Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 Headphones Review: Premium Sound and Build

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 Headphones Review: Premium Sound and Build

It’s one thing to pick a fight with the biggest kid in the playground. It’s quite another to attempt to do it on your own terms. But with its new Px7 S2 wireless over-ear headphones, Bowers & Wilkins has basically squared up to Sony and enquired as to whether or not the Japanese behemoth would like some. Bold? Reckless? A bit of both? A couple of years ago, Bowers & Wilkins launched its original Px7 wireless noise-canceling on-ear headphones and priced them to meet the incumbent class leader, Sony’s WH-1000XM4, head on. And by playing on its heritage as well as to its strengths, Bowers & Wilkins delivered a pair of headphones able to compete where the fundamentals of sound quality were concerned. Yes, they were a bit chintzy, a bit try-hard in appearance, but they had it where it counted, and they were a valid audio-focused alternative to the all-singing, all-dancing, all-conquering Sony option.Last month, Sony launched its WH-1000XM5. The price is up a bit, the weight is down a bit, the list of features and functionality remains as long as your arm. And so here comes Bowers & Wilkins with a new model. The price is up a bit, the weight is down a bit, the emphasis on sound quality and rather self-conscious “sophistication” remains exactly the same.Bowers  Wilkins Px7 S2 headphonesPhotograph: Bowers & WilkinsWhat that means for the outside of the Px7 S2, then, is a look that’s both premium and understated, delivered by deploying high-quality and tactile materials. At least, that’s true of our black review sample. The $399 (£379) Px7 S2 is also available in gray or blue, but we’d be surprised if those finishes undermine the impression of quality. A combination of soft, pliant, memory-foam-filled leather at the contact points, flawlessly applied fabric on the outer parts of the headband and ear cups, high-quality and silent plastics for the arms and hinges, and a sky-high overall standard of build helps the Px7 S2 look and feel good. Even the case in which they travel feels a cut above the norm. Comfortable, Fast-Charging CansBowers & Wilkins has finessed the headband hanger arrangement and reassessed the clamping force in an effort to make these headphones more comfortable than the model they replace. And assisted by shaving a percentage point off the weight (307 g against the 310 g of the old Px7), it’s actually worked. The Px7 S2 are no burden to wear, and they stay comfortable even through long listening sessions. It helps that the ear pads resist returning your own body heat to the sides of your head for an impressively long time.Ear cup of Bowers  Wilkins Px7 S2 headphonesPhotograph: Bowers & WilkinsThere have been revisions on the inside too. But what hasn’t altered is Bowers & Wilkins’ determination for these headphones to be the choice for customers who value sound quality more highly than, say, adaptive active noise cancellation. The Px7 S2 use Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless connectivity and are compatible with SBC, AAC, and aptX Adaptive codecs—so 24-bit high-resolution audio quality is available. The sound itself is delivered by a pair of 40-mm full-range, free-edge dynamic drivers. This is an all-new bio-cellulose design with lower total harmonic distortion figures than the driver it supersedes.  .

Amazon ‘Electronics Days’ and ‘Mega Music Fest’ sale is on. Up to 65% off on these items

Amazon ‘Electronics Days’ and ‘Mega Music Fest’ sale is on. Up to 65% off on these items

Amazon has announced ‘Electronics Days’ and ‘Mega Music Fest’ bringing a host of exciting deals and offers on gadgets such as laptops, headphones, speakers, guitars and more from popular brands and latest launches. Customers can get great offers on top brands such as OnePlus, boAt, Sony, Microsoft, Mi, Zebronics, Noise, HP, Sennheiser, Airtel, Sandisk, Blaupunkt, Maono and more. ‘Electronics Days’ and ‘Mega Music Fest’ will be live until February 27 and February 28, 2022 respectively.

Customers can get 7.5% instant discount of up to 2,000 on minimum purchase of 8,000 on Amazon using HSBC and Standard Chartered credit card.

