Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e Review

[@BoschizBasus]

i just got them in ocean blue , and i listened to vivaldi summer by voice of music ( great quality) , it sounds just amazing , so much so i even droped some tears as my love for music and classical music is greater then anything, i can honestly say they worth every peny

[@Ridnarhtim]

I love the blue ones but they're not on Amazon, never on sale, and currently they're £100 more than the other colours which is just a bit much for a nicer colour :(

[@BoschizBasus]

@@Ridnarhtim maaaaaan never mind the color bro im telling you get them now they are something else

[@Ridnarhtim]

@@BoschizBasus yeah I ordered the black ones, looking forward to trying them out.

[@waldydelrosario3080]

​@@Ridnarhtim The ocean blue color is available now on Amazon.

[@ExServ85]

Hi, we bought two pairs with my girlfriends after trying it in a retail store and being blown away by the sound quality and the ANC. Searching for in depth review we've come across your channel and as youtuber myself, I wanted to say amazing job on the review ! Being able to ear the sound differences is a big big plus, also different kind of music is very helpful as well.

[@LeechTM]

Thanks, and glad both of you enjoy your new cans.

[@normhardy]

I bought these BW for plane travel. The build quality and sound are great. The noise-canceling on the flight was not as good as the Bose QC 2023 edition. I returned them. But for around the house use and less noisy travel, they are a great choice.

[@sandwaves5642]

After expecting the BEST from their "bigger sibling", I was properly disappointed, and returned the PX8 back to the dealer. These, on the other hand, ARE PRETTY GOOD ! They also sound very well using the USB cable. They have ( to my taste ) BETTER sound quality than the Sonies XM4 ( XM5 sounds WORSE than the 4 !! ).... They even sound, marginally, better than the momentum 4.

[@lebocal1]

My minor contribution to the debate I was able to test the B&W PX7 S2, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 and the B&W PX7 S2e, To start with the B&W PX7 S2, good build quality. Neutral reproduction, precise soundstage, but all a little congested. Then the Momentum 4, deep bass, but it makes mush in the mids as soon as there are a lot of elements. Not a huge fan of touch controls but I must admit that it works well. Deplorable manufacturing quality however (all plastic). I even ordered it twice to really make sure it didn't work with me :-) Then the B&W PX7 S2e: like the B&W PX7 S2 but with an opening of the soundstage. It's perfect, i kept it ! I could have had even better with the PX8 but it's out of the budget...

[@LeechTM]

i can only comment on the momentum 4 and the S2e, and i think its exactly as you say.

[@8000860]

What about loudness? PX8 are a bit too quiet for me. What about PX7s2 and M4?

[@lebocal1]

@@8000860 the bass are perfect for me on px7s2, and too present on M4 (but not well defined). If loudness is too quiet on PX8 for you, not sure you will like the px7s2. try the M4.

[@akifyldzz]

Can I get the deep bass of Momentum 4 by adjusting the bowers and wilkins application settings?

[@vustswe]

Great review! I have a had a pair of Sennheiser PXC 550 II for 6 years now and wear has taken a toll so I want to replace them and this review really helped me. I also despice touch controls on headphones so will definitely get a pair of the B&W.

[@silmarafernandes9468]

Thanks for your review! I’ve just ordered the forest green and can wait to try it!

[@LeechTM]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@denist7085]

Thank you for review 🙂 Just bought them for travel purpose, but plan to keep BD DT 770 Pro for home wired use.

[@LeechTM]

Nice selection

[@EllaSqueaks]

What was the classical song?

[@Honky.DigiTaL]

the B&W's definitely sounded the best , through your demo , to me

[@BoschizBasus]

I just ordered the s2e , upgrade from sony xm3 after 5 years

[@TurkeyRoo]

Would you mind letting me know how they compare comfort-wise to the xm3s? I've heard a few concerns about the clamping force of the b&w's

[@tommies3772]

Great testing. I'm leaning more towards the sony's. A little more clearer and great bass. Thanks for your expertise.

[@demetriuspena5811]

I ended up liking the Sony's better from the music sample you played. Replayed this video several times with my apple AirPods, Bose sound link OE and my iMacs speakers. I'll have to find out where I can test these out in store .I had originally purchased the AirPods Max and returned them due to my very old Bose sounding better. First time watching a review from you and enjoyed every moment. Keep up the great job!!

