If you enjoy listening to music while you’re on-the-go and you want to have a truly immersive listening experience, then your best option is to get a pair of over-ear headphones. In comparison to earbuds, over-ear headphones can provide a better sound seal and a higher level of noise reduction against outside noises from your surroundings thanks to their “over-ear” design, which provides some passive sound-isolation in addition to their noise cancellation function. Furthermore, over-ear headphones are also much more comfortable in comparison to wearing a pair of earbuds, especially over long periods of time. However, with so many different models of over-ear headphones available on the market, it can be hard to find a decent pair that fits your personal needs. On that note, consider going with the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e, which are a great choice for you to go with.
The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e are high-end over-ear wireless headphones equipped with plush memory foam earpads that provide you with a secure and comfortable fit all day long. They feature a best-in-class dynamic sound quality that’s powered by a set of custom-designed 40mm angled speaker drivers, high-resolution 24-bit DSP (Digital Signal Processing) technology, and Qualcomm aptX Adaptive audio technology to deliver a truly immersive listening experience, along with Hybrid Noise Cancellation for eliminating background noises, an Ambient Pass-Through Mode for listening to your surroundings, and support to voice calls with crystal-clear quality. They also integrate built-in button controls, AUX connectivity via a USB-C to 3.5 mm AUX cable, and a wear-detection sensor that automatically turns On their power when you put them on. They also boast Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, up to 30 hours of battery life, support to USB-C Charging, and a 15 minutes Fast Charging function that offers you 7 hours of battery, plus sound and control settings via the Bowers & Wilkins Music App, through which you can configure the headphones’ different functionalities according to your personal preferences and also integrate your favorite music streaming services.
These high-end over-ear wireless headphones can bring your daily music listening to a whole new level. With them, you’ll be able to experience your music exactly as artists intended and immerse yourself in every detail of each soundtrack.
Now, let’s have a more detailed look at the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e and check out everything that these high-end over-ear wireless headphones have to offer you.
DESIGN & SPECS
Starting with the headphones’ size, the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e come at a sleek and compact size, measuring exactly 7.44 inches long by 2.48 inches wide by 9.17 inches tall (189 mm x 63 mm x 233 mm), and they’re also fairly lightweight, weighing just 10.82 oz. (307 g), so you can wear them all day long without experiencing any discomfort or feeling like they’re weighing you down.
On top of their ultra-portable form factor, these over-ear wireless headphones are also designed with a user’s comfort in mind, as they come equipped with plush foam earpads built of a premium memory foam material that perfectly cushion and encapsulate your ears. This not only provides you with a secure, comfortable, and unobtrusive fit throughout the entire day, even during extended listening sessions, but also helps to ensure you can achieve a truly immersive listening experience.
Not only that, but these headphones also come equipped with swivel earcups, which makes it easy for users to adjust the headphones’ earpads over their ears when putting them on, no matter their head size or shape.
Then, regarding the headphones’ design, the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e also sport a modern and minimalist design. They come in a single solid color which gives them a stylish, yet still discreet look, making it easy for you to match them with any wardrobe choice.
For our review unit, the company was kind enough to send us the Anthracite Black color model, which has a beautiful, soft, and deep Black color tone (but there are 3 other color options to choose from, including Cloud Gray, Ocean Blue, and Forest Green).
Furthermore, these over-ear wireless headphones also pack a high-quality and durable construction. Their main body and headband are built of a high-quality metal material, for which the headband is very well padded, and their plush earpads are built of a premium memory foam material.
Their earcups are built of a high-quality TPU plastic blend, for which their outer side also integrates an elegant fabric finish and a lustrous metallic rim.
Lastly, these headphones also come together with a carrying case which features a sturdy construction, offering you a safe and convenient way to store them when you’re not wearing them.
AUDIO SPECS & AUDIO QUALITY
Moving on to the headphones’ audio specifications and audio quality. For reproducing their best-in-class dynamic sound quality, the headphones’ come equipped with a set of two (x2) custom-designed 40mm dynamic full range bio cellulose speaker drivers which are carefully angled inside each of their earcups, while also utilizing both high-resolution 24-bit DSP (Digital Signal Processing) technology as well as Qualcomm aptX Adaptive audio technology (an advanced Bluetooth audio codec) for their audio playback.
This particular combination is what ultimately allows the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e to deliver the very best dynamic sound in its class, thus ensuring you always have a truly immersive listening experience, in which you can easily notice a crystal-clear treble (high-frequency sounds), rich and crisp mids (mid-frequency sounds), and a strong and punchy bass (low-frequency sounds).
The headphones’ custom-designed 40mm angled speaker drivers are rated to have a significantly low Sound Distortion under 0.1% at 1kHz / 10mw.
Moreover, each earcup also comes equipped with a 6-microphone array (composed by 2 microphones for voice calls and 4 microphones for their Hybrid Noise Cancellation function) that makes these headphones capable of intelligently distinguish between your voice and potential background noises to ensure a flawless and crystal-clear voice quality from your end when using them to perform voice calls.
