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jazz1 said:
PX7 vs. Apple AirPods Max opinions please.

OK B&W fans (of which I am one). I'm traveling overseas soon and will be in the Air for 9 hours, plus a couple of lay overs. Right now, as much as I love the AirPods Max headphones for sound, and sound isolation, the PX7's seem to have longer battery life, and are lighter on my head. I am not a fan of the PX7's faux leather ear pads. They make my ears a bit warm.

I doubt I'd use the PX7's carry case to save space in my backpack. Of course the AirPods Max "bikini" case is less bulky.

The other minus on the PX7 is the lack of more instantaneous Apple iOS connections vs. the AirPods Max. Also the PX7's seem to reset to no sound passthrough every time I turn the off. I have to dig out my iPhone and reset it via the "Headphones" app. every time. Is this a bug?

First world problems I know :p. Thoughts and opinions are most welcome.
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You are already against the B&W.
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I also have been wanting to test the SONY but the repeated generic design kept me off and now it looks like it is time!

But my love for B&W will never fade.
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with the reviews out now for the sony xm5
i am no longer sure about them
they now look too bulky

that leaves room for next B&W headphone iteration to take advantage hopefully
 
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www.imore.com

The new B&W PX7 S2 headphones could be the AirPods Max killers you've been waiting for

Premium audio accessory maker Bowers & Wilkins just announced its new PX7 S2 headphones and they might just have what it takes to knock those AirPods Max off your head.
www.imore.com www.imore.com

www.cnet.com

Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2: High-End Headphones Have Sony in Their Sights

The second-gen PX7 S2 headphones at $399 feature a more comfortable fit along with improved sound quality, noise-canceling and voice-calling performance.
www.cnet.com www.cnet.com

www.wired.com

B&W’s Px7 S2 Headphones Are a Detailed Delight

These over-ear active noise-canceling headphones are here to take on the mighty Sony XM5s. And that’s exactly what they do.
www.wired.com www.wired.com
 
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Px8 teased for later in 2022​

“This no-holds-barred ‘reference-level’ wireless model will take Bowers & Wilkins headphones to all-new levels of premium design, luxurious materials and audio performance,” said the firm.

www.techadvisor.com

B&W's Px7 S2 headphones are here - but you might want to wait for the Px8

The Px7 S2 headphones are touted as the firm's best active noise cancelling headphones yet, but can they beat the likes of Sony, Bose and Apple?
www.techadvisor.com www.techadvisor.com
 
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Tulani said:

Px8 teased for later in 2022​

“This no-holds-barred ‘reference-level’ wireless model will take Bowers & Wilkins headphones to all-new levels of premium design, luxurious materials and audio performance,” said the firm.

www.techadvisor.com

B&W's Px7 S2 headphones are here - but you might want to wait for the Px8

The Px7 S2 headphones are touted as the firm's best active noise cancelling headphones yet, but can they beat the likes of Sony, Bose and Apple?
www.techadvisor.com www.techadvisor.com
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You know I'm a big B&W headphones fan from my previous postings. In fact I've got a pair of P9's on as I type this. I also own the original Px7's and the PI7. Oops I forgot and the an second generation Zeppelin speaker system.

But, I think I'll hold out for the Px8, though the new Px7 S2's are looking good, but I'm not sure about the sound difference/improvements it might have over the original.

Also, did anyone see the Master & Dynamic's MW75's yet?

mw75-active-noise-cancelling-wireless-headphones

Now those look interesting. I look forward to some review on these vs. B&W headphones!

