The PX8 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones Review
The PX8s are expensive however they look and sound superior to other headphones. The design is elevated by the 40mm carbon cone driver as well as Nappa leather. A DAC mode is included to provide high-res audio.
This Bluetooth flagship features Bose’s industry-leading ANC technology, superior control, and a sleek design. The battery life is its biggest selling point.
Sound Quality
Wireless headphones with over-ears sound better because they surround your ears. They also have larger and more powerful drivers that can deliver deep bass and wide soundstages. However, this comes at a price and over-ear headphones usually have higher price tags with the top models priced at around $250, PS250 or $450 and often with active noise cancellation.
In the end, it's the choice of your personal taste and what you'll use your headphones for - if you are looking to listen to music in a noisy environment and value comfort over audio quality, an affordable pair such as the Jabra Move Wireless or JBL E50 are a good option. If you want to spend a bit more, the I-MEGO THRONE Gold have a stunning audio and battery life, while the Focal Bathys are specifically designed for serious audiophiles thanks to their DAC mode that supports hi-res audio via USB-C.
There are some excellent headphones in the mid-tier price bracket. A range of brands make headphones that sound fantastic at a reasonable cost. The Poly (formerly Plantronics) BackBeats Pro 2 are a good example, with a powerful bass and bright treble for pop and rock as well as a clear mid-range that makes instruments and vocals prominent. The updated Sennheiser Momentum 4 is another great option. It's got improved ANC and an app companion that comes with presets for various listening styles. If you're a fan of Bose's premium headphones check out the QC35 II for a similar experience, but with better passive noise isolation and a more robust design.
Audiophiles are trained to differentiate between headphones. Even casual listeners can tell the difference between wireless and wired headphones. Wireless headphones come with several pitfalls that could affect audio quality. For instance, audio codecs can alter the bandwidth, sample rate and latency of a wireless transmission which can cause distortion and loss of detail.
These issues have been largely solved by wireless headphones that utilize the most up-to-date Bluetooth technology. They also support advanced audio codecs such as Qualcomm AAC. Most wireless over-ear headsets that we test offer high-quality audio at a reasonable price.
Noise Cancellation
If you're looking to block out the noise of your office or get some shut-eye on an airplane wireless headphones are an excellent choice. These large headphones are usually more comfortable than earbuds. Many models also offer active noise cancellation that makes your music and sound clearer.
Active noise cancellation utilizes microphones to detect ambient noise and then utilize frequencies to counteract it, effectively separating you from the surrounding. Over-ear headphones that have this feature come with a microphone that is built-in to ensure that your voice is clearly heard when you make phone calls. Audio-Technica's M20xBT noise-canceling wireless headsets come with Bluetooth multipoint connectivity, and a battery life of up to 60 hours. These headphones are an excellent choice for those who commute and are small enough to fit into the bag or purse of a person.
The Focal Bathys wireless headphones are a great choice for those who want to invest in a premium bluetooth headphones audio experience. They feature outstanding audio quality and sophisticated sound cancellation. The first wireless headphones by an French high-end audio company The Focal Bathys are a delight for audiophiles. They have an open back design with luxurious materials like leather and aluminum details. They come with a wide array of features with an app companion with a graphic EQ and presets that allow you to customize your listening experience. With their 40mm Beryllium coated drivers and acoustic leather cups, they deliver great isolation. They also support lossless audio which allows them to function as high-end Hi-Fi speakers when wired.
For a more budget-friendly option, the Monoprice BT-600ANC is a lightweight, comfortable pair of wireless headphones that offer good sound quality and outstanding noise cancellation for the price. The headphones come with a broad range of features, like ANC and ambient awareness modes, touch controls and aptX and AAC support for high-quality audio on Android and iOS. The BT-600ANC is one of only a handful of headphones that have a programmable ambience awareness mode. This allows you to listen to the ambient noise at a reduced volume without having to turn off the music headphones wireless.
Battery Life
The last thing you want is to be running out during your commute or during your workout. Wireless headphones cut out the cord and are a much more convenient option. The battery power of wireless headphones will drain over time. You need to choose a pair that has an extended battery.
Certain models can remain running for several days or weeks on a single charge. However, this longevity comes with a price. To achieve this, manufacturers need to reduce the size of the battery, or sacrifice other features. The best wireless headphones are an excellent balance of battery life and performance.
Over-ear headphones are equipped with larger batteries, but they also require more power to run features such as active noise cancellation. On-ear headsets, on contrary have a smaller design, which allows them to be more lightweight. They don't block as much noise as their bulkier equivalents.
In terms of battery life, the Cleer Enduro ANC and Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless have set the bar for wireless headphones. Both headphones can play for up to 60 hours when ANC enabled. They will easily beat other top over-ear headphones with a similar price range including Sony's WH1000XM5 and Bose's 740 III.
