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Engadget
a day ago
- Engadget
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review: A sonic powerhouse only slightly improved
When it comes to audio performance, Bowers & Wilkins is on a hot streak. The company manages to consistently offer balanced and detailed sound across its line of headphones and earbuds. The Px7 and Px8 lines have been mainstays on our best headphones list for a while now, primarily for their outstanding audio quality. With the Px7 S3 ($449), the company updated a previous model with changes to its sound platform and some subtle design tweaks. And that combination continues an upward trajectory that shows no signs of slowing down. Bowers & Wilkins continues its run of making devices with exceptional sound quality, but it's time to switch up the formula in terms of design and features. $449 at Macy's Explore More Buying Options $449 at Amazon$450 at Verizon Bowers & Wilkins has been crafting a superb mix of sound and design for a while now. That run of form continues on the Px7 S3 with an audio platform that's powered by 40mm bio cellulose drivers, discrete headphone amplifiers and a 24-bit audio connection. There's also support for the full suite of aptX codecs (Lossless, Adaptive, HD and Classic) as well as TrueSound mode. That latter item is a dedicated audio profile that the company says 'allows you to hear music and movies with the striking accuracy and realism of the original recording, with nothing added and nothing taken away.' All of that combines for some truly stellar audio performance on the Px7 S3. The sound is crisp and detailed, even offering nuance to more bass-heavy and chaotic genres. I heard some particular elements in the percussion on Turnstile's 'DULL' that I hadn't noticed before on other headphones or earbuds. You can also hear the band's use of guitar effects to a greater degree on this model (hello reverb and chorus). Plus, even at their most raucous, tracks have nice separation so that all of the instruments gain an airy, atmospheric quality rather than sounding compressed. I honestly couldn't tell much of a difference between the stock tuning and the TrueSound mode. I think that's a testament to the device's sonic prowess out of the box. But, if you find that you do need to make a change, there's a full 5-band EQ available for that. Billy Steele for Engadget Bowers & Wilkins says it 'greatly upgraded' its active noise cancellation (ANC) setup on the Px7 S3. It added two more microphones on this model, so there are now eight total units with an even split on each ear cup. ANC has always been… fine on the company's headphones, but it never came close to the supreme world-blocking capabilities of Bose or Sony . Here, there is noticeable improvement, but TV sounds, human voices and constant noise from planes, fans and sound machines still cut through. Other improvements on the Px7 S3 include slight changes to the design of the headphones. Bowers & Wilkins slimmed down the ear cups and refined the headband, and these two updates offer a sleeker silhouette and improve overall comfort. There's still the mix of metal, leather and textured fabric from the Px7 S2 and Px7 S2e, with the only obvious aesthetic change being a new ridged ring around the earcups. There's no doubt the company has created a sophisticated look, but it would be nice to see some bigger design changes now that three consecutive models have looked nearly identical. Bowers & Wilkins claims you'll get 30 hours of battery life on a charge with the Px7 S3. As it has in the past, the company doesn't specify if this is with ANC on or off. The company has a habit of understating its runtime stats though, and the Px7 S3 continues that trend. After 15 hours of what I'd consider 'normal' use — mostly with ANC active, but several times with ambient sound on for calls — I had over 60 percent left in the tank. Better-than-stated battery life is never a bad thing, so just know you'll probably outlast the company's numbers in that regard. Billy Steele for Engadget The first strike against the Px7 S3 is its price. At $449, this model is $50 more than its predecessors in the Px7 line. Sure, everything is more expensive these days with the constant churn that is tariffs and other financial uncertainties, but it's still worth considering that Bowers & Wilkins is asking you to pay more for its upgrades this time around. The next issue I have with the Px7 S3 is the location of its controls. On the Px7 S2e, the buttons were on the edge of the ear cups — a positioning that's common among the competition. For this model though, Bowers & Wilkins moved the controls to the edge of the smaller panels where the headband connects to the ear cups. As such, the ledge or lip there is skinnier, so the buttons are more cumbersome to find with your thumb. This may seem like nitpicking, but it's a change that impacted the overall experience for me as someone who is constantly testing headphones. Bowers & Wilkins typically focuses on the basics when it comes to its headphones. This means you'll get excellent sound quality, capable ANC and some audio customizability, but that's about it. The same holds true for the Px7 S3, as you won't find any advanced features here that companies like Sony and others may tack on for your convenience. There's no automatic pausing when you start to speak or sound profiles that can be set to change based on location. It also lacks voice detection for your phone's assistant and doesn't offer advertised support for spatial audio. While any number of these could help soften the blow of that $449 price tag, I'd argue the sound is so good you'll likely be satisfied despite the limited set of features. Bowers & Wilkins has been taking an 'if it ain't broke, slightly tweak it' approach to its Px7 line for a while now, but the S3 version is a more robust upgrade than the previous release. However, the company's updates are mostly on the inside, with further enhancements to an already stellar sound profile and slight ANC improvements. There are some changes on the outside too, but I'd like to see the company make some bigger strides there the next time it sees fit to 'slightly tweak' this model. The company's spelled-out branding adorns the outside of both ear cups.
