Sennheiser HD 660S2
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser HD 660S2
The Sennheiser HD 660S2 is praised as a significant upgrade over its predecessor, with improved bass and a warm, organic sound signature. Users highlight its excellent midrange realism, wide soundstage, and comfort, though they note it requires a dedicated amp and DAC to reach full potential. Overall, it is considered a top-tier choice for audiophiles seeking detailed, fatigue-free listening.
Pros
- Improved bass over predecessor
- Warm and organic sound signature
- Excellent midrange realism
- Wide soundstage
- Comfortable and lightweight
Cons
- Requires dedicated amp and DAC
- High impedance (300 ohms)
- Open-back design leaks sound
- Pricey investment
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
The Bowers & Wilkins PX8 S2 headphones are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional sound quality, premium build, and comfort. Users highlight the detailed, balanced audio, luxurious materials, and effective ANC, though some note that ANC is not the best in class and the price is high. A few minor complaints include the bulky case, control placement, and call quality, but overall, these are considered top-tier headphones for audiophiles.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Premium build materials
- Comfortable for long sessions
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good battery life
Cons
- High price
- ANC not best in class
- Bulky carrying case
- Controls placement awkward
- Call quality average
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser HD 660S2 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | velour | Leather |
| Headband | Aluminum, Plastic, Steel | Aluminum, Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 38 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 8 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 42 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 300 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 104 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 | 6.35mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.7999999523162842 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 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
Sennheiser HD 660S2
- Strong user sentiment (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong sound (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 39 specs.
