Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 — Overview
In the audiophile world, the suffix “S2” typically signifies “minor refinement” or “incremental update.” But when it comes to the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2, that assumption must be reconsidered. This is not a minor update. This is a complete philosophical overhaul that rewrites the sound signature from the ground up.
First, let’s establish the facts.
- Manufacturer / Model: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
- Release Date (US): September 24, 2025 2
- Release Date (Japan): September 25, 2025 (Domestic distributor: D&M Holdings) 3
- Price (USD): $799 1. This represents a bold price increase from the original Px8’s launch price of $699 4, and asserts its flagship status compared to the current Px7 S3 at $479 1.
Key Specifications
- Drivers: 2 x 40mm Dynamic Full-Range Carbon Drivers 1
- Bluetooth: 5.3 2
- Supported Codecs: aptX™ Lossless, aptX™ Adaptive, aptX™ HD, AAC, SBC 2
- DSP: Newly developed DSP engine (ported from Px7 S3 and retuned specifically for Px8 S2) 2
- Microphones: Total of 8 (for ANC and calls, increased from 6 in the original Px8) 1
- Battery: Up to 30 hours (ANC on) 1
- Fast Charging: 7 hours playback from 15 minutes charging 10
- Weight: 310g (10g lighter than the original Px8’s 320g) 1
- Connectivity: USB-C (charging & audio), 3.5mm stereo mini (via included USB-C adapter cable) 6
- App Features: 5-band customizable EQ (major upgrade from the original Px8’s 2-band EQ) 1
Simply scanning the spec sheet won’t reveal the essence of this $100 price hike 4. Bluetooth 5.3 update, increased microphone count, 10g weight reduction 7. These are certainly improvements.
However, the true changes are concentrated in three invisible points: “aptX Lossless,” “new DSP,” and “5-band EQ” 6. Particularly significant is B&W abandoning the traditional 2-band EQ (Bass/Treble) in favor of a 5-band EQ that allows “active acoustic control by listeners” 6. This is nothing less than a clear signal that B&W is expanding—or shifting—its target audience from the “luxury lifestyle segment” to a more “technically-minded audiophile segment.”
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1. Verdict in the Noise: Px8 S2 Meta-Analysis
Reviews of this model have exposed a fault line in the audio world between the “warm camp” and the “cool camp.” The evaluation of the Px8 S2 presents not merely “good/bad” judgments, but an almost religious conflict between “praise” and “betrayal.”
- Aggregation: The major sources surveyed split clearly into two camps. Mainstream media like What Hi-Fi? and TechRadar, along with some users, celebrate it as a “victory of clarity” 2. Meanwhile, measurement-focused media like SoundGuys and longtime fans who loved the original Px8 lament it as “loss of identity” 13.
| Media | Quote Excerpt | Rating | Bias Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
| What Hi-Fi? | “more natural… greater sense of scale and openness, which makes the original Px8 headphones sound more analytical in comparison” | ★★★★★ (Sound) | Assessment: High influence. What Hi-Fi?, generally favorable to B&W products, positively perceives the S2’s sound as “more natural.” Their review reflects a trend where mainstream media now considers “clarity” rather than “warmth” as a contemporary virtue. |
| TechRadar | ”decisive step on where sound quality is concerned… super-smooth frequency response and nicely neutral tonality” | ★★★★★ | Assessment: Medium influence. Typical of tech-focused media. The term “neutral,” when compared against measurement data discussed later, likely means “clear without boomy bass” in the consumer sense rather than “flat” in the audiophile sense. |
| SoundGuys | ”the sound isn’t for everyone, and that’s a bit of a risk at this price… bizarre… spike at 8.3kHz” | 7.4/10 | Assessment: High influence. A measurement-focused media emphasizing data (B&K 5128 rig). Their objective data of a “bizarre spike” directly links to their subjective assessment that it’s “not for everyone.” This directly contradicts TechRadar’s “neutral” evaluation. |
| Reddit User “togglebait" | "Px8 is warmer/cozier… comes at the cost of looser bass… Px8 S2 is just flat out clearer and the bass is tightened… vocals have more space to shine” | (Positive) | Assessment: Extremely high influence. One of the most important testimonies for understanding this model, from a user who owns both. Perfectly captures the “quality” of the sonic change. “Loose bass” vs “tight bass,” “warm” vs “clear.” |
| Reddit User “Working…" | "horrid flat sound, with tight bass, the sound stage is no longer warm and intimate… major downgrade imo from the traditional b&w sound” | (Negative) | Assessment: Extremely high influence. A review that perceived exactly the same “facts” as “togglebait” above but with completely opposite “emotions.” A textbook case of “expectation bias.” They bought the S2 expecting B&W’s “warm and intimate” house sound and felt betrayed. |
The conclusion drawn from this meta-analysis is clear. The conflict in Px8 S2 evaluations is not a conflict of “performance.” It’s a conflict of “sonic philosophy.”
