Thx for the review. I’m trying to find either some amazing earbuds or over the ear headphones that check all the boxes but stay within my budget which is less than $300-$350. Happy New Year!!
@KingKikikoi4 ай бұрын
I got this to upgrade over my beoplay Ex and it’s an incredible upgrade in every respect. But one thing I am having issue is while running… these make thumping noise that is very distracting from the music. The fit is very good and comfortable otherwise so I wonder if anyone else have this issue?
@marcinzygacki58524 ай бұрын
is the sound better than in EX?
@chrisrussell99423 ай бұрын
Yeh, is the sound better than the ex? I have the ex's and I'm also thinking of switching due to their poor ANC and the poor reliability of their connection.
@seanjoe17044 күн бұрын
@@marcinzygacki5852: for me, NOPE ! EX still the until this day. IMHO
@StructureMastery4 ай бұрын
How is the sound and the ANC and the sound compared to the Sennheiser tw4 ? Got some money from family and thinking about buying them
@Fredo.heavyy4 ай бұрын
@@StructureMastery still doing some testing against my top buds, Sennheiser are in that rotation. ANC is not as strong on the Pi8 but the aware mode is better in my opinion
@StructureMastery4 ай бұрын
@@Fredo.heavyy yes, me too, bought the Pi8 to test, and the tw4
@MrBigdeexl4 ай бұрын
I want to pull the trigger on them but I have the Gemini 2 and I'm waiting On a comparison with the two
@EduardTeodorescu3 ай бұрын
i also waiting comparison
@goldfinga786ableАй бұрын
GO TO FLOSS AND JHE WILL TELL U
@seanjoe17044 күн бұрын
They both great in their own sound signature. Can't say which one the best between Pi8 and gemini 2. But, still I love beoplay EX more...
@thegrandpa844 ай бұрын
I agree with some issues on the PI8 and the annoying chime when modes. Like you said everyone’s ears are different. I tried the AirPod pro 2 and the XM5 neither fit my ears. I even tried your recommendation for the tips on the Sony and no luck. I had the Bose ultras but the noise cancelling gives me that cabin pressure feeling. The PI8 has been the best overall so far for me.
@Fredo.heavyy4 ай бұрын
So I’m still testing the Pi8 right now and so far loving them. I actually put the AZLA SednaEarfit MAX ASMR on my Pi8 and they fit better for me. Curious if you’ve tried the Jabra elite 10 gen 2 out?
@thegrandpa844 ай бұрын
@@Fredo.heavyy Nice I still have the ASMR tips from my XM5’s I’ll have to try them. I did not try the Jabras they weren’t on my short list of what I wanted to test but I’ve heard good things.
@austinslater47734 ай бұрын
@@Fredo.heavyyI loved the jabras! So comfortable. I don’t get great ANC with them tho because my ears must be a little weird? I know they have great ANC but for me it’s just average. Great all around tho
@CainTheProfessor4 ай бұрын
Bro your being honest you nailed it i'll wait for your full review.
@baw92182 ай бұрын
What do you think when you compare them to the Sennheiser momentum 4?
@Fredo.heavyy2 ай бұрын
Pi8 > Momentum 4 Momentum sound personalization is better but over Pi8 out perform (ANC, Aware mode, Fit)
@minghermawan29939 күн бұрын
@@Fredo.heavyyHow does the sound quality compare to the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Headphones (not TWS)?
@rexdeshon5274Ай бұрын
Hands down the best I've listened to, including my shure 846. These whill now be my go to earbuds. For years the Shure 846 coupled with Qudelix 5k have been my chosen.
@510maddog4 ай бұрын
They need to fix the battery drain when the buds are in the case. When i take mine out, they're somewhere between 93 & 96 %. That's not cool.
