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Sony's 1000X The Collexion headphones take what Sony has learned in the consumer headphone space over the past decade and pack those lessons into a high-end, luxury-focused body. The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 headphones are luxurious, too -- and arguably more so -- but they also have the benefit of Bowers & Wilkins' hi-fi pedigree.
Also: I flew 2,700 miles with Apple, Sony, and Sennheiser headphones - this pair had the best audio
Both pairs sit in the top tier of consumer headphones, so the $150 gap between them is meaningful but relatively small in context. At this level, you're really choosing a philosophy. Sony is the rational, everyday pick, while Bowers & Wilkins is the one you buy for pure listening pleasure and a bit of prestige. Here's how to decide which philosophy is yours.
Specifications
Sony 1000X The Collexion Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Wired connectivity 3.5mm jack USB-C; 3.5mm jack Codec support SBC; AAC; LDAC; LC3 SBC; AAC; aptX Classic, Adaptive, Lossless, HD Weight 320g 310g Foldable? No No Spatial audio Sony 360 Reality Audio Upmix Firmware update TBD Audio modes ANC, Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control ANC, Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive ANC Battery life 24 hours 30 hours Price $ 460 $ 799
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