Customer Ratings & Reviews

After using the Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds for a week, I can say that they are a solid choice for those looking for high-quality wireless audio earbuds. I’ve tried and had a few earbuds in the past 6 years. Every year there are small improvements in technology that make it worth buying a new set. First, the fit is noticeably more secure compared to others. Whether I'm at the gym or just walking around, I never had to worry about them falling out, which is a big plus for me. It’s a really good balance of sound and fit. In terms of audio quality, these earbuds are definitely on the better side. (I’ve tried many) The sound is rich and detailed, with good bass and clarity. Whether I’m listening to music or watching videos, the audio experience is solid. Noise-cancellation works quite well too, making it easier to block out distractions. After wearing them for 2 to 3 hours my ears don’t feel sore or tired. Bluetooth pairing was easy and simple. The earbuds connected seamlessly to my devices right out of the box, and I haven’t experienced any disconnections or dropouts while using the earbuds. I left my laptop up stairs and was able to walk around my house with some distortion but over all pretty solid distance. Battery life say on the box 8 hours. I haven’t “tested” to 8 hours but can confidently say its over 6 hours. Overall, the Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 is a high-quality, well-rounded set of earbuds, combining secure fit, and great audio quality

The setup was a pain to due getting stuck in a loop. I was able to connect successfully, but I accidently clicked on "add more" and now I can't get out of it. Trying to cancel only brings me back to the beginning of the pairing process. The only way to get out of the endless loop was to actually re-pair the buds even though they were already paired. It probably been easier to pair without the app. Once the pairing was done, I started listening to music via Spotify. The sound quality was just ok, but making eq adjustments in the app made a world of difference. Now, I am enjoying the music and I am playing with the noise cancelling and voice assistant controls which works well, but I am unable to adjust the volume. After looking at the app I realize I have to customize the controls to control the volume via touch controls. So I can either control the volume OR the noise cancelling\voice assistant but not BOTH at the same time. This is a huge negative to me. I planned on using these earbuds for my gym workouts, so now I guess which configuration works better for me. I'm disappointed, but I can work around it. I do like the case and how easily the earbuds fit with the magnet. The case and earbuds are very good quality and I would recommend to a friend. I am only giving this four stars because the app could use some work. Was the app ever tested? Two words - QA Department.

I truly enjoyed using the wireless headphones for a few weeks now and I can't help but say they are amazing. Whether I'm on a crowded train, in a loud coffee shop, or even at home with background noise, these headphones create an enjoyable listening environment. The noise-cancelling technology seamlessly blocks out unwanted sounds, allowing me to immerse myself fully in the music or podcasts I love. It's like having a personal oasis of audio clarity. Comfort is a crucial factor when it comes to over-the-ear headphones, especially for extended use. The PX8 doesn't disappoint in this department. The ear cups are luxuriously cushioned, providing a snug yet comfortable fit. The headband is adjustable, accommodating various head sizes, and the overall design is not only stylish but also ergonomic. I've worn these headphones for hours on end without experiencing any discomfort. Battery life is another strong suit of the PX8. With a commendable battery lifespan, I rarely find myself reaching for the charging cable. This is particularly handy for long flights or road trips, where a reliable battery becomes indispensable. The headphones also come with a quick charge feature, providing a significant amount of playback time with just a short charging session. The build quality of the PX8 is undeniably premium. The materials used feel durable and solid, instilling confidence in their longevity. The attention to detail is evident in every aspect of the design, from the seamless integration of controls on the ear cups to the foldable design that enhances portability. Functionality-wise, the PX8 comes with intuitive touch controls on the ear cups, allowing me to adjust volume, skip tracks, and manage calls with simple gestures. The controls are responsive and add a layer of convenience to the overall user experience. Additionally, the headphones seamlessly switch between devices, a feature that proves handy when I need to transition from my laptop to my smartphone effortlessly. The combination of top-tier noise-canceling, impeccable sound quality, wireless convenience, and thoughtful design make these headphones a great choice. Whether you're a music enthusiast, frequent traveler, or someone who simply values a superior audio experience, the PX8 is a worthy investment that delivers on its promise of audio excellence.