Similar to the Focal Px8's first wireless headphones are an audiophile's dream. The Focal Px8 headphones sport an open-back design that is comfortable to wear. They offer a lively sound quality with a focus on thumpy bass and bright trebles. The Focal Px8 headphones also come with an app companion that lets you customize the sound to suit your preferences.
On the other side, Focal's wireless headphones are also one of the most expensive on the market. This is due in part to their top-quality materials and design. The headphones also feature the ability to charge quickly, which lets you enjoy two hours of audio within just 15 minutes of charging. The Focal Px8 headphones are a great choice if you're willing to trade in a longer battery life in exchange for a high-quality sound and a comfortable fit.
Comfort
In contrast to earbuds, the over-ear headphones rest on ears instead of around them. The earpads will rest less on your earlobes, which allows you to listen to your music for longer. The ear cups also help to keep your music headphones wireless in place and make it more immersive and give you an immersive audio experience. This immersion also improves the clarity of your audio as you be able to hear every detail of the song without being distracted by background noise or the sound of your own voice.
Most over-ear headphones aren't as lightweight as earbuds. The bulkier construction and lack of folding mechanisms make them harder to carry around in backpacks or music headphones Wireless pockets. They also require a case to keep them safe when they are not in use. While most headphones come with a carry case, this isn't ideal and could be a problem for those who prefer to listen to music on the go.
This pair of wireless headphones is a great option for audiophiles looking for top-quality headphones that can be used while travelling. The Bose QC35 II is a premium headphone that provides excellent comfort, sound quality and noise cancellation for the price. The earcups and the headband are made of premium materials and are extremely comfortable to wear. The audio quality is an improvement over the previous model, offering more clarity and a richer sound. You can also adjust the sound to your preference by using a companion app which includes an EQ and presets.
Another premium option is the Focal Bathys Wireless headphones which feature a premium design and plenty of design and comfort. They are available in a range of colours, and they come with premium leather. They're elegant enough to go with a suit or an evening dress. The default sound profile of these headphones is a bass-heavy. This results in a more thumpy and punchy sound that complements EDM, Hip-Hop and other genres of dance music. The Focal audio app comes with an integrated graphic equalizer that can help you correct the tone of instruments and vocals.
While it's not easy to determine which type of headphone wireless is more comfortable the overall experience is contingent on your personal preference. If you prefer headphones for over-ear use with a thicker padding, pick a model that has moderate clamping force. This will help prevent your earlobes from feeling painful after long listening sessions, Music Headphones wireless even with ANC enabled.
The PX8s are expensive however they look and sound superior to other headphones. The design is elevated by the 40mm carbon cone driver as well as Nappa leather. A DAC mode is included to provide high-res audio.
This Bluetooth flagship features Bose’s industry-leading ANC technology, superior control, and a sleek design. The battery life is its biggest selling point.
Sound Quality
Wireless headphones with over-ears sound better because they surround your ears. They also have larger and more powerful drivers that can deliver deep bass and wide soundstages. However, this comes at a price and over-ear headphones usually have higher price tags with the top models priced at around $250, PS250 or $450 and often with active noise cancellation.
In the end, it's the choice of your personal taste and what you'll use your headphones for - if you are looking to listen to music in a noisy environment and value comfort over audio quality, an affordable pair such as the Jabra Move Wireless or JBL E50 are a good option. If you want to spend a bit more, the I-MEGO THRONE Gold have a stunning audio and battery life, while the Focal Bathys are specifically designed for serious audiophiles thanks to their DAC mode that supports hi-res audio via USB-C.
There are some excellent headphones in the mid-tier price bracket. A range of brands make headphones that sound fantastic at a reasonable cost. The Poly (formerly Plantronics) BackBeats Pro 2 are a good example, with a powerful bass and bright treble for pop and rock as well as a clear mid-range that makes instruments and vocals prominent. The updated Sennheiser Momentum 4 is another great option. It's got improved ANC and an app companion that comes with presets for various listening styles. If you're a fan of Bose's premium headphones check out the QC35 II for a similar experience, but with better passive noise isolation and a more robust design.
Audiophiles are trained to differentiate between headphones. Even casual listeners can tell the difference between wireless and wired headphones. Wireless headphones come with several pitfalls that could affect audio quality. For instance, audio codecs can alter the bandwidth, sample rate and latency of a wireless transmission which can cause distortion and loss of detail.
These issues have been largely solved by wireless headphones that utilize the most up-to-date Bluetooth technology. They also support advanced audio codecs such as Qualcomm AAC. Most wireless over-ear headsets that we test offer high-quality audio at a reasonable price.
Noise Cancellation
If you're looking to block out the noise of your office or get some shut-eye on an airplane wireless headphones are an excellent choice. These large headphones are usually more comfortable than earbuds. Many models also offer active noise cancellation that makes your music and sound clearer.