[@bclaus0]

Yeah the sony's clarity is just wonderful. The BW's sound muddled in comparison.

[@TiRohn]

Hi Leech Amazing reviews, I really like them. One question stays, I looked for a new set of ANC headphones and I have the PX7 S2e and the Dali IO-6 on my top list. Are you going to review the Dali‘s in near future? Thanks TiRohn

[@LeechTM]

never heard of them before. Will check them out and then see, if i can organize a unit from somewhere.

[@TiRohn]

@@LeechTM Dali (Danish Audiophile Loudpseaker Industries) ist ein dänischer Highend Hersteller, vor etwa 4 Jahren auch mit Kopfhörern im Markt. Bin gespannt… 🤩

[@c0uchsl0uch]

What would you rate the ANC on these if we say Bose QC ultra is a 9 ? Your ANC demos leave me unsure do to it's already quiet where you live other than that damn bird❗ Also, how is the fit/clamp? Do they shift on the head when moving about❓ Thanks

[@LeechTM]

Id say it’s a 7.5 the clamp is pretty much perfect, could wear it for days

[@sanchomill]

I'm a bit surprised, to say the least. Sony's sound way less muddy and muffed than what they use to on many reviews (and according to my personal experience with XM2 and XM4). I even had the feeling their recording had been exchanged with B&W px7s2e. 🤔

[@rayhwang644]

Thank you so much for providing the sound demo! Im currently considering between this one and b&o hx. Which one do you think is better?

[@LeechTM]

Havent tested the b&o hx. But these ones are almost in a league of its own

[@LinaEngel]

This. Just listened them yesterday. And px8. Chose px7se

[@MindBlower18]

Great review 👍 I've bought the Px7 S2e recently & overall they're simply freakin AWESOME 👌 Servus from Munich... 😉

[@LeechTM]

Moin

[@AdamDeRidder]

Can you comment on bluetooth multipoint? If you have two phones paired with the P7e, can you simply switch back and forth by pairing first with one and then the other, for example? If you pair a 3rd phone, does it drop the first one? How far away from your phone you can walk before problems? What happens - static or silence? If you are on a city bus with a loud diesel engine, of the three, which will actually block out the noise? Excellent job recording the differences in sound quality. It's hard to describe - better to hear. But we cannot get a feel for sound stage without wearing them. Can you comment on that?

[@LeechTM]

Question 1, yes. Question 2, you can pair a 3rd phone, but then one of the other 2 can't be connected at the same time. 2 is max. Question 3, about 30 Meters, than you get connection issues, scrambled noise, then connection interrupted. I don't get the last Question, what do you mean by the 3? Remember, I recorded this video quite a while ago.

[@DamianNocun]

Very good content, well prepared. Did you have a chance to compare those to PX8 or to PX7 S2 ? I was using PX8 for some time, but was not really happy with them at the end.

[@LeechTM]

Havent had the funds to test any of the other two, yet.

[@pavelsjemeljanovs5452]

thanks for your work!

[@LeechTM]

your welcome, and thanks for the nice words.

[@DroidLocks6971]

.... My Best Headphones Are My Phillips Fidelio X2HR Paired With My Fiio BTR7 Or BTR15 And LDAC Codec Set To PRIORITY ON SOUND QUALITY .... Theyre Even Better Than The Focal Bathys In My Opinion So I Sent The Bathys Back ....

[@Palshoej]

I am so in doubt if I should bye the Px8 or save some money and bye this! Coming from a pair of dali IO6

[@LeechTM]

Order both, send the one back you dislike the most 🤔

[@marekmims6293]

Would you say there is a clear winner for Metal and heavy metal and music like that? currently looking at the B&w's but i dont know if maybe i should go with the Bose QC'S or even the Shure AONIC gen 2.

[@LeechTM]

I went with the Momentum 4s. But I can't say that these are the best for Metal. They just sound great, overall.

[@DroidLocks6971]

.... I will listen wired passively to my px7 S2e in blue when they arrive .... i use a fiio btr7 or fiio btr15 or my Hidizs S9 Pro DAC AMP DONGLE with my Phillips Fidelio X2HR And Will Do The Same With My Px7 S2e Whence They Arrive ....

[@koreyg8552]

Have the blue ones, they are great

[@jorgeluisfernandez2560]

Bro im between this and sonos ace, which one you think is a better option?

