Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e Active Noice Cancelling Headphones
The 'e' stands for 'evolved', being an upgraded evolution of Bowers & Wilkins' PX7 S2 wireless noise-cancelling headphones. Taking inspiration and learnings from the company's flagship PX8 model, plus a re-tuned acoustic platform, you'll be able to hear what your music really sounds like. Shut out the distractions of the world and hear your favourite music as the artist intended, in lush comfort. Evolved Bowers & Wilkins audio PX7 S2e combine a 24-bit Digital Signal Processor, enhanced with learnings from the brand's flagship PX8 headphones, with custom-designed 40mm drive units, which are carefully angled inside each earcup for a truly focused, engaging listening experience. So you can experience your music exactly as the artist intended and immerse yourself in every detail of ever y performance. Bluetooth supports aptX HD to ensure the best possible wireless connection. Cancel outside noise, let the music shine The PX7 S2e use a total of six microphones for outstanding noise cancellation that shuts out unwanted intrusions, but crucially, without harming your music's dynamics and energy. As an added bonus, they also provide crystal-clear quality for calls from your smartphone too, even in noisy environments. Music app Easily customise settings, or launch your phone's voice assistant, with the Bowers & Wilkins Music app on your smart device (available on iOS and Android). More than all-day battery life The PX7 S2e will keep you immersed in premium Bowers & Wilkins sound quality for up to 30 hours off a single charge. And if you're low on power, just fifteen minutes of charging gives you up to seven hours of listening. Premium design, perfect fit They've been crafted for comfortable, extended listening, with luxurious memory foam earpads that encapsulate and cushion the ears, and they're finished in fine style with an elegant fabric-encased headband.
The 'e' stands for 'evolved', being an upgraded evolution of Bowers & Wilkins' PX7 S2 wireless noise-cancelling headphones. Taking inspiration and learnings from the company's flagship PX8 model, plus a re-tuned acoustic platform, you'll be able to hear what your music really sounds like. Shut out the distractions of the world and hear your favourite music as the artist intended, in lush comfort. Evolved Bowers & Wilkins audio PX7 S2e combine a 24-bit Digital Signal Processor, enhanced with learnings from the brand's flagship PX8 headphones, with custom-designed 40mm drive units, which are carefully angled inside each earcup for a truly focused, engaging listening experience. So you can experience your music exactly as the artist intended and immerse yourself in every detail of ever y performance. Bluetooth supports aptX HD to ensure the best possible wireless connection. Cancel outside noise, let the music shine The PX7 S2e use a total of six microphones for outstanding noise cancellation that shuts out unwanted intrusions, but crucially, without harming your music's dynamics and energy. As an added bonus, they also provide crystal-clear quality for calls from your smartphone too, even in noisy environments. Music app Easily customise settings, or launch your phone's voice assistant, with the Bowers & Wilkins Music app on your smart device (available on iOS and Android). More than all-day battery life The PX7 S2e will keep you immersed in premium Bowers & Wilkins sound quality for up to 30 hours off a single charge. And if you're low on power, just fifteen minutes of charging gives you up to seven hours of listening. Premium design, perfect fit They've been crafted for comfortable, extended listening, with luxurious memory foam earpads that encapsulate and cushion the ears, and they're finished in fine style with an elegant fabric-encased headband.
The 'e' stands for 'evolved', being an upgraded evolution of Bowers & Wilkins' PX7 S2 wireless noise-cancelling headphones. Taking inspiration and learnings from the company's flagship PX8 model, plus a re-tuned acoustic platform, you'll be able to hear what your music really sounds like. Shut out the distractions of the world and hear your favourite music as the artist intended, in lush comfort. Evolved Bowers & Wilkins audio PX7 S2e combine a 24-bit Digital Signal Processor, enhanced with learnings from the brand's flagship PX8 headphones, with custom-designed 40mm drive units, which are carefully angled inside each earcup for a truly focused, engaging listening experience. So you can experience your music exactly as the artist intended and immerse yourself in every detail of ever y performance. Bluetooth supports aptX HD to ensure the best possible wireless connection. Cancel outside noise, let the music shine The PX7 S2e use a total of six microphones for outstanding noise cancellation that shuts out unwanted intrusions, but crucially, without harming your music's dynamics and energy. As an added bonus, they also provide crystal-clear quality for calls from your smartphone too, even in noisy environments. Music app Easily customise settings, or launch your phone's voice assistant, with the Bowers & Wilkins Music app on your smart device (available on iOS and Android). More than all-day battery life The PX7 S2e will keep you immersed in premium Bowers & Wilkins sound quality for up to 30 hours off a single charge. And if you're low on power, just fifteen minutes of charging gives you up to seven hours of listening. Premium design, perfect fit They've been crafted for comfortable, extended listening, with luxurious memory foam earpads that encapsulate and cushion the ears, and they're finished in fine style with an elegant fabric-encased headband.