@anarkan1914 ай бұрын
@510maddog I hear you and I could not agree more but I know B&W engineers never take feedback and reporting issues too kindly as they always consider their work final I have at least persevered in factory resetting mine three times using that small reset button next to the usb port that you need use the sim ejector pin to push that button Since my Pi8 despite being already paired with my phone still were Not functioning no sound at all I had to resort to factory restarting mine On the first reset their app was reporting 5% power in the buds and 11% power in the case despite both being fully charged as I barely even used them Second factory reset fixed the earbuds battery power report corrected but still showed 11% case battery power and refused to charge either with usb cable or wireless The third reset finally fixed the faulty battery reporting and now finally reported 100% battery power on both the buds and case and pairing was fixed too I didn’t really expect the expensive brand new Pi8 to have all of these crazy software issues from get go I personally think their so called app or software still is buggy as hell and needs a load of work and having to fiddle around with factory reset three times in a row to finally get mine fixed is absurd and laughable
@Evie_Michelle4 ай бұрын
Love that you talked about 14th Street train station! Great review as usual but you didn't talk about the call quality. Returned so many buds because people could hear backgrounds more than my voice
@Fredo.heavyy4 ай бұрын
I’ll have to cover that in my full review up later this week or next. I’ll make sure to include a mic quality test. 👍🏽
@LolaRunni3 ай бұрын
Would you recommend them for long distance runners? I’m a little worried about their water resistance and comfort..
@Fredo.heavyy3 ай бұрын
Depends how long you’re running and what conditions I guess. I’m road running here in NYC 10-20 mile runs and they are great, no issue with sweat or comfort. I would get the Pi6 though if you don’t need the re-transmission case.
@LolaRunni3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your quick response. I run more or less 90km/week. I’m located downtown Toronto/Canada so,I need them noise cancelling and most importantly to resist to warm , cold water in addition to water resistant. I don’t need the retransmission case so I guess I should go for the Pi6.
@ashtonthebasshead3 ай бұрын
I wonder what you would think about the pi6.
@Fredo.heavyy3 ай бұрын
Waiting for them to be in stock, considering exchanging my Pi8 for Pi6 and spending extra money on KZbin studio camera gear. I think the Pi8/Pi6 are the best buds of 2024.
@ashtonthebasshead3 ай бұрын
@@Fredo.heavyy that sounds like a smart move.
@nikoskomninos71584 ай бұрын
are you going to make a further review for sound quality?
@Fredo.heavyy4 ай бұрын
@@nikoskomninos7158 yes I’ll have more detailed review up next week
@chicopc8343 ай бұрын
I love the no bs approach keep it up, plus i like the not to long videos 💪🏻💪🏻 im thinking about momentum 4 or pi8 what would you recommend? Thanks
@Fredo.heavyy3 ай бұрын
My pick is gonna be the Pi8 or the Pi6 based off comfort but I also believe the Bowers and Wilkins have better aware mode too
@chicopc8343 ай бұрын
@@Fredo.heavyy thanks for the reply👍🏼
@vote4ulvio2 ай бұрын
I'm seriously thinking about getting the Bowers and Wilkins pi8 but was wondering how good the Bowers customer service is?
@NeighborhoodDada2 ай бұрын
How do you compare these to the pi7 s2?
@Fredo.heavyy2 ай бұрын
The Pi8 blow the Pi7 S2 out the water
@polaricebear8027 күн бұрын
So what’s the ear phones? That are good and half the price?
@Fredo.heavyy27 күн бұрын
Bose Quiet Comfort Gen 2 or Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 if you don’t mind the silicone cover.
@ColiBen4 ай бұрын
Is it the AZ80? Dude tell me pls i am just about to buy new earbuds and as of right now the AZ80 seems the best option to me. (Sound is the more important for me and i like a lot of bass)
@Fredo.heavyy4 ай бұрын
Jabra elite 10 gen 2 or Bower and Wilkins Pi6
@mr.casanova71453 ай бұрын
@@Fredo.heavyy why not recommending technics az80
@Fredo.heavyy3 ай бұрын
@@mr.casanova7145 AZ80 are out classed but the new Bowers and Wilkins
@user-vw7um9vv5pАй бұрын
AZs don't go near loud enough. Don't waste your money.