These are probably the best in ear headphones I've ever heard/owned and they are beautiful and classy looking. I am definitely keeping these. Let me explain why I gave it 3 stars. It has nothing to do with the sound, but more with the connectivity and app performance. When I first paired these to my iPhone, I was prompted to update the firmware. Make sure you leave the earbuds in the case with the lid open so that it maintains connectivity. The used the default ear tips. Now, I'm coming from an AirPod Pro 2, so these are a bit big in my ear and I thought it would take time to get used to. Well, they sit so comfortably in my ear and I did not notice any added weight. I have not tried running with these so I can't comment on how well they stay in my ear, but I did not feel like they were slipping out like I've experienced with other earbuds. I did have an issue with sound coming out even though it shows that it's paired on my iPhone and on the app. I had to remove it from both and re-pair it again. With the first song that played, I can hear how clear and warm these are right out of the box. It has a 5 band EQ slider that I was able to play around with to get the sound I wanted. Over the 3 weeks that I've owned them, I've had issues where when I take 1 earbud out, the music is still playing. There have been times where I don't hear anything out of them. I've also had issues where the it shows connected on my bluetooth screen, but when I go to the app, it's not connected. I've had to remove and pair them again on multiple occasions. And just this last week, there was an update available that seems to have made it worse than before. I hope B&W resolves this quick, because I love the sound out of these and would hate to have to return them Now as far as the sound goes, with the 5 band EQ, you can customize it to your liking. The soundstage on them are fantastic and everything is so clear. These are good for all types of music, but you will see how well these fair with acoustic or songs in the rock/grunge category. For me, I've listened to the same songs on multiple occasions, but with these, I started to notice other sounds in that song that I've never heard before.

As they say, you get what you pay for, and these headphones/earbuds is worth every penny. Set up is a snap. Load the app and it is all self guided. Both buds are touch responsive and they are exactly that. You can customize that as you see fit. Starting with phone connection, the sound is crystal clear. I have not had any distortion of sound and the noise cancellation only enhances. Simple to connect and disconnect from calls. These are also ideal to use when working out, cutting the grass, whatever. The sound is crisp and clear. The adaptive noise cancellation works I'd say a 9.5 out of 10. The ambient pass through is also a winner as you can listen to whatever it is you enjoy, yet you are still able to hear the world around you. My phone connects flawlessly to these and as soon as you put them in your ears, they are active and ready to go. The case has a newer design to it. The case can provide up to an additional 13.5 hours so they continue to charge once put back into the case. I also find I can get 5.5 to 6.5 hours of use when fully charged, which a solid feature. The case is very sleek and build solid. The buds are also not heavy of course but feel well put together and fit snugly in your ears. It comes with additional silicone tips that vary in size for a more custom fit and feel.

This is my entry into the products of Bowers & Wilkins and I've gotta say the Pi8 wireless buds are ridiculously good. I've had mutliple sets of buds and headphones from brands like Jabra, Beats, Jaybird, Samsung, and Sony, and this Pi8 set is on par if not better than most of the ones I've previously owned. For starters the sound quality on the Pi8 buds are amazing definitely a premium sound/listening expereince. I'd say its on par with a WF-1000XM5 set but its gonna blow away most of the other competition. The fit of these buds is great, I always had an issue with buds not fitting right in my ears or slipping off with even the slightest sweat. These however fit perfectly in my ear and dont easily fall out. Set up is easy and the UI app makes it easy to connect and link up some premium audio streaming apps or make adjustments to the EQ. The Noise Canceling on these buds is great. I wear my bufs at work alot and I use some noisy equipment, but when I'm wearing my buds and working I can't hear a thing but my music. The touch controls are easy learn and if you want to remap what the touch controls should be then the UI app will make it easy to do. The battery life is pretty standard for most Bluetooth buds, like 6+ hrs. Overall I'd recommend Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 buds.

To get to the point, these are the best headphones I have heard yet and even sound better than the standard Sony XM headphones. The entire range from the bass to the treble sounds very clear without any noise and distortion that I can detect. The wide frequency range is impressive as well. The noise cancelling works well along with the tight fit but is not perfect. Some outside noise still gets in, but not much. The headphones fold flat to fit into the well-crafted case that comes with it. The only issue I have with it is that you need to change to headband to the smallest size to be able to fit it into the case. That means that every time you remove the headphones from the case, you have to resize them to fit. They are extremely comfortable to wear all day. The leather pads feel great, and they are tight enough to block out outside noise while not being too tight to be uncomfortable. The headband adjustment has smooth travel and holds its position. Overall, the best fitting over the ear headphones I have used. The app was really the only problem I had with them. It took a long time to get the app to detect the headphones. It would detect them but then loose the connection. After several phone reboots and playing around with the phone settings, I was able to get the app to connect to the headphones. I don’t know why it finally worked since I really didn’t change anything. After I got that working, the app was always able to connect without any trouble. The app is fairly basic and allows you to change the noise cancelling mode, and treble and bass settings. All these settings work well. It has the ability to connect to a few different streaming services but none that I have ever heard of, much less have a subscription to. There is a slide switch for power which I find to work much better, and I like it better than holding down a power button like on other headphones. These are very expensive headphones, but they have some of the best sound and build quality so if you can afford them, you won’t be disappointed.

