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.
Depends on what you like. Personally I would say beyerdynamics for reference music. For listening on a daily base, probably Bowers & Wilkins Px7 s2e/Px8 S2 (when we talk about the same price range like the Ultra‘s). Don’t get me wrong, the ultras are great if you like overkill ANC, but if you like l
...cokr97 in r/bose
December 14, 2025 6:54 PM
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The Sony XM series if you value ANC more than anything and you have a big head. The Sennheiser Momentum 4 if you value sound, but don't need as much ANC. Fits medium to small head sizes. Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2e if you want more of a balance between the two. They're definitely smaller than the other
...DieselPunkPiranha in r/HeadphonesAdvice
December 29, 2025 11:22 AM
2
Accurate. It's a sliding bar scale with sound quality on one end and ANC quality on the other. Each company balances the two differently. Sony/Bose and Sennheiser exist on opposite ends. They're not the only companies that produce good quality wireless headphones. I settled on the Bowers & Wilkins P
...DieselPunkPiranha in r/sennheiser
January 18, 2026 3:27 PM
2
the ANC is not bad, but it is a known weakness of the headphones in this price range. Sony does better in this regard but with worse audioquality. Its just something to consider when buying these headphones. I've seen better build quality in this price range but you really are paying for audio quali
...Angusburgerman in r/sennheiser
January 20, 2026 6:10 PM
2
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
2
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
I use Bowers&Wilkins Px7 S2e and they're my everything. Even when I lost my first pair (completely my fault btw) I rushed to the store for a new pair, because they're so good. Very comfy all around, cover the entire ear and the ANC absolutely SLAPS. My bf could be sitting next to me, talking to me a
...PolaJasna in r/h3h3productions
October 30, 2025 3:53 PM
2
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 or 8. Physical buttons, lower clamping force, bigger earcups, anc.
quite_sophisticated in r/HeadphonesAdvice
April 22, 2026 8:25 AM
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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
MAN the red s2e's do look so fire though. To be honest, I'm stuck between quite a few headphones, I would really appreciate your opinion on this. Sennheiser Momentum 4 Nothing Headphone 1 Bose QuietComfort 45 Baseus Inspire XH1 ANC Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e JBL Tour One M3 Marshall Monitor III ANC I'
...IAteMyPet in r/BowersWilkins
April 20, 2026 1:05 AM
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