I’m writing this not to refute or lessen any of the posts concerning the comfort (or lack thereof) of the PX, but simply as an example of how one can never be truly aware of a cans’ pro’s and cons until one has used them
I own a lot of headphones (not listed in my profile) and the P9 (which was my first B&W) is one that I love, especially when I’m in the mood for its particular sound. But I never use it when out as I simply find it too bulky.
I didn’t need yet another pair, but after reading about their intent with the Px, I ordered a pair for a reasonably good price. Also, I’m not overly interested in either wireless or nc, so I should be getting that much more from the battery using it cabled.
I did try the Bluetooth on my iPad Pro and it was impressive, but like I said, not really interested in it, primarily as I use two iPod classics to listen on-the-go.
So it arrives. I wasn’t overjoyed with the aesthetics, as the headband arches out a little too much from my head, but it lands just, barely, on the right side for me to get past that.
First evening using it I thought they sounded awful. I’ve never had cause to feel one way or the other about burning in as I’ve not experienced anything that I could attribute to that supposed process. However, the next day after a short break from listening, the sound was transformed, and nothing short of stunning. Two weeks further along I shake my head with wonder every time I listen. I’ve been using them out with my shanling M0 and it’s astonishing that such a sound quality is possible,.
But to my reason for posting - the comfort.
I hadn’t read any of this thread prior to buying but if I had it’s possible I wouldn’t have ordered a pair.
I can not fault the comfort in any way, and this really surprises me given the comments here and some of my previous experience with different headphones.
A few years back I had the Sennheiser HD25 Aluminium and loved the sound but couldn’t tolerate the grip on my head.
I tried the Sine and again thought the sound was amazing, but couldn’t wear them for more than say fifteen minutes. Just horrible, and I don’t understand why Audeze never released some different earpads. I say that as I bought a pair of beyerdynamic dt1350 and again, the pressure on my ears was unbearable. But after reading up on them I ordered the T51 earpads, and just like that, solved!
So I have often fallen in line with a lot of folks feelings re comfort of various cans.
But definitely not the Px. They are just right in every respect. Seeing the headband with the curved underside I thought it might be a problem but no.
They fit so well on my head and even after a couple of hours I’m still okay.
I don’t doubt for a second that for many they are problematic, but for me it is simply an example of just how individual this experience can be.
This is part of the joy of ordering from Amazon; I knew beforehand that if the cabled battery life didn’t match up to their claim of 50 hours, that I could return them. For others perhaps, they could order to check the comfort and fit.
But the sound quality is fantastic. Best portable pair I’ve ever owned.
Be well.
