Sony
MDR7506
$98.00
Bowers & Wilkins
Based on 67 Reddit mentions
$389.99
Sentiment summary across the product areas Reddit users mention most.
Original Reddit posts and comments behind this analysis.
The Sony XM series is known for having a lot of bass, so I can understand you struggling with some of the headphones you've heard since like the PX8 S2. They're (the Sonys) also known for having some of the best ANC. Bose are similar. Unfortunately, sound and ANC are inversely linked. The better one
...DieselPunkPiranha in r/HeadphonesAdvice
January 10, 2026 8:33 PM
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I was strongly considering them but ultimately went with Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e’s. The Heavys I just felt were going to be more of a gimmick than good sound. The B&W’s have non-muddled bass, really good mid and highs, and fantastic noise cancellation. You truly hear things you didn’t before. While
...ManBearPig2114 in r/MetalForTheMasses
November 18, 2025 2:47 AM
2
If you are flexible with the brand, Bowers and Wilkins PX7 s2e are a great choice. Very clear sound for a good price. No touch features but I don’t like that anyways. The app does not have as many functions as that from sennheiser but the headphones are very well calibrated when you buy them. They a
...Birne_253 in r/sennheiser
March 6, 2026 9:18 AM
2
I was looking for pretty much the exact same thing you are for the same reason. I landed on the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3. Probably the best sounding headphones in their class honestly. Beat out the Sony, Bose, and AirPods Max in sound. Noise cancelling is quite good but not as good as those mainstrea
...The_Spiralist in r/HeadphonesAdvice
April 22, 2026 12:18 PM
1
Sony XM series or Bowers & Wilkins PX7 series. Sonys are known for their ANC and loud, but muddy bass. The PX7 series have elevated bass with a lot more definition and refinement across the sound spectrum. Their ANC is weaker. Due to how ANC works, ANC and sound quality exist at opposite ends of a b
...DieselPunkPiranha in r/HeadphonesAdvice
April 1, 2026 4:23 PM
1
The Momentum 4, Sony XM series, and Bose Quietcomfort are the primary ones people talk about. I ended up settling on the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2e. The XM4 was too big to sit properly on my head. I almost kept the Momentum 4, but it wasn't quite what I was looking for at the time. The PX7s were cheap
...DieselPunkPiranha in r/sennheiser
December 28, 2025 5:43 AM
1
I've been using Samsung Buds 2 Pro that I received free with a phone a couple years ago and, up until recently, they did the job. Unfortunately, Samsung pushed an update that made their ANC less effective, putting me on the hunt now for some closed back ANC wireless headphones. I wasn't happy with t
...DieselPunkPiranha in r/BaseusGlobal
December 3, 2025 1:34 PM
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