Almost Redeemed... Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 (VS the BEST)

[@pickyaudio]

USD retail price is $399

[@techgenie9062]

Hey, do you remember the soundpeats air4 pro you made a review on? I remember you mentioning they were great but the app could be better, especially if it had customisable touch controls. Well, I hear their app got updated recently and now it has customisable touch controls? Would you recommend them now?

[@Sfenj]

@@pickyaudio there is no good review about Gemini 2 in youtube.! And u the best! 🔥🔥

[@mortezamoryhajiha4452]

Why no Huawei freebuds pro 2 or 3? You are missing out on the best (on LDAC). I do respect the low review on the xm5. :p

[@JamesAdam-ck3vt]

@@SfenjHonestly, facts, they are really good and I love them.

[@mosankoane4938]

Gemini 2 Picky ! That's the only mainstream premium earbuds you haven't tried. Haven't seen b&o's as well from your reviews...ever so slightly

[@trevin550]

Congrats for being the first reviewer on my sub list to put out a review on these

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks I was just lucky to have them sent out early 👍

[@Verwilderd]

You should add in the devialet ear buds into this. I’d be curious to see where they stack up.

[@AhmedSalah-d7z]

No.1 to amuse your ears ..As always informative..keep it up man

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks will do!

[@Sfenj]

Why dont you include the devialet gemini 2 in you testing?

[@jtoster4980]

i dont recommend them, i went thru 3 different ones in one year because they all have connectivity issues where one earbud just loses connection and you just can't connect them anymore. Love its sound quality and anc but it doesnt matter

[@Sfenj]

@@jtoster4980 bro i own them they work amazin and i love them but i wanna see how they compare to others from this youtuber!

[@Sfenj]

@@jtoster4980 3 is too much i think u have a problem with your phone! If u are iphone user try airpods!

[@papadougpapadougsadventures]

They are $399US not $499us. Still extremely expensive

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks for the heads up! Yea still very pricey

[@BrianVallotton]

Great work here man! I currently have the Momentum 4 and the AZ80's and I am trying to decide which one to send back. Based on sound alone I am leaning towards the AZ80s. It just seems like they do indeed have a wider soundstage and better separation. I am using them on dynamic EQ. I seem to remember that was your favorite as well? This chart really helped me just now. I was going to actually send them both back and get the PI8s... but this helped me to see that I am already on the right track! Thanks again.

[@DeanBrown5555]

DeVialet has the best audiophile and "loudest" sound (sounds just as good as low volume) head and shoulders above my AZ-80 but phone calls are pretty bad.

[@redcolourbenzene7762]

You comparison at the end is great. Helps me a lot.

[@rolandm7600]

Great Review, thanks. I would be interested in a review if the Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2, which offers the same streaming over their case. Regards

[@GadZookz]

This is about the only major brand of TWS buds I haven’t tried yet due the high price, low battery life and unimpressive feature set. Still not sure about trying them but, like you say, this year is a big improvement.

[@audioadhd]

Can you compare them to the Beoplay EX's? Their SQ is my reference (by a long shot from the Sony's and AirPod pro2's), but ANC sucks and transparency sucks more, but still worth it.

[@RetroKid]

Did they get rid of that stupid option where you HAD to go through the app to turn on passthrough? For the Pi7 S2, you'd have to turn passthrough off of you wanted to have actual noise cancelling. It was a mind boggling design choice. Is the app easy to connect to, or does it still take multiple attempts to connect to the app?

[@pickyaudio]

Yea they fixed it, I never had any issue connecting to the app on IOS

[@travishawkins5923]

I have the MOM4 and the Denon. Trying to decide which one to return.

[@TheDigitalcrack]

I miss my denon perl pro at times but I brought them twice and both times they were returned because if failures. So I would have to say the sennheiser m4 would be the more reliable one

[@KarlTheExpert]

Absolutely love my B&W over-ear headphones but their in-ears have indeed been lacking so far for a number of reasons. Not really worth the money. But seems like this time they actually did a good job. Seeing that reviewers like you who have been critical of them in the past are happy is encouraging. Thanks for the informative review, gonna wait for a price drop before grabbing them tho.

