Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 Review: Style AND Substance?

[@_nx_pain]

Got these for €229 in a Black Friday deal - absolute banger of a product!

[@sergiosanjorg]

Where?

[@_nx_pain]

@@sergiosanjorg Coolblue in Amsterdam

[@RavenSWE]

Picked these up 2 days ago and absolutely love them so far. I tested them in the store for close to 1h against the XM4, XM5, B&O HX and Bose 700, and there was a notable difference in my opinion. The HX has more clarity in some very specific situations but 4 out of 5 times I enjoyed the Px7 more. They are also very comfortable and look sexy as hell, I got the blue and gold 🔥

[@justinw7323]

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[@NightBreakDreamer]

a slight correction - Bluetooth version is 5.2, not 5.0 as mentioned in the video. Even the Bowers & Wilkins official website lists the PX7 S2's Bluetooth version as 5.2 under its specifications.

[@edjack1993]

Great review. Very clear format. Subscribed!

[@smarthomesounds]

Thanks for the sub and great to have you part of the community.

[@SteffenThomsen]

That blue color is sick.

[@Pe6ek]

That's such a sick comment.

[@sphinx5151]

Great informative video… I think I’ll wait for the next release. If I see any great discounts on Black Friday or year end then may pickup a pair. Looking forward to the future comparison videos!

[@groger201]

have the gold and blue Bowers and Wilkins PXs and love that they brought them back that color way!!!.....shut up and take my money B and W ??

[@stephenknight6562]

Holding off for the Sennheiser Momentum 4 with 60hr battery life new design ext. they come out in late August. Can’t wait!

[@RavenSWE]

I don’t really see the benefit of a 60h battery unless everything else is 10/10. I would rather have 30-40h and save some of the weight, who needs to go several days without charging? If you’re working you are not in a tent, and there is no phone on the market that can match the battery so you have to get to a charging point anyway

[@AG-mm9wn]

Same! Momentum 2-3 are the best performance/sound out of just about all Bluetooth headphones

[@Exiarc]

When you do the comparison with the XM5, do you mind adding in a test with wind and/or airplane noise for the microphone test? It seems many reviewers have only tested the microphone in a controlled environment but lacked the more real world practical use case that seems important if a call was needed out on the go. Furthermore, it seems that the initial general consensus is that the PX7 S2 has a more well tuned audio profile but curious if the "sound quality" on a tuned XM5 through EQ can match a respectable level to the PX7 S2. Also any audio samples would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

[@jr8179]

got these for USD 135 brand new last month.. such a steal!

[@Sunrise813]

Any problem with the Music app? I hear there are many problems with the app with connection issues etc

[@erikaleksandermoe1634]

Actually on the Bowers and Wilkins website it is stated that these do have Bluetooth 5.2. I am considering these to replace my Sennheiser Momentum 3. One important “feature” for me would be to be able to turn ANC off. Weirdly enough you cannot do that on the Momentum 4.

[@RustyNotesTV]

How would you compare these to the B&O H95, sound wise?

[@krzysztofpiechowiak2668]

Just fyi - regarding previous model, I hope this one will be much better: Headphone B&W PX7 - strongly NOT recommended after 2Y of using! Device bought on: 23.03.20 - Polish distributor (366 EUR) 27.06.20 - complete failure of the left handset, no sound 23.07.20 - fix for maintenance service (!), earpad not correctly positioned 16.05.22 - full around unsticking of left earpad on gluing line, the contents (sponge) went out - not covered by the warranty 23.07.22 - complete failure of the right handset, no sound - after a 2-year warranty period After weeks of discussion, I got message that repair cost is similar to cost of buying a new one headphone (!). At the same time, I also bought B&O H9 3rd gen (for other family member) - till now working smoothly, no issue. Kris

[@bob_sandvagene]

Thought this was a Dankpods vid from the thumbnail. Stuck around for a decent review though. Nice one.

[@sip3397]

hello, can they be considered as auido hi-fi wired headphones like the Meze 99 classics or are the mezes better in terms of audio quality?

[@rafarybicki3783]

Hello, thanks for the review. How do these headphones sound in comparison to Sennheiser momentum 4?

[@stuclark5081]

10/10 Review. I’ve not tried the PX7 s2 & was considering them as a step up to my PX7 but now I will wait. I listen to my PX7 & P9 ‘wired’ with a Dragonfly Cobalt via the Apple camera adapter into my iPhone. I ‘assume’ these need to be powered for the drivers? Now….. I will absolutely wait & get the PX8 as the upgrade to my PX7. I will then get the best of both world with the natural upgrades & also the higher but rate with BT……. I bet I still plug the dragonfly in tho…..😂😂 Great job, thank you.

