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High Res Audio with iPhone 15 Pro and Bowers & Wilkins PX8 (USB-C wired mode).
Просмотров 22 тыс.8 месяцев назад
The purpose of this review is to demonstrate to those with iPhones 15 and 15 Pro that besides the myriad possibilities unlocked for photography and video production by the introduction of the USB-C port, they can take advantage of this long-awaited feature for mobile, portable, hassle-free, high-res audio streaming with the Bowers & Wilkins PX8 and other headphones compatible with USB-C audio s...
Better Sound for Your Money: Sennheiser Momentum 4 vs Beats Studio Pro
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We share our thoughts on the Beats Studio Pro and the Sennheiser Momentum 4.0 side by side. We have reviewed these headphones individually on this channel. So, this time, we focused mainly on the Sound Quality. If you want to know more about the features of these headphones, see these links: Sennheiser Momentum 4: ruclips.net/video/wCPR6GDIAog/видео.html Beats Studio Pro: ruclips.net/video/oMF6...
On Sound Quality and more: The Beats Studio Pro ANC Headphones
Просмотров 532Год назад
We bring you our take on the recerntly released Beats Studio Pro ANC headphones, by Beats by Dre - a subsidiary of Apple. It is promising when it comes to sound quality, but there many quirks. Share your thoughts on the comment section. Let's make this a conversation. Time Stamp: 0:00 - Introduction 0:50 - Down memory lane 03:27 - Sound Quality 08:47 - Design & Sound 10:15 - ANC & Sound 14:46 -...
On Sound Quality: Sennheiser Momentum 4 vs Bowers & Wilkins PX7S2 and PX8.
Просмотров 28 тыс.Год назад
After using these headphones extensively for nearly a year, I have shared a few insightful thoughts I hope will inspire your next purchase. If you own these headphones, you might discover one or two things you probably didn't know yet. I have focused mainly on their sound quality and how that informs their asking price. Also, I dwelled on some of the defects you might not know until you have us...
SENNHEISER MOMENTUM 4: The best bang for the money
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SENNHEISER MOMENTUM 4: The best bang for the money
BOWERS & WILKINS PX8: ANC Headphones sound at its best
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BOWERS & WILKINS PX8: ANC Headphones sound at its best
BOWERS & WILKINS PX7 S2: The In-Depth First Impression.
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BOWERS & WILKINS PX7 S2: The In-Depth First Impression.
Sony Wh-1000 XM5 vs AirPods Max | The ULTIMATE Comparison
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Sony Wh-1000 XM5 vs AirPods Max | The ULTIMATE Comparison
Which Wireless Headphones are better? | SONY WH-1000XM4 vs TECHNICS EAH-A800 Comparison
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Which Wireless Headphones are better? | SONY WH-1000XM4 vs TECHNICS EAH-A800 Comparison
TECHNICS EAH-A800: Better than the Sony XM4?
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TECHNICS EAH-A800: Better than the Sony XM4?
Sony LinkBuds: Why I don’t BUY the Hype.
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Sony LinkBuds: Why I don’t BUY the Hype.
RODE WIRELESS GO II PORTABLE MICROPHONE | What's in a box?
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RODE WIRELESS GO II PORTABLE MICROPHONE | What's in a box?
Who is CAREFUL OPTIMIST? | Our New Brand Name.
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Who is CAREFUL OPTIMIST? | Our New Brand Name.
Careful Optimist | A New Platform is Born
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Careful Optimist | A New Platform is Born
BEOPLAY EQ vs AIRPODS PRO vs AIRPODS 3 Earphones | A Review of Sound and Efficiency
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BEOPLAY EQ vs AIRPODS PRO vs AIRPODS 3 Earphones | A Review of Sound and Efficiency
UNBOXING BEOPLAY EQ (BANG & OLUFSEN) | Prelude to Comparison with AirPods Pro
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UNBOXING BEOPLAY EQ (BANG & OLUFSEN) | Prelude to Comparison with AirPods Pro
IPHONE 13 PRO CAMERAS: A Visual Artist‘s Review
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IPHONE 13 PRO CAMERAS: A Visual Artist‘s Review
IPHONE 13 EVENT: My BREAKDOWN and QUICK REACTION
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IPHONE 13 EVENT: My BREAKDOWN and QUICK REACTION
Are Headphones Designed for Men's Head? - Excerpt
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Are Headphones Designed for Men's Head? - Excerpt
BEOPLAY HX vs BOWERS & WILKINS PX7 | The ULTIMATE Comparison
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BEOPLAY HX vs BOWERS & WILKINS PX7 | The ULTIMATE Comparison
QUICK UNBOXING: ZOOM H8 AUDIO RECORDER
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QUICK UNBOXING: ZOOM H8 AUDIO RECORDER
UNBOXING BEOPLAY HX | Prelude to Comparison with Bowers & Wilkins PX7
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UNBOXING BEOPLAY HX | Prelude to Comparison with Bowers & Wilkins PX7
GIVEAWAY and Review of Zoom ZDM -1, GREAT Budget Microphone for Podcasters
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GIVEAWAY and Review of Zoom ZDM -1, GREAT Budget Microphone for Podcasters
QUICK REACTION: Apple Music gets LOSSLESS, HIGH RES AUDIO
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QUICK REACTION: Apple Music gets LOSSLESS, HIGH RES AUDIO
BEOPLAY H95 vs AIRPODS MAX | The ULTIMATE Comparison
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BEOPLAY H95 vs AIRPODS MAX | The ULTIMATE Comparison
UNBOXING BEOPLAY H95 | Prelude to Comparison with AirPods Max
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UNBOXING BEOPLAY H95 | Prelude to Comparison with AirPods Max
AIRPODS MAX REVIEW (after my FIRST TRAVEL with it).
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AIRPODS MAX REVIEW (after my FIRST TRAVEL with it).
FUJIFILM X-S10 & iPhone 12 Pro MAX: which one suits you best?
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FUJIFILM X-S10 & iPhone 12 Pro MAX: which one suits you best?
Studio Notes EP1| New Equipments for the studio 2021
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Studio Notes EP1| New Equipments for the studio 2021

