Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Headphones Review: Worth The Price? 💰

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Only a few months on from the release of the Px7 S2's, Bowers & Wilkins are back with their flagship headphone model, the all-new Px8's. However, can we find enough substance to justify the hefty price tag?
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:55 Design
03:20 Controls
05:13 Features
07:32 ANC Test
08:56 Call Quality
09:29 App Functionality
11:13 Sound Quality
14:27 Verdict
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[@jthomp72]

Okay so I've had these for a little under a week now, and also had just about every ANC pair under the sun that's on the market today...and I want to give some of my thoughts on these Are these a huge upgrade over the Px7 S2...in my mind yes, but for non-obvious reasons. The build is improved? Yeah. The comfort is improved...of course. But, it's the sound quality that's the most different. Notice how I didn't say better (though it is) but different as well. Here's what I mean. Note this also sort of applies to nearly every other pair on the market save the Focal Bathys. These have a very unique presentation and timbre. I wouldn't call these dark, but they are quite warm. They are extremely agile and punchy, tightly controlled bass. The soundstage is where I find it most unique. It is not a necessarily spacious soundstage in a 3d sense, like the Focal Bathys is or Airpods Max with spatial audio on are, but it is extremely wide in a different way. I don't feel enveloped by sound. I feel like I am sitting front and center stage at a concert and the entire track is in front of me. I can clearly pick out where each instrument is, I can hear every nuanced detail, but they are in front of me and clearly separated. I love this. It's an extremely unique sound and it's so engaging. I can sit and listen to these for hours. Trust me. These are the headphones of your dreams. I respect the reviewers opinion that if you aren't driving these with 24 bit aptx hd sourcing, you're missing out...I'd respectfully disagree. Apple Music Lossless is still great, and because of the extremely unique tone and presentation of these headphones vs anything else on the market, I would recommend these hugely to anyone looking to experience more out of their music, even if you may not have the cleanest sourcing. I promise you that it's worth it if you care about your music and you have the budget.

[@troensvitnesbyrd]

Thank you for all the thoughts. Is Beoplay H95 still better headphones?

[@jthomp72]

@@troensvitnesbyrd not even close anymore… These are the new kings either that or the focal bathys. H95 are great but they are a year and a half going on two years old at this point and technology has passed them by note that you can see them on rather sizable sales these days, which usually means there’s a new model coming at some point and I wouldn’t be surprised if there is a new model in the next six months

[@attomicrooster7823]

I currently use the Focal Stellea at home and I absolutely love them but I’m looking for a new pair of noise cancelling headphones. Could you speak to differences between these, Bathys and momentum4? We seem to be the best on the market currently unless you have any other recommendations?

[@attomicrooster7823]

I currently use the Focal Stellea at home and I absolutely love them but I’m looking for a new pair of noise cancelling headphones. Could you speak to differences between these, Bathys and momentum4? We seem to be the best on the market currently unless you have any other recommendations?

[@attomicrooster7823]

I currently use the Focal Stellea at home and I absolutely love them but I’m looking for a new pair of noise cancelling headphones. Could you speak to differences between these, Bathys and momentum4? We seem to be the best on the market currently unless you have any other recommendations?

[@JeffJacquesmd]

I just received these headphones today. I've spent about 3 hours with them before hooking them up to my burn in rig later tonight. I've streamed Qobuz lossless, Apple music lossless and FLAC files. I've tested the ANC, the transparency mode and a 45 minute phone call. I then A-Bed them against three headsets, the Dan Clark Audios Aeon 2, the Sennheiser HD800 and the Focal Radiance. Each of these sets have their strengths and weaknesses. The PX8 held their own against the mentioned sets wired, and were excellent for the call and the ANC was almost as good as the Apple AirPod Max ANC.

[@EJK1965]

Remember no Bluetooth is lossless. None. It's a bandwidth problem.