[@FeelsDonkMan]

how is the clamping force? I had the original B&W PX and the clamping force was insane, gave me headaches after a few hours. I hope these being made out of plastic in parts helps improve this. I need all day comfort.

[@smarthomesounds]

Yes a lot better than the original PX. We had the same issue with the clamping force but the latest generation of B&W headphones have fixed that issue and are a lot more comfortable to wear for long listening sessions.

[@FeelsDonkMan]

@@smarthomesounds Thanks, good to hear they've improved things.

[@McLaren_fan_04]

Awesome review

[@kapatral1]

which mobile phone are you using to test these head phones

[@Daniel-Condurachi]

how does the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 compare to the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal PC/PS. I see you reviewed both. Besides sound quality, I am interested in how the perceived microphone quality compares between the 2 on Bluetooth, using the 2.5 GHz dongle, but also when wired using USB-C to a PC. What about ANC between the 2? Thank you!

[@Adam1K750SvK]

Hi, i am just trying to decide between these two you mentioned. Which one did you chose ?

[@damindra]

Got the px7 and love them...think I'll wait for the px8 since the px7 s2 are a step up hut probably not quite as big as I want....

[@38201270298]

What makes you think that PX8 is coming?

[@apfelschorle7990]

@@38201270298 nothing he is just hoping for it

[@matteventu]

@@38201270298 B&W have already announced that PX8 is coming.

[@38201270298]

@@matteventu would you mind to share a link to this announcement?

[@AG-mm9wn]

Px8 might not be out for years

[@staticvoidmain]

It is Bluetooth 5.2 according to the official B&W PX7 S2 info sheet. What is your source?

[@Juanovalle]

I was about to make the same comment

[@Tenreable]

@@Juanovalle . So do I (see: my comments below )

[@fromann09]

I own the OG PX7s in the limited black carbon color way, and I honestly prefer my pair in terms of looks and build materials. Can't comment on the diffences in sound or comfort, but I really love mine so 🤷

[@smarthomesounds]

The OG’s were a SHS favourite.

[@WhatTheFragrance]

@@smarthomesounds how do they sound compared to b and o hx

[@fonsie3029]

The video says Apple devices are ruled out as far as high res audio is concerned but isn’t it possible to connect an iPad Pro with usb-c and turn on Apple lossless in settings?

[@MrJ.31]

Any idea if the px7 s2, sony 1000xm5, or shure aonic 50 offer a true passive wired mode where they don't need power to use them?

[@badex3301]

Does this have multi device connect option?

[@handyward7559]

i have Bang & Olufsen h95 wonder how they fair against them .....

[@francoisnarrainen6413]

me too i have the B&O and am wondering if i should go with the B&W

[@kjellhedberg4807]

The new PX7 2 have so much better dynamics, transient rendering and much higher resolution. The bass is clearer and is well separated from the lower midrange. For the first 100 hours there was a hint of confinement and a nasal effect on voices. With it comes off after about 150 hours.

[@meeehau]

Px7 s2 or Px8 for listening spotify from samsung s23 ultra?

[@ianmoore7550]

Great review, but just wanted to check on the BT 5.0 comment as their manual etc all say 5.2. I'm currently tossing up between these and the Sony XM5. Thanks!

[@smarthomesounds]

Thanks for the feedback, and yes this product is Bluetooth 5.2 which we are trying to update with a onscreen message. Tough call between the XM5 as we are testing these two right now.

[@ianmoore7550]

@@smarthomesounds Thanks. Looking forward to your comparisons.

[@ianmoore7550]

@@smarthomesounds took the plunge and got the B&W's as stock is limited here in Australia. So far they are awesome. The app less so!

[@MrBrownGuy95]

Are you able connect the headphones from USB c port to USB c by listening to music?

[@MarkJT1000]

Thanks for your thoughts and the review. Why would the 3.5mm jack to USB C be regarded as inferior to a straight 3.5mm cable? I've paired these with a Bluetooth 5.2 transmitter plugged into my TV and using aptX Adaptive I can listen to concerts etc. in good quality sound with barely any noticeable lag or lip-sync issues.

[@hugo112max]

As it is always required to have a battery that is charged. No passive input is possible.

[@premiumman9010]

Sonons Beam Gen 2 vs (New 2022) Samsung S61B review please. They seem identical. Only difference I found was 7 vs 9 speakers. Would love a comparison before deciding.

[@Danlikescheesteaks]

And here I am still using my og wired P7 that I bought in 2014. Wonder how these sound in comparison because I think the P7 still sound great

[@SKY_DWELLER333]

Totally with you. Got mine back in 2015, and just found out these existed/came out last month about 45 minutes ago. Thinking about making the upgrade for the sake of flexibility. But yeah, couldn’t agree more. P sevens are the best headphones I have personally ever bought.

