What I find strange given the press reviews is that they changed the sound from stock. Don't get me wrong I love this sound now but at least 2 people preferred stock. I wonder if Bowers changed the sound to be more competitive against the Bathys? In the UK at least a number of shops only stock...

Hi Maukey Will you be re reviewing the PX8 with version 3 of the firmware? Unusually B and W state that they have improved audio performance with this firmware. I guess you should only do this if a manufacturer states this in the release otherwise you would be on a testing merry go round. My...

Incidentally my current pair of 8s has 23/08 on the box. Which I presume means it was manufactured 8th week in 2023. My S2s are 23/09 and px8s display were 23/11.

So my NC can journey this year consists of the xm5s then px8 ex display, px7s2 and now px8 new sealed boxed. I still have them all except the ex display px8. I know I have a problem 😕. Still the sound from the px8 new is exceptional to my ears without NC. NC does lift the bass though. The ex...

I have about 40 hours on my px7 carbons now. I more or less completely agree with UnsaneBrain. The bass is deep and solid doesn't come across as boomy. The high are nice and extended without being to sharp. Mids can be a bit reserved but generally clean. ANC alters the sound slightly enhancing...

The only reason I say LDAC is that Samsung phones only output Aptx not aptxhd been like that for years in the UK. In essence I can't detect much difference between them all other than SBC.

Personally I would like to see them develop a PX9 version in Carbon. They could include:- Leather earcups and headband LDAC as well as all the other codecs A case that was black carbon Total by pass of the internal dac/amp so they could be used as quality wired cans Superior mic for phonecalls A...

Good to know I am not alone. My replacement pair seem fine though. On sound quality I would say these are the best I have had. The 1st pair of Space Greys sounded very dull and muddled on some tracks as well as having a battery issue. They were in the first batch of builds. The next pair I...

I do think v1.2 does indicate more than just a colour variant. They didn't do this on the original two colours so why start now? I suspect that if we do another upgrade these will jump to v1.4 and the space greys, silvers will goto v1.3. I believe 1B085 must be the build were the originals 1B082?

I did ask Bowers who said that v1.2 is the same as v1.1 and is just to show this is new model. Now that a full working pair I do think these are slightly different tuned to the px7s space greys. The bass is still deep but better defined and the mids sound more forward. Its hard as I sold the...

Just check in the app and see if you have v1.2. I have been told by B and W support that there are no changes to v1.1 and this just for the Carbon Edition. Seems odd to develop a new firmware just for a colour/design change. Do you have any clicking on your when walking turning your head...

Well I think the Carbons have a different sound definitely more forward and a nice treble not bright. I think this balance is better but for a more balanced sound the Aonics take some beating. These are better in every other way. I suspect that v1.2 indicates that there are different...

I have been in contact with Bowers and Wilkins on the firmware issue as well as clicking on the left hand side of the headphones. The firmware is apparently unique to the Carbon Edition and there are no changes to v1.1. The clicking (started yesterday) but no reply on that yet. Must admit these...

Anyone on v1.2 firmware? My px7s came with this on but no mention on the website.

Must admit I find all wear sensors finicky. Mine were new yesterday didn't charge at first but now do. I can only think that they think are using as a USBC audio connection at first.

Yes agreed the sonys just sound muddy and rolled off on the treble. I was surprised the carbons had a completely broken ear cup as it was hanging off by the band. No outer box damage. IO 6s were pretty good but noisey and ineffective ANC.

Yes originally the space greys. Only sold them in October. Yes love the new look but surprised the quality control is poor but maybe I am just unlucky. These work fine though. I see no reference to v1.2 on the Bowers website. I have been on a strange journey as sold the space greys for the xm4s...

Thought I would try a pair of the Carbons to see if there was any sonic differences. So went to pick up the 1st pair but they had broken ear cup. So I now have the second pair. To me they do appear to be to sound better but that could be because they have an updated firmware as these are on v1.2...

And £268.99 if you are in the UK. A bargain

I wish they would develop the app more making the volume jumps less aggressive and making the apps graphic adjustable for streaming. As well as a smaller case. On the phones I wish they had larger buttons aka the px7s. Other than that I am truly impressed these are great cans. I do wonder for my...

Must admit I haven't noticed it to the same degree and I have had most of the ancs on the market excluding the m3s. Not that I am bothered if its normal. Thanks for the reply.

I have also read by some people but not by all that volume is lower with anc off against on. My pair definitely exhibit this but presume that's normal. Is it? Thanks

Unique in that they can sound brilliant on some tracks and poor on others. Its strange as ergonomics,looks,case,anc,and build are pretty much spot on. The bass on these is heavy and bloated and the treble sometimes shrill. They also are poor for phone calls. I personally much prefer the Aonic...

I have read a number of these posts and common questions seem to be how they compare to the Xm4s. Well I have both and the Sonys are very poor in sound quality comparison. NC is better on the Sonys but the sound is bass heavy,flat,and to my ears dull. The shures have a balanced sound bass is...

Sheryl Crows the story of everything anything Daft Punk show up the weakness in the px7. Bass on these tracks is muddy and overpowering. Fleur East voice sounds strained and fuzzy yet another PX7 oddity. True they do sound good on some tracks the Sonys are better being more consistent the...