[@sarfarazahmed3955]

Can you please let me know what is the make of this. Made in England or made in china

[@miguelmanuel9618]

@@sarfarazahmed3955 China

[@darkstepwarrior88]

Great Review. really like the live testing of the NC and showing how the app works. These things set you guys apart from other reviewers.

[@ProjectPewgf]

I have PX7 S2 and happy with as its best purchase i've ever made after returning many flagship headphones over the past couple of years great review and real-time ANC test was fun! subbed.

[@kevinlynch2248]

I just bought a pair of the PX7 S2's (in grey, which looks more off-white and almost tan in person) and they are the absolute best sounding headphones I have ever heard and owned.

[@smarthomesounds]

Great choice, they do sound great.

[@simonberwick6191]

Best review I’ve watched 🙌 As already mentioned in earlier comments, the NC testing is outstanding. 10/10 mate 👏

[@clavace5036]

IMPORTANT - READ BEFORE YOU BUY THE PX8: In looking at both the Bowers & Wilkins PX8 and the Focal Bathys I had decided to purchase the PX8 HOWEVER In contacting B&W I found out the BATTERY inside the headphone is NOT REPLACEABLE. Bowers and Wilkins Service told me the battery should last about 3 years (just past warranty) and after it goes bad you throw the headphones out and buy their newest model (this is CRAZY). In contrast Focal will service the battery in the Bathys for $200 parts and labor which is expensive but saves your investment.

[@edwinramos4910]

You're full of crap. You keep spamming this message in PX8 reviews, but Bowers & Wilkins has already stated that the battery is serviceable. You're either a butt-hurt Focal fanboy, or a very shady affiliate or employee of Focal.

[@michaelb9940]

Let’s be realistic. Unfortunately this culture of constant upgrading is embedded in people. People upgrade from iPhone 13 to 14 even though nothings changed. They upgrade from px7 s2 to px8 even though marginally improved. So in 2 years it’s very likely that this px8 will be on used market place for $200 which means you’re better off buying a new than serving it to replace the batter (even if you could). At least they are honest about it. I just think $800 is overpriced for what they offer. But the battery life doesn’t bother me much as pretty much any headset will lose 50% + of its capacity in 3 years based on your usages

[@danhat69]

Do you know if other headphones also suffer from this? I’m currently deciding between Sony 1000XM5’s and B&W PX7 S2’s but if the S2’s also don’t allow the battery change I’ll go for the Sonys. I’m on disability benefits so I can’t afford to replace £300 plus headphones more than every 5 years or longer! Would be a massive help if you knew the answer. Cheers

[@michaelb9940]

@@danhat69 Sony

[@rickz7461]

In another post someone contacted B&W who said they offer a battery replacement service for both the PX7-S2 and PX8.

[@donnytramp6955]

listening to these through my pxs, I am mindblown

[@kona328WH]

Wow videography is on point. Very crispy and beautifully presented. I like the headphones but this review doesn't really tell me how better they sound vs the px7 S2.

[@seunbaek2037]

It doesnt. I tested px7sw and px8 side by side Id say 10-15% upgrade in terms of quality ( little better bass/ low and overall better clarity compare to px7s2 ) I ended up choose h95 at the end since h95 much more richer low sound and soundstage compare to these

[@kona328WH]

@@seunbaek2037 thanks. I really do like design and dials of the h95

[@John-lt8wv]

All the reviews I see now used the Tan color, but I think the black color looks more premium..

[@jephtawallace2135]

Me too!

[@jthomp72]

I have pics of the Tan, cause it's the model I went with, and I just exchanged them for the black. I would be glad to post side by side picture comparisons somewhere. If you want.

[@John-lt8wv]

@@jthomp72 I think I just don't like that yellow finish, am happy with the original metal color

[@donnytramp6955]

the Tan is unique though, just what I think

[@raphaelmeillat8527]

I find both version appealing. But Tan version likely to age faster, especially cups and headband. Potentially hurting resale value as well. So black it is!

[@LindaLooUK]

Thank you for the comprehensive and polished review. 😊

[@alexander_hro]

I still want to buy the PX8 for my iphone. is the sound better with an iphone than the airpods max? I would appreciate an honest opinion.