Комментарии

  • @DeadWorld169
    @DeadWorld169 День назад

    This started happening to mine just recently. Both the headband and the left ear cup are coming apart. Really disappointed with the quality

    • @CarefulOptimist
      @CarefulOptimist День назад

      Are you still under warranty? If yes, please send it back and ask for a new one.

  • @calebs2crazy
    @calebs2crazy 7 дней назад

    I love Sennheiser open back wired but i tried the m4 and out of the box they sound muddy. How does no one ever talk about this? I found the eq to help ever so slightly but the eq system is weird on the app. Personalized sound on the app however transforms the headphones enetirely and now sound crystal clear and boomy but not as punchy and tight like the s2e. Boomy being a loose bass and punchy being tight and doing what it needs to but not lingering. Kinda almost how a planar magnetic driver hits.

  • @sguerrero2000
    @sguerrero2000 8 дней назад

    Thanks to this video I purchased the PX8, they sound great but I found a great feature, you can turn the PX8 to an analog headphone (like the Focal Bathys). Use the provided 3.5mm to USB-C cable, this will turn off the internal DAC, then you can connect them to any source 24bit/sky_is_the_limit kHz and the will sound amazing

    • @CarefulOptimist
      @CarefulOptimist 8 дней назад

      That’s cool! Normally, the wired mode do not turn off the internal DAC because PX series are always designed to encode/decode every sound signal to 24bit/48khz. Unless they made a change via software update lately.

  • @VolodymyrBohomolov
    @VolodymyrBohomolov 9 дней назад

    Great background music mate! The XM5 missing here, especially the breaking hinges thing.

    • @krysin
      @krysin 6 дней назад

      Thats because this video is about good sounding headphones and the XM5s arent that.