Notable Audio Features
Hybrid Noise Cancellation
On top of their best-in-class dynamic sound quality, the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e also feature Hybrid Noise Cancellation, which effectively eliminates background noises without affecting their audio quality, allowing you to listen to music in a truly immersive fashion.
Ambient Pass-Through Mode
In addition, the Px7 S2e also feature an Ambient Pass-Through Mode that allows you to listen and pay attention to your surroundings by letting in background noises while listening to your music so that you can be aware of what’s happening around you when necessary, such as close-by traffic, people talking to you, etc.
INTERFACE / BUILT-IN CONTROLS
For controlling the headphones’ different functionalities, the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e come equipped with built-in button controls that are integrated on the back-side of each earcup, which make it easy and intuitive for users to operate them.
Starting at the back-side of the headphones’ right earcup and going from top to bottom, there’s an On /Off Power Switch, followed by a Volume Increase button, a Multi-function button, and then by a Volume Decrease button.
Integrated at the bottom-side of the headphones’ right earcup, there’s also a USB-C connection port, which not only is used to recharge their battery, but also offers users AUX connectivity by using the USB-C to 3.5 mm AUX cable that comes together with the headphones.
Then, at the back-side of the headphones’ left earcup, there’s a Quick Action button (for enabling or disabling the headphones’ Hybrid Noise Cancellation and Ambient Pass-Through modes).
The Volume Increase and Volume Decrease buttons allow users to conveniently adjust the headphones’ volume.
Pressing the Multi-function button once allows users to Play/Pause the current soundtrack. Pressing it twice lets users Skip to the Next Track, while pressing it three times will Skip to the Previous Track.
For the headphones’ call controls, pressing their Multi-function button once allows users to Answer an Incoming Call, while pressing it twice lets users End a Call. Pressing and holding it for 2 seconds allows users to Reject an Incoming Call.
When having two calls active, users can switch between calls by pressing the Multi-function button twice. Pressing and holding that button for 1 second lets users merge two calls together. Pressing the Multi-function button three times toggles the headphones’ Microphone Mute function.
Pressing the headphones’ Quick Action button allows users to will cycle through the following modes: Hybrid Noise Cancelling On // Pass-Through On // Noise Cancelling and Pass-Through Off.
Finally, note that these over-ear wireless headphones also come equipped with a wear-detection sensor that automatically turns On their power when you put them on.
CONNECTIVITY
For their wireless connectivity, the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e utilize Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, featuring support for A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, and BLE GATT (Generic Attribute Profile) Bluetooth profiles, as well as support for aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX (standard), and both AAC and SBC audio codecs.
BATTERY & BATTERY LIFE
When it comes to the headphones’ battery, know that the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e come equipped with a high-capacity rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery that can offer you up to 30 hours of battery life on a full charge (specifically when having both their Hybrid Noise Cancellation and their Ambient Pass-Through Mode turned off).
To recharge their battery, note that these headphones feature support to USB-C Charging, meaning you simply have to connect their USB-C charging cable to their USB-C charging port. It takes approximately 2 hours for the headphones’ battery to recharge from 0% back to 100% power.
Best of all, the Px7 S2e also feature a 15 minutes USB-C Fast Charging function which provides you with a whopping 7 hours of battery life just with a quick charge.
THE SMARTPHONE COMPANION APP – The Bowers & Wilkins Music App
Users can also download the Bowers & Wilkins Music App (available to download for free for iOS and Android devices) to configure the headphones’ sound and control settings.
Via the Bowers & Wilkins Music App, users can thoroughly configure the headphones’ different functionalities, including adjusting their volume level, as well as enabling or disabling their Hybrid Noise Cancellation and their Ambient Pass-Through Mode.
Additionally, the Bowers & Wilkins Music App also allows you to integrate your favorite music streaming services with the headphones’ mobile App, so you can conveniently stream your music from the most popular streaming services, as well as listen to radio stations and podcasts, all within the App.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
Inside their package, users will find: their Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e Over-Ear Headphones, along with the headphones’ USB-C to USB-C charging cable, a USB-C to 3.5mm stereo jack audio cable, the headphones’ carrying case, and also a User Manual.
FINAL THOUGHTS
All in all, these over-ear headphones are awesome for listening to music on a daily basis while you’re on-the-go. Designed with both comfort and audio quality in mind, they can offer you a completely immersive listening experience that clearly brings out the richness of every single soundtrack.
The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e are currently available in four (x4) elegant color finishes, including: Anthracite Black (Solid Black), Cloud Gray (Light Gray body w/ Soft White exterior), Ocean Blue (Dark Blue), and Forest Green (Dark Green).
If you’re interested in purchasing them, know that each pair is priced at $399, and each purchase also comes accompanied by a 2-Year Warranty and a 30-Day Return Period. You can order them online, directly from Bowers & Wilkins’ official shopping page, or you can instead get them from Amazon, if you’d prefer.
