Customer Ratings & Reviews

Bowers & Wilkins is known for exceptional sounding speakers and headphones, and the Pi6 earbuds are no exception. The Pi6 come in a relatively small form factor, with no protruding teardrop microphones or large speaker housing. This allows for a streamlined esthetic, a look which continues with a choice of four colors and a subtle “Bowers & Wilkins” in small letters. Well balanced and lightweight, the Pi6 fit securely and comfortably in the ear. At no time have I felt as if they would come loose in every day use (moving about inside, hiking outside). They’re easy to wear for hours at a time with no fatigue. They’re the most comfortable earbuds I own. Active noise cancellation is quite good, although there are just three settings rather than a sliding dial. Still, three settings is plenty for most of us. I found that on the ANC setting the Pi6 effectively blocked out street noises while outside and the sound of a vacuum cleaner while working. With support for the aptX Adaptive codec, the Bluetooth connection is crystal clear with no transmission delays. aptX Classic, AAC, and SBC codecs are also supported. Multipoint connectivity is available for two concurrent devices. The issue with the Pi6 Bluetooth is range. It cuts out at distances that my other Bluetooth headsets easily support, and does not automatically reconnect when back in range. Other than Bluetooth range, the app is the other area where things do fall down a bit. While I’m not one for complicated controls, there simply aren’t a lot of options. As noted above, there are only three ANC settings, on, pass-through, and off. And the graphic equalizer supports just two tone adjustments, bass and treble. At this price point I would expect a parametric equalizer with a minimum of five settings. You cannot store multiple profiles for different say, music, audio books, and movies, or multiple environments, such as airplane, train, home, or walking. Now, to the most important part of the review. The reason anyone buys Bowers & Wilkins is the audio quality. The Pi6 do not disappoint. The default setting is bass-heavy. This can be adjusted to a more neutral tone in the app, something you will probably want to do right away. The sound is crisp and individual notes are extremely well defined. With a remarkably wide sound stage, instrument separation is excellent. You can hear the pick hitting the string on guitar pieces, and every note in a bass run is clear and distinct. You’ll pick out parts of a song that were hidden with less accurate headphones. Overall, these are beautiful sounding earbuds with long-lasting comfort. If the Bluetooth range and app restrictions get fixed with a software update they will easily warrant five stars.

