Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2: Over-Ear Headphones for Travel and Home

The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 is a wireless over-ear headphone for music and phone calls on a smartphone, tablet, or computer. It is designed for listeners who want to reduce ambient noise while listening to music and value high-quality construction with leather and aluminum.

Key Features at a Glance

• Music to Your Taste: Sound customization via the app or the unaltered default setting in True Sound mode.
• Quiet or Surroundings: Noise cancellation and an activatable transparency mode for announcements and conversations.
• Different Sources: Bluetooth as well as included cables for computers and analog headphone outputs.
• For Longer Listening Sessions: Soft nappa leather, ergonomically designed ear cups, and fast charging.

Adjusting the Sound to Suit the Music

Whether voices, acoustic instruments, or bass-heavy music: In the Bowers & Wilkins Music app, the sound balance can be adjusted to personal taste with a five-band equalizer. True Sound mode bypasses these custom sound corrections and uses the intended default tuning.

The construction includes carbon fiber diaphragms and digital signal processing with a dedicated amplifier and digital-to-analog converter. The app is available for iOS and Android and also handles settings and software updates.

Less Distraction on the Go

Active noise cancellation, or ANC for short, reduces disruptive ambient noise. For an announcement or a brief conversation, the transparency mode lets outside noise through without having to remove the headphones.

When making phone calls, ADI Pure Voice voice processing supports the built-in microphones. Wear detection can pause the music when an ear cup is lifted and resume it when replaced.

Smartphone, Computer, and Traditional Audio Sources

Via Bluetooth, the headphones connect wirelessly to a compatible playback device. Two devices can remain connected at the same time; only one source is played at a time. For aptX Lossless, the playback device must also support this transmission standard.

On a compatible computer, the included USB-C cable is used for digital music playback and can charge at the same time. For a traditional headphone output, such as on a Hi-Fi system, a cable with a stereo jack is included. In this case, too, the headphones must be switched on and sufficiently charged; the volume and playback buttons on the headphones do not work via this analog connection.

Build Quality and Power for the Day

Soft nappa leather and die-cast aluminum define the construction. The slim, ergonomically tested design is intended for extended wear; a carrying case is included for transport.

With noise cancellation switched on, up to 30 hours of wireless playback are possible at medium volume. The actual battery life depends on usage and settings.

A short 15-minute charge provides power for up to seven additional hours of playback. Charging is done via USB-C; the headphones can also be used while charging.

Suitability and Important Notes

Who Are the Headphones Suitable For?

• Commuters and travelers who listen to music and make phone calls in between.
• Listeners who switch between a smartphone, computer, and an existing headphone output.
• Anyone looking for a circum-auricular alternative to small in-ear headphones.

Important Notes

• Noise cancellation requires the ear pads to fit securely on the head.
• A user account is required to use the Music app.
• When switching to a wired connection, existing Bluetooth connections are disconnected.

Px8 S2 and Px7 S3 Compared

Compared to the more affordable Px7 S3, the Px8 S2 uses carbon fiber instead of bio-cellulose diaphragms, as well as nappa leather and aluminum instead of a textile finish. In return, the Px7 S3 is slightly lighter.

The Px8 S2 is also positioned above the Px7 S3 in terms of sound: As the reference model, it represents the top of the over-ear range, while the Px7 S3 is the more affordable alternative with high sound quality demands. Both support aptX Lossless;

Conclusion

The Px8 S2 is suitable for listeners who want to use the same over-ear headphones at home and on the go, and who prefer leather and aluminum to a textile finish. Existing audio sources with a headphone output can be included just as easily as a smartphone or computer.

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