The 'e' stands for 'evolved', being an upgraded evolution of Bowers & Wilkins' PX7 S2 wireless noise-cancelling headphones. Taking inspiration and learnings from the company's flagship PX8 model, plus a re-tuned acoustic platform, you'll be able to hear what your music really sounds like. Shut out the distractions of the world and hear your favourite music as the artist intended, in lush comfort. Evolved Bowers & Wilkins audio PX7 S2e combine a 24-bit Digital Signal Processor, enhanced with learnings from the brand's flagship PX8 headphones, with custom-designed 40mm drive units, which are carefully angled inside each earcup for a truly focused, engaging listening experience. So you can experience your music exactly as the artist intended and immerse yourself in every detail of ever y performance. Bluetooth supports aptX HD to ensure the best possible wireless connection. Cancel outside noise, let the music shine The PX7 S2e use a total of six microphones for outstanding noise cancellation that shuts out unwanted intrusions, but crucially, without harming your music's dynamics and energy. As an added bonus, they also provide crystal-clear quality for calls from your smartphone too, even in noisy environments. Music app Easily customise settings, or launch your phone's voice assistant, with the Bowers & Wilkins Music app on your smart device (available on iOS and Android). More than all-day battery life The PX7 S2e will keep you immersed in premium Bowers & Wilkins sound quality for up to 30 hours off a single charge. And if you're low on power, just fifteen minutes of charging gives you up to seven hours of listening. Premium design, perfect fit They've been crafted for comfortable, extended listening, with luxurious memory foam earpads that encapsulate and cushion the ears, and they're finished in fine style with an elegant fabric-encased headband.
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If your priorities are musical enjoyment over noise-cancelling ability, then the B&W PX7 S2 are the natural choice at this price point. These headphones are definitely a case of quality over quantity. Sound quality is typical of the deserved B&W reputation - warm, firm bottom end, precise mid-range, and crystal high end combine seamlessly as a result of experienced engineering and premium materials. These headphones exude quality as soon as you pick them up, as they weigh slightly more than the typical over-ear headphones, and this weight comes from the solid casing and the premium plastics. The solidity of the unit, while determining the quality of the sound produced, also means that these headphones do not collapse into a more portable case, which is the only ... MoreIf your priorities are musical enjoyment over noise-cancelling ability, then the B&W PX7 S2 are the natural choice at this price point. These headphones are definitely a case of quality over quantity. Sound quality is typical of the deserved B&W reputation - warm, firm bottom end, precise mid-range, and crystal high end combine seamlessly as a result of experienced engineering and premium materials. These headphones exude quality as soon as you pick them up, as they weigh slightly more than the typical over-ear headphones, and this weight comes from the solid casing and the premium plastics. The solidity of the unit, while determining the quality of the sound produced, also means that these headphones do not collapse into a more portable case, which is the only slightly negative aspect of the PX7 S2. Sacrificing a bit of space for a superior listening experience is something we can all live with. No touch-sensor controls on the sides of the unit is a blessing in my humble opinion as I usually become annoyed when every brushing movement of earbuds or cheaper over-ear headphones means pausing or skipping tracks, or hanging up on a call by accident. This may be an inconvenience for those on the go who don't have the time to get their phone out of their pocket to use the functions on the touch screen, but these headphones aren't for teenagers listening to songs on YouTube on low definition settings. They are for discerning high resolution listeners who know how to enjoy the depth of high quality audio devices.Oh, did I say these headphones are bloody fantastic? Pretty sure I did. Anyway grab yourself a pair and bung 'em on you noggin - you won't regret it!
originally posted on bestbuy.com
I was very excited to receive the Bowers and Wilkins PX7 S2 Noise Cancelling headphones as I frequently travel for work. A good pair of noise-canceling headphones is always a welcome addition to my travel kit.The headphones themselves are stylish and, at first glance, are very similar in design to their predecessor - the PX7. The headphones are pretty light, and the black color makes these headphones fly under the radar - nothing too flashy here. The box and packaging are also pretty minimalist; inside the box is the zippered headphone case containing the headphones and a quick start guide. The case is excellent - it's not a hard side case, but it's not entirely soft - and I expect it to last a long time in my backpack while keeping these headphones protected as ... MoreI was very excited to receive the Bowers and Wilkins PX7 S2 Noise Cancelling headphones as I frequently travel for work. A good pair of noise-canceling headphones is always a welcome addition to my travel kit.The headphones themselves are stylish and, at first glance, are very similar in design to their predecessor - the PX7. The headphones are pretty light, and the black color makes these headphones fly under the radar - nothing too flashy here. The box and packaging are also pretty minimalist; inside the box is the zippered headphone case containing the headphones and a quick start guide. The case is excellent - it's not a hard side case, but it's not entirely soft - and I expect it to last a long time in my backpack while keeping these headphones protected as these headphones are in my backpack and it goes through airports and being shoved under airplane seats and such. I was somewhat disappointed with the fact that these headphones did not come with a charging cord - but it wasn't until a few days after having these that I found the case itself has a compartment that opens that contains both a USB-C charging cord as well as a 3.5mm to USB-C for wired listening. A little iconography or note on the compartment within the case itself would be helpful.The headphones fit my head well, but they have a good bit of clamping force that I find uncomfortable. Granted, my head is a bit on the larger side - so keep this in mind if you have a more giant head. The clamping got so uncomfortable that I was constantly adjusting the position of the headphones on my head during use, and I would have to take them off after 45 minutes or so for a break. The ear cups accommodate my ears fairly well and form a good seal around the ear, mainly in part to the clamping force of the headband. I did not find these super comfortable to wear around my neck as I see other travelers do with over-the-ear headphones in airports, but that is likely due to how I'm built - I don't have a thin neck. I found that I had to wear these on my head or take them off to be comfortable.One of the features of these phones is the Bowers and Wilkins App. I downloaded