Bowers & Wilkins debuts a redesigned model of its Px7 headphones | Engadget

Bowers & Wilkins first launched the Px7 noise-canceling headphones in 2019, successfully changing the PX in its private audio line. Now the British firm that is maybe greatest know for its high-end dwelling audio system has returned with a brand new model of the over-ear mannequin. With the Px7 S2, Bowers & Wilkins has fully overhauled the Px7, from the design to the sound and the lively noise cancellation (ANC). What’s extra, the corporate affords all the upgrades with the identical $399 price ticket. 

The Px7 S2 options an “all-new construction” that Bowers & Wilkins says will retains issues comfortable throughout longer listening periods. More particularly, the corporate has opted for a slimmer form and higher cushioning within the earpads whereas trimming the general weight. This new mannequin can be accessible in three new coloration choices: gray, blue and black. Physical controls are nonetheless accessible on the headphones, with buttons for energy, quantity, observe controls and calls on the appropriate facet. A customizable button on the left earcup provides you fast entry to noise canceling settings or a voice assistant. 

Inside, the corporate says it has constructed a brand new acoustic platform that powers 40mm drivers. Bowers & Wilkins additional explains that the audio system had been particularly constructed with “ultra-fast response” that is able to hitting “every nuance” of the music you are listening to. The drivers are additionally angled to kepp “consistent distance” out of your ear for a extra pure soundstage. The firm has developed its personal digital sign processing (DSP) that may deal with 24-bit streaming out of your go-to music companies with assist for aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC and SBC codecs. 

In phrases of ANC, the Px7 makes use of 4 microphones: two that measure the motive force output and two that monitor ambient sound. The firm says it has revised the noise-canceling algorithm as effectively for higher efficiency. When it involves calls, Bowers & Wilkins has modified each the microphone place and tweaked the digital sign processing to compete with noisy venues. ANC settings and transparency mode may also be activated within the firm’s Music App for the primary time on its headphones, together with the flexibility to regulate the EQ as you see match. Soon, the software program can even mean you can stream music through an in-app participant with an upcoming replace. 

Bowers & Wilkins says the Px7 S2 will last as long as 30 hours on a cost, although it would not specify if that is with ANC on or off. The firm did clarify that it upgraded the quick-charge characteristic from the earlier mannequin, providing you with seven hours of listening time in quarter-hour. That’s two extra hours than earlier than, in the identical period of time. 

Lastly, Bowers & Wilkins has teased its upcoming flagship headphone mannequin, the Px8. Details are scarce for now, however the firm says you may count on “reference-level” sound and “luxurious materials” for $549 later this yr. If you may’t watch for a brand new set of cans, the Px7 S2 is on the market beginning at present from the corporate’s web site and choose retailers.