I recently got these earbuds, and I can say that I am happy with my purchase. First of all the color is appealing and the item color matches exactly with the product description on the website. I like its cloud grey since I can match it easily with my phone case or watch band. Second, It is light weight and I really do not feel anything when it is in my ears. Third, the sound quality is acceptable. I have had so many earbuds from different brands then I cannot tell that this one was the best that I has ever had, however I cannot point any negative point about its sound quality as the voice is clear and easy to hear. I mostly like its noise cancelling feature which works well. Fourth, the touch control works well. So far, I have never had any issue with connecting or disconnecting my phone calls. Fifth, Battery life is acceptable. I have to recharge it every 10 hours, but it gets recharged quickly. Sixth, the earbuds are comfortable and easy to use. Their size is perfect as it fits well in my ears and never falls off. All in all I am happy with this product and I can recommend it to people based on experience with its durability, sound quality and battery life.

First off, I have to say how georgous these headphones are! The picture does them no justice. They are actually more red wine colored than the picture shows. These came in a super nice caryong case that far exceeded my expectations. Most over the ear headphones I have ever had just came in a soft bag or a case where they were loose, this had molded areas that the headphones fit snugly into in a nice zip up case thT matches the headphones. These were also super comfortable!! I could hardly even tell i was wearing them as the cushions are some kind of light weight memory foam. Overall, astetically it was clear to see these are high quantity. The sound was pretty good as well. There is noise canceling, pass through and off modes. The pass through mode allows you to also hear things around you more clearly while also still listening to music. I found this picked up some sounds better than others. When I was really playing with these my husband was driving my son around in his rc car. I could hear the sound of the powerwheel clear as day, but not voices when in this mode. Also the noise canceling seemed to be just ok. When music was playing, I couldn't hear anything but when it wasnt I could still hear my kiddos laughing and playing, while it was slightly muffled in comparison to the other 2 modes. The spund was quite impressive. I tried it with multiple types of music as well as just talking to people. One thing that was dissapointing however was the lack of EQ tunability. I downloaded the app to make ot easier to control. However, you can only adjust bass and trebel. Something else to note is that it says you can integrate their app to streaming apps however the list of compatible apps is short and doesnt include any of the most common ones. Batery life is quite good. The app does make set up and understanding all the buttons simple.

Have had these about 60 days, tbe right ear will no longer charge. Bestbuy wibt exchange them and BW is guving me tve run around with a warranty claim. Just save your self 400$

These noise-canceling ear buds are overall fantastic. The sound is amazing for true wireless earbuds-basically on par with my Bowers and Wilkins headphones. The Bowers and Wilkins app allows changes to settings so you can customize sounds and tap functions. They are a little larger than my last set of other brand earbuds, but the sound is better and worth the trade-off. Tapping the earbuds in various ways allows you to change songs, answer phone calls, and alter noise-canceling functions. Phone calls come through clearly, and the person on the other end can hear you just as well. The noise-canceling mode works really well for earbuds. I compare it to my last set when mowing and weed-eating my yard. It doesn't totally block out loud noises like that, but it does better than any other earbuds I've used. There are 4 sizes of ear pieces to choose from, and they are comfortable and stay in well. I'm not sure exactly how long a charge lasts, but I used them for over three hours straight without any issues. I would definitely recommend these earbuds.

Love the look of these. The case is oval and sleek. Also it charges wireless too. First things first, they fit perfectly. They actually feel like a suction cup when u take them out, thats how snug they feel. I did test them on my walk and they don’t move at all so these are good with working out. They do not stick out either, they are sleek and very comfortable. Sound - it’s very clear and it has good bass. The noise cancellation works as it should. There is an app and once you are setup, there is an equalizer to adjust your sound. These are pretty loud but these have a balance with clarity and bass. There are a lot of features, the one that is unique, it comes with a retransmission cable, basically u can listen to audio thru the charging case without bluetooth. So if you are on that treadmill and want to listen to what is on that tv in the gym?, just plug that retransmission cable in, and boom, u got audio. Battery life, for my experience, lasted 4 days before i had to charge them again. I average 2hrs a day using these.