the app from the Apple App Store quickly on my iPhone 12, and after installation, I had to set up an account with an email and password. After the app is installed and appropriate permissions are granted (like the ability to use Bluetooth), the app is ready to search for your new headphones. I did have a bit of poor luck getting the app to recognize the headphones. It took a few rounds of turning the headphones off and on, rebooting the phone, and ultimately uninstalling and re-installing the app. Finally, I was able to get the headphones to detect the headphones.From the app, you can change the mode of the headphones between noise canceling, pass-through, or off. Noise canceling is the obvious prominent feature of these headphones, and pass-through allows outside sound to come through the headphones while content is playing through the headphones, and off is simply no noise cancellation or pass-through. The app also allows you to toggle features like head detection, which will pause the content playing when you lift one of the phones off of your ear to perhaps have a conversation with someone - this feature worked pretty well when I used it. Still, it did take a moment to notice that it was lifted from my ear.The app also has a built-in equalizer of sorts, allowing you to adjust bass or treble above or below the neutral point to your liking.One thing that was somewhat annoying about the app is that I had to also pair the headphones with the phone - it seems the app uses Bluetooth to directly control the headphones even though the headphones are not paired with the iPhone's Bluetooth settings. Also, the app will pop up every time you turn the headphones on if it is installed on your phone and the headphones have been mated to the app - which is a bit distracting. Most of the time, I simply want to put my headphones on and listen.I would consider the sound quality on these headphones excellent, probably the best out of the noise canceling headphones I have or have tried recently. They have what I would consider a bright sound, which I prefer. The Bass response was good, and the headphones performed well at high volumes. Sound quality can be a subjective assessment, but I can't say anything but positive things about the sound these put out.When it comes to noise canceling, these do an adequate job in my office and on an airplane. I took these on a recent business trip and sat in the exit row of a 737-900 on a two-hour flight while listening to music and watching a movie downloaded from Netflix on my iPad. They did a reasonably good job at keeping the noise of the airplane out - good enough that if I did not focus on the noise canceling feature, I could enjoy my movie in peace and not notice the background noise of the cabin during my movie. However, in an office setting, I can hear people having a conversation. I can't make out what is being said, but I can still discern conversations happening outside my headphones unless I listen at a higher volume level. What I did like, is that when the noise cancellation feature was on, the sound being delivered was still very crisp - in the past, on other noise-canceling headphones, I've had experiences where the noise canceling creates a notable decline in sound quality - the PX7 S2 performed well here. Pass-through mode is OK - I found myself taking off one earcup if I had to have a conversation with someone.There are a lot of great things to say about these headphones. Still, there are a few things that I did have challenges with - the location of the buttons - I have larger hands, and though some buttons have textures to help discern where they are on the headphones, I found I frequently pressed the wrong button when I meant to turn the volume up or down. Also, I tried accepting a call while wearing these headphones, and there was either no mic or it was not working correctly - as the other party could not hear me until I returned to using the iPhone's earpiece/mic or speakerphone. Lastly, the leather that is on the earcup on one side of these headphones seems to be improperly installed as it's bunched up / wrinkled in a spot - not something I would expect from a product from Bowers and Wilkins or any product at this price range - but this is likely a one-off thing that slipped by QC.One thing that I can't complain at all about is battery life. I used these for a few flights, and I didn't have to charge these - battery life is fantastic.Overall, these are a solid option if you're looking for noise-canceling headphones if you can live with a few of the drawbacks I've highlighted above that are not related to sound quality.
originally posted on davidjones.com
Don't get me wrong, these are great sounding headphones, I bought these for the sound alone and I found it had a lot more clarity than any other Bluetooth headphones on the market right now (albeit the bass is a bit muddy). However, there's no real reason to have this when for Apple, there is a better headphone, and for Android, you can't even download the Google Play App (disclaimer I have Android).The app is supposed to easily connect to the Px7 S2 but after detecting the headphones and attempting to connect, the app always loses the headphones. People have complained about this for months, each time the support replied stating an update was "imminent". From the time that I bought the headphones it took them three months to release an update and surprise ... MoreDon't get me wrong, these are great sounding headphones, I bought these for the sound alone and I found it had a lot more clarity than any other Bluetooth headphones on the market right now (albeit the bass is a bit muddy). However, there's no real reason to have this when for Apple, there is a better headphone, and for Android, you can't even download the Google Play App (disclaimer I have Android).The app is supposed to easily connect to the Px7 S2 but after detecting the headphones and attempting to connect, the app always loses the headphones. People have complained about this for months, each time the support replied stating an update was "imminent". From the time that I bought the headphones it took them three months to release an update and surprise surprise it still doesn't work! Now if you think you can survive without the app (like I was duped into thinking by a different shop), without the app, you can't download updates, can't use a native equaliser, and can't change settings.Out of the box, the headphones will when connected to two devices, disconnect from the second device after a few mins and doesn't reconnect back so can't use two devices. I managed to get an update for this from a mate's iPhone which worked for a month before the issue came back. Additionally, the headphones will turn off after 15 mins of non use which would be a cool battery saving feature but then they don't reconnect back! So you got to make sure your phone isn't connected when you use it with your laptop and you can't ever just have the headphones on your head for just noise cancelling instead of music without you having to reconnect it when you want to listen to music again.This might sound like a rant but QoL matters and I wish I focused on it more over than just the sound quality. This is just an annoying device to use, I would not recommend anyone to have the same experience.
