Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 McLaren Edition
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Pros
- I really like mine - despite the flack they get from some quarters. That said, I have used the app EQ to knock the bass down -2 as they are a bit much here, but after that, I love them!
- For me, they were a more fun listen and, for once, I actually agree with Darko Audio. The Sennheiser are accurate but definitely need tuning while the Bowers have a more demanding presence with music and don’t need much tuning out of the...
- And oh boy… I do not regret nothing. ... That said, after actually using them and hearing the performance, I can somewhat understand where the price is coming from. ... Sound: 10/10. Now I can proudly say these are immaculate performers....
Cons
- Unfortunately, these and the Px7 S3s crackle under bass/volume loads. I had to return both. They changed the drivers to be more low profile and they bottom out at higher volume/bass settings. I tried 4 different pairs and they all perfor...
- Hmm this is kinda hard but if you prefer sound quality OVER comfort go for the these but if you need a more daily(more comfortable) use I say go for the Hdb 630. However these models do feel more premium but I think it depends on you ngl
Sentiment
3 positive (60%) · 1 mixed (20%) · 1 negative (20%)
Trust + time weighted score: +36% · raw score 40%
What redditors said (5 of 5)
Unfortunately, these and the Px7 S3s crackle under bass/volume loads. I had to return both. They changed the drivers to be more low profile and they bottom out at higher volume/bass settings. I tried 4 different pairs and they all performed the same.
I really like mine - despite the flack they get from some quarters. That said, I have used the app EQ to knock the bass down -2 as they are a bit much here, but after that, I love them!
For me, they were a more fun listen and, for once, I actually agree with Darko Audio. The Sennheiser are accurate but definitely need tuning while the Bowers have a more demanding presence with music and don’t need much tuning out of the box. In my experience, the Bowers offered a better all around listening experience that was more fun and engaging while the Sennheiser kind of took a step back and focused on accuracy. The Bowers also feel much better. Premium materials all around while the Sennheiser feel like a slightly upgraded Momentum 4.
Hmm this is kinda hard but if you prefer sound quality OVER comfort go for the these but if you need a more daily(more comfortable) use I say go for the Hdb 630. However these models do feel more premium but I think it depends on you ngl
And oh boy… I do not regret nothing. ... That said, after actually using them and hearing the performance, I can somewhat understand where the price is coming from. ... Sound: 10/10. Now I can proudly say these are immaculate performers. ... The fact that these are absolute beasts in both wireless and wired mode blew my mind. I honestly stopped thinking about the price the moment I heard how good they sounded.
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