@mr.casanova7145Ай бұрын
@@user-vw7um9vv5p is it very low woth the sound? I dont care cor very loud sound so is it that bad
@ronbrooks654727 күн бұрын
Time for a new pair but unlike most, my Airpods Pro 2 seem to outlast my More Expensive pairs. My Bang & Olefson EX don't hold a charge, Lost one of my Bose Quiet Comfort (the left one), now I'm left with Airpods Pro 2, and Sony WF-X1005. Two of the best Noise Cancelation earbuds in the game. Well Sony is the King of Noise Cancelation now. But not of sound. I need a new pair that is for Sound. These might be it, I may get the Mint Color pair with the Gold stripes just to try something new. Though Blue could win.
@Ray-qy3hh4 ай бұрын
Bro im new with ur videos and bro im loving it especially with the bose qc ultra cuz i wa sso close to buying them, keep up the good vidoes up
@applefreak19543 ай бұрын
I'm sorry your EQ is craazy 😭 boosting everything?!? All of those could be reset with your values: Low - 0.5, Mid - 0.5, Hi-Mid - 0.5, Hi - -0.5.
@Fredo.heavyy3 ай бұрын
I’ll try that out. Also these are billed as “reference earbuds” so they ship with a “flat response”, let’s see if your recommended EQ works for me
@gertost4 ай бұрын
I have the momentum 4s. Great sound. But a little problem with connection issue, that effect sound quality. I have an meze alba wired iems in order. The albas are said to be delivered late September. Wondering if i should sell my momentum 4s. Cancel the albas. And get the Bowers & Wilkins i8 instead 🤔 But them again, i also miss having some wired iems. Its something about that analog sound, and not having to deal with charging, and stuff. And i guess the albas will sound better than the Bowers
@jamesp30224 ай бұрын
I'm going to see what you got on your channels back log, I like your take on wireless audio
@petererk80644 ай бұрын
Man, don't know why I haven't run across your channel before but I really enjoyed this review and will be subbing. FWIW, I am using Spinfit CP-100 ear tips with my PI8s and, for me, they're a good improvement comfort and soundwise. Ofc, ymmv. I have the AZ-80s and others, but to me, if you can afford them, these are the best TWS I have run across soundwise. Highly recommended, fingerprint magnets or not, lol. Edit: almost forgot, you're right, the chime is EXTREMELY annoying
@kenanahmetmanioglu86363 ай бұрын
So the question is this az 80 or this ?
@Fredo.heavyy3 ай бұрын
@@kenanahmetmanioglu8636 selling my AZ80 and keeping the Pi8
@metart93Ай бұрын
Do you think these headphone would be comfortable to wear underneath a winter hat?
@w2bestАй бұрын
They most def are!
@dnusikАй бұрын
How these sound compared to B&O EX? (I have EX, and this is probably the best thing I've ever bought)
@Zebrajellyfishphoto2 ай бұрын
Great video! I consider myself a music and sound aficionado. I was disappointed by these buds and just returned them. I honestly felt the sound stage, quality and overall EQ ability of the new Bose QC's were far superior. I tested them side by side for over an hour and I was blown away by Bose and they are $180 less. I really wanted to like the B&Ws but I was not and am very surprised. I expect to be blown away by the B&Ws.
@alexleer86883 ай бұрын
Do these sound better than Tozo golden x1 ?.
@Fredo.heavyy3 ай бұрын
That’s a tough one, the X1 have larger driver but the Pi8 “tuning” is better and so is the aware mode. Low key just get the Pi6 when they’re available that be my pick.
