Px8

"The PX8 S2 sounds clearer, more natural, and more “real.”"

The Px8 is consistently lauded for its clear, natural, emotional, and detailed sound, often preferred over competitors, though some users note a need for EQ to address bass or treble.

"The real leather ear cushions feel noticeably nicer against the skin, and despite the slimmer ear cups, comfort is actually much closer than I expected."

Users generally find the Px8 comfortable, praising the real leather ear cushions, though some note increased clamping force on newer models or issues with seal breaking during movement.

"B&W had the best build quality by far, followed by Focal, Bose, Sony, and Sennheiser."

The Px8 receives near-universal praise for its impeccable, luxurious build quality, using premium materials like leather and aluminum.

"For traveling, office use, calls, and daily convenience, the Sony simply feels more practical."

Call quality is mentioned as better on competing Sony headphones, and not highlighted as a strength for the Px8.

"Connectivity is great, connects quickly upon startup, switches quickly between devices and no signal dropouts so far."

Connectivity is generally good with quick switching, but the app experience and EQ settings are noted as cumbersome, and the 'Immersive Audio' feature is widely disliked.

"Outstanding clarity and detail, taut and punchy bass performance, rhythmically fun."

The Px8 is lauded for its outstanding clarity, precision, and detail, with a fast, punchy, and controlled bass, though some note a preference for older genres and a less energetic sound at lower volumes.

"Comfortable to wear over long listening periods."

Multiple reviews highlight the excellent comfort, even during extended use, due to premium materials like Nappa leather and well-designed earcups and headbands.

"30 hours battery life"

The 30-hour battery life is considered adequate and sufficient for most use cases, though some rivals offer significantly longer playtime.

"High quality materials, beautifully engineered and looks and feels luxurious."

The build quality is consistently praised as exceptional, with reviewers highlighting the use of premium materials like Nappa leather and aluminum, contributing to a luxurious feel and durability.

"We try the Px8’s call quality and it is generally decent."

Call quality is generally described as decent with good clarity, but some reviews mention an unwanted edge to voices or issues with wind noise.

"Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX Adaptive"

The headphones offer robust connectivity with aptX Adaptive, physical buttons, and a functional app, though some minor issues like temperamental wear detection and occasional app quirks were noted.

"If you spend 599 pounds on these headphones when it comes to sound you are not going to be disappointed at all."

The Px8 are overwhelmingly praised for their detailed, balanced, engaging, and rich sound quality, with many calling it the best they've ever heard from a wireless headphone, especially when using higher quality sources.

"If you combine that with a soft leather and the plentiful padding are you watching Sony you get a very nice comfortable pair of headphones."

The headphones are frequently described as very comfortable for long listening sessions due to plush padding, soft Nappa leather, and a good weight balance, though some mention they can feel a bit warm or have a tight clamp initially.

"Battery life is rated at a fan fantastic and increasingly standard 30 hours with a 15 minute charge delivering seven hours of playback."

The advertised 30 hours of battery life is consistently met or exceeded in real-world use, and the fast charging feature is appreciated, though not class-leading.

"The materials and build quality are very very good and they're not liable to Creek or break on you like a plastic set of headphones might."

The Px8 are universally lauded for their premium materials, including Nappa leather and aluminum, and their luxurious, durable, and elegant construction, which significantly contributes to their high price.

"The PX8's microphone pickup sounds good in quiet environments but in extremely noisy conditions it applies heavy noise gating which cuts into my voice."

Call quality is generally considered good and clear in quiet environments, but some reviewers note that performance can degrade in very noisy or windy conditions, with some microphones being too aggressive with noise gating.

"The app is quite polished but it doesn't actually do a whole heck of a lot if you want it can upgrade your firmware for you and change your control mappings."

While offering essential features like Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX Adaptive and USB-C audio, the app is considered basic with limited EQ, and multi-point pairing can be inconsistent for some users.