[@cappachino78]

iPhone has aac instead of aptx hd. Dont know if aptx hd is so much better that you hear a Big difference. Px8 support AAC codec. So i dont think its a stupid choice to go with the Px8 and iPhone. The Quality of the source is the most importing thing

[@xixistone4440]

And you can always wire it to iPhone, then no need to worry about lack of adaptive hd support

[@Taine117]

Bro even Sennheiser M4s sound better than those shitty AirPods Max lmao

[@cappachino78]

@@Taine117 we havent talked about AirPods Max even!

[@Taine117]

@@cappachino78 and still the AirPods Max continue to be trash overpriced garbage

[@crazystefan4558]

I have a px8 and i cant describe how nice it fits and sounds. I used to have sony headsets but b&w has so much more detail in music. Its a headset not made for all users because its super balanced

[@smraro]

Excellent review. Can you do focal bathys??

[@XNDivinity]

At this price headphones should have Bluetooth 5.3 with qualcomm lossless wireless audio. That should be the standard.

[@dmora2386]

Very bass Muddy. Works well though, I can see a lot of people liking that kind of signature. Not my preference, I stuck with Focal.

[@tomvandermaesen3806]

i have a lot of hi end WIRED headphones. The only thing I find hard to take is the fact that its really depending on a battery. If the battery is dead, the headphone is useless.

[@MisterSeanR]

Yeah no shit. And if your phone’s dead it’s also useless 😂

[@blacksheep7576]

If the battery dies, it can still be used through the wired connection

[@wealthspirit4985]

Life is short, we will have another hi end wireless headphone after this headphone getting useless.

[@donnytramp6955]

@@blacksheep7576 bowers & wilkins headphones do not work if they are not turned on even if they are used wired, very smart design flaw

[@danhat69]

@@MisterSeanR he means after 3 years and the battery will no longer hold a charge then the headphones need to be thrown away. There’s no servicing option to put in a new battery. A deal breaker for me.

[@user-lo3ge1sb6x]

🎧 you can buy the Bowers & Wilkins PX8 headphones for €499. I bought it four weeks ago. great sound👍

[@aristes1880]

Thank you very much for this comprehensive review! You have been a great help.

[@artemusp1894]

Bad advertisement…in fact) these headphones plays a way different compare to what he stated

[@aristes1880]

@@artemusp1894 First of all: This isn’t advertisement. People can be genuinely thankful and express it, believe it, or not. Also, what he says in his video and what you say in your lengthy comment are basically the same. Granted, you described your thoughts in a much more detailed fashion, however I would still say that you simply used a more elaborate allegory when you were talking about how well separated the highs, mids and lows are when using these headphones. Although, do try to highlight the actual differences, if you like.

[@Ulka.suleymanli]

Main questions: - Does it worth to pay almost twice and does it twice better than PX7 S2? - How do they sound in comparison on Focal Bathys

[@TheFbiFilesRepeat]

Theres alot of videos on this.

[@MarkyLeShark96]

Thanks for review, I was debating whether I get the px7 s2 or the px8.

[@blacksheep7576]

How do these compare with the B&O H95?

[@TheWolfenstein007]

I would really want to know the answer to that question as well

[@piotrbiedowicz1602]

I compare my Sennheiser momentum wireless 3 to B&Q H95 and I heard no much difference between them. I thought B&Q will be better because of their price, but no. So that said I doubt that B&Q will be better than Px8

[@_.-._.-.-.-._.-._]

@@piotrbiedowicz1602 try using B&O app EQ. It makes a lot of difference once you found your preferred sound settings. Momentum has a different sound signature compared to H95, at least to my ears. But then again I always prefered open and spacious sound with emphasis on clarity, compared to warm and balanced.

[@ThereIsOnlyOneRandom]

@@piotrbiedowicz1602 difference is in built quality but other than than it's obvious that Sennheiser plays better.