@bubbabfp13 ай бұрын
I just upgraded from the Pi7 S2, and they do sound better, my only gripe I have is that they get a lot of interference in crowded areas like a busy gym. I have a ZFold 6. I literally had go into developer mode and switch to codec AAC instead of Qualcomm Aptx Audio to get the min interference. I tested the sound quality between AAC and Aptx and I cant notice a difference in music streaming experience in my QOBUZ app. I don't know if its a Samsung issue or what not but It is not acceptable to get that kind of interference for a pair of $440 true wireless ear buds. I did not have an issue with my Pi7 S2. I mainly use them at the gym for a premium listening experience. I have the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and I get zero interference, but to say they sound better than the Pi8 is a major understatement. I have a work iPhone I will try them out at the gym to check out the performance.
@Fredo.heavyy3 ай бұрын
I get some random glitches or drop outs when I’m on the subway in a very busy area but nothing crazy. I did a 7 mile run in a crowded area and had them in my ear the whole time, they performed great but I am on iPhone. So far I’m really loving the Pi8 over the Pi7 S2.
@bubbabfp13 ай бұрын
@@Fredo.heavyy I get it, in a subway where around 50% to 60% of people have wireless buds you get minimal interference is understandable, but imagine in a congested area where 95% of people have wireless earphones, it gets unacceptable. My Pi7 S2 did not have this issue maybe due to the version of bluetooth intergraded in the buds. Before the Pi7 S2 I had the Beoplay EX and they had the same interference issue. IDK IDK. Nonetheless these are the best buds sound quality wise I have ever owned, but that interference issue baffles me.
@dic-pr9un3 ай бұрын
I have Pi7 S2, the software and bluetooth connection have stability problem. I have problem to connect to my phone now....
@עידןתמיר-ה3ס28 күн бұрын
How the sq with iPhone?
@ttube11125 күн бұрын
RnB and Hip Hop for Denon PerL Pro. Make sure you do the sound personalisation. I would also try it with the high volume feature on and off to hear the difference. Look forward to your views bozo!
@JoeGillian04 ай бұрын
Well i have the Pi7' you can circle from noise cancelling to pass through mode without the app just by taping the left earbud... Also the pi8 look cheap...well i am not a fan of theie design...and considering B&W software upgrade track ..let's just say it's not great
@Fredo.heavyy4 ай бұрын
You have the Pi7 gen one? And they have mode toggle on the buds? The Pi8 are nice, they feel premium, fit is great and case is a pocketable. You’re right that they never did a software update but to be honest the Pi8 are almost perfect.
@JoeGillian04 ай бұрын
@@Fredo.heavyy Yes i have the PI7, i just took them out to double check but you were absolutely correct, i can only circle from ANC ON to OFF not from ANC On to Pass through. My bad..Sorry about that (And you can also have transparency mode enabled with ANC ON in the app)
@velisamitic49344 ай бұрын
I think Status 3pro great video as always 👌👍🇷🇸🇦🇹
@Heythumb883 ай бұрын
Az80??
@Fredo.heavyy3 ай бұрын
These or the Pi6 are better aslong as you don't need the triple multipoint
@Heythumb883 ай бұрын
I was just guessing the other earbud you were talking about at the end of the video haha
@Fredo.heavyy3 ай бұрын
Ooh 😅 it’s the Jabra elite 10 gen 2
@panadeuser2 ай бұрын
lol, ur mate broke HIS ears in, not the buds Effing around with your ear cartilage is a pretty bad idea Connection stability was ALWAYS an issue with B&W, nothing new there, but certainly not worth 400 EUR (in EU)
@SymbianBlack4 ай бұрын
How are they for working out? Like laying flat or at an angle?
@Fredo.heavyy4 ай бұрын
Just did chest press with free weight, the fit is solid!
