Customer Ratings & Reviews

I've come to realize that Bowers & Wilkins put sound quality and accuracy above all else. That's not to say they slouch on other aspects (they don't), but as a brand on the whole, that's what they seem to strive for. These headphones are no exception. If you want to hear every note as it was meant to be heard, you will hear that with these. I'm not some wild audiophile, but I like good sound, and these deliver. Everything just sounds clear and intentional. I was actually even almost surprised when I played my first song because it doesn't even sound like it's coming from headphones, there's something fuller about the sound. That being said, that means don't expect something that's going to sound aggressive and bassy. You're not going to get sound like you're in a club or at a party or something with super heavy bass and earth-moving power. For negatives... more than once I've had the App tell me the headphones weren't connected, even though they clearly were. Turning the headphones off then back on seemed to clear that issue up. But it was also an issue on first setup which was confusing. I suspect this can all be fixed with software and firmware updates, but for now it's an issue that comes up from time to time. For noise cancellation, on a scale of 1-10, where 1 is basically no noise cancellation, and 10 is the entire world is shut out, I'd probably give these a 7. You're still going to hear the outside world, but it's dramatically reduced so you can enjoy your music without major background noise distraction. They look and feel premium and come with a nice carry/storage case to protect them. They include a USB-C cable and a USB-C to 3.5mm cable. They do not have a 3.5mm jack on them but should work with any phone with USB-C if you want to use them hard-wired. They also need to be powered on to work.

The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones are one of the best headphones I’ve used in quite some time. The headphones come well packaged and the unboxing experience is top notch. The headphones have an included storage case. The case has a nice textured surface with a zipper open and close design. The headphones come with a USB-C charging cable, as well as a USB-C to 3.5mm headphone jack. The USB-C to 3.5mm cable can be used to connect to devices that may not support Bluetooth, or for those times you want a direct connection even if the device supports Bluetooth. I was not able to find the included cables at first. I noticed a panel inside of the case. When I pulled it back, it revealed the cables. The panel is magnetic. It has a satisfying click when the panel is placed back in its original position. The headphones are made with high quality material. It has soft material on the ear-cups and head band, and a nice touch of metal accents. The headphones are very comfortable while being worn. The sound quality is exceptional. Very clear sound and dynamic range. The headphones works best with the Bowers & Wilkins mobile app. When I paired the headphones to my iPhone via Bluetooth, a pop up menu appeared with a link to download the app from the AppStore. The app allows you to change the function of the Quick Action Button. By default it’s set to adjust environment controls, but it can be changed to being able to speak to your voice assistant. There are other buttons that control volume up and down, play/pause, and a power button. The headphones sound very good by default, but the app allows you to customize the EQ settings. I was able to really increase the bass, mid levels, and treble. Overall, these are some really good headphones that I enjoy using.

Fantastic Audio! These Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 headphones are absolutely the best headphones I've ever used, both for sound and comfort. The audio is deep, rich, balanced and clear as a bell. Although there's an equalizer available for use on the app it's not needed. The bass, mids, and highs are perfect, no enhancements needed. Once I started listening to my favorite music I didn't want to stop. These headphones may take you to a place you've never been before while listening to music. The headphone build is first class all the way - napa leather earcups and aluminum frame, they look and feel great. They come in a hard-shell zipper case with a compartment for the USB-C cable and audio cable that are included. The controls on the headphone are limited and simple. Four buttons total, two on the left and two on the right. Power/Bluetooth slide button and mode push button on the left, volume up/down button and play/pause/forward/back/answer/disconnect button on the right. The headphones have built in mics and phone call audio on both ends is clear and crisp. Battery life is advertised as 30 hours; after several hours of use the battery level on mine went down about 10 to 15 percent, so 30 hours seems possible. These headphones are designed and intended for use on mobile devices. The Bowers & Wilkins Music app is only available on Android or iOS devices, not Windows or MAC, and the app is needed to enable the controls on the headset through a Bluetooth connection. The app controls include Noise Cancelling/Pass Through/Off and True Sound or Custom with a simplified equalizer with a five-band layout. When connected to a device using the USB-C to 3.5mm audio cable that's included, you don't have use of any of those controls. There are a couple of streaming music apps (TIDAL and Qobuz) available on Windows or MAC that may offer some controls through their apps, but only by Bluetooth connection. Supposedly you get superior audio fidelity through the use of the audio cable, but I couldn't hear any difference between cable and Bluetooth. In addition, the cable is only 4 feet long, so you have to be close to the source, and you lose functionality with the cable. So the bottom line to me is forget the audio cable and stick to a Bluetooth connection to a mobile device for the most enjoyable listening experience. And I believe it's the best with no enhancements. Turn off the ANC and leave it set to True Sound. The price is steep, but these headphones have exceptional audio and build quality. If you really enjoy listening to music with the highest quality audio possible and can afford to spend $800 on a set of headphones, you won't be disappointed if you choose these.