In August, British loudspeaker brand Bowers & Wilkins announced the launch of the Pi6 and Pi8 True Wireless earbuds. I reviewed the Pi8 in August and now the Pi6 model is available for sale and I’ve managed to try a pair to see how they perform. Like the more expensive Pi8 model, the new Pi6 earbuds support Qualcomm’s aptX Adaptive audio codec, delivering high-resolution sound up to 24-bit/96kHz.
However, the Pi6 can’t handle aptX Lossless, but unless you have a compatible device that can handle that codec, it’s no big deal. If you use an iPhone, the Pi6 is a great choice as it also handles the AAC standard that Apple uses. The Pi6 earbuds have large 12mm bio-cellulose drivers based on a similar technology used in B&W’s superb Px7 S2e headphones.
The earbuds have an all-new industrial design and have been completely revised in terms of mechanical, electronic and acoustic engineering. The Pi8 are a fabulous pair of earbuds so I had high hopes for the Pi6. Like any good pair of wireless earbuds, the Pi6 use Qualcomm Bluetooth technology and are equipped with the latest active noise cancellation technology for canceling unwanted sounds when, say, listening to music on the train or a plane.
The differences between the flagship B&W Pi8 are subtle. The Pi6 have different drivers DAC and DSP, but still feature a similar design and excellent comfort and fit that makes these earbuds easy to wear even on a long flight or train journey. The advanced Qualcomm chipset used in th.
