Bowers & Wilkins PX7 Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones with Bluetooth 5.0 & Quick Charge On Ear – Carbo

I first ordered these around tow years ago. Initial thoughts were that they were great. The sound quality was impeccable and comfort was perfect.

Although I do have to note, after a day I started hearing a screeching noise almost like a faint old dialup tone from the first internet days. I though it was just me but it got gradually worse. I reported it and wanted an exchange. Amazon didn’t want anything to do with it and made me go direct to Bowers and Wilkins where I asked for a replacement but they insisted on fixing them. Which is fair enough but when you pay such amounts for a small price of tech I didn’t really trust it. A testament to B&W though, 2 years in and they are still working clear as ever! Call me petty but I still would have preferred a replacement set from either company though. Doesn’t totally sit well that I was sold a faulty product and although it was fixed it’s like buying a refurbished model for the price of a new set.

Back to product review! The fairest way to review the PX7’s is In 2 parts. Sound/ quality and usability and noise cancelling due to them being worlds apart.

Sound/ quality and usability:

The sound is still as impeccable as I first bought them. The highs are amazing. Every detail of the track you are listening to comes out clear and you really notice it’s quality here. The mids are perfect ensuring your a fully immersed in the track. Vocals are clear and perfectly balanced making it sound so natural and effortless. The lows are equally perfect. Bass is handled in a way that doesn’t drown the track out making you lose the vocals or have to strain to focus on enjoying the track. They make listening effortless and that’s what you need from headphones surely? I listen to a diverse wide range of music from rock n roll to trance music back round to blues and each genre is handled with grace and always enjoyable to listen to. I also listen to a audio books in day to day life and I must admit they are much more enjoyable on the PX7’s. It captures the narrators voice and tones perfectly and when in a quiet place you can really get lost in the stories.

The build quality of the PX7’s is second to none. I am so pleased, apart from the first hiccup, with their solid materials and smooth workings of the ear cups on the headband of oozes quality and the charger port and jack cable are solid and have held up this far! The buttons are for ease of use and simple but are also solid and standing up to my fat fingers to date. You can be assured that triple clicking the play button to listen to that track that grips you 50 times won’t kill the hardware! Connectivity is easy as well, with or without the app. Which is great in its self. You can control all there is to control on these headphones from your phone. They even have samples of calming noises/ music if you fancy.

All in all, less the noise cancelling feature I will get on to shortly, they perform perfectly with supreme build quality and effortless usability. On this alone I would highly recommend to anyone wanting a mid to high end headphone for music at home or on the go. Sound quality does not differ!

Regards to the comfort they are extremely comfortable, although quite bulky they are well balanced and don’t rub etc. I’ve worn these for for hot 4 or 5 hours on trains or at work just getting my head down and the ear cups are a dream. The only thing worth noting that probably isn’t an isolated issue to the PX7’s is that after long periods you may have to adjust the headband height to relieve pressure on the top of your head as it can get a tad tender if to tight or the height is incorrect again they are otherwise perfect. Nice and firm right but not too tight and won’t fall off your head if you are running for a train or something if the sort.

The only issue I found was with the usb charger lead. It still charges well and works with no loose connections etc. But the protective plastic sheath around the fitting at each end (usb and usb-c) slides off. Making it a nervy removal from charging. Otherwise no complaints at all.

Noise cancelling (ANC):

This is really tricky to review as the adaptive noise cancelling works and does adapt to environment and you can adjust the the heat through via the app, it’s just not that great. So much so I nearly requested another exchange. It works to a minimum and just about takes the edge off the environment you are in but some sounds come through clear as day and can be quite startling; even on the highest setting with no heat through. On the plus there is no hiss and you can actually tell the difference when you turn it on I would just expect much more from such a brand and for the price of this product. If this feature is what you are purchasing the PX7’s for I would look to a different brand as you will be disappointed. However for minimum noise cancelling and superior sound quality I would highly recommend.