In the box: • Pi8 earphones • 3.5mm single-ended (SE) to USB-C cable (32-inch) • USB-C to C cable (24-inch) • Charging case • L, M (installed), S, XS ear tips Setup: Initial pairing with Windows 11 laptop was straightforward without the B&W Music app. Multi-point pairing was clunky. Pairing with a second device resulted in frequent unexpected beeps when the first device was nearby. The first device had to be unpaired for the beeping to stop. Firmware updates require pairing to a device with the B&W Music app installed. A firmware update was required before first use. Design: The earphones and case are well made from molded plastic. The rounded sides on all but the front and back of the case prevent it from standing vertically. The earphones are small and the medium tips provided a good seal and comfortable fit for me. I wouldn’t wear them while jogging but they feel relatively secure. The 3.5mm SE to USB-C and USB-C to USB-C cables allow the case to serve as the Bluetooth transmitter (a nice feature for connecting DAPs without Bluetooth capabilities). I paired with a digital audio player (DAP) with Bluetooth and 3.5mm output. After testing the Bluetooth connectivity, I switched to the 3.5mm connection. I had to open and close the case once before the 3.5mm connection to the Pi8 case worked properly. However, I had to perform a factory reset on the Pi8 before Bluetooth worked properly again. Operation: B&W Music app includes some advanced controls: • Noise cancellation: On, Pass Through, and Off (Note: turning ANC off can only be done with the app.) • 5-band equalizer. +6 to -6 in increments of 0.5 • “True Sound™”. Temporarily disables EQ settings (if applied). • Paired devices. Allows pairing of new devices and removal of previously paired (and disconnected) devices. • Touch controls. Switches tap & hold interactions between ANC/Voice Assistant and Volume Control. The app does not permit assignment of functions to specific actions. • Wear sensor. When enabled, playback is paused when either earbud is removed. Touch Controls: Touch controls work the same on either earbud. Playback can be controlled with single (play/pause or answer incoming call), double (next track), or triple (previous track) taps on either earbud. Two short + 1 long tap disconnects a call in progress. Touch and hold functionality depends on the setting selected in the B&W Music app. Telephony: Phone calls were excellent on both ends. The Pi8 is a great choice for teleconferences and video-conferences. Audio Quality: Frequency response and sound stage were assessed with a Hi-Res DAP with aptX codec, flat equalization, and sharp roll-off filter (on the DAP). B&W literature contains no reference to the frequency response range except to note that response in the high frequencies is improved over earlier models. This is my first pair of B&W earbuds so I can only speak to their performance. It is excellent! Bass notes were balanced but a bit extended despite the sharp roll-off filter (featured tracks 1, 2, 7, 11, 15, & 21). Mid-range and vocals are clear and only slightly overshadowed by the bass (featured tracks 3, 4, 5, 6, & 14). Hi-hats and cymbal brushes were well represented and easy to hear (featured tracks 11, 12, 13, 15, & 18). The Pi8 is a solid performer without equalization. I prefer a flat frequency response without thumping bass or sibilant highs. The Pi8 delivers for me but may not suit users with a preference for a bass-forward sound signature. The sound stage was very good. Binaural recordings, jazz, and orchestral recordings were well-presented and spacious with good instrument separation (featured tracks 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, & 24). Battery: Battery life is good given the inherent demands of noise canceling and Bluetooth. Two and a half hours of play with ANC took the battery from 98% to 60%, perfectly tracking with the stated 6.5h battery life. Overall: For their comfort, excellent telephony, and sound quality over a wide dynamic range, the Pi8 will be in my short list for wireless ANC earbuds. I have used other TWS earbuds with better ANC performance but few with the staging, sound quality, and excellent telephony of the Pi8. Featured tracks: 1. Laurence Juber: Guitar Noir: Blues De Luxe 2. Miles Davis: Kind of Blue: Flamenco Sketches 3. Nora Jones: Come Away with Me: Don’t Know Why I Didn’t Come 4. Hoff Ensemble: Quiet Winter Night: Dronning Fjellrose 5. Hoff Ensemble: Quiet Winter Night: Ville fjellgutt 6. Bonnie Raitt: Road Tested: Matters of the Heart 7. Joe Satriani, Surfing with the Alien: Echo 8. Julian Webber: Elgar Cello Concerto - Saint-Saens Cello Concerto No.1: Adagio Moderato 9. Vladimir Horowitz: Rachmaninov Piano Concerto #3: Finale: Alla breve 10. 2L Test Suite: Concerto Fantastico: Allegro Affetuoso 11. Antoine Dufour: Back & Forth (Side B): Air Ground (electronic) 12. Bill Evans: Everybody Digs Bill Evans: Minority 13. Miles Davis: Kind of Blue: Freddie Freeloader 14. Tori Amos: Crucify: Smells Like Teen Spirit 15. Dr. Chesky: Dr. Chesky’s Sensational, Fantastic, and Simply Amazing Binaural Sound Show!: Westside Blues 16. Dr. Chesky: Dr. Chesky’s Sensational, Fantastic, and Simply Amazing Binaural Sound Show!: Dancing Flute & Drum 17. Oslo String Quartet: The Shubert Connection: Schubert String Quartet No. 14 in D minor D810: III Scherzo. Allegro molto 18. Miles Davis: Kind of Blue: All Blues 19. Yoyo Ma: Elgar Cello Concerto, Op. 85; I. Adagio – Moderato (Elgar) 20. Yoyo Ma: A Gathering of Friends: John Williams Cello Concerto: Theme & Cadenza 21. Stevie Ray Vaughan: Couldn’t Stand the Weather: Tin Pan Alley 22. Yoyo Ma: The Goat Rodeo Sessions: Attaboy 23. Los Angeles Guitar Quartet: Spin: Turn to the Sea 24. Los Angeles Guitar Quartet: Spin: Night Furniture Suite