The two Reddit testimonies 14 report the same “facts”: “The S2 is clearer than the Px8, with tighter bass and reduced warmth.”
One user, who disliked the loose bass of the Px8, interpreted this as an “Upgrade.” Another user, who loved the warm bass of the Px8, interpreted this as a “Downgrade.”
B&W deliberately pivoted from “warm musicality” to “technical resolution.” This is an intentional “separation”—a response to criticisms of “boomy bass” in some reviews of the original Px8 15, aiming for a more “Hi-Fi” sound.
2. What’s Different in “S2”?: Technical Dissection
The sonic shift from “warm” to “clear” defined in Section 1 is no accident. It’s an intentional acoustic design produced by a “trinity of technical innovations”: DSP, driver mounting, and codec.
Evidence 1: Brain (DSP & EQ) Renewal
The Px8 S2 incorporates a “newly developed DSP engine and amplifier” ported from the Px7 S3 2. This is fundamentally different from the original Px8’s DSP, and has been specifically “bespoke tuned” to match the S2’s carbon cone driver characteristics 2.
In other words, the S2’s sound is not a “revised version” of the Px8—it’s a completely “new composition” written from scratch.
Furthermore, this new DSP enables 5-band customizable EQ in the app 1. This is worlds apart from the original Px8’s pastoral 2-band (Bass/Treble) approach. 2-band EQ is for “general consumers,” 5-band EQ is for “audiophiles.” The fact that B&W has permitted active sound-shaping by listeners itself signals a change in target audience.
Evidence 2: Muscle (Driver Implementation) Enhancement
While the driver material remains the same 40mm carbon cone 1, its “implementation” is fundamentally different. The S2 inherits the design philosophy of the Px7 S3, adopting “a more rigid chassis,” “upgraded motor system and voice coil,” and “revised driver mounting method” 2.
According to the Japanese domestic announcement, the difference is decisive. While the original Px8 used adhesive mounting, the S2 has changed to a “4-point screw-fastened structure” 3.
This is the physical basis for “tight bass.” A rigid chassis and screw fastening dramatically reduce unwanted driver resonance (= distortion). This allows the driver to respond faster and more accurately to signals from the DSP. The original Px8’s “loose bass” 14 presumably also arose from this mechanical “play.” The S2 first eliminates “play” mechanically, then applies clean DSP tuning on top.
Evidence 3: Transmission Path (Codec) Expansion
The Px8 S2 upgrades to Bluetooth 5.3 and adds support for aptX Lossless 3. The original Px8 topped out at aptX Adaptive 12.
aptX Lossless (supporting 24bit/96kHz high-resolution audio) 9 currently has very limited smartphone compatibility, making its practicality low. However, this isn’t about “practicality.” It’s a “statement.” B&W is declaring, “Our headphones are worthy of receiving the highest-purity signal wirelessly transmittable.” This perfectly aligns with the S2’s new sonic direction of being “analytical” and “high-resolution.”