[@wootuka]

After my MTW4 got too wet, I decided to get the DPP and decided to listen Chocolate Chip Trip from your previous recommendation, and Wow. Great reviews by the way. Out of curiosity, are you reviewing the Gemini II?

[@hawesome145]

Hey dude great work as always. Can I ask did you notice any improvement in sound quality when using the case transmission? I have the PX8 over ear headphones and these sounded markedly better when hooked up to iPhone by USB C, just wondering is it a similar story here. Liked the sound of the PX8 so much I would def consider these. But have the Technics AZ80 already and I think your gonna tell me to stick with those 🤔

[@pickyaudio]

I didn't notice much of a difference. That makes sense with the Px8 using a headphone wired I will notice a difference

[@curbthepain]

Some real resonable buds I found for under 100 were the JBL Vibe Beams. They don't clog easy, they are comforatble, long long battery, decent sound quality that rivals my smaznug bud pro 2's, and they come with anc some how!

[@pickyaudio]

Nice!

[@SymbianBlack]

How’s the fit? Honestly? I’m thinking about trading my AZ80’s in for the pi8’s

[@nikoskomninos7158]

some posts say about the lack of the punchy bass compare to pi7s2, did you feel something like this?

[@satyalyadav]

When are you reviewing OnePlus Buds Pro 3??????

[@yerbalxrd]

Soundpeats Engine 4 for 30$ or QCY melobuds pro for the same price? What would you recommend?

[@specularog524]

Hello picky can you try out the rose Technics ear free i3 earbuds(they are supposed to be budget based earbuds but are apparently severely underrated

[@MobileDecay]

I need the finest audio quality when I'm playing in traffic. 🧐🍷

[@Twanger..]

Which medium replacement tips do you recommend? I've looked and don't see Bowers listed as compatible, but you seem to use them, thanks

[@SymbianBlack]

Az80’s still king

[@andrewlin5119]

Hi! First, thanks for such a detailed review! For these, is the "ANC on" an automatic ANC where it would turn off when there is no noise? I always think ANC off is preferable for the sound and I don't want to go to the app to turn it off every time.

[@Twanger..]

Hello? Which type exactly medium foam tips are you recommending? There's several different types /sizes in the Amazon link? Thanks..

[@Mohammad-nv4qn]

where is the oneplus buds pro 3 😢

[@Pitagarou]

Floss gave them a double major go. Meaning not very impressive

[@pickyaudio]

OnePlus never reached out and they're tricky to get in Australia but I'm trying to get them

[@thomasferrarojr.9772]

​@@PitagarouHater. 🙄

[@MRBarton369]

Solid review feĺla as always. I still think the M4 are the best buds for 299+, ill keep my Nothing Ear 2024 as my daily driver though and be extremely pleased about the choice.

[@aldoparziale5669]

No Bang and Olufsen in your tests?! Didn't see anywhere when comparing to other earbuds scores?!

[@luisfelipegumon4427]

Hi, I would like to hear your opinion on the earbuds from bang & olufsen!!

[@pickyaudio]

Same! If they want to send them out I am all ears

[@WhatTheFragrance]

Have you revised the b and o ex? Would like to hear your thoughts on comforts and sound quality

[@pickyaudio]

I tested them for a short period before I ranked every earbud. Sound is easily a 9 maybe a 9.5. Comfort was great as well.

[@JoeGillian0]

​@@pickyaudioHi, if you are lucky enough the Philips Fidelio T2 i believe they are in a league of their own

[@rantamaula]

I still have the B&W px7 over ear and the sound quality has matured during the years. Thinking of switching to in ear, is there a risk of disappointment in terms of losing sound quality ?

[@rezzywiththebeats]

Great review. Guess they're relying on the brand bane to carry sales since better performing buds are available for less money. I tried out the pi7 s2 and was unimpressed. They sounded fantastic for hip hop and electronic, but terrible with genres like rock. Hard to believe you couldn't customize the EQ with those.