This may be a little lengthy of a review but there is a lot to cover especially if you are like myself and looking to splash a little more money on something you aren’t used to spending on!

The Px7 headphones are a great headphone for the price, the sound quality is amazing, however one thing to note is that to get the most out of a pair of Bluetooth headphones, your sending device (laptop, phone, AV receiver) must support one of the higher quality codecs. In this case APTX-HD.

The noise cancelling is generally pretty good at blocking most external noise, I have noticed in the wind it can get a bit confused though.

I have found the volume can be quite low on Bluetooth mode, I experimented using the 3.5mm socket and an external sound card and the sound greatly increased, this was some what disappointing as I believe this to be a hardware issue of the headphones themselves.

I tend not to write reviews on my Amazon purchases but I feel compelled to after using my PX7’s for a while. I’ve been using Beats Studio Wireless (v2 and v3) for a number of years and I’ve flown extensively with them. I’ve been very happy with the sound quality but the build quality of the Beats has been disappointing, cracking on the headband of the v2 and early disintegration of the ear pads on both sets. That started my interest in looking at what else was on the market.

I’ve been a B&W fan for a long time (in car / speaker systems) but the price has always deterred me. I was really happy to see that the PX7’s had been launched and trialled them against the XM4 and the BeoPlay HX. I was underwhelmed with the BeoPlay’s, especially given the cost. In the end, the price that Amazon was offering the PX7’s (100 cheaper than UK Duty Free) made it a no-brainer.

The product quality of the PX7’s is great and I’ve found them to be very comfortable to wear. The sound clarity and quality is next level, great stereo separation and very engaging. I was concerned that I’d miss the heavy bassline of the Beats but there is no lack of bass with the PX7’s. The sound balance is excellent.

The only thing I can find as a small irritation is that the headphones don’t fold as compactly as the Beats. The Beats could be conveniently attached to my laptop bag with a carabina clip but the design of the PX7’s means that the case is more similar to my old Bose QC’s and that will need to go in to a bag.

Noise cancellation (all three modes) seem to be great so far.

If you enjoy listening to music and movies and want a high quality set of bluetooth headphones, I’d recommend the PX7’s.

I live the sound quality of these headphones. As an observation, when biking the air hisses in my ears, unfortunately; otherwise top notch quality sound.

Ich finde den Sound top, schner, sauberer Tiefbass, auch wenn der mittenbereich etwas zurckhaltend ist.
Das ganze lsst sich aber mit hilfe der WAVELET App super korrigieren.
Schade das die B&W App eine solche Korrektur mittels EQ nicht zulsst.

Die Verarbeitung ist Top und fhlt sich sehr wertig an.
Fr meinen recht groen Kopf knnte er etwas grer ausfallen…

Gute Tonqualitt. Geniales Noisecancelling. Habe zwischen den AirPod Max und diesen entschieden und bis jetzt nicht bereut.

Have enjoyed these phones till now. Just a few months after buying them no left channel. Tried to contact Amazon many times asking for a call-back. They merely blocked my phone. If B & W can’t replace them, I don’t want a repair, they’re heading for the dustbin. 280 down the swanee. Pah!!

Empezar diciendo que AMO los nuevos AURICULARES PI7 de B&W. Suenan absolutamente increbles, incluso mejores que los auriculares B&O de 500 que prob. Por eso creo que me decepcionaron tanto estos PX7. Realmente esperaba la misma calidad y, en cambio, encontr graves dominados y empotrados, con un eco casi de iglesia en los medios. Hizo que la experiencia auditiva fuera desagradable. En cuanto a comodidad y estilo, estn bien, pero no se acercan a la comodidad de Momentum 3 ni a la comodidad y estilo de Beoplay HX. De hecho, los PX7 fueron probablemente los peores de todos los auriculares supraaurales que prob. Muy decepcionante, pero con suerte, la prxima generacin de B&W lo har bien, como lo hicieron con el nuevo PI7.