[@Danlikescheesteaks]

@@SKY_DWELLER333 For travel it definitely makes sense to upgrade, but I use my P7s at home on my computer so I never really considered the new wireless stuff. And yea they just sound great still. I also have an HD600 and to me the P7 are almost like a slightly warmer version of them with great sub-bass. I switch between them and honestly don’t really feel like I’m missing anything. Soundstage maybe, but that’s an unfair comparison given that the 600s are open back. I think I probably love the P7 now more than I even did when I got them

[@themarksmanABP]

I have the p7wireless from when they were first launched, sound even better than the P7. Been waiting years for a bt headphone to best them on SQ. Would like to see how these compare

[@TJ.Turner]

If I thought the original PX7 was too boomy in the mid bass, would I appreciate the S2?

[@donnytramp6955]

Ye they added features from the less bassy features of the older bowers px into these px7 s2s

[@harryszeto8292]

How would you say these compare to Airpods Max?

[@willhot3481]

I’m using B&W, P7 & loving it. I’ve tried the apple pro and it can’t even touch P7, do you think this PX7 s2 better sound then P7?

[@booma_]

sennheiser momentum 4 is around the corner who will win 2022 ?

[@stephenknight6562]

I think according what sennheiser teased will be pro be the winner

[@Tenreable]

Great review.I am facing the choice of Bowers & Wilkins PX7 s2 vs Technics EAH-A800 vs Sony WH-1000XM5. I listen to electronic music (trance, club). I love high treble and low one. Which headphones to choose? NC doesn't matter to me.

[@singlepanic]

For that genres of music I'd go with the XM5's, BUT I'll tell you what: after getting my px7s2's for mostly metal and dnb I found myself to GOD DAMN ENJOY funk, smooth jazz and rockabily which sound absolutely great in these pairs. So yes, I'd keep in mind too that sometimes what we listen through determines what we listen to.

[@bottomburp]

I wear glasses ,what is the comfort like? my Sennheiser Momentum 1's were very painful to wear because of the clamping force, so I switched to the Orange Crest Editions which were much better comfort wise, the only issue with the Orange Crest's is the poor build quality, the headband snapped which rendered them useless, luckily it happened just before the warranty ran out and got them replaced. But I really like the look of the B&W PX7 S2's & the Sony XM5's so I'm a bit torn as to which ones to buy next.

[@singlepanic]

I wear glasses too, px7s2's are perfect for me

[@bottomburp]

@@singlepanic Thank you for taking the time to reply to me, very much appreciated.

[@andreasspangberg8676]

I love B&W but a while ago I decided to upgrade from my B&W PX to Technics EAH-A800. My question is now how the PX7 S2 compares to the Technics? I really love the Technics compared to Sony and Bose (and PX) when it comes to sound quality, but what about these?

[@latinochico]

Did you figure your question? A800 or px7 S2 ?

[@FlubFlubber]

Wich one is the best for sound to watch tv? XM5 Sony or that b&w? UPDATE; i have both now; the B&W is better sound quality, the xm5 is better comfort on my ears.

[@radekhlavacek5581]

Px7 s2 or beoplay hx…? Thanks!

[@agibbs61]

Not sure which original version of PX7 you have, but they are nothing like the ones I own from 2019. Mine look much more like the PX7 S2

[@leandrocaboatandossantos8982]

Great review mate! At this price point I would expect stronger noise cancelation and Bluetooth 5.2 in the least.. huge bummer it won't be able to use Bluetooth Le audio improvements

[@thomaslienert4225]

The missing BT LE is saving me from upgradig from my PX7 (S1). I vouch to not buy any more headphones until they come with BT LE support. If the PX8 comes with BT LE support, the piggy bank is done for.

[@tonycheung1559]

I really wish they dont put their company name on the cups

[@Tomas42354]

Pleeeease try and do review of DELI KATCH G2😉

[@pedrosoares7273]

No adjustable ANC level = Ear Pain. Got interested in the previous headphones though

[@langdon1705]