I was really excited to open this box which for me is the first impression of any product and the packaging was very secure and top notch as one would expect for a product in this price range. The case is also well designed and includes storage for the included USB A to C adapter for connection and charging as well as a USB C to standard headphone jack which I think is a nice touch! The sound is truly amazing and I could not find fault using my standard test tracks from many kinds of music. The comfortable over the ear design and the 24 bit DSP with the carbon cones delivers what I would consider "true" sound to enjoy. High, midrange and Lows are pure and clear at all volume levels. The controls are easy to use and the noise canceling is excellent and adjustable through the app. In addition the transparency mode is surprisingly strong and clear for instances when you want to be more aware of your surroundings. I cant wait to use these for my next airline flight in February! The six microphones responsible for the above mentioned music quality also ensure call quality is very good too. On top of that they are very comfortable with leather surrounding memory foam ear pads that make you forget you have them on even after long periods. Their design reminds me of a luxury vehicle like a Bentley or Jaguar. Rotating the speakers is nearly effortless yet has no wiggle or play. The same for the extensions to adjust for head size - nicely done. All in all job well done by Bowers & Wilkins.

Initial Impressions: The Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 earbuds are great with music, good with phone, about average with noise cancelation, have terrible wireless range, and are the most comfortable B&W earbuds I have had the pleasure of using. The touch controls take a little getting used to but are fully functional and easy to learn. The B&W app is disappointingly basic for such a capable product. The battery life is excellent. And the charging case fits easily and comfortably into my pocket. Overall, I think these are excellent ear buds for the money. Music: Musically, these earbuds are excellent! It is what the Pi6’s does the best. Bass is clear, sharp, and not bloated. Mids and highs are detailed and balanced. I started with Indigo Girl’s “Closer to Fine”. I was listening for the strums on the guitars, the decay of the notes, and guitar separation. I could even pick out some knocking on the side of one of the guitars towards the end of the song. Each string, the decay of the chords, and the separation of each guitar was excellent, clear, present in the sound stage, and much better than what I hear from most ear buds. I moved onto Air Supplies, “Every Woman in the World” for their wonderful male vocals. And the Pi6’s delivered the goods. Male vocals were clear, crips, well balanced, and simply fun to listen to. I then moved onto Megan Trainer’s, “Made you Look” the acapella version and not that gross, watered down version she released a while back. What a vocal delight. The Pi6’s did an excellent with the male and female harmonies while also doing an excellent job of properly resolving each voice. For example, there are moments when the male voices join the female voices in harmony. They sound amazing together while at the same time resolved enough that you can still pick out each voice in the sound scape. And they sound wonderful. From here I moved onto the title piece on the original soundtrack for Pacific Rim. This is one of my new audio testing tracks. This piece has everything from screaming guitars, brass horns, drums, synthesizers, violines, and layers upon layers of musical themes all weaving in and out of each other. This is what a movie soundtrack should sound like! And it sounded every bit like the movie with the Pi6’s. This was not as big of a sound as what over ear headphones or a proper stereo or home theater system can replicate. But it’s still really good and engaging. “Drift” by Blake Periman featuring RZA is the closing credits song from the same movie. The female vocals are full of ghostly yearning and pain. The bass beat is so heavy that I could feel it in my head. Again, the Pi6’s can really deliver the bass. For fun, I threw on Boney M’s Rasputin. What a fun song this is. It starts out with an amazing drum solo. Then is joined by what I am guessing are Turkish guitars. Followed by male and female vocals. Then by chanting men followed by a rocking 70’s rock track. I have used this track for many headphones and earbuds. Fantastic! I finally wrapped up my musical audition with some classical music, heavy-fisted club music, and even some organ music. The Pi6’s supplied enough bass to both build a foundation and then support the rest of the music. And this was demonstrated beautifully with Bach’s “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565. The Pi6’s handled everything wonderfully. Voice and phone calls: Phone calls were handled very well by the Pi6’s. Receiving voices were clear and without any audible artifacts. Transmission was a bit of a mixed bag. One caller described me as sounding far away. Other callers described me as sounding natural. Overall, I got more compliments than complaints. Noise Canceling: Noise canceling is also a mixed bag but seems on par with most earbuds I have owned. Steady, white noise kinds of sounds were handled the best. I work from home most days. My home office is just off the kitchen. One