Conexion APTX HD perfecta, sonido muy detallado con bajos contundentes pero sin enmascarar los medios y agudos, las voces no estan en primer plano pero muy detalladas, el agudo esta extendido pero nada sibilante.
Una maravilla!

Upgraded from a pair of Sony on ear headphones to these PX7’s and the difference is astronomical!

They are so comfortable, I can wear them for hours without any discomfort or getting too hot.

I have used them 2 nights running and there’s still 53% battery left!

So glad I got these

Originally I purchased these headphones over the Airpods max because of the price difference (About $150-200 cheaper). The sound quality of these is amazing, the lows are easily heard/felt all the way down to 10hz and the highs were crisp all the way to the top. The mids were slightly muffled, but still very good. While I really enjoyed the sound quality, I ended up returning them. When using the noise cancellation feature and listening to bass heavy music, the left speaker would start clipping at higher volumes. The only other issue I had with them was that the leather ear cups tend to hold heat in, which isn’t a huge issue, but after multiple hours of listening It became mildly annoying. The noise cancelling is definitely good, but the AirPods noise cancelling is far superior. The cloth cups on the AirPods are definitely more comfortable for longer use times. If you don’t have a lot of Apple hardware, these are a great option as long as you don’t crank the volume up with anc on. If you are deep into the Apple ecosystem, the airpods max are definitely worth the extra money.

Great service and arrived very promptly and well packaged, actual box and headphones case is of a very high standard so I couldn’t wait to try them out. The headphones appearance says quality and they feel quality all round when both off and more importantly on your ears, also quite comfortable but no good for exercise as they got warm/hot in twenty minutes of plodding on an exercise bike. The noise cancelling is certainly not great but would be effective in certain situations. The controls are quite straightforward and work well and I found the battery very, very good. Alas though the all important sound did not inspire me, yes it is very good but for the price and having read lots of reviews and done comparisons I was expecting much more. As I said the sound is very good but I have a pair of Yamaha over ear phones costing under 100 that are comparable, not quite as sharp on strings but as good as elsewhere….I gave 3 people a blind test and asked which pair cost 3 times as much as the other pair and 2 people picked the Yamahas. I suspect they punch above their weight and maybe the PX7 need more than the 10 hours or so perform better. Big part of the reason for this purchase was the sturdiness and the fact they do not fold completely because they are primarily for a disabled young lady that lives with us who is a little clumsy and breaks things so for her they are sturdy and well suited. I should add if I had bought these for myself they would be going back and I would be trying others because I expect better sound for that price, maybe the noise cancelling features detract from the sound (I am not qualified to know). I have had Bose noise cancelling headphones that were not great either and also had a big price tag. Update 20 May….got a headphone jack adaptor for 6.5m to use with Denon Amplifier, massive improvement in every aspect of sound compared to using on PC and phone so as per a previous reviewer the quality of the source makes a big difference.

I wouldn’t describe myself as an audiophile but I love music and have owned many pairs of headphones. These are by far the best I have ever used. I listen to a Bluetooth turntable and a Bluetooth connected CD player using these and the sound quality is excellent. I also use them for Apple Music and you can tell the difference in the quality of the music source which is testament to how good the headphones are. The battery lasts ages and the app is easy to use. Even when just in noise cancelling mode without music they do a good job.

Absolutely brilliant, the sound is fantastic, although a little bit bass heavy.They fit very well and are comfortable to wear for long periods.
The B & W app is not so good and I would appreciate being able to adjust the sound.
I really wanted the carbon edition but could only find them on sale at the full price, until Sevenoaks hi for reduced the price to match the the other versions of the PX7.

Upgraded from B&W P7 which I’ve been using for a number of years now. These PX7 are real nice, don’t seem to be quite as well built as the P7 but the sound quality is every bit as good if not slightly better due to the ANC. They are slightly lighter than the P7 and I like the fact they have now hidden the wiring inside the band. I also have a pair of Apple AirPod Pro. I would say the ANC is a little better on the AirPods but there is just no comparison when it comes to the sound quality. These PX7 is just a cut above the AirPod Pro. I tend to use the PX7 for music and the AirPod Pro for Netflix etc.

