Bowers & Wilkins PX

Advantages: Stylish appearance.
Frequency balance.
Replaceable embouchures.

Disadvantages: Lack of sound stage.
The convenience of landing is average.
Poor equipment.
Workmanship controversial.
Not very rich functionality.

Comment: Headphones look very stylish - when you see them, you immediately want to take in hand. If the brand and appearance are important to you and you like to impress others, then this option is definitely worth considering.
The workmanship on the one hand is very good - metal hinges look secure, when you turn the cups there is no feeling that after six months something might break here and that is nice. On the other hand, nylon trim is still controversial. I have no doubt that it is very strong, but if you hook on something sharp, such as a paper clip on the table, then you are guaranteed a drag. If you fall under the rain or, God forbid, pour something sweet, there will be spots on the nylon. Headphone cushions are interchangeable, that's a plus.
The convenience of planting is average - the headphones do not tighten and do not put pressure on the head, however, these are not cozy slippers, it is unlikely to sit in them comfortably all day.
Headphones sound quite smoothly, all frequencies are in place: there is no whistle or “darkness” high, the middle is in place, the bass is not booming and sufficiently assembled, with normal depth for this category. The problem with these headphones is the sound stage. If you are listening to some large-scale orchestral work, the sound is collected at a point, there is no sensation of a large space at all. For me, this is a very, very big minus.
From the “smart” functions, there is only the raising of the earpiece - when you lift the earpiece over your ear, the music is paused and you can talk to someone when you lower the playback back to continue. There are no touch panels for controlling the volume or switching tracks here, alas, no.
Instead of a hard case, there is a usual rag bag, which is also a bit sad.

Advantages: 1. Excellent design and quality of materials.
2.Good landing, with reservations.
3. The sensors for removing from the head and stopping playback for a pause work perfectly.
4.Very detailed sound, wide stage. The sound is close to the studio monitors! This is an important condition in the perception of music, as the previous wireless model P7 (withdrawn from sale) sounds softer and interesting.
5.Disabled "noise".
6. 3 types of headphone connection.

Disadvantages: 1. Rigid headband and embrasures. The model is positioned as a travel, but the approach to the selection of so many hard materials for everyday wear is very strange. They should be leveled at bose, by this parameter. At the same time, it cannot be said that leather with foam material is a bad choice, but there are better materials.
2. “Shumadav” is not a panacea for all sources of sounds in public transport: you will hear the sound of rails and the names of stops. Medium sound is removed by 85%.
3. The package is scanty, the carrying case absolutely does not inspire confidence, the question arises about the integrity of the headphones in the backpack. The cover only protects against scratches and dust.
4. The application in the iphone is looking for bluetooth headphones for a long time, although they are already connected and sound plays through them. In general, the application works well.
5. Headphones are demanding on the sound source and recording quality. suitable only for top-end phones and good players.
6. Sound via usb, 3.5 jack is 15-30% better than bluetooth, as the headphone channel width through iphone 8 doesn’t be enough for the headphones (thanks to Apple for not adding new codecs for transmitting data over bluetooth).
With phones xiaomi headphones through the bluetooth plays disgustingly.

Comment: All the features in other reviews accurately describe the pros and cons of this model. I do not quite understand why the British what hi-fi gave them the prize for the best wireless-overhead headphones.
The model is not perfect, there are many compromises.
If you manage to buy this miracle for 20.000r, then these are excellent headphones, but 30.000r for them is a lot, as well as for all other models of wireless "ears" with "noise".
I have been buying British brand products for a long time, and strangely enough, this purchase has a double impression.

And as many commentators say, go to the store and listen, compare them with competitors, only then you can buy the product you need. For example, Bose qx35 does not compete with these headphones, from ease of use to sound, it is a completely different product.

Advantages: They are wireless and easily connect with the phone, at least with the iPhone.

They have a huge volume reserve, a good imaginary scene, the bass is also present and the main thing, unlike, for example, from similar Sony - there is no such strong inclination to darkness. The sound is smooth, there are bass and top. In any case, the sound of these ears I liked more than the Bose QuietComfort 35 II and Sony 1000xm2. And with these with a margin on the volume of the case is better than the competition. Those. always loudness by 50%, 70% had to be set on bose somewhere. But this is subjective.

There are no questions to the noise, in the subway you can hear nothing but music. Transmits only high-frequency sound, but it does not bother at all. I haven’t tested it on the plane yet, but on the subway, the noisemaker works out its cost. By the way, passive noise is not bad here either. In most places it will be enough. There is a convenient on / off button on the body of the headphones active noise cancellation.