[@dazza5456]

the only thing the bugs me about B&W, once you buy one of their expensive items, example PX8 Cans, you may never get an app firmware update, when you showed the equalizer on the Pi8, I thought, wow! at last, an possible update for the PX8 within the app, but it was not to be, Yes my PX8 are gangster sounding as I am sure the Pi8 are, but come on B&W, "pull your finger out" and get with some firmware updates for everyone that spent the big $$ - I will stick with my Pearl Pro 👌👌

[@yunusgoka4457]

brother u love amon amarth? Awesome! what/which earbuds do you prefer to listen groups like amon amarth? like, what would be your 5 picks for that? great video by the way!

[@pickyaudio]

Yep love them! These buds, technics AZ80, Denon PerL Pro, 3ANC. Really any bud to be honest. As long as they have a decent dynamic EQ.

[@Hijynx87]

​@@pickyaudio3anc is awesome for metal, but you need anc on, otherwise it'll get congested.

[@MenchieExtrakt]

This sounds better than the AZ80 imo.

[@ddundeez]

I wish you could review newcomers moondrop ultrasonic and put them in your call & anc rank. Your review is one of the best among the tws reviewer. Ty in advance 🍻

[@eduardovillalon7496]

Congratulations, that was an amazing review and comparison 👍🏻

[@Fredo.heavyy]

Great overview as always. IMO these are more expensive Jabra elite 10 gen 2 with less EQ and shinny paint job.

[@jasonMB999]

RA- Relative airflow / Resolution advisory / "are a". 😂

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks! Never got to test them out, I need to get around it

[@bananacuber02]

Huge thanks! When do you plan to review the OP Buds Pro 3? Im thinking about them if they beat out the oneplus buds 3 by quite a bit!

[@pickyaudio]

No worries! OnePlus never reached out and they're tricky to get in Australia but I'm trying to get them

[@daejuanobrien1399]

if u could do me the biggest favour, im looking to buy foam tips and i have the oneplus buds 3, could u tell me what size tips match the original medium.

[@pickyaudio]

Sonicfoam tips won't fit int he case since the Buds 3 tips are shallow. So I'm not sure

[@austinslater4773]

Great review! Doesn’t jabra elite 10 gen 2 have transmission thru case?

[@vico6261]

it does

[@pickyaudio]

Cheers! Didn't know that 👍

[@austinslater4773]

@@pickyaudio seriously your channel has been a massive help for me. Thank you for all the hard work you do!

[@randomrob2221]

so ultimate question, Are these good for metal music?

[@mynameisrobbie2702]

I'm sure they sound great but the mic quality sucks compared to some cheaper ear buds. I use the phone a lot at work and it's noisy. Gonna have to pass on these for the mic failure.

[@TheDigitalcrack]

It amazes me all things this thing cant do while giving the lowest battery life on any earphone released in the last 3 years and yet they want $400 and people act like this is acceptable

[@NxghtK]

Hello PickyAudio, can you do the latency for these earbuds?

[@davflowers372]

Pi8 vs momentum 4 wireless? Ur pick ?

[@mudithadodamwala5066]

What about OnePlus Buds Pro 3?

[@pickyaudio]

OnePlus never reached out and they're tricky to get in Australia but I'm trying to get them

[@itsvaibhavtiwary]

I have one plus buds 3 and in low volume 25% to 30% he sounds good with low and medium phase but high wasn't good and at high volume he sounds needling type ......

[@ahmadahmad-bw6vg]

We you use to review the new Jbl live flex3 thank you

[@davidmthekidd]

I had the AZ80s, I liked them alot, but i settled with the XM5's.

[@adriendenoye]

Could you please explain why?

[@davidmthekidd]

@@adriendenoye I have always loved the sony sound, and I like the sound personalization feature on the xm5's also, sony' upscaling technology is ahead of the game, so thats why I went with those.

[@theredbar-cross8515]

At that price, you can get 4 or 5 units from other brands with the exact same or better features. These high end legacy brands like B&W, B&O, Bose, Sony etc. need to step it up. Right now, all they got going for them is their marketing and brand recognition.

