Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Over-Ear Noise-Canceling Headphones - Royal Burgundy
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Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Over-Ear Noise-Canceling Headphones - Roya...
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Over-Ear Noise-Canceling Headphones — Royal Burgundy
What It Does in Your System
The Flagship Wireless Headphone From a Speaker Company
Bowers & Wilkins has built loudspeakers in England since 1966, and the Px8 is what happens when that engineering goes into a wireless headphone. It sits at the top of the range — above the Px7 — and the difference shows in both the drivers and the materials.
Royal Burgundy is the deep wine finish, in Nappa leather across the headband and earcups. It is the most striking of the standard colors: warmer than black, more formal than tan.
Angled 40mm Carbon Cone Drivers
Each earcup holds a custom 40mm driver with a carbon cone. Carbon is stiff for its weight, so the cone flexes less as it moves. Less flex means less distortion and more of the fine detail surviving to your ear.
Bowers & Wilkins also angles the drivers rather than firing them straight at your ear, which helps stereo imaging. Behind each one is a redesigned motor system with a revised magnet, voice coil, and surround.
Six Microphones, and Noise Cancelling That Stays Out of the Way
Six microphones handle two jobs. Four listen to the world around you for noise cancelling and ambient pass-through. Two more are positioned and angled for voice calls, so people can hear you clearly on a busy street.
Bowers & Wilkins tuned the cancelling to leave the music alone. Aggressive noise cancelling can flatten dynamics and hollow out the midrange — the goal here was to shut out the cabin or the office without that cost.
Is This Right for You?
A few things to consider:
- You want sound quality first, gadgets second. The Px8 competes on how it sounds and what it is made of. Some rivals offer more features and software tricks. This one is aimed at people who would rather have the drivers and the leather.
- Check which version you are buying. Bowers & Wilkins now also makes a Px8 S2 with different specifications. This listing is the Px8 in Royal Burgundy — the six-microphone model with Bluetooth 5.2 and aptX Adaptive.
- These are not light. Aluminum and leather feel wonderful and last, but they weigh more than a plastic headphone. The memory foam earpads spread the load well, though it is worth trying them if you are sensitive to weight.
Setup & Installation
Pair over Bluetooth in the usual way. For high-resolution wireless you need a phone, tablet, or computer that supports aptX Adaptive — check your device, since not all do. Everything still works over standard Bluetooth if yours does not.
The USB-C port charges the headphones and also carries audio, so you can plug into a laptop for high-resolution playback without Bluetooth at all. Install the Bowers & Wilkins Music app to adjust bass and treble, choose between noise cancelling and pass-through, set what the quick action button does, and turn the wear sensor on or off.
Features & Specifications
Custom 40mm Carbon Cone Drivers
Angled for better imaging, with a stiff carbon cone that reduces distortion and preserves detail.
24-bit Digital Signal Processing
Bowers & Wilkins's own DSP paired with aptX Adaptive for high-resolution wireless from suitable sources.
Six-Microphone Array
Four for noise cancelling and pass-through, two positioned specifically for call clarity.
Nappa Leather and Aluminum Construction
Cast aluminum arms with deep burgundy Nappa leather and memory foam earpads.
Specifications
- Style: Over-ear, closed-back, wireless
- Drive units: Custom 40mm Carbon Cone, angled
- Audio resolution: 24-bit high resolution from suitable sources
- Bluetooth: 5.2 with aptX Adaptive
- Microphones: Six total — four for noise cancelling and pass-through, two for calls
- Noise cancelling: Hybrid, with ambient pass-through mode
- Battery life: Up to 30 hours
- Charging and wired audio: USB-C
- Sensors: Wear detection
- App: Bowers & Wilkins Music app for iOS and Android
- Materials: Cast aluminum arms, Nappa leather, memory foam earpads
- Finish: Royal Burgundy
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need aptX Adaptive to use these?
No. They work over standard Bluetooth with any phone or tablet. aptX Adaptive is what unlocks 24-bit high-resolution streaming, so without it you get good wireless sound rather than the best these are capable of. The USB-C connection is another route to high resolution.
What does the wear sensor do?
It detects when you take the headphones off and pauses playback, then resumes when you put them back on. You can switch it off in the app if you would rather it did not.
How is Royal Burgundy different from the other finishes?
Only in appearance. The drivers, electronics, and battery are identical across Black, Tan, Royal Burgundy, and Dark Forest. Choose on looks alone.
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- Distortion (THD): <0.1% (1 kHz/10mW)
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