| Headphone Cup Type | Over-Ear |
| Body Part Use | Head, Ears |
| Noise Cancellation Type | Active |
| Max Battery Life | 30 hours |
| Battery Highlights | Rechargeable |
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e Noise Cancelling Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Qualcomm aptX Adaptive, Quick Charge, 30 Hours Playback, 6 Built-in
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Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e
If your priorities are musical enjoyment over noise-cancelling ability, then the B&W PX7 S2 are the natural choice at this price point. These headphones are definitely a case of quality over quantity. Sound quality is typical of the deserved B&W reputation - warm, firm bottom end, precise mid-range, and crystal high end combine seamlessly as a result of experienced engineering and premium materials. These headphones exude quality as soon as you pick them up, as they weigh slightly more than the typical over-ear headphones, and this weight comes from the solid casing and the premium plastics. The solidity of the unit, while determining the quality of the sound produced, also means that these headphones do not collapse into a more portable case, which is the only ... MoreIf your priorities are musical enjoyment over noise-cancelling ability, then the B&W PX7 S2 are the natural choice at this price point. These headphones are definitely a case of quality over quantity. Sound quality is typical of the deserved B&W reputation - warm, firm bottom end, precise mid-range, and crystal high end combine seamlessly as a result of experienced engineering and premium materials. These headphones exude quality as soon as you pick them up, as they weigh slightly more than the typical over-ear headphones, and this weight comes from the solid casing and the premium plastics. The solidity of the unit, while determining the quality of the sound produced, also means that these headphones do not collapse into a more portable case, which is the only slightly negative aspect of the PX7 S2. Sacrificing a bit of space for a superior listening experience is something we can all live with. No touch-sensor controls on the sides of the unit is a blessing in my humble opinion as I usually become annoyed when every brushing movement of earbuds or cheaper over-ear headphones means pausing or skipping tracks, or hanging up on a call by accident. This may be an inconvenience for those on the go who don't have the time to get their phone out of their pocket to use the functions on the touch screen, but these headphones aren't for teenagers listening to songs on YouTube on low definition settings. They are for discerning high resolution listeners who know how to enjoy the depth of high quality audio devices.Oh, did I say these headphones are bloody fantastic? Pretty sure I did. Anyway grab yourself a pair and bung 'em on you noggin - you won't regret it!
I was very excited to receive the Bowers and Wilkins PX7 S2 Noise Cancelling headphones as I frequently travel for work. A good pair of noise-canceling headphones is always a welcome addition to my travel kit.The headphones themselves are stylish and, at first glance, are very similar in design to their predecessor - the PX7. The headphones are pretty light, and the black color makes these headphones fly under the radar - nothing too flashy here. The box and packaging are also pretty minimalist; inside the box is the zippered headphone case containing the headphones and a quick start guide. The case is excellent - it's not a hard side case, but it's not entirely soft - and I expect it to last a long time in my backpack while keeping these headphones protected as ... MoreI was very excited to receive the Bowers and Wilkins PX7 S2 Noise Cancelling headphones as I frequently travel for work. A good pair of noise-canceling headphones is always a welcome addition to my travel kit.The headphones themselves are stylish and, at first glance, are very similar in design to their predecessor - the PX7. The headphones are pretty light, and the black color makes these headphones fly under the radar - nothing too flashy here. The box and packaging are also pretty minimalist; inside the box is the zippered headphone case containing the headphones and a quick start guide. The case is excellent - it's not a hard side case, but it's not entirely soft - and I expect it to last a long time in my backpack while keeping these headphones protected as these headphones are in my backpack and it goes through airports and being shoved under airplane seats and such. I was somewhat disappointed with the fact that these headphones did not come with a charging cord - but it wasn't until a few days after having these that I found the case itself has a compartment that opens that contains both a USB-C charging cord as well as a 3.5mm to USB-C for wired listening. A little iconography or note on the compartment within the case itself would be helpful.The headphones fit my head well, but they have a good bit of clamping force that I find uncomfortable. Granted, my head is a bit on the larger side - so keep this in mind if you have a more giant head. The clamping got so uncomfortable that I was constantly adjusting the position of the headphones on my head during use, and I would have to take them off after 45 minutes or so for a break. The ear cups accommodate my ears fairly well and form a good seal around the ear, mainly in part to the clamping force of the headband. I did not find these super comfortable to wear around my neck as I see other travelers do with over-the-ear headphones in airports, but that is likely due to how I'm built - I don't have a thin neck. I found that I had to wear these on my head or take them off to be comfortable.One of the features of these phones is the Bowers and Wilkins App. I downloaded the app from the Apple App Store quickly on my iPhone 12, and after installation, I had to set up an account with an email and password. After the app is installed and appropriate permissions are granted (like the ability to use Bluetooth), the app is ready to search for your new headphones. I did have a bit of poor luck getting the app to recognize the headphones. It took a few rounds of turning the headphones off and on, rebooting the phone, and ultimately uninstalling and re-installing the app. Finally, I was able to get the headphones to detect the headphones.From the app, you can change the mode of the headphones between noise canceling, pass-through, or off. Noise canceling is the obvious prominent feature of