[@Robthemovement]

Same exact or better features, Okay like who?

[@Blu3_777]

399 is crazy. Great review

[@LWN90]

Just dont feel like spending that much on tws earbuds anymore, got az80, mtw3, mtw4(replacement for my broken mtw3 during warranty period, and after 3months of using them happily....its broken again and I'm done with sennheiser) I'm using galaxy buds 2 pro on my S23+ and I couldn't be happier.

[@corey7219]

My galaxy buds 2 pro accidentally went for a swim in my bathing suit pocket (which I immediately realized after the fact, and tried to save them). I took the buds case apart (really easy to do) and cleaned out all the water I could see. The buds are working perfectly, except for the case having issues charging the right earbud specifically. Weighing on whether or not it's worth it to replace the case with an oem used one on ebay for $30

[@ogxt3rr067]

I have had many headphones like Sony WF-XM5, Sennheiser MTW3, Huawei Freebuds pro 3, B&O Beoplay EX and currently the Samsung Galaxy buds2 pro, they are the most comfortable headphones I have ever had. The sound may not be the best but they are extremely discreet and small. I love them. The Galaxy buds2 pro are my first buds of Samsung.

[@joe2253]

OnePlus Buds pro 3? Enjoying mine!

[@techsplained10]

Please do the review of ONEPLUS buds pro 3

[@iliasanastasiadis7658]

The B&o Beoplay EX is not even in your list probably because they belong in a category above that list. 😎

[@manifest_dreams]

I hope they have a successor planned resolving all the issues soon so that I can buy those!

[@ogxt3rr067]

I had a B&O EX and the sound was amazing. The best headphones. But the App is a sh*t. with a lot of issues

[@pickyaudio]

I have tested them but only for a short period. Sound wise they're definitely up there

[@Electrifize]

​@@pickyaudioWhat would you rank them sound-wise? I think it's a 9

[@JoeGillian0]

​@@ogxt3rr067i love the B&O app ;)

[@dhillonb9036]

why dont u have b and o on the list?

[@markussorrentino]

Do these support something like spotify tab ?

[@Jesusisking620]

After seeing you put the airpods pro above the pi7, i cant take youre opinion too seriously when the airpod pros are absolutely horrible for phone calls and dont sound as gd

[@Archasro]

It is bcause airpods pro's transparency, anc, and features is score very high. Airpods very good at every sector except the sound quality and mic quality. Thats why is gets a very high score.

[@samerabu-samra430]

bro you review these and not the galaxy buds pro 3??

[@Turamiar]

Would like to compare it between samsung buds pro 3 and Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 as well.

[@velisamitic4934]

Good video as always👍,what you think about Philips Fidelio T2?👍👌🇦🇹

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks! Never got around to trying them

[@velisamitic4934]

@@pickyaudio thanks for the answer, it's very interesting that no one reviews them, I bought them without checking and I'm not disappointed, two problems have the app crashing and in transparent mode they don't sound good and that's my biggest disappointment, but with ANC they sound incredibly good to me. Greetings and keep up the good work your channel 👍👌🇦🇹

[@JoeGillian0]

​@@velisamitic4934i have the fidelio T2 and put them above Pi7 and B&O EQ sound wise....

[@velisamitic4934]

@@JoeGillian0 absolut👌try dolbyatmos test video7.1.2 it's amazing how everything sounds like a real home theater system👌👍

[@JoeGillian0]

@@velisamitic4934 how can you test a 7.1.2 video with them...on your PC or on your smartphone?...for me it’s just downmixing via the system to stereo...also they dont have spatial audio or 360 ° mode

[@mxz2024]

Gemini 2 best?

[@_-Z-]

Thank you for another great one, Picky! 👍

[@quaz1859]

Galaxy Buds Pro 3 ?

[@sergys8282]

How Pi8 compare to Gemini II?

[@tiborbozso1033]

May I ask how on earth did you find the Sony XM5s uncomfortable? I can wear them all day without realizing they are in my ears. Seriously, if you misjudged that much, give me one reason to watch your video any longer, please.