Update from review that mentions the M&D MW75's:

www.cnet.com

Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2: High-End Headphones Have Sony in Their Sights

The second-gen PX7 S2 headphones at $399 feature a more comfortable fit along with improved sound quality, noise-canceling and voice-calling performance.
www.cnet.com www.cnet.com

"I'm not sure the sound quality rises significantly above that of the WH-1000XM5 and I think it falls a little short of the more expensive Master & Dynamic MW75, but the combination of strong sound quality, improved noise canceling (it's not quite there with the Sony's but it's good) and solid voice-calling performance should put the PX7 S2 on your shortlist for headphones in this price range. "
 
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Tulani said:
PX8 is here

gizmodo.com

Bowers & Wilkins' $700 PX8 Headphones Want to Take on the AirPods Max

The company's follow-up to its PX7 headphones are more expensive than even the Apple AirPods Max.
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I probably should have held out for the PX8. I recently purchased the Master & Dynamic MW75.

I have a feeling the PX8 ear cups might fit me better (just a guess). I had to get advice on Headfiorg that hacked them with ear pads from another one of their headphones to get them to fit right.

Well maybe I'll wait for some reviews and put the PX8 on my wishlist and fund them with sales of some of my other headphones.

It will be interesting to learn about how the PX8s sound compared to the previous offering from B&W!

Edit:

Well one of the reviews reported a lower price at Crutchfield. No ship date. I'm not sure if the lower price is a mistake??? I have no affiliation with Crutchfield but I have purchased from them in the past.

www.crutchfield.com

Bowers & Wilkins PX8 (Black)

Over-ear noise-canceling wireless headphones
www.crutchfield.com www.crutchfield.com
 
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jazz1 said:
I probably should have held out for the PX8. I recently purchased the Master & Dynamic MW75.

I have a feeling the PX8 ear cups might fit me better (just a guess). I had to get advice on Headfiorg that hacked them with ear pads from another one of their headphones to get them to fit right.

Well maybe I'll wait for some reviews and put the PX8 on my wishlist and fund them with sales of some of my other headphones.

It will be interesting to learn about how the PX8s sound compared to the previous offering from B&W!

Edit:

Well one of the reviews reported a lower price at Crutchfield. No ship date. I'm not sure if the lower price is a mistake??? I have no affiliation with Crutchfield but I have purchased from them in the past.

www.crutchfield.com

Bowers & Wilkins PX8 (Black)

Over-ear noise-canceling wireless headphones
www.crutchfield.com www.crutchfield.com
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they surely are pricy
there has to be "something" to justify that
 
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Tulani said:
they surely are pricy
there has to be "something" to justify that
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Warning, I've posted about the Px8 on "headfi.org", so nothing new here.

Well I did get the Px8 headphones. The sound difference between it and the MW75 from Master & Dynamics is the richer sound of the Px8. Whereas the the MW75, to me, sounds somewhat flatter across the audio spectrum. But not so flat that MW75 are boring. I guess it is like how rich do you like your desert? 😃

Does this make the Px8 better than the MW75? Well other than sound there are of course other factors. I think the Px8 is more comfortable/lighter to wear. The headphone case for the Mx8 is slightly thinner.

I did have to slightly mod. the MW75 (per an online recommendation) to replace the ear cups which I found too small for even my small ears. The Px8's ear pads ear holes are not particularly generous either, but work for me. I am guessing the brands are trying to keep their ear cup size down for out of the house usage/travel. I want "over-the-ears" headphones to actually fit over, not on my ears. I guess I have sensitive ears. 😆

Finally, if I had to choose between the two, and didn't own a variety of other brands both cabled, and BT I think I'd go for the Px8 as my only headphones as of this writing. But for me, I like having a variety of headphones to choose from.

Next, I may compare the Px8 to the former wired flagship headphone the P9's just for fun. Given they were at introduction even more expensive than the Px8!
 
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Tulani said:
9to5toys.com

Review: Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e are the AirPods Max successors I've been waiting for

Late last month, Bowers & Wilkins revealed a new pair of on-ear headphones with the debut of the Px7 S2e. These debut as a more marginal improvement to the standard 2S pair from last year, all while offering some worthwhile improvements along the way. Now after a recent trip and some flight...
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Here's the missing technical information on this bluetooth headphones. (downloadable PDF)
PDF Px7 S2e Information Sheet - Bowers & Wilkins
 
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