Sure was, I’m in the market for a new pair of headphones but I am under the impression that on the go I need a pair of good wireless headphones and for at home I’ll have to get a different pair and they must be wired and plugged into a DAC so a totally different set up. For what I’m looking for.
Did you test on an android phone? You mentioned the codecs and the hi res stuff, but then you said you used your iPhone, which does not support any of that
Very informative but highly promotional. I feel that it would fair to clearly mention that its a promotional video because the term 'review' should be independent (as much as possible).
Excellent and inspiring review that I have just ordered a pair. I have an Iphone 7 but was thinking of buy a DAP like a Sony to get the best sound from the B&Ws. Are you able to recommend a suitable dap that I can download hires music to. Thanks again
How do these compare to th Sonys XM5 and AirPods Max? I've had both of them and the Bose 700 and I was thinking of getting the new Bose Quietcomfort Ultra until I saw the Px8 which I thought looked cool, especially the McLaren Edition since I support their team in F1.
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I have had the PX8’s for a couple of weeks. I wasnt that bothered by the initial comments re quality of materials etc (which is great), however, the result (of using these material’s) is that the PX8’s are supremely comfortable (vs my AirPodsMax and my old B&W P9’s). This was a big selling point for me. I initially thought the sound was very good …. But I just did my own comparison with the AirPods Max vs the PX8’s using Tidal, iphone, wireless (Bluetooth) using a couple of the tracks used on this video I.e. Hideaway / Jacob Collier and Vibin’ Out / FKJ … wow wow wow. The sound is incredible, by comparison, the AirPodsMax using the same phone etc, is that the sound is ‘muddy’. So absolutely no buyers remorse! Admittedly I dont have the equivalent Sony’s or Sennhaussers (sp) … but I am very very happy with my purchase.
The airpods max, would need to be connected by use of a cable to get the benefits from Them, uses Apple AAC Bluetooth Codec to ensure excellent audio quality. However, bluetooth connections aren’t lossless
@@cappachino78 I just bought the 007 Edition yesterday. They are beautiful, but less blingy looking than the regular black version, and much more subdued than tha tan version. The midnight blue finish and the less flashy beveled edges that are not mirror polished are low key classy, which is the look they were going for, matching the look of the tux worn by Sean Connery as the 1st James Bond back in 1962.
@@AudioAdvice well ya and from what you said, the px8 is better but marginally so. If that's the case is it worth 300 Xtra fir nappa leather basically and slightly better sound? I mean if you have money and wanna show off, sure. But then just splurge and get the mark levinsons
Blah blah, you used apples AAC codec, what about aptx with android? Do they fold in on themselves? Headstage? Sonic character? I've literally learned nothing more than reading their website.
Seriously now. Does this justify its price..? I mean, what’s in a name? Does the circuitry justify the elevated price compared to other ‘’high end’’ brands..? I own their P5 wired head set and have to say the sound of B&W are incredible for jazz, hip hop and reggae music. Genres which usually get overlooked and put into the same eq basket which is why Beats came along and filled a cheap market just as Bose did with marketing and anc which they still do better than most… I still use wired B&W headphones ( P7 which i use with the cable ) and would like to update my listening experience, but I wonder if the cost justifies going wireless… Thoughts, wise people in headphone land?
I mean every review has an embedded link where they make a small commission if you buy them through that link…I promise you it doesn’t effect the overall review enough.
We are a dealer, but one of the only dealers we know who does try to create hundreds of product overviews and have a sense of objectivity. We also have produced tons of how to videos that have nothing to do with selling any product that cost us substantially for each one to create. We get over 25 requests every day from brands to carry or review their products and we turn 99.9% of them down as they just are not that great. And we state in the video we are a dealer and you can help us be able to continue to create content by supporting our business. Even within the brands we carry, we will get requests to produce a video from the brand and if our team thinks that product is just so so, and it is many times, we will politely decline. Thanks for watching and commenting.
This is a deep dive folks, but people who are into headphones will understand 😂, I'm some what a wireless headphone addict, ( it's a wireless world now) I have numerous wireless headphones, my journey started with the B&W P7 Wireless, I still have them, PSB M4U8 was next, they sound pretty good with it's Roomfeel Eq sound they have a user replaceable battery which is the only one I know is available, however the build quality is fair at best and they are super bulky ( I use the PSB for exercise now) from there 😂 the Nuraphone, yeah it's was a different experience, the sound is decent but for long term usage they are very uncomfortable, with the in-ear portion of its design, my Amiron wireless, by Beyerdynamic is the most comfortable, and it sounds super natural, can be used in USB mode, but lacks a bit of life, bass, my second most recent purchase is the Focal Bathys, they are fantastic sounding, quite airy for a wireless headphone and very detailed ,can be used in USB DAC mode, have a super premium build quality, and the sound almost matches it's build only let down again by lack of music expression, dynamics in tracks, that hit that you are expecting that doesn't come, they are still my favorite overall over the Amiron, that may change with my recent purchase of these B&W PX8 😂 so it's full circle for me, I'm hoping these are more of a upgrade to the B&W P7 Wireless in it's around quality which to be honest is still very good, I haven't used a recent B&W wireless headphone, since the PX, I sold them soon after getting them, as I totally didn't like the way the way B&W voiced the PX, compared to the P7 Wireless, I'm very much looking forward to testing these PX8 along side the Focal Bathys, and the Amiron Wireless 👌
@@PerfectionHunter They sound pretty fantastic, they are voiced as you would expect totally different to the Focals, and compared to the Focal Bathys, the PX8 I would say have a more expressive, dynamic, sound, especially with tracks with bass, and you expect that bass hit, so I think for a lot of folks these PX8s will be everything they want in a premium wireless headphone, for myself though I prefer the openness, more expansive more like a open back like reference sound the Focal Bathys produce, I'm the type of folk though that will never have ONE headphone, so I'll be keeping them 👍🏼
Decided to go with these over Focal new Bathys since everyone ive talked to said the Px8 sounds a bit better then the Focals and cost a 100 bucks less lol
@@AudioAdvice very well balanced and more detailed then my Sennheiser pxc 550s and not over bassy like my Sony Xm3s. In terms of noise cancellation i honestly think their on par with sony! Honestly these are the summit for wireless in my opinion thats near audiophile quality like my focal utopias and hifiman Aryas! Even the soundstage and imaging is better then my other two flagship wireless anc headphones
It may sound a little silly but I think that if a brand wants you to wear their logo they should pay you if not the logo should be as discreet as possible. These earphones are not cheap but they are cheapened by the unimaginative way the brand have applied their name to the earphones.
Fair point. In this particular case, the Bowers and Wilkins logo is a prestigious logo that is like putting a Ferrari symbol on the front of your car. So most people see their logo as a luxury add to the speakers (whereas other brands without their prestige would have the opposite effect).
@@AudioAdvice I get what you are saying but I just don't see it as that prestigious and if they want to display their name it should look better than it does. It looks like they have printed it out on one of those cheap kitchen sticker machines and just pasted it on the earphones. It looks like an afterthought and it really shouldn't. Believe me, the only reason I am not buying these earphones is because of that brand name, I am paying for the earphones, not their branding. If they want me to advertise they should give me the option to get paid for it. The product should speak for itself without the need for an unthoughtfully placed brand name.
@@ragetobe Trainers, T Shirts, Hoodie's, Hats, Cars, Planes, Phones all have branding, maybe some more discreet than others, but with a long name of Bowers & Wilkins, it's hard to be discreet.
@@jaypalmer9183 All those items are available from high-quality brands with no (or very small) logos or branding. It really isn't hard to be discreet, I own several pairs of Viberg boots for this very reason, high quality doesn't require branding! Orlebar Brown, Frescobol Carioca, Mr Marvis etc and the list goes on none of them have in-your-face branding but you know they are quality when you see them. These earphones are branded like a £10 football top from sports direct.
@@ragetobe guess you’ve never been on an easyJet plane, Ryan air, British airways etc etc. I really do get what you’re saying but it wouldn’t stop me flying these airlines or buying the headphones.
Well I’m going to put a Spanner in the works as I finally got to hear the PX8 yesterday and if I’m going to be blunt (which I am) I’ve got IEM’s that Sound better than the PX8🤔 Bold statement I know but I know my ears and Collect Headphones and IEM’s as well as having a high regard for B&W being in the UK myself.I also own the Original P7 Wireless,PX Wireless and PX7 with ironically the Original P7 Wireless still Sounding the Best by far of the 3. I nearly pulled the trigger on the PX7S2 but heard about the PX8 imminent release.Good thing a Friend bought them before me bringing them along on a visit for me to audition with his PX7S2 Either way all told the Sound difference between the S2 and the PX8 I found negligible but to Sound £200GBP better then No Not a Chance (that’s another Decent pair of Cans🎧 difference in price)🙈 Forgetting Bluetooth for a second and if I’m wanting to hear great sound then I will stick to my Wired Sennheiser HD600 through my Tube amp Or My Audeze LCD2C if I want chilled Warm sound with a Jack Daniels But get me on the move and Then I will stick to my 7Hz Timeless Planar IEM’s and not let the wire bother me😜 Just my opinion obviously but again £200 More than the PX7S2😮
When using Microsoft TEAM - I need to plug in my earphones as Windows 10 has a problem with Bluetooth devices‼️ You mentioned the mics wont work while wired? So they wont work for online meetings is that what you are saying⁉️
It sounds like they would not work for Microsoft Teams. Odd that Bluetooth does not work with Teams. We use Google at Audio Advice and it is fine. Thanks for watching.
I won the lottery today!!!!I happen to walk into a pawnshop and they had just pulled a brand new set of B&W that someone sold brand new in the case!! Still in the box!!! I got them for $450!! They are gorgeous and they sound amazing!!!!!
