Px8 - Dark Forest

One of the best pair of headphones on the market right now. The difference with the PX7 S2 is clearly noticeable. The only thing is I received a refurbished pair from Amazon while it was sold as new. There is a “refurb” sticker on the box and the headphones were already pair with a Galaxy device. Raised a complaint to Amazon. Their only answer was to send them back and get a refund. Given the fact they are in mint condition and it’s a burden to send them back from UAE, I decided to keep them back. But that’s borderline fraudulent behavior. Be aware !

I am extremely impressed with this headphone as both sound quality and the build quality is on the par.

I 1st time use this brand headphones. The sound quality is wonderful. The peoples who likes basses will need to change eq’s sets but for persons who likes very efficient and concert style music, this one best choice. Only one think what I don’t like that while I use them I fill the pressure of air inside ears. That probably because very good sealing, but it is a beat uncomfortable.

The workmanship is great. But the sound... I expected much more. The uppers squeal, there is no volume and room

Great sounding and well made headphones. Returned due to the seemingly common issue with the battery indicator. This was my first pair of B&W headphones and I must say their customer service leaves a lot to be desired. Great marketing around this 'flagship product' but when things go wrong you're on your own. Really glad I purchased though Amazon who dealt with my issue very well.

Microphone for calls are hardly working as 5 of 5 first people I spoke with said they could hardly hear me. The sound quality for music as well is horrible. Good design and materials, but useless other than for noice cancelation so this was 1800AED waisted!!!!

You will like touching it, smelling it, it is all in addition to first class sound… I took beige and like it more that the pair in black.

Fantastisk ljud!

Premium build quality and perfect for an audiophile enthusiast! Balanced and vividly captivating imaging.👌👌👌

Le PX8 rappresentano l'apice dell'ingegneria audio di Bowers & Wilkins, combinando materiali di alta qualità, tecnologia avanzata e un design raffinato. Con un prezzo di listino di circa $699, queste cuffie si rivolgono a chi cerca il massimo in termini di qualità del suono e comfort. 🔊 Qualità del Suono Le PX8 sono dotate di driver in carbonio da 40 mm, progettati per offrire un suono dettagliato e preciso. La risposta in frequenza è bilanciata, con bassi controllati, medi chiari e alti brillanti. La tecnologia di cancellazione attiva del rumore (ANC) è efficace, riducendo significativamente i rumori ambientali senza compromettere la qualità audio . 🛋 Comfort e Design Il design delle PX8 è elegante e confortevole. Le cuffie presentano una struttura in alluminio pressofuso e pelle Nappa, garantendo leggerezza e resistenza. I padiglioni over-ear sono imbottiti con memory foam, offrendo un'ottima vestibilità anche durante lunghe sessioni di ascolto . 🔋 Autonomia e Connettività Le PX8 offrono fino a 30 ore di riproduzione con una singola carica di 2 ore. Inoltre, supportano una ricarica rapida che fornisce 7 ore di ascolto in soli 15 minuti. La connettività Bluetooth aptX Adaptive assicura una trasmissione audio stabile e di alta qualità, compatibile con dispositivi Android e alcuni dispositivi Windows . 📱 Funzionalità Intelligenti Le cuffie sono compatibili con l'app Bowers & Wilkins Music, che consente di personalizzare l'equalizzazione, gestire le impostazioni ANC e accedere ai controlli vocali. Tuttavia, alcune funzionalità avanzate potrebbero non essere disponibili su dispositivi iOS . 🏆 Conclusione Le Bowers & Wilkins PX8 sono cuffie wireless di lusso che offrono un'esperienza audio superiore, materiali di alta qualità e un design elegante. Se sei un audiofilo alla ricerca di cuffie premium con prestazioni eccellenti, le PX8 rappresentano una scelta eccellente.

Der Kopfhörer ist nun schon einige Wochen in Gebrauch, so daß ich eine Rezension schreiben kann. Vorweg, ich habe den Vergleich mit dem Sennheiser Momentum 4 gemacht, wobei dieser dann zu einem Geschenk wurde. Der B & W kommt schon hochwertig an, in einem stabilen und edlen Case. Auch der Kopfhörer mit echtem superweichen Lammleder und Aluminiumteilen ist einfach auch optisch und haptisch ein Genuss. Da kann der Sennheiser Momentum nicht mithalten. Der Klang ist für mich sehr klar und detailreich, das Volumen voll, doch nicht bassbetont. Ich musste an der Werkseinstellung fast nichts ändern, was man, sofern der Bedarf besteht, mithilfe der App kann. Der Momentum war klanglich auch gut, doch etwas mehr basslastig. Mit dem klug durchdachten Schaltern am rechten Kopfhörer lassen sich Verbindung, Lautstärke und Vorspulen sehr einfach bedienen. Dies ist für mich auch einer der weiteren Vorzüge gegenüber dem Momentum, der nur durch Berühren betätigt wird, was zumindest bei mir nicht immer wie gewünscht funktionierte. Die Akkudauer ist erstaunlich, mehr als angegeben bzw. ich erwartet habe und auch das erneute Aufladen geht ziemlich schnell. Ich höre querbeet, von Rock bis Klassik so ziemlich alle Genres und ich kann hier keinerlei Einbußen bei einer bestimmten Musikrichtung feststellen. Die Abschirmung von äußeren Geräuschen ist selbst ohne Noisecancelling hervorragend, was eine tiefes Eintauchen in die Musik (im Unterschied zum Hören über die Anlage) ermöglicht. Ich habe inzwischen schon einige schöne entspannte Abende mit dem Genuss meiner Musik verbracht, was ich zum Großteil diesen tollen Kopfhörern verdanke, die ihren Preis absolut wert sind. Kann ich also wirklich nur weiterempfehlen!