[@harryjohnson6255]

I’m thinking about purchasing but concerned about not being able to replace the battery? BTW, love your review and your transparency

[@smarthomesounds]

Understand your concerns but B&W historically have always had great battery longevity if that helps.

[@AndreiAnastasescu]

Very good review, can you review the Kef Mu7?

[@Ulka.suleymanli]

I have got PX7 S2 and to be frankly I am not thinking to pay extra money for this

[@TheFbiFilesRepeat]

Then dont

[@joshchacko7729]

How do these and the PX7.2 compare to the Audeze Maxwell strictly with regards to sound quality and driver capability?

[@diegorivera985]

These would mostly compete with B&O H95, Airpods Max and Mark Levinsons. Not so much the XM5. Those things are only good at cancelling noise not at making pleasant sound

[@user-wr5we2xg6h]

Lol, some real good bluetooth headphones are focal bathys, hifiman ananda bt and t+a Solitaire T Those headphones you mentioned are total dogshit at making pleasant sound, same as the xm5s

[@diegorivera985]

@@user-wr5we2xg6h Focal Bathys is competition of the H95 and Mark Levinsons. Ananda is not a bt anc can so that’s like comparing Apple’s to oranges

[@user-wr5we2xg6h]

@@diegorivera985 no it is not, it is a competition of t+a Solitaire, not h95

[@user-wr5we2xg6h]

@@diegorivera985 if you've seen and heard the frequency response of h95, you'd wonder if b&o hired someone with hearing loss to tune that pile of shit

[@diegorivera985]

@@user-wr5we2xg6h I have seen it as well as listened to the Bathys and the Mark Levinson. Don’t reallt think the Focal competes much with the Solitaire since it’s like half the price of that one

[@Michael19841]

Good review. Definitely my next set of headphones.

[@vincentt7451]

Is the earpads removable?

[@remco3819]

Absolutely beautiful design but i'm more a Sennheiser kind of guy but still in terms of looks it beats all of them.

[@digger-59]

Thank you I have the px7s and listen to music and tv the dilemma is px7 s2 or px8 your video was most helpful.

[@mokisan]

Thanks mate for the video. Really appreciate the anc and sound test with binaural mics. But are the pads replaceable if so how easy are tough is it? And how much do you sweat wearing them? As a sweaty Boi I am scared of spoiling that Napa leather.

[@jthomp72]

They are replacable per B&W...I emailed them to ask just to be safe. I sweat a tiny bit wearing them but I have hot ears. I have no idea the cost of the replacement earpads, don't think B&W has released that yet.

[@donnytramp6955]

@@jthomp72 prob around 44 pounds cuz the px earcups are real leather, and they cost 44 pounds to replace

[@jthomp72]

@@donnytramp6955 I was gonna ask you for the conversion to dollars but uh….it’s bout 1:1 now

[@sunshinecycling]

I'm surprised you didn't mention AirPods Max for iPhone users.

[@iamtesting3824]

I am a B&W PX owner and thinking of replacing with a new pair ... Focal Bathys or PX8 ... btw I also have a hifi wired headphones .... you won't need wireless headphones at home.However, I need wireless so that I can listen to the music anywhere outside my home.

[@Anonymous-wt4lx]

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[@dylanplatt4789]

Literally thinking the same thing, I have only found one direct comparison and he pretty firmly said PX8

[@iamtesting3824]

Another option could be ML 5909 but the style isn’t as sexy as PX8 or even Bathys … sound wise these may not stop far away from each other.

[@donnytramp6955]

get the px8s, they are cheaper, better anc and transparency as well as better build quality and a more engaging sound signature

[@donnytramp6955]

save some money by getting the px7 s2s, they will build up less heat around your ears cuz their padding is made of leatherette(polymer)

[@Insight_J1216]

Thanks for watching

[@c0uchsl0uch]

Just to be sure, if Sony x10005 is the standard for ANC and we rate Sony ANC a 9.5 what would you rate the px7 ANC ❓

[@theLEGOguy22]

Just had a pair of Px7 s2 today. First impressions. My Apple AirPods Pro sound WAY better. Think I’ll be returning them.