    • @VolodymyrBohomolov
      @VolodymyrBohomolov 6 дней назад

      @@krysin ha-ha, fair enough:))

  • @kyleinnes4963
    @kyleinnes4963 9 дней назад

    Them headphones ain’t loc proof

  • @NamPham-xv8fx
    @NamPham-xv8fx 10 дней назад

    Hey, I just tried connecting my Momentum 4 to my iPhone via USB-C to USB-C (without any dongle), and the sound quality is great. Maybe there's a firmware update for that. Could you take another look at it?

    • @CarefulOptimist
      @CarefulOptimist 10 дней назад

      Ahh, perhaps they have some firmware update. That’s good to know that the SQ is great.

  • @KuruKafam
    @KuruKafam 15 дней назад

    my momentum 4 is die, slip in to my whiskey :( I really love them, i like loud and edm bassy music, for my next anc headphone am i going to happy with px8 or should i stick with momentum 4 ? Thank you for video.

  • @cabby4357
    @cabby4357 16 дней назад

    Hi im interested of your Playlist....can you share your Spotify List? Greetings from Germany!

  • @abrahamkimu8683
    @abrahamkimu8683 16 дней назад

    I can't wait!

  • @nazrulnero
    @nazrulnero 18 дней назад

    After a month of use, I've noticed a persistent white noise in the left ear cup when the ANC/Ambient mode is activated, which is disappointing. As it's still under warranty, I hope this issue can be resolved.

    • @CarefulOptimist
      @CarefulOptimist 17 дней назад

      Which of the headphones do you speak of?

  • @mayday6880
    @mayday6880 21 день назад

    Price droped, you can buy the PX8 for about 400 Euro now, lowest I found is 384 Euro

    • @CarefulOptimist
      @CarefulOptimist 21 день назад

      That is so cool. But wait to see what comes out for tech-tember starting from next month. There is a lot of product lunch going on.

  • @hawesome145
    @hawesome145 23 дня назад

    Amazing review my friend, keep up the good work. Already an Airpods Max owner but out of curiosity bought the PX8 and at first was disappointed whenI heard the smaller soundstage. But I quickly realised soundstage isn’t everything, the bass on these is amazing, and I’m not a bass head. It’s clean and tight but punchy is the best word you used, you feel it like a punch to the gut but it doesn’t bleed into other frequencies. That leads to seperation, this is what makes these shine in my book, every instrument has its own space to shine and it’s almost like a 3d quality. AirPods Max have a wider soundstage yes but each instrument is not even close to the definition and clarity of these, and flat by comparison. I was worried about the limited eq, as Airpods Max haven’t none at all but I find myself using the iPhone eq to flip between genres as I hate the stock sound, too harsh and boomy. But the PX8 in my view don’t need an eq, everything seems to sound good no matter what I throw at them. Beautifully designed and top notch materials. Plus, they are now at €403 on Amazon Germany!

    • @CarefulOptimist
      @CarefulOptimist 22 дня назад

      Amazing! Now that the PX8 is at a discount price. Best time to own them!

  • @TemujinScott80
    @TemujinScott80 23 дня назад

    I was so underwhelmed with the sound quality of the PX8’s…

    • @CarefulOptimist
      @CarefulOptimist 23 дня назад

      Oh yeah, maybe you watched a lot of reviews and the hype heightened your expectations before you got your hands on one? 🙂 But you are right, for the price, I think it’s really that exceptional. But it’s good especially if you are already endeared to the PX Sound Signature.

  • @JagmeetRai-clicks
    @JagmeetRai-clicks 24 дня назад

    Does bang & olufsen H90 support Hi Res Lossless with USB c?

    • @CarefulOptimist
      @CarefulOptimist 23 дня назад

      You mean H95? Yes, it does support USB-C listening.

  • @slappstf1
    @slappstf1 Месяц назад

    Started researching at 9pm and finally at 11:45 pm have arrived to the conclusion that i'm getting momentum 4's. 11:53 pm i have ordered them and will be picking them up tomorrow!!