It’s nearly 1:00 a.m. and I’m hurriedly skipping from song to song to see how great these cans sound. And here’s the thing: I’m using a flat signal. No equalization. No treble. No bass. Just the music as the artist and producer intended. It’s bliss. I’ll warn perspective buyers that it wasn’t always this way. These headphones definitely required a break in period of about seventy five hours, during which time I had the treble and bass at + 6 db and I played pink noise through them. When listening to music I had the bass at -2.5 db and the treble at +3.5 db because they were so base-heavy and muddy-sounding. Then it happened. I put them on and they sounded over-equalized, so I tried a flat signal and BAM! I guess I should tell you that my journey to find perfect sound was a long one, during which I bought the Bose QuietComfort and QuietComfort Ultra, the Sony XM5 and the new XM6, the Sonos Ace, the AirPods Max, etc. you get the picture. The PX8 simply sound better. Even after extensive break in, they’re still on the warmer side, which you’ll probably appreciate if you’re bothered by sibilance. Warm or not, these are still the most accurate-sounding headphones I own. But are they comfortable? YES! I find them more comfortable than my Bose. It’s the Napa leather and their gentle grip. You don’t put them on, you sort of slip into them and become one with them. I honestly forget I’m wearing headphones. I’ve worn them for hours without feeling warm or fatigued. You may occasionally hear a hissing coming from one of the drivers. There is nothing wrong with your headphones. If/when this happens, it’s because you don’t have a proper seal. Simply adjust that ear cup until this hissing stops. The leather is VERY soft and supple, so I could see the potential for issues, especially if you don’t handle them properly. There are many reviews with pictures showing the headband coming apart. For that reason, I don’t even store these on a stand, they are the only pair that I own that immediately go back into their case when not being used. Also, in order to exert less pressure on the headband, I adjust the ear cups PRIOR to putting on the headphones, as opposed to putting them on and pulling down on the ear cups. I then take them off and then retract the ear cups. Also, I never handle them by the headband. So far (knock on wood), I’ve not had a problem with the headband coming apart. They are a beautiful work of art, the aluminum accents, the Napa leather, they are gorgeous. It’s the only pair of headphones that when I took them out of the box, I felt that I purchased something substantial. Handle them accordingly and you shouldn’t have a problem. ANC: if these headphones come up short, then this is where. The ANC is acceptable. It’s actually good. It’s just not great. You will not get the same level of sound cancellation as the aforementioned headphones. I’d say they’re on par with the Bose QuietComfort 45, which is certainly respectable, but it’s not on par with the cutting edge tech in ANC. it’s definitely not a deal breaker for me. The pass-through mode is again acceptable, but nothing to write home about. Battery Life: While breaking in the headphones, I left noise cancelling on and ran them at about 80% volume, and I was definitely getting thirty hours out of a full charge. So far I’m very pleased with the battery. It also seems to charge quicker than some of my other headphones, which was a pleasant surprise. I hope I’ve helped you make a decision. If I have, then please click the “helpful” button so that I know I’m on the right track with the info I’m providing. Thank you. I’m going to get back to my music. Happy listening! Update: in the interest of full disclosure, after extensive listening to many genres of music, I’ve settled on -1.0 db bass and +1.0 decibel treble. They were just a smidge too warm with a completely flat signal (also, my iOS phone is set to “rock.”) This could all be because of presbycusis due to my age (53). All things considered, they are the best-sounding and still require the least equalization of anything I’ve owned. Update 07/07/25: I’ve since purchased the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95s. I got them on sale for an incredible $649 (my Px8 were only $408), and my opinion (with new information) has changed. While I still think the Px8 sound great and provide a very enjoyable listening experience, they do lack the detail and resolution of the H95. I’m dating myself here, but it’s very similar to comparing the old Bose 901 speakers to a pair of Vandersteen model 2CE. While the 901’s provided a great listening experience, they lacked the detail and resolution of a pair of Vandersteen speakers. Like a pair of Vandersteen, the H95 are far more neutral and balanced than the Px8. For more info the H95, see my review on the Amazon product page. I still love my Px8s, but I do think a true audiophile would prefer the H95.