Hands down the best I've owned. My go to for years has been Shure 846 coupled with Qudelix k5. Tried many others and always came back to them. I think now I'll be reaching for the Bowers and Wilkins.
The Technics are hard to beat. From an audiophile they check off all the boxes. From the majority of the pi8 reviews they are too close to make a change.
They work on Samsung phones, I have a S24 Ultra, but also they don't have to be used on flagships. You may lose out on some codecs but you'll get all the other features
I have had some for 3 days and can’t stop listening. I’ve had lots of expensive ones and these are a dream. I am stoked. By the way internet moaners, we poor saps get to pay nearly 600 Australian dollars for these, so … But jeez they are the bomb.
I tried the Pi8 and can't say I'm blown away. The Denon Perl Pro sound better for me. The Sennheiser Momentum 4 also sound similar- cheaper and more intuitive app.
I think the Pi8s are better than the Perl Pro! But that's also up to the tuning, I guess. The Denon's have thay awesome customizer which is advantageous. Have yet to try the Sennheisers! But really keen!
To be honest, it's because the ANC in our household which is very neurodivergent, relies on strong ANC. My wife being on the spectrum, she'll tell you in detail how effective the ANC is because there's a direct correlation to her mental health. So yes, we're very fussy with the efficacy of ANC in headphones. THAT SAID, I don't rely on ANC as much, especially with a child in the house: I want to be able to listen to an audiobook and hear my family at the same time. The Pi8s are incredible earbuds. They're now my daily drivers! I just can't recommend them to my wife who isn't getting what they need from the ANC. I just have to be honest in my review.
I am expecting the Denon Perl Pro I bought on the Black Friday deal. I watched many reviews, including yours, before taking the punt on it. Can you compare the Pi8 and Denon Perl Pro ?
@@jerryigbinoba9221 Yay!!!! Thank you!!! Glad it's helped! I feel the B&W are better, but there are diminishing returns I feel. The Denon's are an incredible pair, I think the biggest gripe for a lot of people will be the unique design, but really, I feel that surface area proves to be useful, especially if you don't have dainty fingers. You're gonna love them, especially after creating your listening profile.
Hello guys. The battery life is a disaster. The Pi8 can't hold 4 hours with anc on. Luckily, I have the Sony wf-1000xm5, and I can use those babies parallel with the Pi8. The sound is great, and the charging case is smart, but the rest is stone age. I love the music through the Pi8, and that is the only reason I keep them. I want to hear the real battery time as soon as possible.
@@Vugar.Ahmadovsony has a lot more features and better anc. I have both but believe me if u like music and care about the quality. Pi8 sound a lot better. There details of songs i had never listen until B&W. The case retransmission add more quality if u want which almost none earbud can
The Pi8 really does have an immersive sound.. Great review!
Thank you! And yes, they really do, I'm so impr3ssed
Hands down the best I've owned. My go to for years has been Shure 846 coupled with Qudelix k5. Tried many others and always came back to them. I think now I'll be reaching for the Bowers and Wilkins.
They're just so well rounded and do the fundamentals so well. I'm in exactly the same position!
Come on man they're not better than a dac and those shures
Honestly I won't know, I need to still give those a try to compare them. You tried all of them right? What are your thoughts?
I am with you bro. These are magic and I am used to high end buds.
@@shanenichols1052 Amen
Great video! I don’t know why there aren’t many reviews on these, super underrated even with that price
Right?! Thank you also for the kind words, appreciate it!
Are you South African ? Good to see a saffer getting such good hits in the tech review space !
Heeeeeyyyyy! I am indeed! You South African? And thank you!
Looks like great buds! Thanks for this.
Thanks fpr watching buddy!
Top notch review! Curious can you comment on the Pi8 vs the Technics EAZ80. Would you recommend this upgrade?
Eeeey! Thank you! Means a lot to me! Regarding the question, unfortunately I can't, would need to get my hands on the Technics first. You rate them?
The Technics are hard to beat. From an audiophile they check off all the boxes. From the majority of the pi8 reviews they are too close to make a change.
Ah I got you. What are theur feature sets like? Wireless Audio Transmission?
Love my technics.
Will try and find out if I can get my hands on a pair
Do you need a flagship phone for these to work there best? Also do they not work well with samsung phones?