Am I right that aptx adaptive can only stream Bluetooth audio at 24bit/48khz? If so isn’t using a hi res streaming service like Tidal or Qobuz overkill? Surely these won’t do the streaming services justice where they stream at 24bit and up to 192khz? I’m confused why B&W push the streaming services so much. Maybe you can hear 24bit/192khz audio if you use them wired? As for spatial audio like Dolby Atmos and Sony’s 360 Reality Audio, can these do these justice? Or even ‘hear’ them? Anybody clarify for me please?
They will sound better wired and they are not really made for spatial audio. The purpose of these is a great sounding portable headphone that also has noise canceling. Thanks for watching
Great review. Im currently looking into buying these to add to my collection. I like rotating my headphones in use. I have them for different uses. BOSE QC45 (using wire) for gaming BOSE NC 700 and Sony XM4 for music (they get rotated) BOSE QC35 ii are my reserves (mainly good if outside on a windy day) I have recently purchased the Focal Bathys so im hoping that one will be my main daily driver for music. In your opinion are the PX8 (based of sound quality and overall performance) that much better than PX7S2?
Thank you, if you like to listen closely for small details in the music, yet the PX8 is better and we think more comfortable too, but the PX7S2 is very very good
@mbelzerr Bose QC45 are way better for ANC. If thats what you are looking for then the QC45 or Sony WH-1000XM5 is what you need. For sound quality i like tbe Focal Bathys.
Sorry to hear you are having problems. If you purchased from Audio Advice. give us a call and we will help you work through it. If you got it elsewhere, give that company a call and they will certainly help you fix the issue. It's likely something simple on your phone or a setting that can be fixed quickly for you.
Men!!! Debating on this or the Bathys. Other reviews say the b&w sound a bit better but they never said anything about the Bathys Dac opinion turning it on and hear how it sounds.
They are both very good, you might try reaching out to us at www.audioadvice.com in a few days once we have passed these around. We just got the PX8's late last week and they have not made their rounds yet with the staff like the Bathys has. Thanks for watching
Get the px8. I spent some time with the bathys and did not really like them. I guess it depends on how you like your music, but the bathys have very little bass and low volume. I didn't try dac mode (sorry I know that doesn't help haha) I also think the px8 have a more premium build and better comfort
Microphone was good. It canceled out background noise pretty well when we used it on video calls. Noise canceling sounded very natural and not overpowering. It may not be the strongest noise canceling on the market but it had a very natural feeling to it.
Want to buy it mainly used at home. How does the Px8 sound when plugged in compare with the P9 Signature? I have P3, C5 S2, and PX right now, and I like the sound of C5 S2 the best. Is this a big leap over the PX?
The P9 Signature was extremely good. It’s really not an apples to apples comparison. If you only want to listen wired at home and can find a pair of PX9 for a reasonable price they would be the best. But they are not wireless and have no noise canceling.
to add to the above. I have the P9 and PX8. Very different signature, P9 is more laid back and detailed, PX8 has a better tonal balance with a more balanced bass and a more exciting sound signature. I think the Px8 is a superior headphone, to be honest, and I have over 1000hrs on my trusty P9!
@@falcodarkzz Interesting, thanks for sharing, its been a couple of years since we listened to a PX9 and were going for memory, we appreciate your direct comparison.
@@AudioAdvice I hope... Its another league.. I owned Sony xm5 for 2 weeks and returned, very disappointed.. Sound flat, with veiled treble, Very comfortable on head, and with excellent call quality... But poor sound quality for the price
@@francescomazzilli8925 Sony consumer headphones tend to be very mid unless youre going super high end. But 200-600 is more so midrange for headphones and earbuds.
I’m sure yours are equal, if not better. I’ve owned many by both companies and I’d still always give a slight edge to B&O in terms of sound, and comfort.
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.
I find it hard to believe that B&W would not have a procedure to replace the battery, in the PX8, do you have the contact you spoke to? I would like to follow up, these SHOULD be possible to have it's battery replaced 👍🏼
MORE IMPORTANT- we reached out to B&W and this is not true. They do not know where this came from. The PX8 is serviceable, we will have the replacement battery cost shortly.
It really doesn't sound like the words of a manufacturer to say the battery should last about 3 years and after it goes bad you throw the headphones out. I'm prepared to call them and ask the same question. Which Bowers & Wilkins did you call - which country, and who did you speak with?