[@dankrigstein5495]

Can we get a list of your testing tracks?

[@alexander_hro]

I read that a new firmware for the PX8 has been released recently, which according to the description improves the sound. "3.0.0" can you say something about that?

[@boopadin]

Does the built-in mic for calls work properly? I had to send my pair of PX-7 S2's back because it was DOA

[@SilveryFoxster]

I’m starting to regret buying the Apple AirPod Max, these look and sound a superior product.

[@marekkowalski3814]

Hi, which headphones to choose, BOSE QuietComfort 35 II or Bowers & Wilkins Px8 ?

[@jedi7158]

Those are the two complete apple vs. orange comparison IMHO. If you want sound quality with no money issue, buy PX8. If you want a plastic made cheap but effective noice canceling buy 35 ii and save money.

[@DamianNocun]

As a user of PX8 for few months, I was not entirely happy with their sound quality (was lacking this fun factor). I decided to try lower class (PX7 S2) as I do really like B&W sound signature. My immediate feeling was, more balanced sound. Higher frequencies are not too harsh, bass is present but not disturbing, and I dont know if this is only me, but have a feeling of more space in sound stage. I personally like PX7 S2 more than pX8 and based on my experience I can say but PX7 S2 instead of PX8. But sound quality is a subjective thing of course.

[@dewittfiala5021]

Good take as far as perception, Im inexperienced, but I have the Px8 compared directly in numerous A/B with the Focal Bathys. in a vacume, without the A/B I wouldn't know what I'm missing or gaining with either. both sound great. Id bet ur right that the PX7 S2 is just as good as the PX8, the only upshot is the build and Nappa Leather

[@DamianNocun]

@@dewittfiala5021 I had Bathys for 2 days and returned. I do definitely prefer sound signature of B&W. Now changing between PX8 and PX7s2 :) PX8 for calm listening at home and PX7s2 for outside. Both are great

[@y9art]

I am not listening to my music by streaming, I have converted a selection of my favorite music to FLAC files, store and listen them from a FIIO player, a friend suggested the above was the best way to go, due to my lack of knowledge I follow his advice but I need to upgrade my existing B&W wired headphones, being a long time QUAD owner I initially thought of their headphones but your review has set me thinking, any suggestions to help me ?

[@h1a8]

You have to work on your review on sound quality. In everything you say has to be in comparison to the competition fighting for best sound quality (like the momentum 4). Talk about the tonality more precisely (sub and mid bass, midrange, treble), level of details, resolution, imaging. Offer some raw frequency graphs.

[@dmitrijmarcinkevic7885]

Are these good with apple music on iphone? Does they support AAC codec?

[@bill3117]

Very fair review. I own a pair, but as I live in the Apple "walled garden" I'm not sure I able to get the best sound possible out of these headphones.

[@donnytramp6955]

just use them wired

[@ethanjaimes6252]

@@donnytramp6955 Hey Donny. Am I able to use these wired for Teams calls? I believe this might not be possible as the mic only works with Bluetooth?

[@donnytramp6955]

@@ethanjaimes6252 you still have to turn them on when wired, or they won't work

[@ethanjaimes6252]

@@donnytramp6955 Noted - I can live with that. Thanks Donny 👍🏻

[@laesperanzabeisbol]

I will buy a PX8 for the holidays

[@chang69123]

Hi thanks for this very nice review.

[@smarthomesounds]

Thanks for watching!

[@okforce]

Can you use them with ps5 (other consoles)? If yes, what is the performance?

[@bingobot]

How is the comfort earwise? I sold my XM5 because they pressed on my ears too much. Just not enough room for my monkey ears. I've gone back to the old MDR 1000X for now, which are perfect size wise

[@jeroendeclercq7580]

Their best sound quality ever delivered from wireless a headset? How is that a bold statement? It's their latest top model. It better be!