I have a set of B&W Pi7 that don't get as much use as I'd like to have given them. The angle of the fit causes discomfort after a few hours so I ended keeping them as back ups to another pair. Yet I love the sound quality, but wish they fit better for me ears. The Pi8's fix the biggest issue I had with the Pi7's and I had no problems wearing them for three hours doing yard work. But setup didn't go without issue. First I had to go through multiple attempts to get them paired to my Fold 5. The next issue was that my left bud didn't seem to cancel as much noise as might. Pair, repair, on/off, etc... nothing would work. So I tested to make sure each bud was actually cancelling noise. Pulled one bud on the case and toggled NC. Put that one back in, check the other and toggled. Both did fine and this time the left started cancelling equally to the right bud. Success! The noise cancelling isn't it's strongest suit but it does a good job of reducing the amount of outside noise interrupting your session. The sound was terrific. The lows are well pronounced without being muddy and the highs didn't pierce - this is with a flat EQ on both the app and my phone's setting. The only thing I did do was to profile the headphones to my ears with Samsung's calibration. Without the profile the soundstage seemed a bit narrow and too bright. Post calibration it was near perfect. One feature that turns the Pi8's into a set of gaming buds is the case itself. It acts like a dongle or transmitter. If you've ever gamed using BT headsets on a PC you'd notice the lag, even with low latency it would drive me crazy. Having a dedicated dongle eliminates the delay and makes the Pi8's a terrific choice for gaming. Echolocation is a bit off, but most buds I've tried aren't as good at mimicking location as open backed headphones are. But buds do a good job of isolating sound and not wearing your neck down (I have pinched nerve in my neck that aggravates from wearing a headphone for too long). The only negative I have is the app. You have to submit personal details and make an account just to be able to tweak the EQ and have limited options to "customize" your touch inputs - there are only two options. It's basically a worthless app and not on my phone any more. Most headphone apps are ridiculously unnecessary. To sum it up - darn good audio quality with an bonus of being a great set of gaming buds. No need to for the app, so don't bother installing it.

I picked up the pi6 headphones because of the quality of sound of the old pi5's that I have. The pi5's were not one of my favorites due to bulkness and not a great fit in my ear. My son uses them more than I do. I wanted to see if they had improved these, and I believe they listened. First, my big pet peeve of the pi5, they did not allow for volume control on the earbuds. These do. They allow you to toggle the long hold to either volume or your assistant of choice. I don't use voice assistants, so no loss for me. Now for the redesign, the fit is 100 times better. These settle in my ear, are lighter and the touch controls work better. The case is a bit slimmer as the earbuds are smaller, but the case lost the wireless charge function. Only the pi8 has that now. This uses yet another app instead of the old bowers & wilkins app the pi 5 uses. The noise cancellation is excellent, and this does have a two band equalizer I can play with. Really, I end up using the default 0 setting on most things. The sound on these is just better mixed/balanced. Clear with good low end and vocal/trebel separation. The algorithm they uses here is the one that was used in the pi7, now in the lower model pi6, and the pi8 has a tweak on this firmware. The calls are clear, and easy to answer. Unlike the old brethren, these are going to work their way into the headphone rotation for me. Again this is a premium price, and the sound is there, along with good function. Are there likely going to be less expensive alternatives that are available that sound as good, yes. But the current price here is the range where equivalent premium brands are. However I cannot fault these in a way that I can give this less than 5 stars. I would only take ½ star if I did anything for not having wireless charging like the pi5,7, and 9’s, but I’ll round up. I do recommend these.

The price is a bit steep but are totally worth it! Great battery compared to the previous models, you can connect to the tv on the airplane on flights so you dont have to carry a wired headset! The sound is incredible, i have samsung buds 3, airpod pro 2 usb c, sony xm5, b&o ex,google pixel buds 3 and these are 1 of my favorites! The deep bass and its loud I have the jade ones and enjoy them!