Build quality to fit on your head very good easy to work the volume and everything

I love the quality of the material compared to other headphones that use plastic. The sound quality is amazing as well as the noise cancellation feature.

These B&W PX7 headphones have a sublime sound, excellent with all genres of music, I listen to rock, heavy, prog, hip hop, new bands, old bands, led zep, pink Floyd, rush, beastie boys, run the jewels, wardruna, etc. Excellent sound stage and presentation and very comfortable to wear. Can’t fault them especially when they were on a sale price, just over 200, which does seem like a high price but was def worth it.

Bester BT Hrer den ich kenne. Weder Bise noch Sony kann da mit halten.. Den Apple lobte ich noch nicht im vergleich hren. Vorteile Hrer kann sich als USB C soundkarte verwendet werden. Wichtig zu wissen Analoger Klkbke Anschluss geht nicht wenn der Hrer komplett leer ist. Stellt aber kein ein Priblem dar, denn der Akku hlt ewig. 1 Woche Homeoffice, stellt absolut kein Problem dar. Ich wrde ihn sofort wieder kaufen. Kleines aber vollwertiges case dass auf Reisen schtzt und dabei nicht all zu viel platzt weg nimmt ist super und auch die Qualitt der beigelegten Kabel berzeugt.
Bez. Klang spare ich mir die Erluterungen – das muss jeder selbst testen. Hier fr 250 statt 399 gekauft unschlagbares Angebot.

Casque de qualit mais la pression est trop forte sur mes lunettes et me fait mal la tete; Un des rares casque qui soit aptx et aptx hd avec le sony 1000X M3, le M4 etant LDAC seulement; tait donc en accord avec mon streamer bluesound 2I et mon tel huawei P20. Bonne qualit audio, mais tous ces avantages disparaissent quand le port du casque devient gnant; Je reste donc dans l expectative et vais tudier les intras filaires avec un dac dragonfly qui ont l avantage d’etre dtachables et donc filaire ou bluetooth. Ce casque a t achet prix rduit sur amazon et il tait comme neuf.

Make no mistake: you buy the PX7s for its awesome audio and build quality.

These are the best sounding ANC wireless headphones I’ve ever had. Forget Bose or Sony, B&W sit on a totally different league – by far. As a music producer, using the ATH-M50Xs which are truly amazing for studio use in terms of frequency reproduction, I wanted something similarly rewarding for a on-the-move experience but having the convenience of wireless and ANC. I tried many of its competitors and here’s my take.

The PX7s have a beautifully accurate low end. Well rounded, punchy and well defined. Opposite to the claimed Sony XM4s (I still can’t figure what’s the buzz around such pair of headphones), the low end is reproduced with clarity. Beefy, solid, involving and highly enjoyable. The XM4s are absolute trash compared to the PX7s, the low frequencies sound plastic and artificial, unnaturally boosted and badly reproduced. Not to mention unrealistically over saturated. My former wired Bose QC-25 did a reasonable job, but can’t be compared to the PX7s. Same for the boxy low end on the Bose 700s, too weak compared to the PX7s.

For the higher frequency spectrum, the PX7s have plenty of detail and separation, keeping hi-hats and upper freq instruments well placed in the mix. It’s a pleasant listening experience, opposite to some other too-crispy and harsh pair of headphones. Again and compared to the XM4s, the 700 or even the Sennheiser Momentum 3, it’s just 2 worlds apart.

The mids are accurate, but could be slightly (just slightly) boosted on the central range. Not an issue for me, as I’m not a fan of saturated mids and actually the PX7s reproduce the low-mids with precision, which is something other brands don’t — and you end up getting a muddy sound on your listening experience.