afternoon I had the dish washer running, a air purifier running at medium speed next to me, and my laptop’s fan blowing at full speed. The noise was slightly muted with just having the earbuds in with no noise canceling on. The noise was mostly muted with noise canceling turned on. And I heard nothing with the music on. The Pi6’s had a more difficult time in a less steady environment such as a school bus. The noise of people talking, bumps in the road, the general groaning of the bus it bounced down the road were only slightly muted with noise cancellation turned on. I noticed that the Pi6’s overcompensated with hard hitting sounds such as the bus hitting a pothole. I eventually turned off the noise cancellation because the effect was very uncomfortable. Pass through: The audio pass through is good. Everything around me sounds natural. However, my own voice does take on a slight, “fingers in my ears” quality that has the effect of making me speak slightly louder than I should. Otherwise, I find it quite good. I can hear everything going on in the house with the music and voice off. Some sounds, like fan noise, are a bit off and sometimes over exaggerated. But, for the most part, I can hear what I need to hear. The pass through will allow sounds to penetrate the ear while listening to music. The Pi6’s can play loud enough to drown out the pass through. There is no function in the B&W app to adjust the volume of the pass through. Final note. Noise cancellation increases the sound pressure in the ear. This is something that I can feel. Turning off Noise Cancellation takes me from pressure to plugged ears. Turning on the pass through strangely provides some relief to my ears from the other two settings. It is like I took my fingers out of my ears. Wireless Range. Wireless range is the perhaps the worst I have ever experienced with ear buds. I normally use the Pi8’s in my home office. My kitchen is the next room over. Not even 20 feet. I can risk disrupting my connection to my phone while refilling my water glass at the refrigerator. I will have disruptions if there is a wall between the Pi6’s and the phone. And I will lose connection if I move outside of 20 feet with an obstruction between us. I do not live in a big house. With clear line of site, I cannot stand at one end of my home with my phone on the other end without experiencing some audible connectivity issue. The solution to this issue is simple. Keep the phone on my person, or with me at my desk, while using the Pi6’s. However, grabbing my phone to take with me is not always top of mind or practical. Touch Controls: Touch controls are limited but work well. It takes no pressure to activate the touch control. Tap on either ear bud will start/pause music or answer/hang up a voice call. Tap and hold is programable between Noise Cancellation/digital assistant and volume controls. For some reason the Pi6 cannot handle both. Double trap will skip ahead on the play list and triple tap will drop back to the previous musical track. Comfort: I personally cannot wear earbuds, regardless of shape or comfort, for more than two hours. I get ear fatigue from most earbuds at the thirty-minute mark. I can wear the Pi6’s for the full two hours before I need to take a break. The Pi6’s also does an excellent job of staying in my ears. I wore these for housework, moving furniture, and doing yard work for two days without any slips. They didn’t even get loose in my ears, which I find amazing since they do not have little flanges or stabilizers to speak of. The little rubber tips are just the rights size to keep these in my ears. Chewing is one action that often pushes earbuds right out of my ears. They stayed in my ears and maintained a great seal. At no time did I need to re-adjust or tighten the Pi6’s to remain in my ears. I’m not sure what Voodoo magic B&W pulled off here but it’s working. Conclusion: I could probably go on another few pages about the Pi6’s but I don’t have the room. Bottom line: fantastic, full range audio at all volumes and with all genres, great fit, solid noise canceling though situation dependent, solid sound pass through, clear calls, poor wireless range, and anemic but serviceable app. For ear buds, these are a lot of fun to own.

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

The bowers & Wilkins PX8 Over-ear Wireless Noise cancelling headphones are just plain amazing. They come very well packaged, and first impressions are that they look amazing. This will definitely make you stand out of the crowd. The sound quality they provide is one of a kind and much better than other headphones I have used. The app also makes it easy to control the setting and get them sounding to perfection. The noise cancelling works great so working in a noisy office will not matter anymore. The build quality and craftsmanship is also on point with the rest of the equipment. They come with their own carrying case and charging cable. The cushion around the ears is very comfortable and I have no issues using them for hours. The battery life is also great and will last a very long time, as of now i have not been able to run them dry and I use them daily 8 hours a day. The pros are they look very fancy, sound quality is great and build quality is solid. I have no cons for these headphones so if you are wanting some of the best and comfortable headphones on the market know that these are not going to disappoint.