Normally when I buy earbuds I spend a couple hundred and just buy whatever matches my cellphone brand. I do lots of walking and outdoor activities so things like sound quality and ANC are very important. Now I have never even considered spending more thinking earbuds are earbuds but Flossy Carter said on YouTube these are the best. I wasn’t even sure how to do this review as I wanted to be honest and I fully expected to say they were overpriced and average like any others. Wow was I wrong. The sound quality, volume level and fullness is so far ahead it’s hard to describe because it’s so superior. It’s literally an experience searching through music to hear different bass notes and highs. The equalizer is also great for fine tuning the sound to your liking. I wore these now for almost the entire day a couple times and never did they get uncomfortable. The fit for me anyway is great and they hold well. The little extra lip makes all the difference. ANC worked as good as others and calls sounded great. If I had one complaint the tap feature needs a bit of an adjustment. Many times I wanted to skip to the next track and it would pause instead even when I was focused and trying to get it right. Hopefully they can adjust that slightly with a software update. Wireless charging would have been nice also but again it’s all about the sound. The are expensive high end earbuds and they do lack some of the extra features of others but thes make up for it times ten in sound and that’s the main goal anyway. They are well worth the price of admission.

The Pi6 True Wireless earbuds are my second product from Bowers & Wilkins, the first being their Px7 S2 over ear headphones and I’m torn. The buds connected to my phone without incident and immediately appeared in the app which was already installed from my previous headphones. Starting with the positive, the Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 earbuds sound amazing. Rich deep bass, crisp highs and solid midtones. The volume is the loudest I’ve seen in earbuds. The app does give you the option to adjust the sound with its equalizer but it only adjusts bass and treble. I like heavier bass and sliding it up a couple of notches was perfect for me. Noise cancellation is very strong and drowns out everything during my subway commute. Passthrough is decent enough to have a conversation when the volume is low but gets drowned out easily at higher volume levels. During phone conversations I was heard well with no background noise or sounding like I was in a tunnel. There is no side tone though so I found myself speaking a bit louder than normal conversation. Battery life is rated at 8 hours for the buds and an additional two charges in the case for up to 24 hours of playback time. Full charges take about 2 hours and there is a 15 minute quick charge that will get you a couple of hours of run time. I was disappointed that the app never showed the buds to have more than 93% charge, even after charging the case and buds. There is no option in the app to see the charge of the case, just the buds. Another disappointment is the lack of wireless charging. The buds come with four sizes of silicone tips but I struggled with finding a size that felt like it fit my ears correctly. Because of the design, the buds fit deep into your ear canal which is the only support keeping them in place. They never fell out but numerous times felt like I could hear around the seal. There is no fit test option in the app to verify a good seal. Once I found the best size tip the buds were pretty comfortable even after several hours of listening. The app does give you a couple of options but is pretty minimal in the settings. The buds chime to indicate changes in ANC and bluetooth pairing. I would have preferred voice prompts at this price point. The main page of the app is dedicated to various streaming services that offer higher quality streaming like Tidal and Deezer with the concept of being your one stop shop for enjoying your music. I did notice on several occasions that the app seemed to be disconnected from the buds even though they were still connected to the phone. The buds do offer touch control but unlike most of the previous earbuds I’ve tried, you have to choose between ANC/Voice Assistant or volume control. They also offer playback and call control. I struggle recommending the Pi6 earbuds. The sound is excellent but at this price point, they are playing in the premium space but lack many of the more premium features like multi-band equalizer, wireless charging, touch control options and lack of voice feedback prompts. If you are looking for great sounding earbuds, the Pi6 is worth considering but from a value perspective, I feel there are better options available. I give the Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 three stars and unfortunately, would not recommend them to most people.

Bowers & Wilkins - Pi6 True Wireless Noise Cancelling In-Ear Earbuds These ear buds come really nicely package and the case for them has a lovely soft feel plus it is magnetic so holds the cover closed very well. There are several choices for the ear bud pads but the ones that came with them fit my ears well. There is a USB C cable for charging. I am not a fan of earbuds since I can never get them to fit properly & I fear that they will fall out but with these earbuds, it was like they were custom fit for my ears. They feel secure and I really like them. I also typically struggle with connecting via Bluetooth but I got these connected immediately. And then the sound, oh my gosh it is just outstanding. There is a deep, rich sound that is just great.These earbuds came already charged so I could use them immediately. I hadn’t even read the instructions yet and I was immediately enjoying the rich sound of music that comes from these earbuds. They are simply delightful. The battery life is rated for 8 hours.