Disadvantages: When listening in an analog way on a computer through a sound card, it seemed that the headphones are very sensitive, on the high-resolution recordings any garbage comes out in the form of noises, cracks, and so on. Therefore, you need to carefully consider the quality of the recording and the source.

In general, they are rather heavy, they get tired of sitting in them for a long time, they press on their heads, the ear cushions are rather hard.

With a loud listening - people around you will hear your music from the headphones. Those. No noise for others. For me, this is a minus, because I like to listen on the road loudly, but I do not like it when it interferes with others.

Comment: In general, sound headphones, the sound seemed to me the most interesting among the direct competitors of Sony and Bose, so despite their shortcomings with weight and rather coarse ear cushions, I stopped at them.

In total we have a rather interesting story where you need to prioritize what you need:
1. If the sound, then Bowers & Wilkins PX
2. If comfortable wearing and low weight, then the Bose QuietComfort 35 II
3. If a bunch of bells and whistles, like touch controls, audio mute with palm attachment, etc., then Sony 1000xm2

At Bowers & Wilkins PX, the sound seemed to me to be the most honest, without a strong care in the dark, than Sony and Bose sin. By the way, if you are a bass lover, then it’s better to pay attention to Bose, it sounds better there and doesn’t drown out the whole main sound.

Advantages: Best sound among Sony's closest rivals, Bose, Senncheiser. Beautiful. Very well made.
Looks like och. Close (Sony and Bose are near as remnants for 100 rubles) Fast charging (new-fashioned typ-c connector). Multipoint (connect multiple devices). When charging, do not turn off (you can listen further, unlike Sony). Different levels of noise reduction (adjustable via the app). Around the third day, the head took the desired shape, and the inconvenience of landing stopped noticing)

Disadvantages: Uncomplicated (unlike Sony, and especially from Bose). Somewhat more cumbersome. Not the most comfortable on boarding in comparison with Sony, Senncheiser and especially Bose. With noise cancellation, the sound quality drops a bit (I didn’t notice this in Bose). There is a new-fashioned and yet very rare Aptx HD codec (although very skeptical about this kind of marketing ploy, Sony with its LDAC completely loses to Bose, which doesn't even have the usual aptx).

Comment: Meet - the new king of the sound of wireless headphones!)) In second place I will put Bose (very good sound with such detail, light, small, folding and very comfortable.), The third Sony ...

Advantages: 1) Sound
2) Autonomy
3) The general feeling of the quality of the assembly and materials
4) Magnets ear cushions
5) This is one of the most beautiful headphones on the market.
6) Squelch

Disadvantages: 1) As a headset, they somehow work dumbly
2) Do not add up
3) Poor equipment
4) Not a benchmark for comfort
5) Curve software
6) Squelch

Comment: I am writing in case someone decides to buy these ears. They sound great: dynamic sound without obvious tonal distortions, the best in the IMHO segment. Well, yes, there are no drivers from P9, there is only a similar inclination to the ear. With the bluetooth version below 4.1, they lose all the details and dubbing, I do not advise using them with an outdated protocol, especially considering their opportunities with loseless (they have something from good monitor headphones, which is strange, considering the closed acoustic design). I really advise you to find something with aptx and listen to music in good quality.
Feels from the exterior, build quality and materials, it is also a clear favorite, especially against the background of plastic mdr. Pleased with detachable ear cushions. Noise isolation at height.
In general, the headphones left a very positive impression, even the output from irig hd2 sounded.
Now about the nuances:
Shumodav - not a panacea, it removes only the low-frequency rumble and slightly suppresses the middle and upper register. Unaccustomed to catching strange spatial trips during his work, I started to feel dizzy, but then, apparently, I adapted, it became really more comfortable on the road.
They do not add up, at all. I would not say that it is critical, but nonetheless.
Comes with a strange rag cover. Buying expensive headphones for the road, you seem to be counting on a hard case that can be thrown into a backpack, there is a bummer.
They sit on the head like hard-fitting heavy overhead headphones, although their size is still closer to full-size ones. I'm fine, I'm used to this.
The application for android works crookedly, requires geolocation and often crashes, and you can change the noise mode only through it.
Like a headset ... they disappointed. The interlocutor hears you badly, and the way the headphones pick up the surrounding noises leaves no chance for a normal conversation.

After the fact:
Emotions justified every ruble. And they are made so well that there is reason to believe that they will last a very long time. Recommend.

