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Bowers and Wilkins PX8 Wireless Discussion
Yes I agree there does seem to be an issue with headband but just curious is it 1% , 5% , 10% , more- WillieS
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Bowers and Wilkins PX8 Wireless Discussion
I don’t know if it’s possible on this forum but it would be good if someone would put up a Poll for PX8 With choice of No issues , Headband issue , other issue . Or even more simple Headband issue , no headband issue . As it is I suspect we are hearing from those who have an issue with headband...- WillieS
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Bowers and Wilkins PX8 Wireless Discussion
My PX8s have been fine so far after 8 months of almost daily use . If I develop the headband issue at some point I wondered about using the leather tape for tennis racquet grips . I know it would not look great aesthetically, maybe a bit home made but it should be functionally ok . I get you...- WillieS
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Bowers and Wilkins PX8 Wireless Discussion
Totally agree the recording/mixing quality is the most important and one of the disadvantages of better equipment is that I can't be bothered to listen to poor Production tracks or albums that I probably used to quite enjoy . For me the value of tests such as the one we are discussing is it...- WillieS
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Bowers and Wilkins PX8 Wireless Discussion
I did the test again with my PX8s wired to my MacBook with USB-C cable and again got 2/6 . For most questions I would have answered " Don't know " if that had been an option . Maybe I'm a bit too cynical but when people make comments like " These headphones sound vastly better if you , use this...- WillieS
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Bowers and Wilkins PX8 Wireless Discussion
Just curious , listening to Tidal which should give you lossless sound I believe , did you try the test posted by streetbeat and if so how did you score ?- WillieS
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Bowers and Wilkins PX8 Wireless Discussion
Thanks for posting that . I did the test with my PX8s , admittedly on Bluetooth and only got 2/6 , same as you would expect on average with guesswork alone . I will check with wired USB-C connection to my MacBook . I do suspect as someone above suggested some people convince themselves they hear...- WillieS
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Bowers and Wilkins PX8 Wireless Discussion
Just curious, when people say the policy is to replace rather than repair with the headband issue , do they mean replace the headband or the whole unit . My PX8s are only 3-4 months old and no issues yet but being extra careful with them because of what I have read- WillieS
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Bowers and Wilkins PX8 Wireless Discussion
I agree Teniow with what you say . I am new to this forum and PX8s are my first pair of headphones at this price point . I am enjoying them very much from day one . Not saying I don’t think they could be bettered but I think I will content myself with them rather than search for the “Perfect”...- WillieS
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Bowers and Wilkins PX8 Wireless Discussion
Just a thought . Reading a bit about Brain Burn In and how any headphones will sound better over time as you get used to it . Regards those lucky few who have several high end headphones . Would this theory not suggest it’s best to stick to one set of headphones. I am no audiophile expert...- WillieS
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Bowers and Wilkins PX8 Wireless Discussion
I wish I had your ears , I honestly can't tell the difference between USB-C and Bluetooth , both sound equally good . I think I have reasonably good hearing for my age , 66 . Just curious is it a really obvious difference you hear that is unmistakable or do you need to concentrate to notice the...- WillieS
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Bowers and Wilkins PX8 Wireless Discussion
Did not mean to imply it is always a Placebo effect . I am sure some people have better hearing than me ( I'm 66 ) and can hear the difference . I just mean perhaps some people convince themselves they hear a difference . I could tell you stories of some patients swearing blind one tablet is...- WillieS
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Bowers and Wilkins PX8 Wireless Discussion
Thanks for your reply , yes I'm using USB-C to USB-C cable supplied and as it is a Newist MacBook Air I presume it will be AAC Bluetooth Codex . I read on different Forums about using DACs etc to get true Hi Def Lossless sound and some say it makes a big difference . Although I would be curious...- WillieS
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Bowers and Wilkins PX8 Wireless Discussion
I have recently purchased PX8 and am pleased with the sound . I tried them connected by USB-C cable provided to my MacBook but could not notice significant difference over Bluetooth . Is there a difference ? Does it mean my hearing is just not good enough to notice subtle improvements on already...- WillieS
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