Well done Mr sales man, you did well marketing the headphone 🎧 for B&W. I shall recommend you for promotion but you didn't convince me well enough to buy your product 😜
We are an audio dealer and like to test all kinds of gear and create videos on the ones we really like, plus we also create a lot of purely educational content that has no product specific mentions. Thanks for watching
Excellent review with some great insight thank you!you have covered all the bases there,whilst I do like the look of the blue px7s2 purely from a musicality aspect it sounds like the px8 are worth the extra money
Same impression here you can’t feel you have them on you, materials are undoubtly premium and sound is incredible as anc function that can be adjusted on app 🎉
@@TheNeilo-Audiosound I ultimately held back from pulling the trigger on the Px8's. Couldn't justify the cost. I'm enjoying the Px7S2's however. Just doubt the improvement with Px8's would be that noticeable without changing my source, ie, phone. But if I had a 6-figure income I would not hesitate! ;)
Well he is actually our video producer :) But yes, we are a dealer for B&W and we like to test a lot of gear and do videos on the ones we think people should know about. Thanks for watching
Yes, but that doesn't mean that the video wasn't truthful, and you shoudn't imply otherwise unless you have a legit reason to question their integrity beyond the fact that they sell audio gear. I bought the PX8 yesterday, and although I've only used it for about 3 hrs, I'd say most of what was said in this video is spot on.
Honestly, this sounded more like a press release or advertisement than a review.
I agree
Yup.😄
Sure was, I’m in the market for a new pair of headphones but I am under the impression that on the go I need a pair of good wireless headphones and for at home I’ll have to get a different pair and they must be wired and plugged into a DAC so a totally different set up. For what I’m looking for.
Absolutely 👍
If they are planning to sell this product through their website and earn money, they need to sell the audience of the product.
Earlier this year I bought the MW75, AirPods Max, H95, and PX7. Now that these and the Bathys are out, I think it’s time to compare them all.
I would watch a video on that !
What's your favorite out of those?
Same question here,that will definitely awesome if you can share some light on it
Which one is the best? Master & Dynamic?
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Did you test on an android phone? You mentioned the codecs and the hi res stuff, but then you said you used your iPhone, which does not support any of that
@Moses Moses Samsung needs to stop bullshittin & adopt the better aptX codecs.
@Moses Moses appreciate it bro
Man this is funny lol
@Moses Moses you can test them with other bluetooth devices that is not a phone, lika a mac.
@@cappachino78 but mac's don't have the higher end Bluetooth codecs either
Amazing! I had the chance to buy the PX8 McLaren edition for around €300, i can't wait to receive it! 😍😍
We hope you enjoy it!
Very informative but highly promotional. I feel that it would fair to clearly mention that its a promotional video because the term 'review' should be independent (as much as possible).
Excellent and inspiring review that I have just ordered a pair. I have an Iphone 7 but was thinking of buy a DAP like a Sony to get the best sound from the B&Ws. Are you able to recommend a suitable dap that I can download hires music to. Thanks again
Thank you! Hopefully you got them from Audio Advice :) A&K and Ifi have some good choices for what you are looking for.
How do these compare to th Sonys XM5 and AirPods Max? I've had both of them and the Bose 700 and I was thinking of getting the new Bose Quietcomfort Ultra until I saw the Px8 which I thought looked cool, especially the McLaren Edition since I support their team in F1.
You will love the PX8.
@@AudioAdvice Are the PX8 better in sound quality?
You guys don’t carry Sennheiser??
No, only their Ambeo soundbar. Thanks for watching
Reminder: don’t spend $700 on something that you don’t need and that is out of your price range just to make yourself seem wealthy to others. Rich people don’t tell you they’re rich.
Yes, purchase decisions are an individual choice.
I wonder the Apple Watch you are wearing is 41M or 45M.
It is the series 5, 44mm Apple Watch.
I have had the PX8’s for a couple of weeks. I wasnt that bothered by the initial comments re quality of materials etc (which is great), however, the result (of using these material’s) is that the PX8’s are supremely comfortable (vs my AirPodsMax and my old B&W P9’s). This was a big selling point for me. I initially thought the sound was very good …. But I just did my own comparison with the AirPods Max vs the PX8’s using Tidal, iphone, wireless (Bluetooth) using a couple of the tracks used on this video I.e. Hideaway / Jacob Collier and Vibin’ Out / FKJ … wow wow wow. The sound is incredible, by comparison, the AirPodsMax using the same phone etc, is that the sound is ‘muddy’. So absolutely no buyers remorse! Admittedly I dont have the equivalent Sony’s or Sennhaussers (sp) … but I am very very happy with my purchase.
thanks so much for sharing! We are happy to hear your ears agree with ours!!
The airpods max, would need to be connected by use of a cable to get the benefits from Them, uses Apple AAC Bluetooth Codec to ensure excellent audio quality. However, bluetooth connections aren’t lossless
Thanks for your review. Im thinking about buy the 007 edition, they look gorgeus
@@cappachino78 I just bought the 007 Edition yesterday. They are beautiful, but less blingy looking than the regular black version, and much more subdued than tha tan version. The midnight blue finish and the less flashy beveled edges that are not mirror polished are low key classy, which is the look they were going for, matching the look of the tux worn by Sean Connery as the 1st James Bond back in 1962.
@@edwinramos4910 thank you so much mate. I ordered mine today! That blue finish just look so classy.
Not sure that their 300$ better than p7 s2. Unless u just got money to throw around.