Advantages: Great appearance
Sound
Active insulation
Active "transmission" of sounds from outside
Convenient management
Support aptx hd

Disadvantages: Ear pads moderately harsh
Do not stack, they can not be called compact
Not the most practical materials, fabric and leather. substitute is easily damaged
So far, there are few devices that support Аptx hd

Comment: Forgive me audiophiles, one of the main criteria for me was the appearance.And here you can put 5+, they are really one of the most beautiful on the market in general, especially in golden color. Excellent materials, picking up the headphones once, do not want to part with them.

There are no questions about the sound - they have the same drivers installed as in the bowers wilkins p9 - one of the best dynamic emitters in the world of headphones. Detailing at height, the balance is excellent. Listen and compare, I will not describe "warmth", "velvety", "sharpness" and other epithets - they are still perceived subjectively.

Management of functions occurs through the application on the phone - informative and convenient. A particularly useful feature (unexpectedly) is automatic shutdown and paused playback when removed from the ears and automatic launch. I checked on several installed players - it works flawlessly. Convenient player control buttons on the headphones - intuitive and tactile informative. All this allows you to not get the phone out of your pocket at all. Just super.

There are not many analogs of the "headset" (somehow the language doesn’t turn around to call this device) on the market, the most popular ones are Sony WH-1000XM2, Bose QuietComfort 35 II, B & O H9. Compare them is not difficult and choose to taste. For those who have a specific musical taste or do not have a special ear, but have a sense of style - I advise you to consider even Beats Studio 3 - they are fashionable and beautiful.

My verdict: headphones, clearly, their money is worth. They perfectly combine perfectly realized functions, appearance and, of course, sound. They can be used both at home and on the street, in the subway, on the plane, in the office ... A universal instrument with a premium design for listening to music in excellent quality without wires.

Advantages: + Very honest sound if you want to listen to music with instruments and vocals. My main genres: rock, jazz, classical, instrumental, hard rock, etc. Like all products from B & W (I have Zeppelin 1st generation), these headphones are designed specifically for listening to music with some monitor accuracy. Fantastic for closed headphones stage, instrument placement and clear vocals. Mid and high frequencies are great for me. Bass accurate and sufficient.

+ Excellent insulation. Compared with the new generation Sony 1000XM2 and QC35. Perhaps, if we conduct testing in helicopters, the difference will be. For my use in the form of a metro with a certain frequency + office, the quality sound and good insulation were much more priority. Here the sound is much better

+ Really comfortable fit. I would say that Sony and Bose are like straight soft slippers, but these are also worthy. If Bose is 5k, then it is solid 4k. 3 hours of listening to music do not cause the slightest tension.

+ Support for modern formats AptX HD, which will allow with modern smartphones to get a higher sound quality.

+ Fantastic design (color blue + golden). It is impossible to confuse with anything, they stand out among the total mass of black and beige headphones. An elegant golden color, I usually don’t like gold very much, but this one is absolutely not gypsy and absolutely everyone I interviewed had positive impressions. Both men and women.

+ Excellent battery. For a day of adequate use, it turns out to kill 20% at best. Even if you listen all day, they will be enough without refueling.

+ Elegant feature with automatic pause when removing headphones. There are no problems with this function, I do not understand what they are writing on Amazon. I have the latest firmware installed, they have slightly increased the delay, apparently because of these reviews.

+ Ability to update during the product life cycle.

Disadvantages: I would say that the cost is quite high, but the headphones actually sound unique and look. No pity.

Comment: Compare these headphones with all the top wireless headphones in 2017 - 1000XM2, QC35 II, B & O H9 and old men B & W P7 and Sennheiser Momentum 2.0.

If your goal is to listen to music + great appearance, then I just don’t see the second option. Sony and Bose are very similar to headphones for $ 100, and these are not altogether like.

I have quite a lot of experience in audio components: home path - PC - Musical Fidelity V-DAC - Lehmann Audio Rhinelander - Sennheiser HD650. Of course, the sound in open headphones with such a path is much better, but I was well aware that these headphones contain everything I need for work. I expected to hear just a good sound. I was pleasantly surprised that the sound is good. If you work in an office and your goal is not only not to hear people around you, but also not to disturb them with your music - your choice is closed headphones or gags. I'm really tired of the gags, and it’s harmful. I didn’t want to buy wired headphones because of the perspective of the release of all modern smartphones without a 3.5mm connector. I think that at the moment, these headphones simply have no competitors to use the metro-office-home.

If your task is constant travel, then you should look in the direction of Sony. Definitely give them second place because of the excellent fit, sound for 3k, cool features.