SeekerBowers & Wilkins PX
The Bowers & Wilkins PX wireless headphones are a rare misfire from the iconic audio company, with buggy operation and audio performance that changes when the noise cancellation is enabled.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Frequency response - 20-20KHz
- ADAPTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION - Perfect sound anywhere - on a plane, in the street or in the office. The best adaptive noise cancelling headphones, customizable to your exact preference.
- FEEL MORE OF YOUR MUSIC - Built with the same drive units from our P9 Signature headphones, the PX provides optimized listening performance. We have also subtly angled the drivers to provide a more natural stereo perspective.
- PX RESPONDS TO YOU - When you need to pause, lift an ear cup. Put PX down and it goes to sleep. Pick it up to resume playing. Worry less about your headphones and enjoy your music more.
- SMART POWER -Battery type -850mAh-Lithium Polymer. Battery life- Upto 22 hours BT/ANC, Upto 29 hours BT/no ANC, Upto 33 hours ANC/wired, Upto 50 hours wired/no ANC. PX is always ready; put it down and it goes into power-saving sleep mode; pick it up and you're good to go. PX is the smartest Bluetooth headphone on the market.
- TO GET THE BEST FROM PX, install the latest version of the firmware. This is done via the dedicated Bowers & Wilkins Headphones app, downloadable for free from the AppStore or Google Play Store.
- Frequency response - 10Hz to 20kHz and Impedance - 22 ohms (passive). Bluetooth profiles - A2DP v1.3, AVRCP v1.6, HFP v1.6, HSP v1.2, GAP, SDAP, DIP
PROS
+ Powerful audio performance with rich bass and crisp highs.
+ Comfortable, stylish design.
+ Cable included for wired use.
+ Noise cancellation can be turned off.
+ App allows for nuanced NC adjustments.
CONS
- Expensive.
- Glitchy in testing.
- NC changes audio performance noticeably.
- Can't be used in wired passive mode—cable requires power.
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Expert reviews and ratings
By PCMag on October 03, 2017
The Bowers & Wilkins PX wireless headphones are a rare misfire from the iconic audio company, with buggy operation and audio performance that changes when the noise cancellation is enabled.
50
By The Verge on October 18, 2017
These headphones have no right to sound as good as they do while being as practical as they are
90
By TechAdvisor on October 27, 2017
For its first attempt at noise cancelling headphones Bowers & Wilkins has done an amazing job. By incorporating elements of the outstanding P9 Signature headphones in a compact and portable design, the PX are the best sounding wireless headphones we’ve ever heard.
As usual build quality is luxurious, although they’re not the most comfortable around. Battery life is decent, smart sensors are handy and noise cancelling is great so there’s little to complain about here.
90
By TrustedReviews on October 03, 2017
Bowers & Wilkins is best known for its hi-fi speakers, but the company also puts out some fantastic headphones. The B&W PX is its first crack at a set of wireless, noise-cancelling headphones.
100