It does depend on your budget. The PX7S2 is very good.
@@AudioAdvice well ya and from what you said, the px8 is better but marginally so. If that's the case is it worth 300 Xtra fir nappa leather basically and slightly better sound? I mean if you have money and wanna show off, sure. But then just splurge and get the mark levinsons
Just the law of diminishing returns I’m afraid
Blah blah, you used apples AAC codec, what about aptx with android? Do they fold in on themselves? Headstage? Sonic character? I've literally learned nothing more than reading their website.
I cannot wait to hear these - B&W always makes a quality product!
They sure do! Thanks for watching!
Seriously now. Does this justify its price..?
I mean, what’s in a name?
Does the circuitry justify the elevated price compared to other ‘’high end’’ brands..?
I own their P5 wired head set and have to say the sound of B&W are incredible for jazz, hip hop and reggae music.
Genres which usually get overlooked and put into the same eq basket which is why Beats came along and filled a cheap market just as Bose did with marketing and anc which they still do better than most…
I still use wired B&W headphones ( P7 which i use with the cable ) and would like to update my listening experience, but I wonder if the cost justifies going wireless…
Thoughts, wise people in headphone land?
Some say the bass is overwhelming… really difficult to trust review these days
Tell me how they sound with Tool - Pneuma.
I just got the Focal Bathys from Audio Advice for $400. That's my best purchase of the year
Wow, thanks for sharing! Glad you like them!
Seeing as you are a seller of this product it is impossible to believe your review is objective!
I mean every review has an embedded link where they make a small commission if you buy them through that link…I promise you it doesn’t effect the overall review enough.
We are a dealer, but one of the only dealers we know who does try to create hundreds of product overviews and have a sense of objectivity. We also have produced tons of how to videos that have nothing to do with selling any product that cost us substantially for each one to create. We get over 25 requests every day from brands to carry or review their products and we turn 99.9% of them down as they just are not that great. And we state in the video we are a dealer and you can help us be able to continue to create content by supporting our business. Even within the brands we carry, we will get requests to produce a video from the brand and if our team thinks that product is just so so, and it is many times, we will politely decline. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@AudioAdvice yeah no I trust you guys. Completely.
This is a deep dive folks, but people who are into headphones will understand 😂, I'm some what a wireless headphone addict, ( it's a wireless world now) I have numerous wireless headphones, my journey started with the B&W P7 Wireless, I still have them, PSB M4U8 was next, they sound pretty good with it's Roomfeel Eq sound they have a user replaceable battery which is the only one I know is available, however the build quality is fair at best and they are super bulky ( I use the PSB for exercise now) from there 😂 the Nuraphone, yeah it's was a different experience, the sound is decent but for long term usage they are very uncomfortable, with the in-ear portion of its design, my Amiron wireless, by Beyerdynamic is the most comfortable, and it sounds super natural, can be used in USB mode, but lacks a bit of life, bass, my second most recent purchase is the Focal Bathys, they are fantastic sounding, quite airy for a wireless headphone and very detailed ,can be used in USB DAC mode, have a super premium build quality, and the sound almost matches it's build only let down again by lack of music expression, dynamics in tracks, that hit that you are expecting that doesn't come, they are still my favorite overall over the Amiron, that may change with my recent purchase of these B&W PX8 😂 so it's full circle for me, I'm hoping these are more of a upgrade to the B&W P7 Wireless in it's around quality which to be honest is still very good, I haven't used a recent B&W wireless headphone, since the PX, I sold them soon after getting them, as I totally didn't like the way the way B&W voiced the PX, compared to the P7 Wireless, I'm very much looking forward to testing these PX8 along side the Focal Bathys, and the Amiron Wireless 👌
Jimmy, thanks so much for sharing your experiences. We are curious, so how many headphones do you currently own :) ?
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@@jimmycychowski1142 Hey man, would you like to give us an update on this? How does the PX8 fare compared to the rest of your collection?
@@PerfectionHunter They sound pretty fantastic, they are voiced as you would expect totally different to the Focals, and compared to the Focal Bathys, the PX8 I would say have a more expressive, dynamic, sound, especially with tracks with bass, and you expect that bass hit, so I think for a lot of folks these PX8s will be everything they want in a premium wireless headphone, for myself though I prefer the openness, more expansive more like a open back like reference sound the Focal Bathys produce, I'm the type of folk though that will never have ONE headphone, so I'll be keeping them 👍🏼
Wireless world but using a wire for the best sound possible will always dominate compared to wireless
Decided to go with these over Focal new Bathys since everyone ive talked to said the Px8 sounds a bit better then the Focals and cost a 100 bucks less lol
How do you like them?
@@AudioAdvice very well balanced and more detailed then my Sennheiser pxc 550s and not over bassy like my Sony Xm3s. In terms of noise cancellation i honestly think their on par with sony! Honestly these are the summit for wireless in my opinion thats near audiophile quality like my focal utopias and hifiman Aryas! Even the soundstage and imaging is better then my other two flagship wireless anc headphones
@@jacobcharters6614 Thanks for sharing! We also thought they had great noise cancellation.