    • @CarefulOptimist
      @CarefulOptimist Месяц назад

      Amazing! I think that the M4 is a better pick too :). I hope you enjoy it!

    • @slappstf1
      @slappstf1 29 дней назад

      @@CarefulOptimist had to return them, sound was absolutely stunning, however after using for two days i had connection issues with them, (constantly disconnecting and turning off) and also i had issues with it freezing my phone and rapidly pausing and playing with music. Swapped out to airpod maxes :)

  • @cazewonda
    @cazewonda Месяц назад

    I had the Momentum 4 for about 4 months and while I have no objection to all the positives mentioned, mine had very crazy cracking sounds while connected to Bluetooth and then just on the 4 month the coverings came up too. I've had to return it and would probably get the PX8.

    • @CarefulOptimist
      @CarefulOptimist Месяц назад

      I hope you get a replacement under warranty. PX8 is a great choice. Please think of getting the PX8 with a warranty as well, as it is known to develop cosmetic defects after a few months too.

    • @cazewonda
      @cazewonda Месяц назад

      ​​@@CarefulOptimistthat's very disappointing to hear but thank you for bringing this up. Yes I have gotten a refund for the M4. I learnt my lesson about warranty in a hard way and now I don't buy unless it has a warranty.

  • @fmmflight
    @fmmflight Месяц назад

    Yeah - u deserve 1m subs ez. GREAT review.

  • @i95smuggler
    @i95smuggler Месяц назад

    I'm somewhat confused about the PX7S2. Was it made/released after the PX8?

    • @CarefulOptimist
      @CarefulOptimist Месяц назад

      It was released BEFORE the PX8. Think of the PX8 as PX7 S2 Pro :)

    • @i95smuggler
      @i95smuggler Месяц назад

      @@CarefulOptimist Ah, ok thanks

  • @jibinlal2168
    @jibinlal2168 Месяц назад

    Ps7 s2e support c type connectivity or not

  • @hixyhicks
    @hixyhicks Месяц назад

    I am thinking about getting my first iPhone at the end of the year when my contract ends .Is there an equivalent to UAP for iPhone ?

    • @CarefulOptimist
      @CarefulOptimist Месяц назад

      I am not sure I understand what a UAP is

    • @hixyhicks
      @hixyhicks Месяц назад

      @CarefulOptimist Sorry, my fault, I meant usb audio player pro . What software is used in Iphone to play audio files .

    • @CarefulOptimist
      @CarefulOptimist Месяц назад

      your iphone 15 can play audio via the USB automatically, but not the earlier versions of the iPhone.

  • @HOBBYTONY600
    @HOBBYTONY600 Месяц назад

    I have the Px8 and an S24 Ultra and in wired mode the headphones are significantly reduced in volume. In addition, the battery is constantly charged in wired mode. This will have a significant effect on the battery life. A great pity.

    • @CarefulOptimist
      @CarefulOptimist Месяц назад

      That's the downside of this set up: battery! But if you are not using your headphones intensely or occasionally on wired mode, then it is worth it!

  • @michaelknibbs
    @michaelknibbs Месяц назад

    Great review. Very engaging. Keep 'em coming...

    • @CarefulOptimist
      @CarefulOptimist Месяц назад

      Thank you so much! Sure!

    • @michaelknibbs
      @michaelknibbs 8 дней назад

      Update. Ordered both. Liked the sound of the B&W PS7 Se2 way better. Surprised me as I’m a long time Sennheiser user.

  • @arthurgimba1310
    @arthurgimba1310 Месяц назад

    Momentum 4 just won!

  • @blueleon99
    @blueleon99 Месяц назад

    Thank you!

  • @yaawow
    @yaawow Месяц назад

    Hi Px8 In Bluetooth mode, Tidal sounds better through the B&W app than through the Tidal app.

    • @CarefulOptimist
      @CarefulOptimist Месяц назад

      Yes! i totally agree! you are spot on with this observation!

