Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308
Sennheiser HD 560S
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
Sennheiser HD 560S
The Sennheiser HD 560S is widely praised for its exceptional clarity, comfort, and value at around $200. Users highlight the warm bass, detailed mids and highs, and lightweight open-back design that minimizes fatigue during long sessions. A few note the all-plastic build feels less premium and the high range can occasionally be harsh, while one reviewer experienced intermittent static and channel imbalance with the jack. Overall, it is considered a steal for audiophile-grade gaming and music listening, especially when paired with a DAC/amp.
Pros
- Exceptional clarity and detail
- Warm, inviting bass without overpowering
- Extremely comfortable for long sessions
- Lightweight open-back design
- Great value for money at ~$200
Cons
- Plastic build feels less premium
- Highs can be harsh at times
- Intermittent static and channel imbalance on some units
- Requires amplifier for optimal volume
- Sound leakage due to open-back design
Scores
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 301165-06-00-308 | Sennheiser HD 560S | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | Velour |
| Headband | Aluminum, Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 38 mm |
| Freq Min | — | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 24 kHz | 38 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 120 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 110 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive | Sennheiser HD 560S Open-Back Over-Ear Wired Headphones – Neutral, Natural Sound for Music, Gaming, and Content Creation, Black |
| 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 | — | 1.7999999523162842 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 | — |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | Bowers & Wilkins Music | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
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
Sennheiser HD 560S
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (76th percentile)
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser HD 560S offers 5.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 35 specs.