@@jacobcharters6614 hello, I hesitate between PX9, H95 and focal Celestee (not Bluetooth)
@@jacobcharters6614 I love the sound but I’m a bit disappointed they can’t play hi res audio over Bluetooth :(
Now beoplay H 100 is out....
It may sound a little silly but I think that if a brand wants you to wear their logo they should pay you if not the logo should be as discreet as possible. These earphones are not cheap but they are cheapened by the unimaginative way the brand have applied their name to the earphones.
Fair point. In this particular case, the Bowers and Wilkins logo is a prestigious logo that is like putting a Ferrari symbol on the front of your car. So most people see their logo as a luxury add to the speakers (whereas other brands without their prestige would have the opposite effect).
@@AudioAdvice I get what you are saying but I just don't see it as that prestigious and if they want to display their name it should look better than it does. It looks like they have printed it out on one of those cheap kitchen sticker machines and just pasted it on the earphones. It looks like an afterthought and it really shouldn't. Believe me, the only reason I am not buying these earphones is because of that brand name, I am paying for the earphones, not their branding. If they want me to advertise they should give me the option to get paid for it. The product should speak for itself without the need for an unthoughtfully placed brand name.
@@ragetobe Trainers, T Shirts, Hoodie's, Hats, Cars, Planes, Phones all have branding, maybe some more discreet than others, but with a long name of Bowers & Wilkins, it's hard to be discreet.
@@jaypalmer9183 All those items are available from high-quality brands with no (or very small) logos or branding. It really isn't hard to be discreet, I own several pairs of Viberg boots for this very reason, high quality doesn't require branding! Orlebar Brown, Frescobol Carioca, Mr Marvis etc and the list goes on none of them have in-your-face branding but you know they are quality when you see them. These earphones are branded like a £10 football top from sports direct.
@@ragetobe guess you’ve never been on an easyJet plane, Ryan air, British airways etc etc. I really do get what you’re saying but it wouldn’t stop me flying these airlines or buying the headphones.
please review master dynamic mw75
Well I’m going to put a Spanner in the works as I finally got to hear the PX8 yesterday and if I’m going to be blunt (which I am) I’ve got IEM’s that Sound better than the PX8🤔
Bold statement I know but I know my ears and Collect Headphones and IEM’s as well as having a high regard for B&W being in the UK myself.I also own the Original P7 Wireless,PX Wireless and PX7 with ironically the Original P7 Wireless still Sounding the Best by far of the 3.
I nearly pulled the trigger on the PX7S2 but heard about the PX8 imminent release.Good thing a Friend bought them before me bringing them along on a visit for me to audition with his PX7S2
Either way all told the Sound difference between the S2 and the PX8 I found negligible but to Sound £200GBP better then No Not a Chance (that’s another Decent pair of Cans🎧 difference in price)🙈
Forgetting Bluetooth for a second and if I’m wanting to hear great sound then I will stick to my Wired Sennheiser HD600 through my Tube amp
Or My Audeze LCD2C if I want chilled Warm sound with a Jack Daniels
But get me on the move and Then I will stick to my
7Hz Timeless Planar IEM’s and not let the wire bother me😜
Just my opinion obviously but again £200 More than the PX7S2😮
Koss KSC75 is musical bliss.
How would these be ok for using with Cable and DAC, Just wanted to get best both worlds
Yes, most definitely, they are great headphones
@@AudioAdvice thank you
When using Microsoft TEAM - I need to plug in my earphones as Windows 10 has a problem with Bluetooth devices‼️ You mentioned the mics wont work while wired? So they wont work for online meetings is that what you are saying⁉️
It sounds like they would not work for Microsoft Teams. Odd that Bluetooth does not work with Teams. We use Google at Audio Advice and it is fine. Thanks for watching.
@@AudioAdvice It’s a Windows 10 issue apparently
@@ethanjaimes6252 Interesting, thanks We are going to try testing them wired this week with Teams this week as well
@@AudioAdvice Excellent
I won the lottery today!!!!I happen to walk into a pawnshop and they had just pulled a brand new set of B&W that someone sold brand new in the case!! Still in the box!!! I got them for $450!! They are gorgeous and they sound amazing!!!!!
Very nice!
Am I right that aptx adaptive can only stream Bluetooth audio at 24bit/48khz? If so isn’t using a hi res streaming service like Tidal or Qobuz overkill? Surely these won’t do the streaming services justice where they stream at 24bit and up to 192khz? I’m confused why B&W push the streaming services so much. Maybe you can hear 24bit/192khz audio if you use them wired?
As for spatial audio like Dolby Atmos and Sony’s 360 Reality Audio, can these do these justice? Or even ‘hear’ them?
Anybody clarify for me please?