these headphones, and pass-through allows outside sound to come through the headphones while content is playing through the headphones, and off is simply no noise cancellation or pass-through. The app also allows you to toggle features like head detection, which will pause the content playing when you lift one of the phones off of your ear to perhaps have a conversation with someone - this feature worked pretty well when I used it. Still, it did take a moment to notice that it was lifted from my ear.The app also has a built-in equalizer of sorts, allowing you to adjust bass or treble above or below the neutral point to your liking.One thing that was somewhat annoying about the app is that I had to also pair the headphones with the phone - it seems the app uses Bluetooth to directly control the headphones even though the headphones are not paired with the iPhone's Bluetooth settings. Also, the app will pop up every time you turn the headphones on if it is installed on your phone and the headphones have been mated to the app - which is a bit distracting. Most of the time, I simply want to put my headphones on and listen.I would consider the sound quality on these headphones excellent, probably the best out of the noise canceling headphones I have or have tried recently. They have what I would consider a bright sound, which I prefer. The Bass response was good, and the headphones performed well at high volumes. Sound quality can be a subjective assessment, but I can't say anything but positive things about the sound these put out.When it comes to noise canceling, these do an adequate job in my office and on an airplane. I took these on a recent business trip and sat in the exit row of a 737-900 on a two-hour flight while listening to music and watching a movie downloaded from Netflix on my iPad. They did a reasonably good job at keeping the noise of the airplane out - good enough that if I did not focus on the noise canceling feature, I could enjoy my movie in peace and not notice the background noise of the cabin during my movie. However, in an office setting, I can hear people having a conversation. I can't make out what is being said, but I can still discern conversations happening outside my headphones unless I listen at a higher volume level. What I did like, is that when the noise cancellation feature was on, the sound being delivered was still very crisp - in the past, on other noise-canceling headphones, I've had experiences where the noise canceling creates a notable decline in sound quality - the PX7 S2 performed well here. Pass-through mode is OK - I found myself taking off one earcup if I had to have a conversation with someone.There are a lot of great things to say about these headphones. Still, there are a few things that I did have challenges with - the location of the buttons - I have larger hands, and though some buttons have textures to help discern where they are on the headphones, I found I frequently pressed the wrong button when I meant to turn the volume up or down. Also, I tried accepting a call while wearing these headphones, and there was either no mic or it was not working correctly - as the other party could not hear me until I returned to using the iPhone's earpiece/mic or speakerphone. Lastly, the leather that is on the earcup on one side of these headphones seems to be improperly installed as it's bunched up / wrinkled in a spot - not something I would expect from a product from Bowers and Wilkins or any product at this price range - but this is likely a one-off thing that slipped by QC.One thing that I can't complain at all about is battery life. I used these for a few flights, and I didn't have to charge these - battery life is fantastic.Overall, these are a solid option if you're looking for noise-canceling headphones if you can live with a few of the drawbacks I've highlighted above that are not related to sound quality.
Don't get me wrong, these are great sounding headphones, I bought these for the sound alone and I found it had a lot more clarity than any other Bluetooth headphones on the market right now (albeit the bass is a bit muddy). However, there's no real reason to have this when for Apple, there is a better headphone, and for Android, you can't even download the Google Play App (disclaimer I have Android).The app is supposed to easily connect to the Px7 S2 but after detecting the headphones and attempting to connect, the app always loses the headphones. People have complained about this for months, each time the support replied stating an update was "imminent". From the time that I bought the headphones it took them three months to release an update and surprise ... MoreDon't get me wrong, these are great sounding headphones, I bought these for the sound alone and I found it had a lot more clarity than any other Bluetooth headphones on the market right now (albeit the bass is a bit muddy). However, there's no real reason to have this when for Apple, there is a better headphone, and for Android, you can't even download the Google Play App (disclaimer I have Android).The app is supposed to easily connect to the Px7 S2 but after detecting the headphones and attempting to connect, the app always loses the headphones. People have complained about this for months, each time the support replied stating an update was "imminent". From the time that I bought the headphones it took them three months to release an update and surprise surprise it still doesn't work! Now if you think you can survive without the app (like I was duped into thinking by a different shop), without the app, you can't download updates, can't use a native equaliser, and can't change settings.Out of the box, the headphones will when connected to two devices, disconnect from the second device after a few mins and doesn't reconnect back so can't use two devices. I managed to get an update for this from a mate's iPhone which worked for a month before the issue came back. Additionally, the headphones will turn off after 15 mins of non use which would be a cool battery saving feature but then they don't reconnect back! So you got to make sure your phone isn't connected when you use it with your laptop and you can't ever just have the headphones on your head for just noise cancelling instead of music without you having to reconnect it when you want to listen to music again.This might sound like a rant but QoL matters and I wish I focused on it more over than just the sound quality. This is just an annoying device to use, I would not recommend anyone to have the same experience.
