Bowers & Wilkins, the renowned British audio brand, has a long-established history of creating category-defining headphones. The multi-award-winning Px7 S3 and the no-holds-barred reference-standard Px8 have already set a high bar, but now the company is introducing its new flagship statement in wireless headphones: the Px8 S2. This new model is engineered to set a new benchmark in the premium headphone category, with cutting-edge sound, a luxurious design, advanced noise cancellation, and all-day comfort. The Px8 S2 is not just an incremental update; it’s an evolved design crafted for extended listening and effortless portability.
A major focus of the Px8 S2’s design is comfort and style. The headphones feature a slimmer profile than their predecessor and come with a more compact carry case, making them easier to take on the go. The design DNA of Bowers & Wilkins is elevated to new heights, with every surface finished to a high standard. The headband and earcups are covered in ultra-soft Nappa leather, while lightweight aluminum arms with exposed cable detailing add a touch of refined style. The Px8 S2 is available in two elegant colorways: Onyx Black and Warm Stone. The headphones are also built for longevity, with replaceable ear cushions and headbands that can be serviced by Bowers & Wilkins engineers.
At the heart of the Px8 S2’s performance are newly developed 40mm Carbon Cone drive units. These drivers are designed to deliver a transformational listening experience by combining exceptionally low distortion with a lightweight design, ensuring stunning detail, clarity, and effortless dynamics across all content. The drive units are carefully angled towards the listener’s ears to ensure a consistent distance from every point across the driver surface, which results in superior imaging and stereo spaciousness. The drivers are powered by a dedicated, discrete headphone amplifier that provides greater scale and authority to the sound, making every performance feel immersive and true to the artist’s intent. To further enhance this high-performance acoustic platform, the Px8 S2 supports aptX Adaptive 24/96 and the latest Qualcomm aptX Lossless technology, which automatically optimizes wireless transmission from compatible devices for the best possible sound quality.
The Px8 S2 also delivers advanced active noise cancellation technology. Bowers & Wilkins engineers are confident that this new technology, which was also developed for the Px7 S3, is the most powerful and effective the brand has ever created. The headphones feature eight high-performance microphones carefully located around the periphery of each earcup to deliver the best results. These microphones work together to measure the output of each drive unit, monitor ambient noise from the outside world, and provide outstanding voice clarity during calls. The new generation of voice processing technology, ADI Pure Voice, effectively suppresses unwanted noise, ensuring that your voice comes through crystal clear wherever you are.
For extended listening, the Px8 S2 offers 30 hours of battery life with full noise cancellation engaged. A 15-minute quick recharge provides up to seven additional hours of playback. The headphones can be configured and controlled via the Bowers & Wilkins Music app, which allows users to adjust noise-cancelling transparency, monitor battery levels, and customize the five-band EQ. Physical controls on each earcup have a revised layout for more intuitive operation of playback, volume, and power. The headphones are also designed to be future-ready and will receive a series of over-the-air updates, beginning with support for spatial audio and followed by Bluetooth LE Audio with Auracast broadcast functionality.
Pricing & Availability
The new Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 is available in Malaysia starting today at a retail price of RM3,299.
Customers can purchase the headphones from tcacoustic.asia, the Sonos Concept Store at Starhill, the Bowers & Wilkins Official Store on Lazada, and other select retailers including Thundermatch, Flash Gadget, and PC Image.