They will sound better wired and they are not really made for spatial audio. The purpose of these is a great sounding portable headphone that also has noise canceling. Thanks for watching
Great review. Im currently looking into buying these to add to my collection. I like rotating my headphones in use. I have them for different uses.
BOSE QC45 (using wire) for gaming
BOSE NC 700 and Sony XM4 for music (they get rotated)
BOSE QC35 ii are my reserves (mainly good if outside on a windy day)
I have recently purchased the Focal Bathys so im hoping that one will be my main daily driver for music.
In your opinion are the PX8 (based of sound quality and overall performance) that much better than PX7S2?
Thank you, if you like to listen closely for small details in the music, yet the PX8 is better and we think more comfortable too, but the PX7S2 is very very good
How are they compared to QC45 and Bathys in terms of sound canceling? Thanks.
@mbelzerr Bose QC45 are way better for ANC. If thats what you are looking for then the QC45 or Sony WH-1000XM5 is what you need. For sound quality i like tbe Focal Bathys.
Thank God these don’t have touch controls.
My only question is can you replace the battery in the headphondes.
Not that we are aware of. Sorry.
Viewing this video with PX8
Nice! Thanks for watching
Came here for a review on the PX8s and also got an introduction to Jacob Collier.
You're in for a fun ride! He's awesome :)
Really need a comparison with the B&o h95
We are not a B&O dealer. Thanks for watching
@Moses Moses I don't think px8 is better than h95
Between this and bose ultra which you think is better? Thanks
We think the B&W will be much better.
Wonderful.
Glad you think so!
Can you identify the strength and Direction (shape) of the bluetooth of PX8? does the blutooth signal blast on the ear and head/skull?
We have never seen a headphone specify that. Sorry
How are these px8 compared to the sennheiser momentum 4s?
Sorry, we do not carry Sennheiser headphones and have not heard them
Which has better sound between px7 s2 and sony xm5 ?
Please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com to discuss the differences. Thank you for watching
How would you compare the Px8 vs B&O h95 for $899?
Sorry, we are not a B&O dealer and have not heard those. Thanks for watching
Excellent informative review-great !!! Mine is on its way.
Thank you. We hope you like yours and purchased them from Audio Advice to support our channel and small business
Which are better between these and the Master and Dynamics MW75?
We are not a Master and Dynamics dealer and have not heard the MW75.
Looks like I'll be swinging by your Raleigh showroom ASAP to give these a try!
Come on down!
unable to connect to the music app
Sorry to hear you are having problems. If you purchased from Audio Advice. give us a call and we will help you work through it. If you got it elsewhere, give that company a call and they will certainly help you fix the issue. It's likely something simple on your phone or a setting that can be fixed quickly for you.
Well wot can I say had there's four months and by god there's blow any thing in the market out the water nothing compared to there's end off
They are pretty awesome!!
Any good for gaming?
These will be great for music. We recommend getting headphones with a dedicated microphone for gaming.
Nice job! Thank you
Thank you!
How do these stack up against the Focal Bathys?
Both are very good. Please reach out to our team at www.audio advice.com to discuss. Thanks for watching
Men!!! Debating on this or the Bathys. Other reviews say the b&w sound a bit better but they never said anything about the Bathys Dac opinion turning it on and hear how it sounds.
They are both very good, you might try reaching out to us at www.audioadvice.com in a few days once we have passed these around. We just got the PX8's late last week and they have not made their rounds yet with the staff like the Bathys has. Thanks for watching
Get the px8. I spent some time with the bathys and did not really like them. I guess it depends on how you like your music, but the bathys have very little bass and low volume. I didn't try dac mode (sorry I know that doesn't help haha) I also think the px8 have a more premium build and better comfort
@@shaunbrady15 How is the bass on them, are they better than the airpods max?
@@gabemartinez1012 I would say definitely better than apm in every way. There's a bass and treble slider in the app also
@@shaunbrady15 should of went with the PX8 instead of Momentum 4
How was the microphone?? And noise cancelation??
Microphone was good. It canceled out background noise pretty well when we used it on video calls. Noise canceling sounded very natural and not overpowering. It may not be the strongest noise canceling on the market but it had a very natural feeling to it.
Should we still keep the headphones ON while listening through 3.5? As it was with the previous models.
Yes, thank you for watching
Have you used these headphones wired for online meetings like TEAMS? I am sold if the mic works wired
Price ?
www.audioadvice.com/bowers-wilkins-px8-wireless-over-ear-headphones
Want to buy it mainly used at home. How does the Px8 sound when plugged in compare with the P9 Signature? I have P3, C5 S2, and PX right now, and I like the sound of C5 S2 the best. Is this a big leap over the PX?
The P9 Signature was extremely good. It’s really not an apples to apples comparison. If you only want to listen wired at home and can find a pair of PX9 for a reasonable price they would be the best. But they are not wireless and have no noise canceling.
to add to the above. I have the P9 and PX8. Very different signature, P9 is more laid back and detailed, PX8 has a better tonal balance with a more balanced bass and a more exciting sound signature. I think the Px8 is a superior headphone, to be honest, and I have over 1000hrs on my trusty P9!