Here are some products with offers and deals:

Electronics Days

boAt Airdopes 441

Plug into Nirvana with boAt Airdopes 441 TWS earbuds to enjoy your music in a truly wireless way. It has the IWP (Insta Wake N’ Pair) Technology, meaning as soon as one opens the charging case lid, the earbuds power on and enter connection mode. One may hit the gym or play on any field as its secure sports fit earbuds remain intact and comfortably in place. Its latest Bluetooth v5.0 offers seamless instant connectivity. With a battery capacity of 35mAh for each earbud, indulge in blissful audio experience for up to 5 hours in a go and get an additional 25H of playback with the carry cum charge case. This TWS earbuds is available for 1,999.

boAt Rockerz 550 

It comes with its latest Bluetooth V5.0. It has been designed and structured as an over-ear headphone to provide the best user experience. The mighty 500mAh battery capacity offers a superior playback time of up to 20 Hours. One can connect to boAt Rockerz 550 via not one but two modes, Bluetooth as well as AUX. Get it for 1,899.

boAt Stone Marvel Edition 5W Bluetooth Speaker 

boAt Stone Marvel speaker is a must have if you’re a Marvel fan. Its powerful 800mAh battery offers a playback time of up to 4 hours. Its speaker possesses the TWS feature, meaning that you can connect two Stone speakers and forge them into one for a greater impact. It has been ergonomically designed keeping in mind the enhanced portability while on the move. Get this speaker for 1,299.

Noise Buds VS303 

Buds VS303 offer a playtime of up to 6 hours on a single charge and an additional 18 hours making a total playtime of up to 24 hours with the charging case. Its Hyper Sync technology makes you connection easy which ensures instant pairing on just opening the charging case. Get these buds for 1,499 and enjoy rich, powerful sound every time via its 13mm speaker driver.

Sony ZV-1 Digital Vlog Camera 

Take your YouTube product reviews to a new level of professionalism with the Sony ZV-1 Digital Vlog Camera. Sony’s enhanced color science ensures lively, natural images and is especially strong across the diverse range of skin tones. Even while walking with the camera, you can get smooth, highly stable imagery thanks to the Steady-Shot joint optical and electronic stabilization system. It’s specifically designed for handheld shots and vlogging with a shooting grip, so you’ll enjoy the confidence of blur- and shake-free shots. Get it for 69,490.

Mega Music Fest

Blaupunkt SBA40 

Blaupunkt is an iconic German brand that has developed cutting edge audio technology since 1924. Today this legendary Audio Tech German brand is available in India with a wide range of Audio Products. Blaupunkt SBA40’s dual passive radiators produce crystal clear surround sound which bring you an immersive sound experience. Blaupunkt SBA40 Bluetooth improves TV sound. The Soundbar is a must-have device to accompany today’s modern TVs, brings best leisure experience. Get it for 3,999.

boAt Rockerz 330 

boAt Rockerz 330 pumps out your favorite tunes with powerful immersive sound via its 10mm dynamic drivers. The neckband offers a huge playback time of up to 30 hours in a go. 10 minutes of charge offers a playtime of up to 10 hours and a full charge can be achieved in just 40 minutes courtesy of its ASAP Fast Charge technology. The ergonomically designed neckband dons magnetic earbuds, has a premium alloy metal control board with high-grade silicone finish and is IPX5 marked for resistance against water, to offer substance with style. Get it for 1,399.

LG FP5 

Tune into premium audio and tune out the rest with LG FP5’s Active Noise Cancellation. Plus, a contoured design fits to the shape of your ear for comfortable listening. A built-in equalizer delivers impressive bass and treble tones that sound like a live recording with pristine clarity. Get this for 9,990 and experience Clear calls with noise reduction & echo cancellation.

Maono AU-AM200 

Maono AU-AM200 comes with 0-Latency’ Monitoring that makes you experience your performance clearly, with no delay or lag in the returning signal, resulting in a better performance and recording. It provides 48Hkz/16Bit sampling rate to capture vocal accurately. It is especially suitable for guitar playing. The 1-Click noise-cancellation can remove most of the environmental noise. It means that you can bring a clearer and more realistic sound to your performance. Get it for 5,999.

Yamaha FS100C Acoustic Guitar 

Quality and tone at an affordable price is the hallmark of the F series guitars. These guitars share every bit of the passion that ignites the premium range and are the perfect instrument for student or seasoned player alike. Get it for 9,290.

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