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones are amazing headphone made for everyday and all-day use. These headphones are very comfortable to wear, fit great and most importantly sound amazing with their new custom designed 40mm drive unit, active noise cancellation and transparency mode all while looking aesthetically beautiful. These are premium headphones that deliver premium sound, comfort and design. The headphones have aluminum and cloth construction but a solid and almost a luxury feel to them yet are lightweight.The Px7 S2 have proven themselves in variety of uses such listening to music, watching movies, and most importantly, to me, while traveling. I travel a lot for work and needed headphones that are comfortable to wear for extended ... MoreBowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones are amazing headphone made for everyday and all-day use. These headphones are very comfortable to wear, fit great and most importantly sound amazing with their new custom designed 40mm drive unit, active noise cancellation and transparency mode all while looking aesthetically beautiful. These are premium headphones that deliver premium sound, comfort and design. The headphones have aluminum and cloth construction but a solid and almost a luxury feel to them yet are lightweight.The Px7 S2 have proven themselves in variety of uses such listening to music, watching movies, and most importantly, to me, while traveling. I travel a lot for work and needed headphones that are comfortable to wear for extended periods, have active noise cancellation and sound good. The Px7 S2 took home the gold in all three fields. The headphones come in a nice carrying case that actually keeps your investment safe and secure while not in use, unlike some of the other ridiculous carrying cases provided by the other manufacturers. The case also has a nice compartment inside to store the provided USB-C to USB-C charging cable and a USB-C to audio jack. The design of the carrying case has also been slimmed down so that is easily able to fit in your backpack or even to carry with you.The setup process is rather simple, slide up the power button until the blue light flashes and your done. You can start enjoying your new headphones. Usually, I would recommend that you download the application that comes along with the product to take full advantage of the features, but in this situation the app really does not have much to offer. Yes, you do have the option to adjust the EQ, but I did not feel the need to you can only adjust the Bass and Treble. The app also allows you to control the active noise cancellation, but that can be done with the press of a button on the headphones themselves. The app is a bit lacking and does not offer much in terms of functionality.Now, in terms of comfort, I love them. The leather covered ear cushions are amazing for extended wear. I used to use noise cancelling ear buds before I got these because the noise cancellation on the earbuds was amazing, but after wearing those in for extended period my ears would start to hurt. That is no longer the case the S2. I used these headphones on an 8-hour flight and there was not discomfort at all combined with the much-improved noise cancellation that I fell asleep with these on. The active noise cancellation on the S2 is much better than the previous model, and they did a amazing job blocking out the surrounding noise. The battery life is pretty much the same as the as the older version of about 30 hours. The control on these headphones are all physical buttons and one cool added feature with these headphones is that to pause the music all you need to do is lift one of the ear cups and the music will automatically pause and once you are ready to jam out again simply put the headphones back on and press play.Overall, I am impressed and very happy with the new Bower & Wilkins Px7 S2 headphones. Its everything you would expect for a premium brand, you get a premium product that sounds great, fits greats and looks great.
Have you ever stayed at a hotel or eaten at a restaurant that just feels too nice, to the point where you don't feel like you belong there?The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 headphones are really, really nice...perfect in some ways it seems...with only a few very minor drawbacks in form and function. These are everything I expect from premium consumer headphones, and may just unseat my favorite headphones of all time.Because so much of this product is good or great, I'm going to start this review with the bad. Not suprisingly, the app needs some work (it's rare to find a "good" companion app for headphones in my experience). Every time the headphones pair, the app launches, which makes for a not-so-seamless experience using whatever it is you're using when you power ... MoreHave you ever stayed at a hotel or eaten at a restaurant that just feels too nice, to the point where you don't feel like you belong there?The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 headphones are really, really nice...perfect in some ways it seems...with only a few very minor drawbacks in form and function. These are everything I expect from premium consumer headphones, and may just unseat my favorite headphones of all time.Because so much of this product is good or great, I'm going to start this review with the bad. Not suprisingly, the app needs some work (it's rare to find a "good" companion app for headphones in my experience). Every time the headphones pair, the app launches, which makes for a not-so-seamless experience using whatever it is you're using when you power these on. The app itself has some very basic EQ settings, but I'd love to be able to further tailor my listening experience. The app does so little for the listening experience that I'd suggest you not download it at all, if not for needing periodic firmware updates on the headphones.Next: I appreciate that these headphones can be used both wired and wireless, for those folks out there with external DACs who want to take full advantage of these. However, the only port available on these is the USB-C port, so using them wired requires they be powered on. It's not ideal, but considering I very rarely use wired connections anymore, it's not that big of a deal breaker for me.Finally, there's the size, weight and fit. My current favorite headphones are the Sony WH-1000XM4, and a big selling point of those headphones is that they are extremely light weight (without feeling cheap), they fold up into a pretty small case, and I can wear them for what feels like days without discomfort. The Px7 S2, by contrast, are heavy. It's not so heavy that it's a problem, and I'd argue that their heft suggests a durability that perhaps the XM4 headphones don't have, but it's still worth noting. The clamping force on these right out of the box is anything but trivial, I'll chalk that up to having a big head. And while the ear cups rotate both directions to allow the headphones to sit flat, they still don't fold into as compact of a package.Keep in mind--I know these are very nit-picky, and if you've made it this far and you're still interested, it's smooth sailing from here.Regarding what I expect out of a pair of premium headphones: great design, great build, premium materials, soft ear cups...there don't seem to be any shortcuts on the quality of the product. The sound is solid at all frequencies, and these headphones are just as good for music as they are for movie consumption (note: I wouldn't mind compatibility with Apple's spatial audio, but I recognize that's a very specific ask). There are physical buttons on the cups that are clicky, simple to operate, and easy to understand; no touch controls here, which is a nice change.The noise canceling, as far as I can tell, is second to none. Still, the WH1000XM4 and Apple's Airpod Pro seem to be my personal "front runners" when it comes to noise canceling, but B&W take it to another level with these headphones. The exterior mics are also incredible, as I was able to use these for conference calls without the other party missing what I heard or complaining about the connection or sound quality. These are hands down some of the best (if not THE best) headphones for phone calls that I've used.The catch, of course, is the price tag: $400. They are without a doubt better headphones than the XM4s from Sony (with a couple of caveats based on personal preference), and because of that they are my new favorite headphones. But $400 is a lot to swallow for a pair of headphones--maybe justifiable if you use them all the time, for work and play, but as time goes on it's becoming harder and harder to make outright bad headphones when you're charging at least $200 for them. These are slick, sleek and they sound great, and if you can overcome a high price tag, you will not be dissatisfied.
