If you're in the market for headphones that provide crystal clear audio, all the bass you can handle and premium looks that surpass their performance, you can't go past Bowers & Wilkins PX8. In our , we said they raise "the bar yet again in the world of wireless listening" but you don't have to take our word for it. Our audiophile friends over at bestowed even more praise upon them than us.
Giving the PX8 5-stars in their review, their sound, build and features scored perfectly – stating they "offer the luxury and performance" that their price tag promises. Given they cost AU$1,149, that's a helluva statement, but the PX8's royal design and marvellous sound make them worth the price – and they can now be snapped up with a significant saving. We aren't delusional.
We know more than AU$800 is a lot to pay for headphones, but it's not the ridiculous price it once was. Just looking at some of the on the market right now, the , the and the . So while we admit that they're pricey, we've used them, and as we said in our review, "cost of living crisis or no, they're exceptional".
With a carbon cone 40mm drive unit, die-cast aluminium arms, diamond-cut bright metal detailing and Nappa leather trim, their price is self-explanatory before you even get their sound to your ears. That's not all, though. The Bowers and Wilkins app adds to the premium experience, combining music apps like Tidal, Music, Deezer and Qobuz (no Spotify or Music, yet) into one neat collection and creates an ec.