[@johnsev3046]

He doesnt need people like you to watch his videos. I mean seriously man, every ones ears and canals are different. I have a pair and yes they do hurt my ears. I also have airpods gen 2 and they are like air. You should really stop wasting your time in posting things like this. If you dont like it Jog on.

[@davidgoncalves5588]

What about the Devialet Gemini 2?

[@pickyaudio]

If they're willing to send some out bring it on buy I'm not forking out the dollars just now 😅

[@davidgoncalves5588]

@@pickyaudio 😅

[@yousseffilali4635]

When will you review the Devialet Gemini 2

[@Fastboy108]

How is the Oneplus buds 3 better at $100

[@operaenthusiast58]

6:51 don't the latest Jabra elite 10 gen 2 have that feature aswell?

[@JoeGillian0]

yes they do

[@Gadgetibles]

The look reminds me of 1more Evo ...

[@user-rn1cb8sj8k]

when you make a review a samsung buds 3 pro ?

[@saitaro]

Where's Devialet Gemini 2 in your table?

[@JoeGillian0]

you can always buy the devialet and send them for him to review😂

[@VINAYR-ny6vd]

Please do compare and review OnePlus buds pro 3

[@rezaamiri9519]

Thank you so much for your Great review.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏼✅✅✅

[@respondent5226]

Please compare noble audio fokus mystique

[@sldjremix4732]

Can you do a review for ugreen t3 pro?

[@seanjoe1704]

Beoplay EX still the best for SQ

[@gtbigdog3507]

I make a good amount of money and that price is ridiculous for anyone. How many billionaires do they think there are?

[@thomasferrarojr.9772]

Dude. C'mon. 🙄

[@nathanthomas5133]

Yawn, you obviously don’t make good money. You probably think that all Apple products are only for billionaires too 😅

[@audiojunkie5435]

PFFFFFFT YOU SIR SOUND LIKE A BROKIE! My mum and dad will get this for me for Christmas. I could never be a brokie.

[@carzy1.0]

Keyword mom and dad​@@audiojunkie5435

[@Jamie-yz5hs]

What the heck?😅

[@vaughnreedjr6592]

$499. Pass my rent cheaper than this earphone.

[@nathanthomas5133]

You must be living in a total dump ! 😅

[@MobileDecay]

​@nathanthomas5133 or he lives in a place that doesn't charge $1400. to live in a shoebox like ny.

[@toxictheman1347]

First 😇

[@pickyaudio]

👊

[@jasonMB999]

Lol. Still a waste

[@nathanthomas5133]

Bit like your comment

[@jasonMB999]

@@nathanthomas5133 you are not the owner of bowers and wilkins. Why are you feisty for it?

[@rolins3279]

$400 🤣 😂 🤣 🙄 TWS earbuds, it's for the convenience they bring on the go and not for the so-called "extraordinary" quality of sound 🔊 they could have that they are interesting (wired headphones at $50-$100 do much better in this area 🤷🏽‍♂️), they just need to have a good enough sound 🔊 (which 99% of tws have today), good ANC (these B&W Pi8s are not really the best in the field), and good microphone in phone calls in noisy environments (a lot of earbuds at $50-$100 do better than these Pi8s), this thing is a product for snubs, it's a scam 🤧 🚶🏽‍♂️ 🚶🏽‍♂️ 🚶🏽‍♂️

[@seanbisset8644]

you've copied an pasted this same b.s statement on all the new review videos of these earbuds...you must be very bored.

[@rolins3279]

@@seanbisset8644 Don't worry, I'm not bored, my life is certainly more exciting than yours, it's just that I don't like scams.

[@rolins3279]

I can guarantee you that my life is much more exciting than yours, it's just that I don't like scams 🤧

[@dragonsofnorway]

What a stupid company. Cheap brands manage to give you control over everything but B&W will not give us this. Battery life is also a joke. Not worth the premium price.

[@AnilKumar-1387]

All the codecs bull shit, Where is LDAC n LHDC