I love the fit and finish of these over the ear headphones by Bowers & Wilkens. Not my favorite color by far, but the sound make the garrish color go away. These Bluetooth headphones paired simply with both my Samsung s22 ultra phone and my Samsung ta s9 ultra tablet. Both devices noticed the headphones before even searching for them. The bulid quality of these headphones helps justify they're high price tag, the included matching carrying case is nice as well. I like that besides a usb-c to usb-c cable you also get a usb-c to 3.5mm cable for devices with a headphone jack. I couldn't find any trailered sound options in the Music app by Bowers and Wilkens, I need to dive deeper into that option. As I feel these sound good but could be great with some minor tweaking in a eq app for the drivers. The battery lasts long enough for three issues before needing to be charged, which is awesome. I find myself grabbing these over my sony 1000X4s. These really are comfortable with great sound to match. If you have the extra cash I highly recommend giving these headphones a go.

These are in ear monitors, meaning the tip needs to be inside your ear canal. The fit is important for good sound. They are like wearing ear plugs. And are nothing like Apple's air pods and most of the other earphones for sale now that just sit in your ear. There are several sets of different sized tips for different ears. Bowers & Wilkins missed by not including a set of Comply foam tips. I happen to really love in ear monitors, they stay put a lot better, they physically reduce noise, and I can wear them for a long time. These fit nicely. Sound These are sumptuous, buttery smooth, clear, beautiful headphones. Call quality is remarkable, as if you are talking directly into the phone. Noise cancellation is acceptable, not perfect but quite good. Sound quality improves dramatically when noise cancellation is turned off (that's pretty common). Build Quality Absolutely stunning devices. The case is a pleasure to hold. The earphones latch seamlessly. The cover closes with a satisfying click. The earphones feel solid, like they will last a long time. I dislike the noise they make whenever touched or tapped to perform tasks - the generated sound is weird, and the hollow mechanical noise is annoying. Tech Support You never hope to need tech support, but Bowers & Wilkins delivered superbly. Support is not outsourced, so communication and understanding is easy. They stick with an issue until it is resolved, as in multiple call backs (all done exactly as promised) and hours spent troubleshooting. One channel would randomly cut out whenever I was moving around and bending over (I happened to be belt sanding my deck while wearing these). After many many attempts to fix the issue, and escalating to higher levels, we finally reached the impasse - ship it back and they will repair it. Oddly, shortly after that decision, a firmware update solved the problem, no need to ship them back. This is really great technical support. Issues I Don't Like The case has to be plugged into a USB C port to charge. It does not wirelessly charge. I really want the Comply foam inserts, the earphones would fit far better. The tapping noise is annoying. While wearing these, they decided to randomly try to do FaceTime calls with my contacts. I can't figure out why or how it did this, but it was super annoying. The whole tap to do things is super complicated and not even remotely intuitive. I still can't figure out how to raise or lower the volume tapping the devices. And the printed instructions are impossible to understand, they are icons with no words. The app is required to make setting changes; noise cancelling, tone, tap sequences, etc. Overall, these are solid in ear monitors. You have to love having something in your ear canal. The sound is remarkable.

The Bowers and Wilkins Pi6 Earbuds fit in the ear comfortably (for me, anyway) and seem to hold in well. I had an older pair of over the ear headphones I loved from Bowers & Wilkins, so my expectations were high for these based on that. The sound quality on the Pi6 is very good, however, at the same price (as of this writing) you can find better quality (to my personal taste) sound earbuds from other companies. In comparison, I played back a few songs repeatedly through both the Pi6 and a similar priced alternate earbud, even repeatedly playing like the same 10 seconds of songs--- and both the bass and treble sounded better on the other ones. On the Pi6, I did go into the user equalizer settings and experimented with the treble and bass settings while music was playing, and while they had an effect, these earbuds seemed optimized for the middle (0 on treble and bass). Separate from sound quality, when I first set them up, they paired on both Bluetooth and the app connected them on Bluetooth Low Energy, and this resulted in repeated reconnection attempts between the two separate connections (Yes, Settings->Bluetooth on the phone showed two separate connection devices for the Pi6, which it was switching between). This meant that while I was listening to music, I'd continually hear the connection tones in the earbuds. Unpairing and repairing them manually seemed to fix that. After resolving that, one earbud continually cut out for a while. I then left them overnight in the charging case (being frustrated) in case the earbuds themselves had low batteries somehow. The next day they were fine, however after about 30 minutes use the right earbud did start to cut in and out again (they were fine for 20-30 minutes before that). I was somewhat disappointed in these, both because I had better expectations for the brand (based on previous use), and because of the difficulties with set-up and the earbuds cutting out a little too often.

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.