Before purchasing these, I tried the Airpod max, Bose 700, Sony XM4, XM5 and Sennheiser Momentum 3 and 4. If you're considering these headphones, then you've probably considered these others as well.All are great headphones, but the main question is "am I more concerned about noise cancellation or sound quality?"The Sony XM5 take the top spot for their ability to cancel out sound, but sound quality is more important to me. The Px7 S2 do a great job at cancelling out ambient sound, but not as good as the XM5. However, their sound quality and soundstage are just so much better than the other headphones mentioned above.I use them exclusively on airplanes, and listen to a variety of music, mainly instrumental, relaxing piano or jazz (not loud rock). Even at low ... MoreBefore purchasing these, I tried the Airpod max, Bose 700, Sony XM4, XM5 and Sennheiser Momentum 3 and 4. If you're considering these headphones, then you've probably considered these others as well.All are great headphones, but the main question is "am I more concerned about noise cancellation or sound quality?"The Sony XM5 take the top spot for their ability to cancel out sound, but sound quality is more important to me. The Px7 S2 do a great job at cancelling out ambient sound, but not as good as the XM5. However, their sound quality and soundstage are just so much better than the other headphones mentioned above.I use them exclusively on airplanes, and listen to a variety of music, mainly instrumental, relaxing piano or jazz (not loud rock). Even at low volume levels, the sound is incredibly enjoyable and relaxing despite the slight hum of the plane's engines.When I look around the plane and see only Bose, Sony or Beats, I smile and am so glad to have found these gem's of airplane travel. They are like having your own personal concert hall and I actually look forward to getting on a plane now.One additional note. Purchase an external DAC/amplifier, and this will take these already excellent headphones to another level. I use the Topping NX4, but FiiO, Schiit and Xduoo all make DAC's under $200. You'll have to use a cable (no longer wireless), but absolutely worth it if you enjoy sound. A portable DAC will even fit inside the case (see picture).
I picked these up from the Holborn store (thanks Kurt). A successor to my trusty old Bose QC-35 phones. I pushed the boat out because I spend so much time with headphones on while working these days.These take a bit more to get comfortable because they're heavier than QC35s but *oh my days* the sound quality is legendary. Load up a Master quality track on Tidal and you hear details you never thought possible. You wonder why the Bose cans missed them out: soft reverb on drum strokes, pedal movements on pianos.Zimmer's Interstellar score is rich and more detailed. Foor's Fresh is...well...fresher. Short of inviting Florence Welch around to your house to give you a performance of What The Water Gave Me, you're unlikely to get better sound quality frankly. Tracks ... MoreI picked these up from the Holborn store (thanks Kurt). A successor to my trusty old Bose QC-35 phones. I pushed the boat out because I spend so much time with headphones on while working these days.These take a bit more to get comfortable because they're heavier than QC35s but *oh my days* the sound quality is legendary. Load up a Master quality track on Tidal and you hear details you never thought possible. You wonder why the Bose cans missed them out: soft reverb on drum strokes, pedal movements on pianos.Zimmer's Interstellar score is rich and more detailed. Foor's Fresh is...well...fresher. Short of inviting Florence Welch around to your house to give you a performance of What The Water Gave Me, you're unlikely to get better sound quality frankly. Tracks that you previously enjoyed genuinely make your hairs stand on end.Build quality is excellent. The adjustment is smooth, meaning you can get the length of the band just right (on QC35's you have to opt for a ratchet click setting)If you're hesitating about whether these are worth the money: they absolutely are. Your ears will thank you.
Bought these from the ever friendly Horsham store, who were having an electrical section reorg, so had to rummage around to find them.I had previously, owned the predecessor PX7 model, but returned them due to big head comfort issues. I'm glad to say B&W have addressed this with a fuller headband and less severe cleaning force which loosened a little after some wear.These are the best sounding wireless headphones I've ever tried, better than my much loved KEF Space One Wireless, and the new KEF MU7s that I also tried. Better than the rather heavily EQ'd but nonetheless brilliant Sony XM4s that I also returned in favour of these rather elegant cans.They look and feel premium in black, without being too showy, The controls are logical and easy to access buttons, ... MoreBought these from the ever friendly Horsham store, who were having an electrical section reorg, so had to rummage around to find them.I had previously, owned the predecessor PX7 model, but returned them due to big head comfort issues. I'm glad to say B&W have addressed this with a fuller headband and less severe cleaning force which loosened a little after some wear.These are the best sounding wireless headphones I've ever tried, better than my much loved KEF Space One Wireless, and the new KEF MU7s that I also tried. Better than the rather heavily EQ'd but nonetheless brilliant Sony XM4s that I also returned in favour of these rather elegant cans.They look and feel premium in black, without being too showy, The controls are logical and easy to access buttons, none of this hit and miss swipe nonsense, and B&W supply an equally easy to use no fuss app with which to toggle the various features on and off.Feature wise noise cancelling is as good as it should be at this price, not extraordinary but free of white noise and sound quality degradation.And what a sound! All frequencies are well balanced and playback creates a wonderful spacious, integrated whole. The PX7 S2s handle pretty well any genre with great poise and refinement. I was captivated by their ability to render both the deep house techno beats I work to, the smooth and spacious jazz tunes I like to go for walks to and the crossover jazz, classical scores I occasionally throw in. Everything holds together beautifully and I had no problem jacking the volume up and down using the side buttons, and swapping through ANC modes.There's also a bit of smart tech added to auto adjust ANC too, though doesn't make a huge difference. I also noticed the lift ear cup to pause function was a bit flaky, often being too eager and the app sensitivity setting not helping much.Overall, these are a brilliant set of premium wireless headphones that do everything including calling rather well. Highly recommended.