They work on Samsung phones, I have a S24 Ultra, but also they don't have to be used on flagships. You may lose out on some codecs but you'll get all the other features
I have had some for 3 days and can’t stop listening. I’ve had lots of expensive ones and these are a dream. I am stoked. By the way internet moaners, we poor saps get to pay nearly 600 Australian dollars for these, so … But jeez they are the bomb.
They are amazing. But I guess sound is often subjective? I love them so much
How are they compared to B&O Beoplay EX sound quality wise and how is ANC compared
I haven't been able to test those but I assume they're better
I tried the Pi8 and can't say I'm blown away. The Denon Perl Pro sound better for me. The Sennheiser Momentum 4 also sound similar- cheaper and more intuitive app.
I think the Pi8s are better than the Perl Pro! But that's also up to the tuning, I guess. The Denon's have thay awesome customizer which is advantageous. Have yet to try the Sennheisers! But really keen!
How did you try it?😊
@tiborbozso1033 from Amazon and returned it. The UK has 30 days return policy.
How the sq with iPhone?
I don't know.personally but I've seen good reviews
I like your reviews, but you seem a bit obsessed with ANC and the Bose earbuds.
To be honest, it's because the ANC in our household which is very neurodivergent, relies on strong ANC. My wife being on the spectrum, she'll tell you in detail how effective the ANC is because there's a direct correlation to her mental health. So yes, we're very fussy with the efficacy of ANC in headphones. THAT SAID, I don't rely on ANC as much, especially with a child in the house: I want to be able to listen to an audiobook and hear my family at the same time. The Pi8s are incredible earbuds. They're now my daily drivers! I just can't recommend them to my wife who isn't getting what they need from the ANC. I just have to be honest in my review.
I am expecting the Denon Perl Pro I bought on the Black Friday deal. I watched many reviews, including yours, before taking the punt on it. Can you compare the Pi8 and Denon Perl Pro ?
@@jerryigbinoba9221 Yay!!!! Thank you!!! Glad it's helped! I feel the B&W are better, but there are diminishing returns I feel. The Denon's are an incredible pair, I think the biggest gripe for a lot of people will be the unique design, but really, I feel that surface area proves to be useful, especially if you don't have dainty fingers. You're gonna love them, especially after creating your listening profile.
I discover after a few hours the ANC gets better. It may have to “break in”
That's weird, I'll give it a go? Could be an algorithm thing
Run, run, Gym, gym,
How is the battery life?
Pretty expected, I haven't tried on a long trip just yet.
I love the eleven for me bu beoplay
Beoplay?
@granthinds yes the new eleven
@@granthinds i ment b&o
@@granthinds yes b&o
@@tzahh98aaa47 Will try and check it out!
Hello guys. The battery life is a disaster. The Pi8 can't hold 4 hours with anc on. Luckily, I have the Sony wf-1000xm5, and I can use those babies parallel with the Pi8. The sound is great, and the charging case is smart, but the rest is stone age. I love the music through the Pi8, and that is the only reason I keep them. I want to hear the real battery time as soon as possible.
That's definitely not my experience. Sounds like you have a faulty pair.
@granthinds On both sides? Whenever I had a battery issue with Jabra or Sony, it only happened on one side period.
400 usd is ridiculously expensive 😂
Not that bad if you never need another set of earbuds again 😂 they are worth every dollar
I agree with this BUT 400 usd for headphones for a certain level of quality, , is definitely a luxury.
@tagemathiassen Sony XM5 is about 190 usd and is king of ANC and sound quality is very good. So why pay 2x more for this 😆
@@Vugar.Ahmadovsony has a lot more features and better anc. I have both but believe me if u like music and care about the quality. Pi8 sound a lot better. There details of songs i had never listen until B&W. The case retransmission add more quality if u want which almost none earbud can
@Raúllinan-y2e have you tested Audio Technica Model 9 and Technics AZ80?
It's 2024. They were launched in August 21, 2024. How's 2023 even relevant lol
Great review though!
Thank you! Wait, did I mention 2023 in this video?
@@granthinds your video title
The title 😂 great video, i also have the pi8, best earbuds ive ever owned 🥰🥰
@@tagemathiassen Let's GOOO!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
You must be year blind @@granthinds
It's 2024
In South Africa they're new! Should've clarified!
not the best. more similiar to bose qc ultra in sound quality. big bass. I choose beoplay ex.