Sony 1000X The Collexion vs. Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2: Both wow, but one is comfier
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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...
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