Android Authority
10-07-2025
- Business
- Android Authority
Deal alert: Rare $300 discount on Bowers & Wilkins Px8 wireless headphones
Still looking for the perfect high-end headphones? Amazon's Prime Day event has thrown up a rare opportunity to grab a premium model at a significantly reduced price. The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 headphones are now available at a deal price of $374, down from the usual $699. This 46% price drop is the real deal, as the same cans were selling at full price just days ago. Suffice it to say, this is easily the best deal we've ever tracked on the headphones. Bowers & Wilkins Px8 for $374 (46% off) The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 in Dark Forest is a limited edition model that stands out for its exceptional sound quality. This is achieved through 40mm carbon cone drivers paired with a 24-bit Digital Signal Processor, ensuring clarity and detail in the audio. The advanced noise cancelation features six microphones for an immersive experience, and the luxurious design is crafted from soft Nappa leather and lightweight aluminum. Comfort is key, with up to 30 hours of battery life and quick charging capability providing seven hours of playback in just 15 minutes. User-friendly controls are available via physical buttons on the earcups. For those who aren't yet Prime subscribers, it's worth noting that these Prime Day deals are exclusive to members. However, you can take advantage of a 30-day trial to access these discounts. Don't miss the chance to experience premium audio with the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 at an unbeatable price.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Bowers & Wilkins to make McLaren F1 audio products
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Quick Summary Bowers & Wilkins has extended its partnership with supercar firm McLaren. It's the official audio partner for McLaren's cars and now the F1 team too, with new themed products on the way. The partnership between high-end audio firm Bowers & Wilkins and supercar company McLaren has brought us some interesting products in the last few years. We've had a special edition pair of the Px8 headphones to blend in with McLaren car interiors in 2022, and the iconic Zeppelin speaker got an F1 makeover in 2023. Now it looks like more audio products are coming, as the partnership between the two firms hasn't just been continued but extended. The extended partnership means that Bowers & Wilkins is the official audio partner across McLaren Automotive and now the McLaren Formula 1 Team, too. That means it'll work closely with the car manufacturer to continue to create and optimise the sound systems in McLaren cars, as was the case with the McLaren W1. And in the case of the F1 partnership, it means supplying speakers and headphones to the F1 team – which won the constructor's championship last season – while also developing new F1-related B&W audio products for consumers. According to Bowers & Wilkins: "New projects are in development to further appeal to the Formula 1 team's substantial global fanbase." It doesn't say what those projects involve, but based on what we've seen from the partnership previously it most likely means special editions of existing products given a McLaren makeover. For example, the Zeppelin McLaren Edition is still very recognisably a Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin speaker, but it's been given a colour scheme of "Galvanic Grey and Papaya" to match a popular McLaren interior. I wouldn't expect a Ferrari-esque avalanche of branded products, though. The McLaren and Bowers & Wilkins partnership has been in place for years now – since 2015 – and the only two co-branded products are the aforementioned special edition speaker and headphones. I'd expect similar restraint from this renewed deal with a focus on quality rather than quantity.