I've had my eye on these speakers for months and decided to pull the trigger on them when Best Buy ran a sale for 20% off. These are probably the best sounding speakers I've ever heard to date, especially when paired with a HiFi streaming service such as Tidal or Roon. Simply incredible. I've demoed the Bowers & Wilkins 700 series tower speakers in the magnolia room at Best Buy, and these blow them out of the water with three less speakers per side! They're also THE EASIEST set of speakers I've ever set up. Why waste your time running running, cutting & hiding speaker wire, when you can have as good or a better experience with these!? You download the app, update each speaker to the latest version, and you're off to the races. Spotify integration works flawlessly, and Tidal works just as well, but SOUNDS immensely better. (Note: the Tidal app is slightly clunkier than Spotify but makes up for it with the benefit of HiFi & maser files). I do want to note I only use these for music purposes, and have not used them for TV / Movies, nor do I ever plan to. I also purchased the Formation Bass for a complete 2.1 setup. The Formation Bass definitely gives them that extra punch, for a better overall experience, but it's not entirely necessary. These Duo's put out a significant amount of base on their own, so you can get away without having the Formation Bass depending on what your music style is. The mid's are crisp & everything that you would expect out of a speaker of this caliber, and the highs are tight & clean. All of the other reviews you see on BB complaining about connectivity issues are likely due to user error. I have Verizon Fios 1GB internet with the new router, and I haven't run into any connectivity issues while listening to them. My primary setup for listening is through an iPhone or my MacBook Pro to stream music to them. Both have had zero issues, and total set up time took 5 minutes. My experience with these speakers have been nothing short of superb. If you're looking for a quality set of loud speakers don't want the headache of running speaker wire, I can't recommend them enough. Based on the performance of these speakers, I'm all in on wireless technology for speakers. Absolutely floored about this purchase.

The B&W Pi8 are easily some of the best sounding earbuds I have ever experienced. When it comes to earbuds at this point, the main deciding factors have become styling, comfort and sound quality. Two of those are mostly subjective and really depend on the user. For that reason, I will comment on some of those aspects, but will focus mostly on the sound quality from the earbuds as that’s what you should really be concerned about with $399.00 earbuds. As far as styling goes B&W tends to be more willing to make striking design choices with their products. In my opinion they make some of the most luxurious and imaginative designs. With the Pi8 they kind of took more of a conservative approach compared to their over the ear offerings. This might have been a design strategy or because its hard to imprint a bold design on a small product such as earbuds. The important thing is they look and feel premium. The materials don’t feel cheap, and the earbuds should last through the rigors of being your everyday buds. This includes the case which once again is very conservative in design but feels well made. Comfort is a category that will depend on you and how earbuds generally feel in your ear. Theres nothing inherently unique to these earbuds that would make them more or less comfortable to use than other premium in earbuds. However, one cool function is that the usual kind of “wing” found on buds is more of a wedge with these being built into the buds. That gives them a clean look and keeps them secured in my ears. The one button UI function is simple to use and is similar to other earbuds/headphones. The case offers wireless charging which is fantastic and makes like a little easier. Now, the important stuff, sound quality. Its incredible. It feels like every once and a while we get new earbuds that sound 10-15% better than the previous “best” sounding earbuds. That’s an incredible achievement when you consider the size and form factor of earbuds. The name of the game with the Pi8 is codec support. It supports every good codec under the sun and then some. If you can use something like Tidal for music, you will take advantage of the full technological capabilities of these earbuds. The lossless sound is incredibly clear and superbly balanced. The lows, mids, and highs are all exactly where they should be for most songs I’ve listened to. This isn’t just great tuning, its also due to the incredible hardware packed into the Pi8. B&W used larger carbon fiber cone drivers which help translate what the audio engineers envisioned with this sound tuning. Sometimes you get a product like this where the hardware and the software matched each others potential and it shows. More companies need to understand this in the planning stages of product design. So many times software is way ahead of the hardware or vice versa and it becomes evident. In conclusion, the B&W Pi8 earbuds stand out as a remarkable blend of premium design, comfort, and exceptional sound quality. While styling and comfort may vary based on personal preferences, the Pi8’s sound performance is undeniably top-tier. With robust codec support and advanced hardware like larger carbon fiber cone drivers, these earbuds deliver a balanced and clear audio experience that truly sets them apart. For those seeking high-quality sound in a sleek, well-crafted package, the Pi8 is a worthy investment.