Spec Comparison Table: Luxury Arena
The Px8 S2’s true battlefield is no longer Sony or Bose territory. It’s the “$700+ luxury ANC market” crowded with Focal, Dali, and Mark Levinson.
| Model | Driver | Key Codecs | Battery | Weight | Street Price (USD) |
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| B&W Px8 S2 (this model) | 40mm carbon cone 1 | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, AAC 6 | 30 hours 1 | 310g 7 | $799 1 |
| Focal Bathys (Competitor A) | 40mm Al-Mg ‘M’ dome 16 | aptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC 16 | 30 hours 16 | 350g 16 | $699 16 |
| Dali IO-12 (Competitor B) | 50mm SMC cone 17 | aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, AAC 17 | 35 hours 17 | 370g 17 | $1,300 18 |
| Mark Levinson No. 5909 (Competitor C) | 40mm beryllium-coated 19 | LDAC, aptX Adaptive, AAC 20 | 30-34 hours 19 | 340g 19 | $999 21 |
From this comparison, the Px8 S2’s strategy becomes transparent. In this market, it holds two clear advantages: “lightest weight (310g)” and “only aptX Lossless support.” While competitors compete with more exotic driver materials like 50mm diameter 17 or beryllium 19, the Px8 S2 bets on how far it can elevate the traditional “carbon cone” material with cutting-edge DSP and mounting technology.
3. Objective Analysis Based on Measurement Data
While subjective evaluations are torn between “clear” and “flat,” objective measurement data coldly points to the reason why.
Point 1: 8.3kHz Spike and 2-4kHz Valley
The frequency response of the Px8 S2 measured by SoundGuys using a B&K 5128 measurement rig is remarkably “distinctive” 13. It features “strong bass,” “a strange de-emphasis (valley) at 2-4kHz,” and “a strange, loud spike (peak) at 8.3kHz” 13. SoundGuys calls this a “very… boutique sound” and concludes that “shrill things may become intolerable” 13.
How can this data reconcile with What Hi-Fi?’s claim of “outstanding clarity” 8?
This is likely not a “flaw” but an intentional “acoustic tuning.”
- The 8.3kHz frequency band governs the “air” and “brilliance” of cymbals and hi-hats.
- Meanwhile, the 2-4kHz “valley” governs vocal “presence” and the “shout” that sounds most “harsh” to the ear.
- Hypothesis: B&W’s engineers intentionally slightly suppressed the 2-4kHz “shout” (valley) while simultaneously emphasizing the “air” above 8kHz (peak).
- Result: With this tuning, in most musical content, harsh attack sounds are suppressed while only “air” and “spaciousness” are emphasized. This is likely what What Hi-Fi? perceived as “clarity” and “openness.”
- Risk: However, this tuning is a double-edged sword. As SoundGuys points out 13, with “shrill” sound sources that already concentrate energy around 8kHz (some synthesizers, poorly recorded cymbals), this spike gets excessively emphasized, creating a “strange” and “intolerable” sound.
The Px8 S2’s sound is not “neutral.” It’s a highly “tuned” sound based on B&W’s acoustic philosophy. This 8.3kHz spike is both the source of the model’s “clarity” and a “potential fatigue source.”
Point 2: ANC Performance Position
The Px8 S2’s ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) performance, like its sound tuning, makes a clear “choice.”
What Hi-Fi? clearly states that while ANC performance has improved from the Px7 S3, it “doesn’t reach the top class (like the Sony WH-1000XM6)” 7. They specifically point out “high-frequency leakage” and “wind noise” being greater than Sony 7.
This point is (effectively) acknowledged even by B&W’s Japanese distributor D&M Holdings. At their announcement, they explained they prioritize “tuning that emphasizes music’s naturalness over noise elimination” 3.
B&W knows they can’t win the ANC performance race against Sony/Bose. So they turned this trade-off to their advantage. “Our ANC has zero impact on music’s dynamics and energy 10. We’re selling ‘the best sound,’ not ‘complete silence.’” This is a very clever marketing strategy appealing to the audiophile target demographic.
4. Listening Impressions: Sonic Portrait
Let’s integrate objective data and subjective reviews to describe what sound the Px8 S2 actually produces.
| Reviewer / Media | Quote Excerpt |
|---|---|
| What Hi-Fi? | “greater sense of scale and openness, which makes the original Px8 headphones sound more analytical in comparison” |
| Audio46 | ”Has a punchier and tighter sound… Sub-bass frequencies rattle and have a tactile quality” |
| AV Nirvana | ”takes everything the does and tightens it up… more even-tempered presentation… low-end… focused and disciplined” |
| Reddit User “togglebait" | "Px8 is warmer/cozier… comes at the cost of looser bass… Px8 S2 is just flat out clearer and the bass is tightened” |
| Reddit User “Working…" | "horrid flat sound, with tight bass, the sound stage is no longer warm and intimate” |
These testimonies are perfectly explained by the technology from Section 2 (screw-fastened structure 3) and the data from Section 3 (8.3kHz spike 13).