[@jonathancabeza8881]

Which one is better? Px7 s2e or PX8? I usually listen acoustic songs, pop and sometimes i watch movies. How is the bass? Thank you.

[@LeechTM]

Never used the 8

[@rwaraich]

Great videography!

[@LeechTM]

thanks

[@jorgeluisfernandez2560]

Which one sounds better? Sony xm5 or b&w px7se? Im between those two, thanks

[@LeechTM]

If you want sound quality, go for the px7se

[@DarekTube1]

You have the best intro ever

[@LeechTM]

meehh, its fine, at least its self made :)

[@Johnmims65]

@@LeechTMdo they have more clamping force than the Bose qc ultras/are they comfortable?

[@LeechTM]

about the same clamping force.

[@eelpern5123]

Love the beard and your accent :) :)

[@LeechTM]

thanks.

[@razorree]

missing Momentum 4 in comparison.... :/

[@holdingfarkas]

Thank you! Great quality video. Keep it going :)

[@LeechTM]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidferrandez470]

Do they sound better than the Momentum 4s? I had them for christmas and already sound very good out of the box but it is incredibly easy getting them to sound even greater (that means more neutral and open to me) through soundcheck feature. It made it whith a tigher and more agile bass.

[@LeechTM]

I find them to be among my Top 3 Headphones of 2023, and the Momentum 4s are not there.

[@davidferrandez470]

@@LeechTM wow, they must sound really good then!! Is it possible to know the other on the top 3? Many thanks

[@LeechTM]

going to release a video on that topic soon. As a quick spoiler, one of the Headphones is an older model.

[@Mattijs89]

Hi! Checking in here! I've owned the Momentum 4's, but I returned them, because of the total amount of bass. Yes, you can EQ of course, but this was still just too much for me. Definitely not the sound I'm used to, from Sennheiser. It's more 'consumer friendly' and that's just not what the brand was known for. Missed a bit of clarity and sharpness. Too warm sound signature. I got myself a pair of PX7 S2e's instead and man I love them! Turned down the bass a bit and boosted a bit of treble... they sound great. Simply great. Comfort is fantastic as well. You should definitely go for the S2e's if you like more neutral sounding headphones. I think it's the best of the 2, but everyone's hearing is different of course. The ANC is not as good as from the Momentum 4's, but still very good. Love them. Hopefully though, they fixed the durability issue, that came with the PX7 S2's and PX8, since their headband came off after some time of usage. Hopefully this helped you a bit in your decision. 🙂

[@pavelsjemeljanovs5452]

cant wait for video. so xm4s are still on top@@LeechTM

[@cyprien7469]

Px7 s2e or Focal Bathys ?

[@LeechTM]

i dont know, never tried the bathys.

[@gledsonr30]

How is the sound quality of the Px7 s2e on the iPhone?

[@LeechTM]

Listen to the audio examples, it's recorded with an iphone

[@Tom-ud8js]

How would you compare these to the Bose QC Ultra? More specifically, how's the sound quality difference?

[@LeechTM]

Bose QC Ultra has better ANC, but i like the Sound coming from these better. But thats just my preference. Overall, i would, now that ive tested them, go for the Px7 S2e.

[@Tom-ud8js]

Right. At the time of writing the previous comment, I was still testing my Bose QC Ultra. I returned them today and am currently testing the Px7 S2e. The sound profile is much more my taste. Vocals are really popping and sound a lot clearer than with the QC Ultra. Bass is weaker and more neutral, but a plus is that nothing sounds muffled. Listening to Dawn FM by the Weeknd could use two or three notches up for bass in the EQ, but Lana Del Rey's new album "Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd" sound absolutely amazing with the standard settings. Sounds as if she is right in my ear. Build quality in these feel better, that is the main reason of why I returned the Bose. I felt that they were flimsy and had a bright click in the right ear when moving my head or walking. Also, they leaked a lot of sound. I'm a student so that's important for me. But all said, the ANC in the Bose QC Ultra is absolutely breathtaking and makes that train ride so much more enjoyable. ANC in the PX7 S2e is only okay, although you probably won't be hearing much of anything with music playing in your ears. I'm very happy, and will likely end up keeping these unless something comes up. I've read that people have had battery problems down the line, and quality issues with ear muffs. But that may only be a select few, and there may be some bias here where the people with issues are the ones who get out of their way to post about them. @@LeechTM

[@ciw8688]

@@Tom-ud8jsthank for the comment

[@sicebim1]

​@@Tom-ud8js @Tom-ud8js, can you dial the bass back in using equaliser, e.g. Wavelet? Trying to decide between these and Senheiser Momentum 4. Thanks

[@Tom-ud8js]

@@sicebim1 Yes, Wavelet at least on Android phones I think so. I have the Bowers & Wilkins app on my Iphone and it allows me to dial the bass back. I haven't tried the Momentum 4, but I'm very satisfied with my PX7 S2e.

