These are definitely on my radar. So tempted to pre-order.

I too am debating between the V2 ($1399) and SE ($1999). Sounds like the SE is overall the better headphone.

Watching this thread that I started grow to 102 pages is amazing. Had to take a break for a while due to real life stuff, but have been listening to my PX8’s nearly everyday for 2 - 3 hours a day. Been listening mainly to FLAC’s from my NAS and I’m still floored by these. They’re so…engaging...

Wonderful video! Watched while wearing my PX8's 😀.

So brief impressions (only had about an hour to play with these thus far), I'm streaming FLAC files from my NAS to my Galaxy Tab - absolutely floored by these. Echoing what others have already said, these are energetic and fun. Tonality is great, Soundstage is not as large as I was thinking...

Yeah, by default I believe Android is set to SBC. I didn't have much time to tinker and test last night but merely switching to aptx and listening to my FLAC files streaming from my NAS was absolutely jaw-dropping.

Nope, you need to enable Developer Options.

I had the tan ones pre-ordered but decided to go with the black instead. The more I look at it, the more it appealed to me for some reason. Plus they were in stock lol.

My PX8s arrive tomorrow and cannot wait. I'll be alternating between streaming FLAC files from my NAS and Tidal MQA from my Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. BTW, just found out you can manually switch Bluetooth codecs with Android devices. Neat!

Oh wow, very nice!

The MW75 has passive listening correct?

Looks like a bunch of US retailers are starting to get the black PX8's in stock today, but not the White/Tan. EDIT: Wondering if the White/Tan won't make it in bulk to US retailers won't arrive until end of Oct/Nov like some have said. Really hope not.

I agree. That's what I've got my HELM Bolt dac/amp, Clears and Sundara's for :).

Wow, yeah I can imagine lol. I guess what I'll do it look at starting an Apple Music account, create a playlist or two and manually search/re-add the songs I really like for now. I am in the process of planning out my own NAS and bring all my FLAC files over to it and setup a network share.

Awesome, thanks! My source is going to primarily be Tidal through my iPad, but also on my Galaxy S22 Ultra as well. I keep getting more compelled to migrate over to Apple Music. I've got so much invested in Tidal though with Playlists and stuff though.

Thank you so much for your impressions! I may have/possible missed it and forgive me if I did, but what source are you using? Running from an Android/iPhone? Tablet?

Agreed. They're all run-of-the-mill, generic reviews thus far. There aren't even any Youtube reviews on this yet (afaik).

Why so late for the PX8?

I use a Galaxy S22 Ultra and an iPad Pro as my main listening sources. Guess it's a lose/lose for codecs with me lol.

Just pre-ordered a pair as well. Will be interesting to compare them directly to the PX8's that I also have pre-ordered.

Same, these sound phenomenal from what's been said. I've got the PX8s on pre-order. Seems all shops currently have the Bathys only on pre-order as well.

Here's another review (if it hasn't already been posted):

Fantastic write-up! I cannot wait to get mine. This made me feel a lot better since audio quality is priority to me over ANC, etc.

In all sincerity, I really think that’ll be the crux and negatives with most of the upcoming reviews we’ll see, is the price. Especially the last minute hike like that. Pretty confident audio quality, build quality, features, etc. will be praised.

Pretty much this. Personally, I’d never bring a pair of $700 headphones out to begin with, but that’s just me lol. That’s what I’d bring my Galaxy Buds 2 Pro or even my Momentum 3’s for.