I tried Sony XM5, Bose Q700, Sennheiser M4, Airpod Max, Technics A800, Beats Studio Wireless. They all have strengths and weaknesses but I could only afford to keep one. Whichever one I chose I was going to have to decide which little imperfection I could live with. And there’s so much more that goes into it besides sound quality. There’s ANC, controls, comfort, portability, connection etc.My biggest priorities were sound quality and, due to a broken arm a while back and lingering nerve damage in my fingers, the controls.I’m kind of an audiophile so I’m really picky with sound. Rock, Jazz, ambient, folk. Etc.These had the best and most natural sound quality by far. Nothing added to try and beef it up no heavy sound signature and tuning. Just super clarity and ... MoreI tried Sony XM5, Bose Q700, Sennheiser M4, Airpod Max, Technics A800, Beats Studio Wireless. They all have strengths and weaknesses but I could only afford to keep one. Whichever one I chose I was going to have to decide which little imperfection I could live with. And there’s so much more that goes into it besides sound quality. There’s ANC, controls, comfort, portability, connection etc.My biggest priorities were sound quality and, due to a broken arm a while back and lingering nerve damage in my fingers, the controls.I’m kind of an audiophile so I’m really picky with sound. Rock, Jazz, ambient, folk. Etc.These had the best and most natural sound quality by far. Nothing added to try and beef it up no heavy sound signature and tuning. Just super clarity and natural punchy bass. Sennheiser was a really close second. Third Apple. Fourth Bose. I know Sony has its fans, and there’s a lot to like, but I found it a little muffled and overly compressed. The Bowers and Wilkins brought out details and channel separation and still hada nice balanced and full sound. The bass didn’t swallow up the rest of the sound like some of the others. I just love these.I found the noise canceling to be almost on par with the Bose. And these rivaled the Apple air Max in terms of build quality. And now.The controls. The best controls for my situation was easily the Apple AirPod Max. One button. Clickable not haptic. Awesome. Loved it. But the sound quality was not as nice, they were kinda heavy…and they were the most expensive. The beats also had great controls …But the sound was not even really in the ballpark of all the others. All the others had touch controls that I just found very frustrating. Sennheiser was probably the easiest of the touch controls but the stupid power button and shutting them on/off was an adventure every time.The Bowers and Wilkins have buttons which were a little tricky but thankfully the center button has ridges to distinguish it from the others which my thumb and finger, which have numbness, were able to recognize. I guess the controls were something easier to live with than the others. The two cons with these which I find easy to forgive are the app only has Bass and treble…no eq. And the wear sensor, which senses when you take them off and pauses the music, will often malfunction. Luckily this is easily fixed. You can just disable it in the app and then they work flawlessly. And because they have physical and clickable buttons, pausing them and shutting them off is way easier than all the other ones.I bought them in blue. I love them. My teenage daughter, who swears by her Air Pod Maxes, even admitted that these sound way better and look really cool…just not as cool as her maxes:)Anyway this is a long review because I spent weeks trying them all and it was important to my lifestyle. If you try these you need to be patient and let the simplicity and nuance of the sound settle in. It won’t blow you away with bass or make it sound like you’re in a noise deprivation chamber like the Bose…They have a mature and exciting sound and BW nailed it!I cannot recommend these enough and I feel so confident that I picked the best ones for me.
Let me start by saying that these headphones had a great presentation and solid sound quality. While they worked these were great headphones and nearly worth the price point. Other reviewers had better explained why these are good headphones so I’ll go into detail about the cons.Before I purchased these headphones, I didn’t realize that there was a known defect as no one had mentioned in it the reviews. Apparently the L side of the headphones is known to go deaf. In SOME cases, this can be fixed by a light tap to the cuff such as a flick. In my case, this did not work. I got 1 month of use of of these before this defect appeared. The headphones were dropped zero times. it seems like the impact of just me going up and down the stairs in my house triggered this? ... MoreLet me start by saying that these headphones had a great presentation and solid sound quality. While they worked these were great headphones and nearly worth the price point. Other reviewers had better explained why these are good headphones so I’ll go into detail about the cons.Before I purchased these headphones, I didn’t realize that there was a known defect as no one had mentioned in it the reviews. Apparently the L side of the headphones is known to go deaf. In SOME cases, this can be fixed by a light tap to the cuff such as a flick. In my case, this did not work. I got 1 month of use of of these before this defect appeared. The headphones were dropped zero times. it seems like the impact of just me going up and down the stairs in my house triggered this? Maybe?The headphones are great but with the price point being what it is, they should be sturdier than this. Attempting to get a replacement though bower and Wilkins has been a hassle and I’m still without a pair, 2 months later. I think this will be the last product I buy from this company.
| Headphone Cup Type | Over-Ear |
| Body Part Use | Head, Ears |
| Noise Cancellation Type | Active |
| Max Battery Life | 30 hours |
| Battery Highlights | Rechargeable |