  • @razorree
    @razorree Месяц назад

    how about using Sennheiser thru USB cable as well? you don't use crappy DAC in your PC then.

  • @_lhpa
    @_lhpa 2 месяца назад

    thank you so much for this video ❤ this is what i’ve been looking for

  • @Avil-w6i
    @Avil-w6i 2 месяца назад

    Yeahhhhh is broken b&w fix it now!!!!🎉and apologise

    • @CarefulOptimist
      @CarefulOptimist Месяц назад

      That's amazing! Please keep your invoice. If it happens again within a year, ask for a new one (not a fixed one)

  • @PeterbFree
    @PeterbFree 2 месяца назад

    Did they sort out the issue with the padding detaching issue in your PX8?

    • @CarefulOptimist
      @CarefulOptimist Месяц назад

      They gave me a brand new headphones. As long as they keep giving a new one, I don't mind. The PX8 are great.

  • @ezequiel5820
    @ezequiel5820 2 месяца назад

    But I have seen in other videos that in iPhone you cannot here the best quiality when wired connected. That if you compare it with an android you will see all the loss that the iPhone has :(.

    • @CarefulOptimist
      @CarefulOptimist 2 месяца назад

      That might be true when compared with android. Android has more freedom and access to codecs of higher quality streaming. But a lot depends on the headphones as well. What I try to show in the video is that you can have access to the highest quality your headphones can deliver given the limitations of the iOS and iPad OS. Those limitations are not as much with the Mac OS though.

  • @alfredosifuentes2603
    @alfredosifuentes2603 2 месяца назад

    Hi, I have a Fiio K17 dongle DAC, and the px8. Mi question is if this combo would make a difference in terms of sound. Does de intern dac of the px8 would switch off and use the Fiio K17? I hope you can help me. You have great content! 👍

    • @CarefulOptimist
      @CarefulOptimist 2 месяца назад

      The DAC of the PX series never switches off. That’s one downside of the PX series. I think you are better off with the likes of focal bathys, etc, in this regard.

  • @aliijunas
    @aliijunas 2 месяца назад

    great video but please don't dance guys. it's cringe specially with hijab

  • @josephsmith1858
    @josephsmith1858 2 месяца назад

    I just tried it after watching your video, you are spot on sir

  • @damianwilkowski2083
    @damianwilkowski2083 2 месяца назад

    Two months of usage and happened to me as well. I love them but this is not acceptable for the price... waiting for the response from the shop as they couldn't get to the dealer of B&W in Ireland

    • @CarefulOptimist
      @CarefulOptimist 2 месяца назад

      That really sucks especially when they are not able to get hold of the dealers let alone the companies. BW customer care and after-sales service sucks! I will mention that in the next review!

    • @damianwilkowski2083
      @damianwilkowski2083 2 месяца назад

      @@CarefulOptimist now its over a week and after 1 visit to the shop (50km to drive one way to show that they are damaged) 2 phone calls still no response from the B&W dealer for Ireland …

    • @damianwilkowski2083
      @damianwilkowski2083 2 месяца назад

      @@CarefulOptimist just to let you know, after 3 weeks plus I got a new pair of B&W px8 and if thats the case I am happy with it. If they keep exchanging to the new one’s let it be. I like the style and the sound so I have to live with it even though I might replace them again in the future

  • @brewmaster03
    @brewmaster03 2 месяца назад

    Such a great video and the audio that goes with it. What can I say it is just great.

  • @PeterbFree
    @PeterbFree 2 месяца назад

    My PX 7S2 came apart across the head band and on both ear cups. 100% adhesive failure

    • @CarefulOptimist
      @CarefulOptimist 2 месяца назад

      Very sad! Hope you were able to send it back under warranty.

  • @Qubnix
    @Qubnix 2 месяца назад

    Is possible to detach Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 earpads?

