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Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Over-Ear Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones

Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Over-Ear Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones

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Premium Nappa Leather & Aluminium Construction

Angled 40mm Carbon Cone Drivers, True Audiophile Sound Quality

Active Noise Cancellation, Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX Adaptive

30 Hour Battery Life, 6 Microphones, Ambient Pass-Through

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About The Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Over-Ear Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones

The Bowers & Wilkins PX8 wireless noise-cancelling headphones are the company's ultimate personal audio statement piece. They resemble and share much of what we love about their sibling, the well-put-together PX7 S2 'phones. But these headphones are made from higher-grade materials and promise even better sonic performance.

And that in itself is quite the statement too, considering the PX7 S2s are some of the best noise-cancelling headphones we've encountered, based on their build quality and sound. The PX8 headphones start with the same design, but sport a strong, sturdy diecast aluminium frame lined with real Napa leather. Under the hood, they offer the same adaptive noise-cancelling circuitry along with upgraded drivers made from lightweight carbon fibre.

Advanced Noise Cancellation: The heart of the PX8 is the same active noise cancelling wireless platform found in the PX7 S2. The PX8 noise cancellation is even more adaptive than previous-generation Bowers & Wilkins headphones. Bowers & Wilkins repositioned the built-in mics and updated the noise-cancelling algorithms and circuitry. Now they can better read external sounds and distractions, then adjust the amount of noise cancellation in real time. It provides a nice blanket of silence for the redesigned drivers to deliver their powerful, pristine sound.

Angled, Redesigned Carbon Drivers: Inspired by the Carbon Dome drive units used in Bowers & Wilkins highly successful 700 Series loudspeaker range, the PX8's new Carbon Cones deliver an unparalleled combination of ultra-fast response plus exceptionally low distortion throughout the frequency range. The result is resolution, detail and timing that surpasses the high bar set by the PX7 S2, ensuring an even more engaging and natural musical performance that gets closer than ever to the true sound of the artist's intent.

The Carbon Cone drive units in PX8 are carefully angled inside each earcup to ensure a consistent distance relative to the listener's ear from every point across the surface of each driver, to produce a more immersive and highly accurate soundstage. The result is the best sound quality Bowers & Wilkins has ever delivered from a pair of wireless headphones.

A New Leader In Headphone Design: The design of PX8 is just as inspiring as its sound quality. The new headphone is available in two finishes, black leather or tan leather, and now has a cast-aluminium arm structure that references Bowers & Wilkins signature design language, plus a diamond-cut bright edge on each elliptical logo plate. The earcups, memory-foam cushions and headband are trimmed in soft, luxurious Nappa leather for the ultimate, premium feel. Together, these design and material choices ensure that PX8 confidently asserts Bowers & Wilkins' position as a premium audio brand like no other in the category.

A Breakthrough In User Experience: Excitingly, the launch of the new PX8 will see a major upgrade for the Bowers & Wilkins Music App. From launch, the Music App will allow PX8 users to stream their chosen music directly from their mobile device to their headphones, with Deezer, Qobuz and TIDAL all supported. The same functionality will roll out to owners of PX7 S2 on the day PX8 launches. As just one example of the benefits of this breakthrough feature, Bowers & Wilkins customers can now easily switch between listening at home – for example, via a Formation Wedge – and listening on the move via a mobile device with a pair of PX8 or PX7 S2 headphones.

As before, the Music App also simplifies the connection of the PX8 to a mobile device, supports fine-tuning of the sound through adjustable EQ, and allows owners to configure their preferred noise-cancelling mode, all while monitoring the headphone's charge levels.

Physical controls on each earcup are also included, ensuring full control even without the Music App, while users can also use the PX8 to seamlessly launch their phone's Voice Assistant at the touch of a button. With 30 hours of battery life, PX8 can play all day long – and more – on just one charge, while a 15-minute quick recharge is sufficient to provide up to seven hours of additional listening time, so you'll never be without your favourite music for long.

Strong, High-Quality Wireless Audio: Music plays wirelessly from your phone via Bluetooth 5.2 — a newer, more reliable version of Bluetooth. Plus, multipoint connection lets you pair two devices at the same time, so you can quickly sync to your phone or laptop.

For higher quality streaming, aptX® Adaptive technology is on board. This versatile wireless audio codec automatically detects if you're in an area with competing Bluetooth signals, and it will optimize either reliability or sound quality accordingly. It can also sense when you're watching a video on, say, Netflix or YouTube, and keep latency low. So the audio and video should be better synced up. 

Unparalleled High-Resolution Sound: The PX8 uses Qualcomm's aptX Adaptive wireless technology to ensure the best possible sound quality from compatible phones, tablets and computers. USB-C and 3.5mm analogue cable connections are also supported, with both cable types included in the carry case that accompanies the product.

Whether using wireless or wired connections, the PX8 combines its ultra-high-performance drive unit configuration with powerful Bowers & Wilkins-developed DSP (Digital Signal Processing) to deliver outstanding, 24-bit high-resolution sound quality from leading streaming services.