[@nasnas9553]

Sony xm4> xm5 though

[@PeterbFree]

Listening to this video through a pair of PX 7 S2’s and I wish you could detail a comparison

[@donnytramp6955]

px8s obviously have more detail and more natural soundstage

[@tekk83]

so how does the sound quality compare to the px7 s2? noticeable improvement?

[@John-lt8wv]

Minor improvement

[@jthomp72]

I say a moderate improvement but more importantly a completely different sound signature. Much punchier and tighter with more warmth.

[@donnytramp6955]

basically more like the pxs but much clearer and engaging

[@donnytramp6955]

px7 s2s are also not suited for some genres eg bass heavy tracks getting muddled. The Px8s are great for all genres as its bass is crystal clear without affecting the mids and the highs

[@tekk83]

@@donnytramp6955 That's exactly what I needed to hear. I had a demo of the Px7 S2 and found that the bass was muddled and pushed back some of the vocals.

[@jeanmartinnoel]

Someone knows if they will support Bluetooth LE Audio features like Auracast?

[@user-pj5ju9sm5r]

waiting for master dynamic mw75

[@KenValent]

Wonder how these compare to magna-planner headphones, I.e audeeze and oppo

[@Sky-8646]

Is sound stage wider than apple pro max headphone?

[@MrBravo143]

It will be interesting to see how it's compared to Focal Bathys and Kef Mu7

[@vbarada84]

Own both. Bathy's are more analytical with better soundstage. PX8's sound fuller and louder. Both are great but I think the PX8's are the one to beat this year. Sold my B&O H95's to get these. No regrets!

[@mosankoane4938]

@@vbarada84 wow are they better than h95 ?

[@vbarada84]

@@mosankoane4938 yes. Both sound fuller. Bathys hace better soundstage and more detail. PX8's just sound so alive, you just want to dance, really. H95's are good, just not better than the other too.

[@banestock]

@@vbarada84 so you'd say the px8 is better than the bathys? I'm trying to decide on which ones to pick up..

[@vbarada84]

@@banestock very different sound. 70% of the time I use the Bathys, but that's because I like that sound profile. Actually, I think most consumers would prefer the PX8s.

[@alexanderfrohlich142]

Which anc is better sony wh-1000xm4 or this her

[@Namocer]

Hi, can they play loud? I mean loud enough for movies? I'm tired of expensive headphones that don't play loud enough. Thanks in advance

[@SahilP2648]

Use a good headphones amplifier. If you buy a good one $200-400 you can increase the volume by a significant amount. The problem would be with the drivers or the headphones themselves. If they are not able to drive that high of a volume considering that the amplifiers are good, you will get crackling on your music, which would be because of the headphones. But these are loud in general than say Bose headphones. I have tried only Bose but their mobile department lacks volume in their internal Amp circuitry. I have read many reviewers mention B&W PW8 have good volume, I am probably going to buy these because I can return them back (says on the website).

[@lipscovc]

What were the songs you were testing?

[@sarfarazahmed3955]

Sir what's written on the box. Made in china or made in England

[@schmool6641]

In Sweden, where I live, these cost $750. A $150 price difference is far to big and that's why I likely won't be picking these up, even though I'd love to.

[@campbell27]

Wait for black Friday/Christmas

[@BalvinderSingh-uh3my]

So not worth it with Samsung s8 and KZbin Premium?

[@xXHACKRCHILDXx]

Hi I assume on an iPhone you can still experience lossless audio quality via the wired connection? Thanks

[@ZenPoet]

… I got a pair for $450 … honestly I don’t find them amazing at all. Did not reach my expectations. They’re just fine. Maybe my ears are spoiled by IEM’s. my $200 Ikko OH10 sound better than these px8 , $400 Bang & Olufsen EX earbuds beat out the px8 in sound quality also.

[@JFK543211]

A great review. On my 5 year old PXs turning on the ANC has an awful impact on the audio quality. On the PX8s & PX7 S2s, what effect does turning on ANC have on audio quality? Thank you

[@donnytramp6955]

no effect

[@kjellhedberg7779]

Have PX7 S2 and tryed out PX8! Selected Focal Bathys, much better than enyting with BT.

[@donnytramp6955]

@@kjellhedberg7779 some people prefer px8's more energetic sound signature over bathys

[@kjellhedberg7779]

@@donnytramp6955 When the Bathys is burned in! They are more dynamic then PX8. PX8 has dirty sound yes, but after a while is a boring...

[@donnytramp6955]

@@kjellhedberg7779 nice

[@VaracolacidVesci]

This soun exactly as my h95 from b&o that im wearing... xd

[@richardclements2134]

Comparison with the B&O H95s please....

[@thomasferrarojr.9772]

The PX8 are appreciably better. More natural timbre. Fuller, tighter bass. Smoother, yet still detailed highs. More expansive Soundstage. Slightly superior ANC. Cheaper. What more could you want?

[@kona328WH]

@@thomasferrarojr.9772 That's good to hear. But the h95 have a feature that is just priceless... Rotary dials!

[@terrykemp8131]

I have tried the PX8 and I think the sound is disappointing. There is far too much bass which affects the middle and upper tones making the audio sound muddy. The aesthetics look good but I feel that they would not last long outside in the real world. All style and no substance.

[@jcap8391]

Once the battery dies you can't use them wired. Hold this L px8

[@EJK1965]

Codecs make little difference, it's the hardware that counts.

[@SahilP2648]

100%

[@TheNeilo-Audiosound]

Great Review👍🙏 firstly The Tan colour in my opinion look Horrendous and would not be my choice especially to be seen wearing outside.🙈 I’m a B&W Fan owning a Lot of their Hifi Speakers and on the headphone front I own a lot of High End Wired headphones as well as the Original B&W P7 wireless,PX Wireless and PX7. Out of the 3 and ironically the Original P7 Are still the Best Sounding and yes can be used Wired without use of the battery (great if the battery Dies when outside) The original PX are Just Muddy Sounding with all music so I pulled the trigger when the PX7 was released and my hopes were as a new model at the time they would sound much better than the previous PX🤔 in a Nutshell yes they are but so do the original P7🤔 I nearly Bought the PX7 S2 but heard about the release of the PX8 so thought I would wait. Overall with your review and Other owners comments it seems the PX8 is Certainly not a £200 Sound improvement over the PX7 S2 (£200???? That’s another Pair of Decent Headphones😮) so will I be buying the PX8? NOPE!!

[@jthomp72]

I 100% believe they are 200 better sounding lol so there’s one contrary opinion.

[@TheNeilo-Audiosound]

@@jthomp72 £200 Jake Sir😮 that’s one Hell of a Contrary😜 I will stick to my Audeze LCD2C for that kind of money and the Original P7 Wireless or A Pair of My Endless amounts of IEM’s when I’m out and about.Each to their own of course and each to their opinion.🙏

[@jthomp72]

@@TheNeilo-Audiosound I don’t have the patience to have more than one setup so moving between the office and home, I need something portable. This is the best I’ve got without wires lol

[@TheNeilo-Audiosound]

@@jthomp72 Fair Comment Jake Sir👍 whereas I have literally far too many overhead Cans (29 Last count) and IEM’s (32 Last count) which I know is ridiculous but I must admit I do like to swap them about. My home endgame is not an expensive set up at all but it’s a pair of Sennheiser HD600 (Originals) through a Tube Rolled Dark Voice Headphone Amp linked to a Marantz CD6006 Cd Player and Every Song just sounds Amazing . I do recommend a Tube Amp for certain cans.🎧Planars not so much!!

[@jthomp72]

@@TheNeilo-Audiosound I can't do that lol my brain hurts when I try and have that many sound signatures at once...I stick to one at a time or else I will obsessively compare headphones back and forth until I am dead inside lol

[@letdmichael]

Lost my interest when I realized it does not come with a wire connection option. I have had headphones with a dead battery. $700 is too much with this flaw.