  • @kevin-zd4po
    @kevin-zd4po 3 месяца назад

    ive never heard this from anyone else but you interesting. I really want the px8 now u got me worried. since this been awhile do u know if they fixed the issue

    • @CarefulOptimist
      @CarefulOptimist 2 месяца назад

      It does not happen with all of the units. If you are lucky, it won’t happen to you. What I will say is that you buy with guarantee. That way, if it happens, you send it back for replacement.

  • @nafismridha997
    @nafismridha997 3 месяца назад

    Bw customer service sucks

  • @cantbsdave
    @cantbsdave 3 месяца назад

    Good Job!

  • @gradikabeya9960
    @gradikabeya9960 3 месяца назад

    Senhesier has good sound quality but the noise cancellation is not the best.

    • @CarefulOptimist
      @CarefulOptimist Месяц назад

      Hmm, I think it can feel over-processed at times.

  • @Markus-xm4zv
    @Markus-xm4zv 3 месяца назад

    You are an amazing reviewer. Smart, calm, resonable. Thanks a lot😊

    • @CarefulOptimist
      @CarefulOptimist 2 месяца назад

      Thank you so much for the feedback. We get better by the day 🙂

  • @kriz-me859
    @kriz-me859 3 месяца назад

    Unfortunately, there are very few views, it seems to me that there are problems in the preview

    • @CarefulOptimist
      @CarefulOptimist Месяц назад

      In my opinion, the video is doing quite fine :)

  • @deanbrandon3615
    @deanbrandon3615 3 месяца назад

    Does this work with an older iPhone SE? With dongle?

    • @CarefulOptimist
      @CarefulOptimist Месяц назад

      Yes, it will always work with a lightening-compatible dongle.

  • @dewittfiala5021
    @dewittfiala5021 3 месяца назад

    capped at 24/48 without a dongle? makes it no different than any other wired headphone

    • @CarefulOptimist
      @CarefulOptimist Месяц назад

      Yeah, that's the downside with the PX series. But, to be honest, above that rate, the human ears don't hear really much. What we should be focusing on is the quality of the processing.

  • @TeffySam
    @TeffySam 3 месяца назад

    What a clear cut video. Why does this channel have only 3k subs???? Subscribed!

    • @CarefulOptimist
      @CarefulOptimist 3 месяца назад

      Hahaha. Thank you. We are working on it. But most importantly is quality over quantity:)

  • @bacchusdionysus7345
    @bacchusdionysus7345 3 месяца назад

    I have the px7 s2 and I have the px7 and have never had that issue and I pull on them constantly because of my large noggin. So this is totally a lie, this dude must work for a rival company. Pure Bullshit.

    • @PeterbFree
      @PeterbFree 2 месяца назад

      No, I have had this issue on my PX 7S2. All the padding has come off, on the headband and both ear cups

    • @CarefulOptimist
      @CarefulOptimist Месяц назад

      Did you get them to give you a replacement?

  • @MegaUltraSuperDuable
    @MegaUltraSuperDuable 3 месяца назад

    So how does the Px7 S2e (improved sound from the regular Px7 s2) hold up to the M4? 🤔...

    • @Markus-xm4zv
      @Markus-xm4zv 3 месяца назад

      Having both its a though battle. B&W is so clean. M4 is very adaptable to every kind of music. All in all B&W are little more comfy. Overall the momentums have more warm bass. Really punchy. The B&W have tighter Bass. I get px8 soon and look forward

    • @CarefulOptimist
      @CarefulOptimist Месяц назад

      Yes, I think the PX8 is a nice sweet spot between both.

  • @quicogil4565
    @quicogil4565 3 месяца назад

    Great comprehensive video! I use Qobuz on my wireless Grado GW100x connected to the Audioquest Dragonfly Cobalt. I sacrifice ANC and other features but does it ever sound great...

  • @Texxler
    @Texxler 3 месяца назад

    some revievers say tha the headphones are loosing some loudness in wired mode? maybe they fixed it?

    • @CarefulOptimist
      @CarefulOptimist 3 месяца назад

      I notice that sometimes. But I think it’s related to the particular music file you are listening to. It does not happen to all music files.