Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2e Review

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Bowers & Wilkins PX7 series has been one of the most popular on the market for years, but with the competition getting ever hotter, it was time for an upgrade. Today, we’re looking at the PX7 S2e. With new colors and a brand new signal processor for enhanced sound quality, these earphones are the best sounding and most comfortable yet. If you’re looking for wireless headphones that deliver exceptional sound quality and active noise cancellation, these are definitely worth considering… if you can afford them.

Current Price: $399 ( Amazon ) 

The Bowers & Wilkins PX7 was my first B&W headphone, which I reviewed right here back in 2021 . I was already late to the game at that point, and while I really enjoyed it, there were some areas I felt it could be improved. Late last spring, the company released its successor, the PX7 S2, which was said to improve on its design and sound quality. I missed that release due to some personal issues at the time and am coming to the PX7 S2e a full generation removed but with the experience of the PX8 behind me instead.

I share that because, in theory, I should be the perfect person for this pair of headphones. In many ways, it seems like the PX7 S2e is meant to bridge the gap between the S2 and the PX8, enhancing sound quality their sound quality with a new 24-bit digital signal processor for the best sound yet in the PX7 series. Coming from the original PX7, I’m also pleased to see that these offer some noticeable improvements to comfort and a more balanced out-of-the-box tuning as well. 

The design language is very similar; you won’t mistake these for anything other than Bowers & Wilkins luxury headphones. The PX7 S2e uses slim yet lushly passed ear cups trimmed with a stylish fabric. The