Koss T55959
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
What Buyers Say
Koss T55959
These Koss headphones are widely praised for their exceptional value at around $14, offering comfortable over-ear fit and surprisingly good sound quality for the price. While the bass is generally considered present and enjoyable, some users note weak mid-range and treble that can be improved with EQ. The main drawback is the fragile adjustment clip mechanism, which several reviewers have broken with normal use, though the overall build quality is considered solid for the price point.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Comfortable over-ear fit
- Good bass presence
- Solid build quality for price
- Long 3-meter cable
Cons
- Fragile adjustment clip mechanism
- Weak mid-range and treble out of box
- Bass not deep enough for some
- Cord sometimes kinks
- Plug may bend over time
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
Scores
Specifications
| Koss T55959 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Leatherette | Leather |
| Headband | Mesh | Aluminum, Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 18 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 24 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 97 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Koss UR20 Over-Ear Headphones, Flexible Sling Headband, Black | 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 | 2.4000000953674316 m | 1.2000000476837158 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
Koss T55959
- Strong comfort (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (71st percentile)
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
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
Pricing
Koss T55959
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 39 specs.