Bass: As a result of the “screw-fastened structure” eliminating unwanted resonance, all reviewers (regardless of preference) describe bass as “tight,” “tightened” 14, and “disciplined” 22. This is the clearest change from the original Px8’s bass described as “looser” 14 or “boomy” 15. Audio46’s “tactile quality” 6 is an expression of this speed and accuracy.
Mids/Highs: As a result of DSP tuning including the “8.3kHz spike,” reviewers perceive “clearer,” “openness,” and “scale.”
Genre-by-Genre Performance Analysis
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Classical & Jazz: The S2’s “clarity” and “disciplined bass” shine brightest in these genres. The vibration of double bass strings, orchestral separation, pianissimo airiness—these may have been obscured under the original Px8’s “warm veil” 14. The S2 provides “analytical” listening that exposes performance details.
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Rock & EDM: Here’s the fork in the road. The S2’s “punchy and tight” bass 6 is technically superior in tracking fast drums and basslines. However, the original Px8’s “warm and cozy” 14 sound provided an enveloping “club floor feeling.” The S2 offers “listening on studio monitors to a perfectly mixed track.” The Px8 offered “bathing in the sound mass from a live venue’s PA speakers.” The S2 listens with the “head,” the Px8 listened with the “body.”
House Sound Evolution: The original Px8 defined “B&W house sound” as “intentionally crafted musical sound… not strict neutrality” 23. The Px8 S2 redefines this definition. It abandons the original Px8’s “warm and smooth” 22 sound, pivoting toward a “clean, fast, detail-oriented” 22 sound.
This is a signal that B&W is breaking away from the traditional image of “British Hi-Fi gentleman’s pleasing sound” and seriously advancing into “Global Hi-Fi technical resolution sought by global audiophiles.”
5. Value Scale: Px8 S2 Overall Evaluation
Integrating all analysis, let’s judge the “value” this $799 headphone holds.
| Evaluation Axis | Score (out of 5) | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Performance (Objective) | ★★★★☆ | aptX Lossless 6, new DSP 9, BT 5.3 6, 8-mic system 8 are cutting-edge. Technically near-perfect. However, cannot award full marks due to ANC performance objectively inferior to Sony/Bose 7. |
| Musical Appeal (Subjective) | ★★★★☆ | Undoubtedly 5-star sound 6 for listeners seeking “clarity,” “speed,” and “tight bass.” However, the distinctive tuning deemed “boutique” 13 won’t please everyone. The 8.3kHz stimulus 13 and lost “warmth” 14 are deductions. |
| Build Quality | ★★★★☆ | Materials: Nappa leather and aluminum die-cast 1 texture satisfies $800 ownership desire. Unquestionably 5 stars. Durability: However, the B&W brand has long-reported notorious “headband adhesive peeling” issues in Px7 S2 and original Px8 24. While likely addressed in S2, long-term concerns remain. |
| Price-to-Value | ★★★☆☆ | The $799 1 price is an aggressive increase from the original Px8’s $699 4. Sound quality has certainly evolved 8, but justifying the price difference is difficult given the excellent Px7 S3 1 below it. Focal Bathys remains a strong rival at $699 16. |
| Future-proofing / Repairability | ★★☆☆☆ | Fatal flaw. B&W states ear pads and headband are replaceable, but only by “trained service engineers” 4. This goes against modern sustainability and “right to repair.” Apple’s AirPods Max (magnetic pads) proved how user-friendly can be done. A design that makes an $800 product “disposable after a few years” is indefensible. |
Bias Check: Balance of Positive and Negative Elements
Positives (Pros):
- Overwhelming Resolution: A new dimension of sound described as “clear” and “open” 8.