Active noise cancellation utilizes microphones to detect ambient noise and then utilize frequencies to counteract it, effectively separating you from the surrounding. Over-ear headphones that have this feature come with a microphone that is built-in to ensure that your voice is clearly heard when you make phone calls. Audio-Technica's M20xBT noise-canceling wireless headsets come with Bluetooth multipoint connectivity, and a battery life of up to 60 hours. These headphones are an excellent choice for those who commute and are small enough to fit into the bag or purse of a person.
The Focal Bathys wireless headphones are a great choice for those who want to invest in a premium bluetooth headphones audio experience. They feature outstanding audio quality and sophisticated sound cancellation. The first wireless headphones by an French high-end audio company The Focal Bathys are a delight for audiophiles. They have an open back design with luxurious materials like leather and aluminum details. They come with a wide array of features with an app companion with a graphic EQ and presets that allow you to customize your listening experience. With their 40mm Beryllium coated drivers and acoustic leather cups, they deliver great isolation. They also support lossless audio which allows them to function as high-end Hi-Fi speakers when wired.
For a more budget-friendly option, the Monoprice BT-600ANC is a lightweight, comfortable pair of wireless headphones that offer good sound quality and outstanding noise cancellation for the price. The headphones come with a broad range of features, like ANC and ambient awareness modes, touch controls and aptX and AAC support for high-quality audio on Android and iOS. The BT-600ANC is one of only a handful of headphones that have a programmable ambience awareness mode. This allows you to listen to the ambient noise at a reduced volume without having to turn off the music headphones wireless.
Battery Life
The last thing you want is to be running out during your commute or during your workout. Wireless headphones cut out the cord and are a much more convenient option. The battery power of wireless headphones will drain over time. You need to choose a pair that has an extended battery.
Certain models can remain running for several days or weeks on a single charge. However, this longevity comes with a price. To achieve this, manufacturers need to reduce the size of the battery, or sacrifice other features. The best wireless headphones are an excellent balance of battery life and performance.
Over-ear headphones are equipped with larger batteries, but they also require more power to run features such as active noise cancellation. On-ear headsets, on contrary have a smaller design, which allows them to be more lightweight. They don't block as much noise as their bulkier equivalents.
In terms of battery life, the Cleer Enduro ANC and Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless have set the bar for wireless headphones. Both headphones can play for up to 60 hours when ANC enabled. They will easily beat other top over-ear headphones with a similar price range including Sony's WH1000XM5 and Bose's 740 III.
Similar to the Focal Px8's first wireless headphones are an audiophile's dream. The Focal Px8 headphones sport an open-back design that is comfortable to wear. They offer a lively sound quality with a focus on thumpy bass and bright trebles. The Focal Px8 headphones also come with an app companion that lets you customize the sound to suit your preferences.
On the other side, Focal's wireless headphones are also one of the most expensive on the market. This is due in part to their top-quality materials and design. The headphones also feature the ability to charge quickly, which lets you enjoy two hours of audio within just 15 minutes of charging. The Focal Px8 headphones are a great choice if you're willing to trade in a longer battery life in exchange for a high-quality sound and a comfortable fit.
Comfort
In contrast to earbuds, the over-ear headphones rest on ears instead of around them. The earpads will rest less on your earlobes, which allows you to listen to your music for longer. The ear cups also help to keep your music headphones wireless in place and make it more immersive and give you an immersive audio experience. This immersion also improves the clarity of your audio as you be able to hear every detail of the song without being distracted by background noise or the sound of your own voice.
Most over-ear headphones aren't as lightweight as earbuds. The bulkier construction and lack of folding mechanisms make them harder to carry around in backpacks or music headphones Wireless pockets. They also require a case to keep them safe when they are not in use. While most headphones come with a carry case, this isn't ideal and could be a problem for those who prefer to listen to music on the go.
This pair of wireless headphones is a great option for audiophiles looking for top-quality headphones that can be used while travelling. The Bose QC35 II is a premium headphone that provides excellent comfort, sound quality and noise cancellation for the price. The earcups and the headband are made of premium materials and are extremely comfortable to wear. The audio quality is an improvement over the previous model, offering more clarity and a richer sound. You can also adjust the sound to your preference by using a companion app which includes an EQ and presets.
Another premium option is the Focal Bathys Wireless headphones which feature a premium design and plenty of design and comfort. They are available in a range of colours, and they come with premium leather. They're elegant enough to go with a suit or an evening dress. The default sound profile of these headphones is a bass-heavy. This results in a more thumpy and punchy sound that complements EDM, Hip-Hop and other genres of dance music. The Focal audio app comes with an integrated graphic equalizer that can help you correct the tone of instruments and vocals.
While it's not easy to determine which type of headphone wireless is more comfortable the overall experience is contingent on your personal preference. If you prefer headphones for over-ear use with a thicker padding, pick a model that has moderate clamping force. This will help prevent your earlobes from feeling painful after long listening sessions, Music Headphones wireless even with ANC enabled.