@SymbianBlack4 ай бұрын
@@Fredo.heavyy good good. Solid like AZ80 solid? I have those but was thinking about trading them in for the pi8’s
@Fredo.heavyy4 ай бұрын
Wait for the Pi6, I’m gonna exchange my Pi8 for those as I don’t need the audio transmission feature. The Pi8 fit better than AZ80
@SymbianBlack4 ай бұрын
@@Fredo.heavyy pi6? I thought they had a funky fit too
@Fredo.heavyy4 ай бұрын
The new Pi6 - audio46.com/products/bowers-wilkins-pi6-true-wireless-in-ear-headphones-with-adaptive-active-noise-cancellation Same shape as new Pi8, updater driver and software
@pudakis4 ай бұрын
I got a pair of broken ones three days ago dealing with customer service is like pulling teeth, they were going to exchange them but at this point I am asking for a refund three days just to get a label for an exchange, now it’s Friday by the time they get mine mid next week I wouldn’t even get my replacement for another week and a half 😂
@Fredo.heavyy4 ай бұрын
@@pudakis yea that’s frustrating especially when you’re excited to use a new products. I’m considering swapping these out for the Pi6 as I don’t see myself using the re-transmission feature. I’ll save couple hundred.
@ThePolarOpposite4 сағат бұрын
I don't think they sound any better than the AZ 80s + the AZ80s blow away the connectivity
@andreitudose38383 ай бұрын
I honeslty think that ANC is a fad and normal passive NC does the trick enough, I had up until recently the Between PRO first generation with pasive NC just bought some foam tips and they were the best In ear head phones I ever had the luck to try...Now, I gave the AZ-80 a try, they are good but no were near the first generation Between PRO's that had no bells and whisels that everybody seem that they need... and just had 3 fucking dedicated drivers that did the job amazingly well...I don't understand how this discussion of "everybody ear is unique" is relevant when black on white you have 3 freaking dedicated drivers for highs mids and lows in the Status buds and still the PI8 wins? Sorry my G but Its just hard for me to comprehend...side note I had to download a amplified app the get the AZ-80 to sound louder as the max level was not loud enough for me...
@Fredo.heavyy3 ай бұрын
Not sure I’m picking up what you’re putting down. Status between 3ANC sound better than Pi8 but the Pi8 are the better overall buds(ANC, Aware mode, Fit/comfort) IMO
@ttube11126 күн бұрын
I tried the Pi8 and can't say I'm blown away. The Denon Perl Pro sound better for me. The Sennheiser Momentum 4 also sound similar- cheaper and more intuitive app.
@Fredo.heavyy25 күн бұрын
I’m gonna trust you and try to secure a pair of Pearl Pro. What kinda genre music you listen to mostly?
@ttube11125 күн бұрын
@Fredo.heavyy RnB and Hip Hop. Make sure you do the sound personalisation. I would also try if with the high volume feature on and off to hear the difference. Look forward to your views bozo!
@ttube11125 күн бұрын
@@Fredo.heavyy@Fredo.heavyy RnB and Hip Hop. Make sure you do the sound personalisation. I would also try if with the high volume feature on and off to hear the difference. Look forward to your views bozo!
@jasonMB9994 ай бұрын
7:38 obviously you're talking about the az80. Lol
@hemalvyas91932 ай бұрын
I m so disappointed about sound quality compared to beoplay EX !
@Fredo.heavyy2 ай бұрын
what device are you using them with?
@hemalvyas91932 ай бұрын
@@Fredo.heavyy I use with iPhone and with my iPad
@hemalvyas91932 ай бұрын
@@Fredo.heavyy Beoplay EX has crisp and separation is so much better compared to PI8. I feel I m listening on Sony wf 1000xm4 when I use PI8. EX has far premium sound quality compared to PI8
@alonpoliak84404 ай бұрын
It wasn't clear enough, where do you live?...
@my-lf5dn11 күн бұрын
earbuds review without mentioning sound quality
@Fredo.heavyy10 күн бұрын
@@my-lf5dn you can’t communicate “sound quality” through a KZbin video. Just cause you see a graph or someone says “great bass” doesn’t mean anything to your ears IRL.
@ttube11126 күн бұрын
Due tomorrow bozo. Looking forward to them.
@stevenmontgomery942415 күн бұрын
Not one comment on sound quality. Not a good review.
