very subjective -some prefer highs, other deep bass. The best headphones are the ones that sound best to you (same with speakers). I find the B&Ws check all of the boxes, especially when used wired. The Bluetooth (wireless) function works perfectly well - no cut-outs or static. I highly recommend these headphones.
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Expensive but high quality build, comfort, and superior low end resolution... the BASS KICKS
I cannot claim to be a true audiophile but these headphones are remarkable. I have had some very nice Bose and Sennheiser over the ear headphones in the past and these excel, passing them both up in terms of deep, rich, punchy bass. They lack the quality of ANC that you get with Bose and others, but more than make up for that in quality of build, comfort, and overall sound especially at the lower end range frequency. Only my wired studio monitors that cost a fortune can outperform these headphones. Battery life is very good as well. Did I mention comfort? The leather ear pads are like clouds. Love them. Paid the price for them, but love them and feel they are worth the investment.
I cannot claim to be a true audiophile but these headphones are remarkable. I have had some very nice Bose and Sennheiser over the ear headphones in the past and these excel, passing them both up in terms of deep, rich, punchy bass. They lack the quality of ANC that you get with Bose and others, but more than make up for that in quality of build, comfort, and overall sound especially at the lower end range frequency. Only my wired studio monitors that cost a fortune can outperform these headphones. Battery life is very good as well. Did I mention comfort? The leather ear pads are like clouds. Love them. Paid the price for them, but love them and feel they are worth the investment.
