Bowers & Wilkins’ Px8 S2 headphones have up to date drivers, improved ANC and a brand new look

Bowers & Wilkins simply launched the Px8 S2 wi-fi headphones, a follow-up to the well-reviewed original Px8 cans. This new entry brings a bevy of up to date options, lots of which have been pulled from the recently-released Px7 S3 headphones.

They function new audio drivers, a built-in digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and an improved digital sign processor (DSP.) This enables for a 24-bit/96 kHz high-resolution audio sign. The headphones can deal with high-res audio from streaming providers like Tidal and Qobuz, due to Qualcomm’s aptX Lossless audio codec.

The sound is aided by a five-band customizable EQ, which is accessible by way of a proprietary app. This app additionally lets customers set different parameters and play audio straight from streaming platforms.

The Px8 S2 headphones additionally embody extra microphones for ANC, which ought to permit for higher noise cancellation and a extra nuanced transparency mode. The battery lasts for 30 hours, which is in step with all the different Bowers & Wilkins fashions.

The general design has been refreshed, with a slimmer type issue. The corporate says it is the “most thought of and comfy over-ear headphone design we have ever made.” The outside has been crafted with Nappa leather-based and die-cast aluminum. There are two colorways to select from and each are extraordinarily straightforward on the eyes. These headphones are additionally barely lighter than the unique Px8 cans.

Every unit ships with a brand new carry case that is been designed to slot in most luggage. The Px8 S2 headphones value $800, which is $100 greater than the unique Px8 value after they have been launched in 2023. Bowers & Wilkins does promise future software program updates, together with one which brings spatial audio.