@@falcodarkzz Interesting, thanks for sharing, its been a couple of years since we listened to a PX9 and were going for memory, we appreciate your direct comparison.
Where are these made at?
B&W's plant in Asia
Is the px8 the same as the px8 007?
They sound the same, but the 007 version has all the tributes to the Bond movies
@@AudioAdvice aahhh okay yea thats what I thought already. I am going to order the px8 007 then😊😊😊
I just bought these in blue
Thanks for the support. It means a lot to us!
This review is super informative. Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Sony xm5 vs BW PX8 which one is better
Their noise cancelling properties are similar but the PX8 sounds better. Thanks for watching
@@AudioAdvice I hope... Its another league.. I owned Sony xm5 for 2 weeks and returned, very disappointed.. Sound flat, with veiled treble,
Very comfortable on head, and with excellent call quality... But poor sound quality for the price
@@francescomazzilli8925 Sony consumer headphones tend to be very mid unless youre going super high end. But 200-600 is more so midrange for headphones and earbuds.
where are these cans manufactured?
Good question. It’s a British company, and I’m guessing it’s probably a combination of the UK and China, which is better than most.
@@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied Chinese made, no thanks.
I just got me a pair of h95’s a month ago & really wanna know how these compare to those…
Sorry, we are not a B&O dealer.
Hopefully someone will answer your question. I had H95's though.
@@AudioAdvice so what?
I’m sure yours are equal, if not better. I’ve owned many by both companies and I’d still always give a slight edge to B&O in terms of sound, and comfort.
PS a good review!
Thanks!
What a great review
Thanks!
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.
I find it hard to believe that B&W would not have a procedure to replace the battery, in the PX8, do you have the contact you spoke to? I would like to follow up, these SHOULD be possible to have it's battery replaced 👍🏼
We have posed this question to tech support at B&W and should have the answer tomorrow.
MORE IMPORTANT- we reached out to B&W and this is not true. They do not know where this came from. The PX8 is serviceable, we will have the replacement battery cost shortly.
It really doesn't sound like the words of a manufacturer to say the battery should last about 3 years and after it goes bad you throw the headphones out.
I'm prepared to call them and ask the same question. Which Bowers & Wilkins did you call - which country, and who did you speak with?
You were either given some bad info, or you're full of it. I'd say the latter is more likely.
Well done Mr sales man, you did well marketing the headphone 🎧 for B&W.
I shall recommend you for promotion but you didn't convince me well enough to buy your product 😜
We are an audio dealer and like to test all kinds of gear and create videos on the ones we really like, plus we also create a lot of purely educational content that has no product specific mentions. Thanks for watching
Hi, Which headphones to choose, BOSE QuietComfort 35 II or Bowers & Wilkins Px8 ?
We would pick the Bowers. But we are not a Bose dealer.
Bose is only good for ANC. Soundwise they are worse than Sony which has better ANC & both are worse than B&W
That was quick. Only a few months after the PX7 S2 😢
They were designed at the same time. The Px7 S2 quick start guide even mentions the Px8
They mentioned the release of Px8 before px7 s2 was released and that they would come later this year. Maybe you could try to sell your Px7 s2?
Excellent review with some great insight thank you!you have covered all the bases there,whilst I do like the look of the blue px7s2 purely from a musicality aspect it sounds like the px8 are worth the extra money
Thank you! Yes the 7's do look really good, but if you are into better audio, the 8's have an edge, thank you for watching
Same impression here you can’t feel you have them on you, materials are undoubtly premium and sound is incredible as anc function that can be adjusted on app 🎉
£200GBP more than the PX7S2?
I don’t think so🙈
@@TheNeilo-Audiosound I ultimately held back from pulling the trigger on the Px8's. Couldn't justify the cost. I'm enjoying the Px7S2's however. Just doubt the improvement with Px8's would be that noticeable without changing my source, ie, phone. But if I had a 6-figure income I would not hesitate! ;)
@@NN-df7hl if you used a DAC on an iPhone and the PX8’s would that improve the audio a lot?
Just got a pair of the tan from your site. Can't wait till they're back in stock and in my hands.
Sweet! Thanks for supporting us by getting them from Audio Advice and for taking the time to comment here. We appreciate it!
Remember guys....!! This guy is a salesman... 😅✌️🤌
Well he is actually our video producer :) But yes, we are a dealer for B&W and we like to test a lot of gear and do videos on the ones we think people should know about. Thanks for watching
Yes, but that doesn't mean that the video wasn't truthful, and you shoudn't imply otherwise unless you have a legit reason to question their integrity beyond the fact that they sell audio gear. I bought the PX8 yesterday, and although I've only used it for about 3 hrs, I'd say most of what was said in this video is spot on.
@@edwinramos4910 Thank you!