[@donnytramp6955]

smart design flaw

[@Hugo_Furst-x]

There are both a USB and 3.5 mm ports for a wired connection.

[@steven2809]

@@Hugo_Furst-x Doesn't work if the battery is dead....🙄

[@cezarhyr8219]

Fantástico

[@sandwaves5642]

Maybe good 4 people with high sensitivity 4 high freq. For older farts, these 🎧 = 💩 They smeer basses, and protrude lower mids - tooooo much, with less high..... Yes, it's all individual, so - NOT 4 me 🤷🏻‍♂🤷🏻‍♂ The comfort, on the other hand = 👍👍

[@MrMctijn]

At the sound quality the disclamer should say: This should be NO indication at all at how they sound. How do you want to share the sound quality of headphones which aren't on the head of the listeners? I like you channel, but this is nuts for an audio channel. Please take yourself serious and then your audience will follow.

[@smarthomesounds]

Thanks for the comment. Did you notice the big DISCLAIMER text on the screen before the sound test, and that we mention this is no way how it will sound but we are only including it for those who want it. If you want us to take your comment seriously please watch the video and listen.

[@ftrecordingstudio4034]

Not important I realised where atc and bass bin begats it’s value to political life. (Sorry for intruding)

[@johndoethe]

Never ever will I use a wirel3ss headphone... there just isn't any conceivable reason to radiate my head for the illusion of convenience. Studio wired headphones will always exist and a portable high end DAB or music player will always have a 3.5 headphone jack.

[@jthomp72]

So you’re telling me you’re willing to walk around and carry that kind of rig everywhere you go in addition to your phone and wallet and keys? That’s a lot of effort. I think most people would prefer the convenience

[@johndoethe]

@@jthomp72 lot of effort ? Let me guess you're about to get a chip in your arm to make life "more convenient "... yes. I will carry the 300 grams that I might need for the hopefully 60 years left of my life rather than radiate my brain, ear, and salivary glands while having a chip in my arm for convenience. People used to have to walk, harvest, hunt, dress up with heavy clothes etc. I take the healthy technological advantage and refuse the toxic one. Radiation exposure is no evolution, just stupidity. Ps. The rig in question meaning headphones with a wire, you do realise is lighter than a wireless headphone with included battery ? Right ? And a DAB, well consider it a replacement for the always present powerbank 🤣

[@laboinagaming]

Lmfao radiate? How many drugs have you taken. You might want to check yourself into an insane asylum for a couple of months. Help exist so maybe get some.

[@user-wr5we2xg6h]

@@jthomp72 no, most likely people will prefer using true wireless with anc instead of full size headphones when they go about, full size Bluetooth headphones has no reason to exist since it delivers terrible sound quality and very poor convenience

[@cutefunnyanimals1457]

Dont to buy the PX 8 ! I’m from singapore . All reviewer are not Honest . The sound quality is very lousy, the bass is muddy not clean, the mid-range is very hold back , the high are bright, I bought after hearing all review ,i totally regret after hearing the review , the noise cancelation is very poor can even hear the humming sound from a standing fan , the seal of the headphone is very poor. DONT BUY OR YOU LIVE TO REGRET LIKE ME

[@artemusp1894]

Listen everyone, I’ve just done a comparison px8 vs h95, guys) believe me, bowers&wilkins sounds empty…clarity is too far away from Bang Olufsen and the base is not on the same level as well) dont buy these headphones you will regret about it…I listened many time xm5 and momentum for, airpods max as well, none of these models can beat currently H95. Bowers disappointed me more than other because I had high expectations from this company…

[@seunbaek2037]

My 2 cent here Px8”s Soundstage and lows bass cannot be compared with h95 . I endedup buying h95 over px8 for same price

[@idontcaresapo8233]

I bought the focal bathys and this bw but indetonkeep the focal . I’m not sure why but I feel the sound level to be a bit more premium. The px8 sounds more in your face and if you are a gay that likes hip hop more I think it’s your headphone