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HD 599 SE
$159.95
Bowers & Wilkins
Based on 56 Reddit mentions
$799.00
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If it means anything, I have the Bowers and Wilkins PX8 S2, and the Bose quietcomfort ultra 2, and the latter are better in both the sound and ANC department. The Bowers have better build quality. If I were to be taking a flight, the Bose would be coming with me
Polycosm- in r/bose
October 31, 2025 3:36 PM
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I feel the same way. I'm constantly thinking about how damn good the PX7 S3 are, so of course I want the PX8 S2 because it's the polished version of it. If even a small discount comes, I could get weak. You can hardly get closer to perfection when it comes to Bluetooth ANC headphones. The PX8 S3 wou
...LowAd4795 in r/BowersWilkins
December 5, 2025 3:48 PM
4
I made the same decision after testing both, side by side. The materials and build quality of the PX8 S2 are exceptional. I've owned most of B&W's over ear lineup, and these recent releases are by far their best to date. However, the decision came down to performance. The PX8 S2 is inarguably more c
...Silverjerk in r/BowersWilkins
December 19, 2025 1:22 PM
4
Ruling out ANC, on sound quality alone: Momentum 4 > B&W PX7 S2e > Bose QC Considering ANC: Bose QC > Momentum 4 ~= B&W PX7 S2e The Momentum will also have much better customization options when it comes to EQ, offering both a 5-band EQ and Sound Personalization, which is a pretty powerful little to
...Silverjerk in r/sennheiser
December 3, 2025 5:25 PM
4
I don't know if you already made your decision, but I own the PX8 and they are great. The sound is excellent and warm. It made me want to listen to old songs all over again. And the DAC mode is amazing when connected with USB C device (MacBook Pro, Samsung Galaxy Fold 6 & iPhone 15 wired wired have
...Outrageous-Ear1668 in r/BowersWilkins
July 7, 2025 1:27 AM
5
How I hear the Px8 S2 compared to Px7 S3, Px8 S2 has a more colored and warmer sound signature tuning with its elevated mid bass, while maintaining clarity and details, and wider soundstage than OG Px8. Depending on the genre of music you listen to, the elevated lower mids can muddy instrument separ
...Masayoshii in r/BowersWilkins
October 30, 2025 7:37 PM
3
For ANC and mic quality, the PX7 S3 is superior to the PX8; in fact, it's superior even to the PX8 S2 as well, which slightly improved sound quality over the PX7, but was oddly behind in the ANC and transparency department. It was enough of a difference that I chose the PX7 S3 long term over both th
...Silverjerk in r/BowersWilkins
December 15, 2025 9:47 PM
3
I owned both sets and kept the PX7 S3. The ANC in the PX8 S2 certainly isn’t terrible and is roughly on par with the HDB 630s; but the tangible improvement to ANC and transparency that the PX7 S3 brings to the table compared to the marginal improvement in sound quality the PX8 S2 provides made the P
...Silverjerk in r/BowersWilkins
December 17, 2025 7:12 AM
3
I decided to buy the B&W Px8 S2. They fit me well in terms of size (they have a larger maximum headband extension than the Bose QC Ultra 2). The sound is amazing. The noise canceling is decent (not as bad as some people say). I've been wearing them for long periods, and I’ll say the comfort isn't pe
...YardWarm9567 in r/BowersWilkins
April 10, 2026 8:21 PM
2
My experience with these headphones is exactly the same. When I first listened to music on the Bose QC Ultra 2, I certainly noticed a difference compared to my old Bose QC 35 II, but I didn't get that 'wow' effect. However, the moment I played a song on the B&W Px8 S2, a smile immediately appeared o
...YardWarm9567 in r/BowersWilkins
April 10, 2026 9:15 PM
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