@Fredo.heavyy15 күн бұрын
Nobody can communicate “sound quality” through a KZbin video. Your looking for the wrong info but you can watch this video for more answers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpW9mn6bgcigZ7ssi=8gaNXHRBo4J1kgao
@donnagathers69794 ай бұрын
Great video
@michaelpriev48512 ай бұрын
WHERE THEY ARE BETTER THEN JABRA ELITE 10 I MON SURE I UNDERSTAND? HALF PRICE
@Fredo.heavyy2 ай бұрын
they are pretty equal honestly, if you don't need the retransmission case just get the Pi6
@goldentrout48114 ай бұрын
have you been getting enough sleep my man?
@Fredo.heavyy4 ай бұрын
@@goldentrout4811 sleep won’t fix what I have 💀
@Mr.D.Michael2 ай бұрын
Yo Flossy and everyone else in the Audio Community. I discovered a fatal flaw in the Pi8's. Mine were brand new yesterday from John Lewis cost £349.99 and I maxed out the EQ and Volume and played this track kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHvbhaBpbJeao7Msi=r6q1Zrn0X3cKr1m9 by Mark Spence 2 The Floor. On the Right earbud was a crackling distortion where the driver could not handle it. I urge you to test this for yourself. You may want to return them. Think I will fall back to the Bose Ultra QCs after this. Pi8's are going back.
@Fredo.heavyy2 ай бұрын
Reluctant to try that out since I’m outside of the return period but I’ll do some additional test and see if it happens with any of my music
@elliekim66662 ай бұрын
That sounds extremely niche issue . Who’s putting the volume at max and maxing the EQ?
@Mr.D.Michael2 ай бұрын
@@elliekim6666They are options that will be used by many end users. The point is it heavy static interference is quality control defect should not be happening at all in a flagship premium product@elliekim6666
@Mr.D.Michael2 ай бұрын
The end use is free to use any settings they choose. The point is this heavy pressure crackling and crunching sound sould not be happening in a flagship premium product.@@elliekim6666
@Mr.D.Michael2 ай бұрын
@@elliekim6666 The point is that those features are there to be used by the 'End User's regardless and there should no way be any level of pressure cabin static or interference or general distortion from what is a Flagship Premium Product. It really needs investigating.
@dinmk4 ай бұрын
I bought this to replace bose ultra but I was disappointed in a big way. No way close to bose ultra sound. More of a flatmate
@Fredo.heavyy4 ай бұрын
@@dinmk Bose noise canceling blows the Pi8 out the water, sounds is subjective so I don’t disagree with you there. Did you have connection issues with your Bose ultra? I find mine randomly discount too frequently.
@evilphoebusАй бұрын
Bose ANC is better? Well. So boss should be the option. Hmmm 😅
@goldfinga786ableАй бұрын
WHEN IT COMES TO SOUND THESE BAD BOYS WILL BLOW THE BOSE OUT OF UR ASS …
@seanjoe17044 күн бұрын
First time I heard Pi8, I dissapointed also and I thought the same way like you. After a week and played with EQ, now they become my daily TWS. And one thing really cool that the case can be a dac. I have severals old DAP like Plenue and Shanling which don't have a bluetooth. Now, they all can shine again..
@goldfinga786able4 ай бұрын
Free Palestine
@jaypalmer38064 ай бұрын
So sad
@ilanbandary44353 ай бұрын
Lol
@ilanbandary44353 ай бұрын
Shut up it's a audio review take your free Palestine somewhere else
@urxlnc062 ай бұрын
How good are these headphones?
@evoxf14 ай бұрын
hey @fredo.heavyy please make a good comparison between techncis, sony, pi8 and other best, and just choose one in the end you would go with
@Ragnarok18814 ай бұрын
What is Az-80s?
@Fredo.heavyy4 ай бұрын
Technics EAH-AZ80 - (IMPRESSION + AirPods Pro 2 COMPARISSION) kzbin.info/www/bejne/faKkd2VtabGoipY