Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Turnstile Audio TAPH700
What Buyers Say
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 headphones deliver exceptional sound quality with crisp, detailed audio and a spacious soundstage that rivals wired headphones. Build quality is premium with Nappa leather and aluminum, though the ANC is good but not class-leading like Bose or Sony. Comfort is generally praised, but some users find the headband pressure and weight an issue for long sessions. Overall, these are considered top-tier wireless headphones for audiophiles willing to invest in superior sound.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality and clarity
- Premium build with Nappa leather and aluminum
- Comfortable for long listening sessions
- Excellent instrument separation and soundstage
- Good battery life with quick charge
Cons
- High price point
- ANC not as good as Bose or Sony
- Headband pressure and weight for some users
- Controls placement can be awkward
- Bass not as punchy as competitors for some
Turnstile Audio TAPH700
These closed-back headphones surprise with quality rivaling far more expensive open-back models, especially at their low price. They are comfortable for long studio sessions and well-built, though slightly sibilant for some ears. One user found them merely okay, indicating mixed initial impressions. Overall, they deliver impressive performance for the cost.
Pros
- Impressive quality for the price
- Comfortable for long sessions
- Well-built and well-designed
- Rivals expensive open-back models
- Great for podcast production
Cons
- Slightly sibilant sound
- Mixed initial impressions
- Limited reviewer sample
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Turnstile Audio TAPH700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.96 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | soft leather memory foam |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 8 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 36 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 96 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | — |
| Surround | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling & Transparency Mode, High-Res Playback, 30H Playtime with Quick Charge Support, Bluetooth Headphones, Onyx Black | Bowers | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 3 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
Turnstile Audio TAPH700
- Strong sound (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong anc (77th percentile)
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average social proof (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 39 specs.