I’ve had budget headphones for quite a while which were generally fine but I thought it’s high time I upgraded as I’ve been making more of an effort to listen to music recently after spending a few years not doing so as much.B&W are a brand I know fairly well and still have some speakers which are still superb after 20 odd years. That said a lot has changed with the digitisation of audio but I made the splash on these as I wanted something high quality that can pair with modern phones etc. They come nicely packaged in a smart box and the headphones themselves are simple but sleek. A god quality carry case is also included as well as some leads.I have a iPhone 11 and an iPad about 3 years old although will be upgrading former soon. The Bluetooth pairing happened with both in seconds and simple and trouble free. As a slightly out of date PC and Apple user I still have mainly old USB a/b and lightening cables but the headphones use USB-C. Not really a problem but I’m still in that changeover period where I don’t always have the right lead.You can use the headphones straight away without downloading anything extra but there is a B&W app available which gives you some extra controls which I’ll come to. As for control when it comes to using them from an iPhone you just play whatever you want whether it’s through an app or a webpage then it’ll come through Bluetooth to the PX7s. The sound quality is superb and as a dance music lover I require bass but all frequencies are important and they’re all clear. I have found that even modern budget headphones are so much better than say 20 years ago but there’s a clear jump in quality with these PX7s.The iPhone app does also allow you to adjust bass and treble if you want which is useful. As well as that it has settings for how much noise cancelling you want and it’s really noticeable. I’ve found myself more in the moment when wearing these headphones. I live where it’s quiet anyway but it seems more serene with them on with no music.The headphones have a few buttons on for controlling the music, all pretty simple really- just on/off/ Bluetooth, play/pause and volume up and down. They’re well laid out and simply to feel- I have had other headphones where it’s been confusing knowing what you’re pressing.Since receiving them I’ve only had to charge them once and apparently they can last 30 hours off one charge. Comfort wise they are superb, I’ve had them on for about 4 hours and barely notice they’re there. They don’t feel heavy or intrusive in any way.Overall I’m very impressed and I feel like these have made music a bit better for me again. I’ve spent far too long listening through lower quality methods like budget headphones and mini speakers.

For some time I have been looking to upgrade my mid-range earbuds to high quality headphones and, amazingly, I was offered the opportunity to test these Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e noise cancelling headphones. From the moment I opened the packaging and laid eyes on these sleek, high quality, luxurious headphones, I have been incredibly impressed. They were easy to set up using the App and the bluetooth connectivity is fantastic. I love the fact the headphones can be set to immediately connect to the last device used. I currently have mine set to connect to my iPad and my Android phone and it is super easy to switch between the two. Within the App you can adjust bass and treble. The App guides you through the button settings and they are really easy to navigate whilst wearing. The headphones sit very comfortably over the ears and do not slip on your head. I genuinely feel like a whole new world of music has been opened up to me because the layers of instruments and voice are crystal clear and I can’t believe I have been missing out on this depth of sound all my life. There are two settings for noise cancellation which can be altered via the headphones or the App, which I am yet to challenge in a noisy environment but I have trialled at home and am very impressed. I would definitely recommend taking advantage of the free trial with the high quality streaming App, QoBuz, because it demonstrates even further the superior sound quality of the headphones. I am excited to discover more music with this superior sound.

Fabulous Headphones
These headphones exceeded my expectations! They’re incredibly comfortable to wear for long periods without tiring the ears and are surprisingly lightweight. The bass is deep and powerful, the noise cancellation works beautifully, and the overall sound quality is excellent. Highly recommended for music lovers and anyone who values comfort and performance.

Excellent!
So pleased I discovered these! Exceeded my high expectations. Excellent fit and finish, awesome sound. Coming from Bose and was slightly concerned as reviews had suggested these had less low end bass compared to the Bose. Not the case. I find myself preferring ‘commercial’ sound like Bose and find audiophile stuff quite flat. Also don’t want 50 settings for sound or the requirement to dial it in just to use the product. These are exceptional straight out of the box. You can still adjust bass and treble in the app should you want to.The main reason I chose these over Sony, Bose, Sonos etc was the USB-C charging and passthrough for wired lossless playback. This includes lossless playback from Apple devices (haven’t tested others but I’m sure if Apple works they would as well). Only caveat is they need to be powered on. Power draw appears minimal (connect to USB after powering on). Buttons for volume and multifunction still work. Mic doesn’t appear to work.Transparency and noise cancellation are more than adequate, but are not best in class. However, colors are and a welcome change to everything else on the market. My choice (green) is mature and understated, looks and feels very premium. Very comfortable, but haven’t tested extended use yet. Weight is between Bose QC and Apple AirPods Max.One niggle is the included USB-C to USB-C cable came with discoloration/staining on the ends – pictured. Also comes with 3.5mm to USB-C which was not discolored. Works fine (cable is otherwise a decent quality soft plastic) but a bit disappointing from a QA/QC perspective.

Look the part
Nice headphones-look sharp in cloud grey and speedy delivery to NZ