Cancel The Noise, Not Your Music: The PX8 uses proprietary Bowers & Wilkins-optimised noise cancellation technology to effectively shut out unwanted noise – crucially, without harming musicality in the process. Six high-performance microphones work together to deliver the best results: two measure the output of each drive unit, two react to ambient noise from the outside world and two provide outstanding voice clarity with enhanced noise suppression.

As with PX7 S2, the performance of the system has been further improved by moving the two external microphones closer together, adjusting the angling of each microphone to improve voice capture and changing the position of the second mic to reduce wind noise interference.

Commenting On The launch Of The PX8: Giles Pocock, Vice-President of Bowers & Wilkins Brand Marketing said "I'm thrilled that today, we're transforming customer expectations in the premium headphone category with our new PX8. It perfectly encapsulates everything we stand for as a brand, with outstanding sound quality that properly reflects our True Sound promise, plus unrivalled design and finishes."

Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Reviews

"Overall, the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 are hugely capable performers that justify their price with a combination of build and sound quality that cheaper alternatives just can't match. Apple's AirPods Max may have kick-started the market for higher-end wireless noise-cancelling headphones but, to our ears, these Bowers & Wilkinss deliver even more in the way of musical insight and enjoyment. They are a fine effort that deserve serious consideration if you are buying at this level." What Hi-Fi?

"Rhythmic expression is good, thanks in large part to the command over low-frequency attack and decay the Bowers & Wilkins displays. Tonality is utterly convincing, too. The Px8 has sufficient insight into texture to make every instrument sound lifelike, even if the "instrument" in question never existed outside a laptop and a pair of musician's headphones. There's substance at the top of the frequency range, assertiveness at the bottom, and complete positivity in the midrange. Consequently, the Px8 always sounds confident, assertive, and beautifully balanced." Wired

"So if you're prepared to spend big on a new pair of headphones, but want to hear as well as see and feel where all that money has gone, you need to check out the Bowers & Wilkins PX8. These are exceptional headphones in every regard." T3

"The PX8's two strongest suits are glorious looks and exemplary sound quality. If these two features are of paramount importance to you, the PX8 represent some of the best noise cancelling headphones you can buy." Tech Radar

"Look, I'm not saying you have to shell out AUD$1,200 for pair of good headphones, as we all know you can get a decent pair of cans for AUD$600 or less (I'm looking at you, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 ). That said, there are some luxury items that are a class apart, and that's exactly what the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 are.

They deliver exceptional sound — some of the best I've ever heard — and look so aesthetic you'd almost want to wear them just as an accessory. They've also got excellent noise cancellation features, a 30-hour battery life and a comfy design that allows for hours of wear.

If you can afford it and want a pair of audiophile-worthy headphones that not just feel luxurious but sound luxurious too, the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 are it." Rolling Stone

Our Take On The Bowers & Wilkins PX8

Here at Audio Trends, we love the PX7 S2 and consider them to be some of the best built, best sounding, most comfortable wireless noise cancelling headphones we have encountered. But Bowers & Wilkins have taken things to the next level with the PX8. Comfort has been improved with the use of soft, luxurious Black or Tan Nappa leather for the ultimate premium feel. Build quality has been improved with the use of a cast-aluminium arm structure that references Bowers & Wilkins signature design language, plus a diamond-cut bright edge on each elliptical logo plate. Sound quality has been improved with the use of brand new Carbon drive units inspired by those used in Bowers & Wilkins highly successful 700 Series loudspeakers. The PX8's new Carbon Cones deliver an unparalleled combination of ultra-fast response plus exceptionally low distortion throughout the frequency range. The result is resolution, detail and timing that surpasses the high bar set by the PX7 S2, ensuring an even more engaging and natural musical performance that gets closer than ever to the true sound of the artist's intent. None of this come free of course, but for those wanting a premium set of wireless noise cancelling headphones that scream quality in a typically understated British manner, then we can't think of a better alternative, at any price.

Main Features & Specifications

  • Design: Over-Ear Bluetooth Wireless Headphones with Active Noise Cancellation
  • Hybrid Noise Cancellation
  • Ambient Pass-Through
  • Wear-Detection Sensor
  • Bluetooth® audio - Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX™ Adaptive
  • USB-C charging & audio interface
  • Bluetooth Codecs
    • aptX™ Adaptive
    • aptX™ HD
    • aptX™
    • AAC
    • SBC
  • Bluetooth Profiles
    • A2DP
    • AVRCP
    • HFP
    • HSP
    • BLE GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • Drive Units: 2 x ø 40mm dynamic full range custom carbon drivers
  • Microphones
    • 4x mics for ANC (Active Noise Cancellation)
    • 2x mics for telephony
  • Distortion: <0.1% (1kHz/10mW)
  • Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium Ion
  • Battery Life: 30 hours playback
  • Charging Socket: USB-C
  • Charge Time
    • 2 hours for full charge
    • 15 min charge for 7 hours battery life
  • Inputs: Bluetooth, USB-C Audio
  • Included Accessories
    • 1.2m USB-C to 3.5mm stereo jack audio cable
    • 1.2m USB-C to USB-C charging cable
    • Carry Case
  • Available Finishes: Black or Tan
  • Carry Case Dimensions (WxHxD): 189 x 233 x 63mm
  • Headphone Weight (Without Carry Case): 320g
  • Manufacturer's Warranty: 1 Year

Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE