Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Review – Sound, ANC, Gaming & BTD 700 Low Latency

In this review I take a detailed look at the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 and explain what they do well, and where their limitations appear. I was searching for wireless headphones that could deliver excellent sound quality for music, movies, and even some gaming. After testing multiple models, I ended up choosing the Px8 S2. In this video I cover sound quality over standard Bluetooth, wired connection, and using the Sennheiser BTD 700 dongle, which enables low latency audio. I also test ANC, call quality using ADI Pure Voice technology, multipoint behavior, comfort, build quality, and compare the Px8 S2 with the Px7 S3. One important section explains what happens when using the headset microphone while gaming and why stereo audio changes when the mic becomes active. If you plan to buy the headphones or accessories, using the links below helps support the channel. ** Affiliate Links ** Px8S2: 🇩🇪 DE/EU: https://amzn.to/3NcwicF 🇺🇸 US: https://amzn.to/3OVbjMb Px7S3: 🇩🇪 DE/EU: https://amzn.to/4rdrgut 🇺🇸 US: https://amzn.to/4svvONM Sennheiser BTD 700 Dongle: 🇩🇪 DE/EU: https://amzn.to/4d5PTFY 🇺🇸 US: https://amzn.to/4d7QbfA ** Chapters ** 00:00 Introduction 00:37 The Search - What I Was Looking For 01:19 What Else I Tested 02:25 So, Why Px8 S2? 03:22 Sound Quality - Standard Bluetooth vs Cable vs Dongle 04:00 About Sennheiser BTD 700 05:43 ANC - What It Really Does 07:21 Call Quality - ADI Pure Voice In Action 07:41 Multipoint - Reality Check 08:08 Cables 08:50 Comfort - Glasses, Caps, Seal 09:17 The Case - And Daily Annoyances 09:43 Px8 S2 vs Px7 S3 - Honest Take 10:28 Real Buttons 10:54 Build Quality 13:06 Low Latency & Gaming - Not Without External Help 13:39 Low Latency & Gaming - BTD 700 Modes 15:04 Gaming + Microphone - What Really Happens 18:26 The End ** Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 — Key Specs & Features ** Premium flagship ANC headphones by Bowers & Wilkins. Priced around $799 / £629 / €729 at launch. ** Design & Build ** • Materials: Soft Nappa leather, die‑cast aluminum frame for durability and comfort. • Ergonomics: Slimmer silhouette and well‑balanced fit. ** Drivers & Sound ** • 2× 40 mm dynamic full‑range carbon cone drivers for refined audio detail. • 24‑bit/96 kHz hi‑res audio support via aptX Adaptive and aptX Lossless. • Custom high‑performance DSP with dedicated amplifier and DAC. • 5‑band customizable EQ through the Bowers & Wilkins Music app (TrueSound™). ** Codecs & Connectivity ** Bluetooth 5.3 with support for: • aptX Lossless • aptX Adaptive • aptX HD • aptX Classic • AAC • SBC Multipoint connectivity (connect two devices simultaneously). USB‑C audio & charging plus USB‑C to 3.5 mm cable included. Apple MFi / Google Fast Pair support. ** Active Noise Cancellation & Mics ** 8 microphones total (4 per earcup) for: • hybrid ANC • transparency/pass‑through mode • call clarity with ADI Pure Voice processing. ** Battery & Charging ** • Up to ~30 hours playback with ANC on. • Fast charge: ~15 minutes ≈ 7 hours playback. ** App & Features ** Bowers & Wilkins Music app: • EQ customization • ANC mode switching • firmware updates (including spatial audio - for me is MEH...) ** Music ** Breathe – The Prodigy Listen for: • Aggressive synths & layered percussion • Fast transient attacks • Energy without harshness It reveals: • Treble control under pressure • Handling busy, aggressive mixes • Whether highs become fatiguing Tambourine – The Dare Listen for: • Rhythm sharpness & percussion snap • Groove timing It reveals: • Transient response • Rhythmic precision • Sound tightness and energy Daddy Lessons – Beyonce Listen for: • Bass groove & note definition • Transition from bass to instruments & vocals It reveals: • Bass control & tightness • Low-end extension without bleeding • Punchiness vs muddiness Lights Down Low – MAX Listen for: • Sub-bass depth • Vocal intimacy & warmth • Stereo space around vocals It reveals: • Sub-bass without distortion • Midrange smoothness • Intimate vs distant presentation They Don’t Care – Hypnogaja Listen for: • Quiet intro guitar textures • Background noise or artifacts • Micro-detail in low-volume passages It reveals: • Noise floor • Source resolution • Subtle detail clarity Lose Yourself – Eminem Listen for: • Fast, punchy beats & rap clarity • Bass/beat separation It reveals: • Vocal intelligibility • Tight mid-bass Get Lucky – Daft Punk Listen for: • Funky basslines & hi-hat shimmer • Guitar crispness & stereo spread It reveals: • Groove accuracy • Stereo imaging & micro-detail Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen Listen for: • Layered harmonies & dynamic shifts • Instrument separation It reveals: • Stage width & depth • Handling complex mixes Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you. #BowersWilkins #Px8 #BTD700 #BluetoothAudio #zubilitic