Soundstage: it’s large, it’s huge, well balanced and takes you to and immersive experience. I guess those 43 or 44mm drivers really do their job.

Ain’t gonna talk too much about specs, you know it by now or just google it. But for controls, this thing is a joy as I don’t like gesture controls on headphones. If you do, these are not for you. I like pressing buttons. And they work pretty well, very easy and intuitive to use. I must say I was unintentionally hitting the buttons while removing the headphones in the first few days, which I didn’t like, but after a while I got it right.

In terms of ANC, it’s good but not outstanding. The XM4s are generally better and so are the Bose 700s, mostly on the low “hum” frequencies. My old Bose QC-25s are slightly better too, most noticeable on airplane travelling (although they’re just as good on trains and on the street). However, I felt a considerable amount of ANC ear pressure on the Bose, which actually I don’t find it on the PX7s (perhaps very marginally). Also note that under windy conditions there’s a lot of noise coming into the PX7s, which is distracting and annoying. Something for B&W to address in a future release. If you use it under such circumstances, bear this mind. But globally speaking the ANC works well if you’re not exposing it to extreme low frequency challenges, however just not as well as some competitors.

Battery life: I guess it’s amazing but I don’t even care about it, it lasts so long that I forget it. It’s rated at 30h or so and I guess I’m close to getting that. Note: wired audio connection won’t work if there’s no battery.

Connection and App: the app works well but it’s just basic. Very easy to connect-disconnect devices. You can plug 2 simultaneously and all the remaining ones are on your “device list” — 1 click and you push it forward/select immediately. However, while using it with my iMac or Sony smart TV I noticed continuous sound issues (clicks and pops) if I pause/resume broadcasting or music streaming. Not nice, this must be address by B&W. However, after a 10 or 15s it normalises and works fine. But hey, such gap is way beyond acceptable everytime I press pause-play.

I saw a few reviews stating that an equalizer would be a great feature to add to the app. Generally I agree, but I doubt I’d be using it. The sound quality is stunning, I don’t see a need for EQ unless you listen a lot of poorly mixed tracks. Then it could be handy, but again, if that’s the case then you wouldn’t be looking for such a set of accurate headphones.

Lastly and for its build quality, these are absolutely top notch headphones. I got the black carbon special edition and love it. There’s carbon fibre, high quality (and replaceable) ear cushions, metal earcups on the external surface and globally the PX7s look very distinctive (to my liking, of course). The overhead springs are also robust but not excessively tight, just perfect. Compared to its competitors, they all feel plastic and cheap. And by the way: the case looks great (again: to my liking) and is rock solid.

Price: I got it for 249 EUR or so. I am more than happy and yes, I would buy it again. For such price tag I was unable to find something that would even get close to it.

The PX7s are amazing.

Fantastic headphones. Tried against new apple AirPods max at double the price and wiped the floor with them. AirPods max are heavy, sibilant and bass light, the PX7 by comparison have a solid tight bass and top end that makes symbols really sing. AirPods max returned to Apple. Also tried against my Bose 35’s and Sony , but again these are a class leader. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Ich bin total begeistert von der Klangqualitt – einfach eine Wucht. Richtig gut abgestimmt – ich brauche einfach keinerlei Equalizer zum herum schrauben. Kaum zu glauben, dass es so etwas noch gibt, wo alle doch eher nur noch auf Computerkorrekturen setzen – sehe die neuen Kopfhrer von Apple.
So etwas hat der PX7 gar nicht ntig. Er klingt so, wie der Knstler das im Studio vorgesehen hat. Toll.
Das Noise Cancelling ist auch top, vor allem drinnen. Draussen hat der Kopfhrer ein wenig Schwierigkeiten mit Wind.

Like the design and materials, built very sturdy, sits good on the head, controls are handy and well positioned. But I expected more regarding how the sound. Miss higher frequencies, bass could be deeper. Vocals are clean enough. Sound stage could be wider. Probably I would rather buy Sony, but the price for B&W was good.