- Disciplined Bass: “Tight” and “punchy” low-end 6 that overcomes the original Px8’s “looseness” 14.
- Premium Texture: Tactile satisfaction woven from Nappa leather and aluminum 1.
- Evolved App: Serious sound customization via 5-band EQ 6.
Negatives (Cons):
- Lost “Soul”: “Degradation” for fans who love B&W’s traditional “warm and intimate” sound 14.
- Peaky Treble: The 8.3kHz spike 13 risks being “harsh” for some sources and listeners.
- “Sufficient” ANC: ANC improved 28 but doesn’t reach Sony/Bose “silence” 7.
- Unrepairable Design: Anachronistic specification that users cannot replace pads 4.
- Durability Concerns: Nightmare of “adhesive” problems inherited from past models 25.
6. Bird’s-Eye View: Px8 S2’s Raison d’Être in the Luxury Market
The Px8 S2 is B&W’s “market segmentation” strategy.
B&W has abandoned victory in the “$400-$500 functional ANC market” (against Sony 29 and Bose 30). Instead, they’ve embarked on conquering the “$700+ sound quality/luxury ANC market” 31.
To compete with rivals in this market (Focal, Dali), they determined the original Px8’s “warm but boomy” 15 sound wouldn’t win. So they deployed the “Px8 S2” with acoustically renewed “analytical” design.
What’s clever is they didn’t abandon fans who loved the original Px8’s “warm” sound. For them, they prepared the Px7 S3 (bio-cellulose drivers) 1 as a “warm and smooth” 22 sound receptacle.
B&W intentionally “forked” its house sound into the “analytical S2” and “musical S3,” targeting both markets. The Px8 S2 is that cutting-edge “analytical” flagship.
Sound Quality Strengths and Weaknesses (Competitive Comparison)
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vs. Focal Bathys 32
- Px8 S2 Victory: Premium build feel. Compared to Bathys’ “plasticky buttons” 33, Px8 S2’s metal and leather finish is a level above.
- Bathys Victory: Soundstage. Bathys is consistently described as “wider,” “more open,” and “holographic” 32. Superior sound separation, more “balanced” than Px8 S2 32. Focal for spatial presentation, B&W for detail.
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vs. Dali IO-12 (True Final Boss) 36
- Px8 S2 Victory: Portability and Design. Dali IO-12 is “much larger,” with “50mm drivers” and “pro equipment” nature, meant “for desk or sofa” 36. Px8 S2 is far more stylish and portable.
- Dali Victory: Pure Sound Quality. This is decisive. A Reddit A/B comparison user asserts “Dali IO-12 is the only pair that sounds really, really good” 36. Sound born from Dali’s speaker technology (SMC magnet) is likely a class above the Px8 S2’s 40mm carbon cone.
7. Conclusion & Recommended Users
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Recommended for:
- Detail Hunters: Technically-minded listeners who prioritize sonic “resolution,” “clarity,” and “speed” above all 8.
- Those Dissatisfied with Original Px8 Bass: If you found the original Px8 bass “boomy” or “looser,” the S2’s “tight” bass 6 is exactly what you sought.
- Those Who Love Quality as an Object: Those who prioritize ownership desire for Nappa leather and aluminum 4 worthy of the $799 price.
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Not Recommended for:
- B&W “Warm” Devotees: Those who love B&W’s traditional “warm and intimate” sound. The S2’s sound will feel “flat and cold.” You should (ironically) buy the Px7 S3 22.
- Those Sensitive to Upper Frequencies (8kHz): Those with hearing sensitive to the 8.3kHz spike 13 pointed out by SoundGuys. This “clarity” will only be “fatigue” for you.
- Those Prioritizing ANC Performance (Silence): Silently choose Sony WH-1000XM6 or Bose QC Ultra.
- Those Wanting Long-Term Use: The fatal design that users cannot replace ear pads 4 makes long-term love difficult.
Overall Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.0/5.0)
The Px8 S2 is an ambitious reference model where B&W obtained “high resolution” in exchange for “comfort.” This is a new “sound quality benchmark” in the luxury market, and simultaneously a “litmus test” for longtime fans. ‘The Dispassionate Gentleman’
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