Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
Denon AHD9200EM
What Buyers Say
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, build materials, and comfort. Reviewers consistently praise the detailed, immersive audio with excellent instrument separation and balanced bass, though some note the ANC is slightly behind Bose and Sony. A few users mention the high price and minor comfort issues with the headband, but most agree the premium experience justifies the cost.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality and detail
- Excellent build quality and premium materials
- Very comfortable for long listening sessions
- Great instrument separation and soundstage
- Good battery life
Cons
- High price point
- ANC not as good as Bose or Sony
- Headband comfort issues for some users
- Strong clamping force for some
- Bass not as punchy as competitors
Denon AHD9200EM
The Denon AH-D7200 is praised for its warm, detailed sound signature with elevated mid-bass and smooth treble, making it ideal for genres like EDM and classical. Build quality is excellent with wood and leather materials, and they are easy to drive without extra equipment. However, comfort is a concern for larger heads, and the soundstage is described as intimate rather than expansive. Some users find the bass less boomy than expected, and the lack of a shorter cable is a minor drawback.
Pros
- Warm and detailed sound signature
- Excellent build quality with wood and leather
- Easy to drive without extra equipment
- Great for EDM and classical music
- Smooth and non-fatiguing treble
Cons
- Tight fit for large heads
- Intimate soundstage not expansive
- Less sub-bass rumble than expected
- No short 1.2m cable included
- Comfort only okay for some users
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308 | Denon AHD9200EM | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.35 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | memory foam |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | genuine leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 24 kHz | 56 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 24 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | proprietary active noise cancellation | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 3 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | Yes★ | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | — |
Pros & Cons
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile
Denon AHD9200EM
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 33 specs.