The Pi6 is a stylish, high performing set of earbuds that unfortunately also caused me a fair bit of frustration. The first three days I had them, I was somewhat less than impressed. The large earbud bodies are a bit oddly weighted compared to what I'm used to, causing the right one to fall out a few times when I went walking around the neighborhood. The audio was frequently crackly and prone to dropping out every few minutes. And the touch controls seemed prone to triggering at the drop of a hat. I came close to giving up, but decided to persevere. Eventually I got used to the way they sit in my ears, re-paired them with my phone a few times, and redownloaded the B&W app and discovered that when they're working right, there's quite a lot to like. The earbuds offer clear and crisp sound (though admittedly slightly lacking in bass response compared to some.) They do an excellent job blocking out ambient noise. Audio quality on calls is excellent, as is environmental passthrough. and once you get used to how sensitive it is, the touch controls on the sides are very pleasantly responsive. I would still hesitate to recommend them to everyone. I still wouldn't trust them to stay in my ears while jogging, for instance, and I'm not entirely sure what to make of the initial connectivity problems I had. These are definitely more for the audiophile or fashionista looking for something small and portable to wear during a morning train ride or slip into a carry on bag for the plane. But they do certainly sound good.

I have always been a fan of Bowers and Wilkins ever since my Dad bought a pair of DM17 Speaker way back when. Of course, they have changed a lot from the heavy wood cabinets and speakers only. The Pi8 was an immediate draw to me because of this and the brand. The earbuds are a bit unusual in shape and quite thick. They come with the usual charging case and 3 sets of assorted sized rubber tips. They were a breeze to pair and set up- very straight forward. There is an app that allows customizing of the sound. I had to find the right rubber tip as they kept falling out of my ear. I think it was the shape and weight that wasn't a good fit for my ear. However, after trial and error, I got a decent fit that stayed in. The trick is to insert them then turn them sideways. They look quite stylish with the B&W name printed out the outside portion of the earbud. The sound was clear and not overly saturated with base or too much treble. If anything, this was more midrange which is great for me and excellent with vocals. Volume was decent and I liked the sound range. They are noise cancelling which I do not like too much. I prefer some background sounds.

The Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 True Wireless Noise Cancelling In-Ear Earbuds are a nice set of headphones. The case and earbuds come in a Cloud Grey color. The earbuds come well packaged and everything is laid out and easy to understand. Included inside the box is a USB-C cable and Quick Start guide instructions. The quick guide instructions has a QR code that you will scan with your device, which will allow you to download the Music Bowers & Wilkins app. The app allows you to easily pair the earbuds to your device during initial setup. Using the app to setup by earbuds was flawless. I did not run into any issues as I created an account and setup my earbuds. The app allows me to adjust the EQ settings and update the software if there’s a software update available. The EQ settings are somewhat limited. I was presented with only two sliders. One for Bass and the other for Treble. The earbuds feature Noise Cancelling Technology which works well. The earbud controls are pretty standard, such as tap to pause/play, double tap to forward to next track, and triple track to play previous track. The earbuds allow you to adjust the playback volume by pressing and holding the left earbud to decrease the volume and pressing and holding the right earbud to increase the volume. The case is solid and the earbuds fit into the case magnetically without any issues. My ears tend to get a bit fatigued if I wear them for too long. I would assume this may vary from user to user. Overall, I like the sound quality these earbuds provide.