I'm rocking Sennheiser Momentum 3 as they seemed to win all categories except for battery & call clarity. Been considering picking up a pair of PX7 for months... then surprisingly saw these, and here i am! Didn't even know they were coming The design is clearly revamped PX5, so i didn't think positively initially, at first i thought they'd gone backwards! PX7 are quite modern design and unique with Carbon-Fiber, i thought it was too soon to be going with a revamped retro throwback look. Though you seem to have nothing but praise for them with sound and battery so thats good news. So i'm sure ill get used to the design and end up with them😅, instead of snapping-up PX7 on sale. Though Momentum 4 are supposed to be coming soon 🤷🏻 and the mysterious PX8 flagship you mention! Been considering a Zeppelin, so being able to use 1 B&W app for both would be a great! Though i have to say, B&W app and support reviews are horrific 😰, which is another reason i haven't picked up PX7 yet. Sadly i'm currently in the Apple ecosystem, so i wont get best quality sound 😢. & I wont be going back to Android anytime soon bc of numerous privacy reasons that are too numerous to ignore anymore. Edit 22.11.22 - Still running Momentum 3 indoors, & Sony XM3 outside for yardwork etc B&W updated their app and now it works pretty great, also got a Zeppelin and I'm blown away by sound quality, build and how stable it is with new App. I tried the PX7 S2 and was disappointed. Cheap plasticky build, but decent sound. Doesn't feel like it's worth AUD$550ish. New PX8 seems amazing but paying over 1k for closed back ANC headphones is just plain greed. Thinking of picking up a Carbon edition PX7 at a nice discount

[@AG-mm9wn]

Best headphones out & the cheapest out of the big boys. Sennheiser is a true winner

[@justaguyfromreddit]

Random but apple doesn't offer any privacy at all

[@langdon1705]

@@justaguyfromreddit I'm aware Apple isn't a saint, but I trust them more than Google/Android. I don't use their iCloud service either, and I only occasionally use Safari, so I'm not really enveloped in their system. Android started insisting on location access for me to use simple Bluetooth, which it has never needed and doesn't need. Completely unreasonable and brazen push for info. So that was the last straw. Apple doesn't ask for location to Bluetooth, infact Apple doesn't complain at all if location is turned off all together. Android is constantly giving notifications about 'apps & processes may not work properly with blah blah permissions turned off ' and it drives me nuts. If you don't give stock/integrated Google apps open access to everything it complains constantly. I'm aware you can't really trust any devices as they take your info behind the scenes anyway, I just don't want to agree to their permissions to openly legalise what they are doing.

[@user-rg1om9ef4b]

Px7s or Sony m4s ???

[@mohamedahmed1023]

I'll wait for the PX8. I already have the PX7.

[@PeterbFree]

I have a pair of PX7's. I wired them in with a quality USB-C cable to my laptop and BOOM the sound quality LEAPT up, above and beyond anything I could have imagined before hearing them. BY FAR, the built-in DAC is the best feature of the PX7s. Add in a superior USB-C cable and the results are mind-blowing. How does this new model compare?

[@donnytramp6955]

disappointed that the bass is underwhelming even if compared to the pxs

[@vineasel5360]

It seems that Bowers & Wilkins are remedying everything that’s wrong with the PX7s via the S2s. The muddied and boomy mid bass and clipping at either ends of the audio spectrum are maddening-especially at a $399 price point. Plus, the S2s are not akin to wearing clamps on your head. It’s highly unusual for B &W to slip on quality, but the PX7s are really sub-par for such a great company.

[@electrology]

Bluetooth is 5.2 and not 5.0

[@PeterbFree]

Buttons are better than touch

[@Nogitsune_Yako]

I bought PX7 year ago. No reason for upgrading, considering that I’m not a millionaire.

[@michaelhoffmann510]

There's always PayPal instalment plans. ;D

[@gogo8033]

Iphone is much more expensive..., these aren't expensive compared to the 800d4s' or the Nautilus, but I'm waiting for the flagship px8 !

[@Nogitsune_Yako]

@@gogo8033 iPhone is a multifunctional device. These are just a headphones with a few features.

[@PeterbFree]

Do you have a laptop? try your unit with a USB-C cable, there is your upgrade. Go and buy a superior quality cable for about £20 and you will be amazed. You see, your unit has a built-in DAC

[@Nogitsune_Yako]

@@PeterbFree i don’t have laptop or pc

[@seaneckhart9914]

No analog input = junk

[@SeeL2169]

FYI, headphones don't have "inputs".

[@matteventu]

FYI, even the PX and PX7 didn't have analog input. They had 3.5mm line-in, but it was a digital input as whatever came analogue would be converted to digital by the onboard ADC and then back to analogue with the DAC.

[@PeterbFree]

Thes have a built-in DAC, like the PX7 model. Try them with a quality USB-C cable, my PX7 unit is truly breathtaking

[@seaneckhart9914]

@@Unwise- Im not saying its gonna sound worse with the built in dac or anything. It will become literal junk after the battery is dead.

[@seaneckhart9914]

@@matteventu I had no idea thats how they work . I thought you could run them on passive mode