[@Matt-fd9hc]

Took mine back 2 days after I got them

[@yardman0001]

Why?

[@Matt-fd9hc]

@@yardman0001 Did not like how they fit. Earcups too small. Headband wasn't comfortable for me. Didn't like the buttons. Didn't feel they were anywhere near worth the price.

[@Johnnyiswhere]

​@@Matt-fd9hcwhat will you get instead?

[@Matt-fd9hc]

@@Johnnyiswhere I'm going to get the Sennheiser Momentum 4. Pretty sure they'll have the best sound. But if the comfort isn't how I like them then I'll return them. Then I'll go with the Bose QC Ultra. The Focal Bathys just isn't an option for me. Airpod Max I used for 9 months then sold them.

[@mayakarma3691]

same i’m getting bose bc these are terrible the sound quality is not good compared to sony xm 4. spent 400 when i could’ve gotten sony for 300 and they’re super uncomfortable too

[@jadegamerz3662]

Should I upgrade from Sony xm5s?

[@LeechTM]

if you already own the xm5, i would not upgrade, but rather see what next generation brings to the table.

[@jacek7798]

Dziękuję za recenzję i test rewelacja :-) pozdrawiam

[@LeechTM]

You’re welcome

[@jyexe525]

Hi ! Do you think I will see the difference with my Plantronics backbeat pro 1 (2014) Thanks

[@LeechTM]

uh, i would, without a doubt say that you will see, feel and hear a difference.

[@jyexe525]

@@LeechTM cool !

[@jyexe525]

@@LeechTM you think the gap will be the same from the S2e to the Mark Levinson 5909

[@zanychelly]

This or Focal Bathys?

[@LeechTM]

🤔

[@supersaiyangod5217]

What music tracks you used especially the last one?

[@LeechTM]

i dont remember the songs themselves, made this quite a while ago, the songs are all taken from audiio.com

[@supersaiyangod5217]

@@LeechTMif you compare their sound quality with Apple AirPods Max which one do you say are better sounding?

[@LeechTM]

i like these ones better.

[@spread888gospel]

How they compare to px8 ?

[@LeechTM]

Havent had the chance to test the px8 yet, maybe someone else can help

[@jonathancabeza8881]

How was it? Is it buggy? I have px7 the old version, has bugs. I even have the replacement and still buggy. Anyway, the sound signature is better than sony. This new px7 s2e, is it buggy?

[@LeechTM]

no bugs in my time of testing.

[@NoshikiYT]

Px7s2e or Bose qc??

[@LeechTM]

If you can afford it, Px7s2e.

[@NoshikiYT]

@@LeechTM I would definitely get these over mainstream headphones like the Sony xm5 Bose qc etc plus it was hard to find some good premium wireless headphones that aren’t Bose qc ultra and the AirPods Max

[@zorukk]

Momentum 3 are AND will remain the best headphone of history(for mobile). No comparation with the other headphone. Sennhaiser is 10000 miles from other 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@simonnatowicz151]

Are the m4 as good?

[@Patrickmathieu0482]

​@@simonnatowicz151yes ! More details and better instruments separation. M3 has better bass.

[@simonnatowicz151]

@@Patrickmathieu0482 okay thank you very much

[@chrishart5571]

I respect your OPINION. 👍

[@daginn896]

Great headphones, I like mine too. But I prefer these though.

[@juliantekkengod9187]

Not attractive looking headphones 😂

[@LeechTM]

you dont like their looks?

[@juliantekkengod9187]

@@LeechTM I'd still prefer the accentum imho

[@chrishart5571]

No..... The Accentum look like cheaper Sonys. 🤮

[@juliantekkengod9187]

@@chrishart5571 Sennheiser for the win! Askhole! 😆