So, just for reference, I am mostly an over the ear headphone type of guy. I have, however, some Marshall and Jabra in the ear earbuds that I really enjoy. My biggest issue with earbuds is that over prolonged periods of time, no matter what size of bud I (or my wife) use, they just become uncomfortable. The B&W come with 4 different sized bud adapters, and I tried three of them. I have smaller ear canals and I found the medium to be just right. I did have to squish them in a little. These Pi8 are fantastic. What I mean by that is that I have some of the cleanest sound I have heard from a set of headphones/earbuds. Now, I like my metal and I like a little bass and I have to say that these are almost there. Sound is rich, clean but a little lacking on the bass, even after playing with all the settings in the app. But it doesn't keep me from wanting to listen to them. Set up was painless, just an extra pairing request than normal but everything went quick, music is recognized from all your favorite sources. Even though these are "made for Iphone", I used my Samsung with no issues and everything from stored music to streaming platforms came across wonderfully. These are my new favorite earbuds, even though I prefer OTE cans. The NC was not noticeable but did an excellent job keeping almost everything quiet. Pass through worked well, controls are easy to use and these buds just work. The only down side, the battery life. They state only 6.5 hours of use with NC, with the app, etc. So far, couple hours, no issue, buuuuut, who really needs to use earbuds for more than a couple hours anyway?!?!?

Went from Beats Powerbeats pro to these huge upgrade in sound quality. Comfortable to wear for long stretches too.

Bowers & Wilkins has always been a favorite audio brand for me. I have had the pleasure of owning many products from them, from speakers to headphones. They always met the standard I held them to. These ear buds by them, however, fall a bit short in my opinion. They have lots of feature, which all work but they lack in a couple areas. Now, like I stated earlier, I hold a company such as Bowers & Wilkins to a higher standard as that is what they have always delivered. The biggest features of these ear buds would be the noise cancelling, the ability to be used with the app, the fast charging and the sound quality itself. The fast charging works well and truly is pretty quick. The app, used on my phone, works well and paired quickly and easily. I enjoy the ability to stream directly from the app and do my adjustments and such on it as well. This is definitely a cool feature. Now, the sound quality and noise cancelling, to me, fall short. I feel, while the sound is good, it is not up to par with the standard I hold Bowers & Wilkins to. The same goes for the noise cancelling. While it does work, it doesn't drown out the outside noise as well as I feel it should. These earbuds compare to many others on the market at the same price point. I feel there are even better sounding ones, from other brands, that aren't as well known in the audio world like B&W is. Overall, these are good ear buds for the average user but for someone looking for normal B&W sound quality, I don't feel these are it.

Just amazing. Have the Px7 S2e and somehow these in ears are just as good w regards to their soundstage. And really confortable? Expensive but well worth the money.

You will put 36 speakers in a BMW for $4800 and these are $4900 for two speakers? Wow

Chronic Problems with the duos: 1). Sudden stop while playing. 2) skipping to the next song without being prompted to do so. 3). ‘Cannot connect to airplay’ The B&W application often cannot see the duos. Or it may take more than 5 minutes to see the duos. Sometimes I’d just give up and walk away. 4). Airplay appears to be connected but no sound comes out as if a blank tape is being played. The same downloaded material played fine previously. I’ve used restart, factory reset, unplugging electrical cords, pressing the button located in front of the duos,....And I’m tired of doing so. My duos have been a huge disappointment. Either I have bought a Lemmon or the duos are not ready for the market, yet. More research and testing need to be done! I would not recommend the formation duos.

Unusable! I regret I didn't read the reviews here before I ordered. I tried the formation duo speakers on 4 different WIFI networks and it never worked stable. The first one was the best, the second worked not at all, on all others the system is totally unstable. My 5G signal from my current router can't even be detected! A so called B&W service expert came and tried for 3 hours, nothing better. The Audio box he could never set up to stream even a single bit of music to the speakers. The next trial is to use another router. If this also doesn't work I'll ask them to take everything back. The App is incredible poor, how can anyone be satisfied with this crap? Theoretically the sound is good, practically the products are unusable.