i'm one of the finest subscribers known to man and as such must say you redeemed your whole review with your ending statement about sound quality. given the usual garbage ANC is, i don't want to hear about it or other marketing blather. i just want to hear the music as the artist/producer intended with comfort and w/o other conderns. so, in the end, good job. thanks.
I just got mine today and I've listend to all types of music and am simply blown away by then. I LOVE B&W signature sound, which is natural. I also own the Px8 and am stunned how these earbuds can sound as good as their terrific over-the-ear headphones, which cost a few hundred $$ more. I like your review style a lot, btw.
also a big fan, 3 years enjoing the bass profile of pi7 ans s2 but too many connectivity issues, now it's time to move on with the new ones, i hope i will not regret it because of the lack of the bass
Hi, really good vlog. Are the Pi8’s good at blocking ambient sound when you are talking to others. If you’re on a mobile call and doing something noisy, ie cooking will the caller hear the sounds you are making? Thank you
Check out Flossy Carter's review - he addresses loudness of the buds - spoiler alert - with the right streaming service, very loud (RUclips Music particularly)
how do you find the bass response? have you any experience with the previous model? some posts mention that the bass is the weak side of the sound this time with the new ones
I can help you sir! I have over 100 earbuds and over 75 headphones over the ear. Denon perl pro is an excellent earbuds, BUT the sound is very "digitalized". When you do the sound test to have your sound profil, the sound is good for simple track. I explain: if you listen to Céline Dion, Adel, or song not complicated, the sound will be amazing. If you listen to heavy metal, punk rock, metal, there is a lot of heavy bass, heavy guitars, a lot of vocals and back vocals, so the Denon perl pro can't manage all this and give you a "digitalized" sound. You hear vocals up and down, guitars up and down, and all of the instruments. Oh by the way i speak french, so i try hard to explain. So, if you listen to metal, rock, heavy metal or something like this, you must buy the pi8!!!! I don't use the perl pro anymore just because of the lack of precision, the "digitalized sound". The fit is terrible too. The pi8 is the best sounding earbuds that i have with the devialet gemini 2 and the technics az80 and the momemtum tws 4 from sennheiser. Here is my ranking: 1. Pi8 2. Sennheiser momemtum 4 tws 3. Devialet gemini 2 4. Technics az80 (the volume is too low). 5. Status between 3 anc Hope this help
@@Patrickmathieu0482 IT seems you and me have tested all the same earbuds. So I ask this question. Do you really think the Devialet - Gemini II sound less good then the TW4s? Because I returned my TW3s for the 4s. And was so mad I could cry. Because of how muddy they sounded in comparison. Went on a return/exchange journey 4 deep. And found myself back with the Sennheiser momentum 3s again. But I must say. in testing the TW4s ,Technics az80, Denon perl pro and the Devialet - Gemini II. The Gemini sounded the best by a large margin. Had the most detail and sounded the loudest of them all. I only returned them because of a core annoying noise-cancelling glitch they had. But If I had the cash to own two pairs, one for daily commute and one for music enjoyment. I would hands down still keep them just to listen to music. So with saying all this. Do you really think the Pi8 are better then all you listed? I to listen to mostly rock( Indie Rock & Instrumental-Post Rock) music and some electronica and Epic-core music.
Why these earbuds are so expensive? Arguably, one of the best earbuds (like Samsungs earbuds) are nearly half of the price, I can clearly trust the brand but what I am paying for if I buy from b&w or Bang and Olufsen?
Bro great review informative well presented nonetheless if you hadn't heard Denon perl pro then sadly it means you're far away from the perfection..try it and give your ears something to make them shocked
As good as these high end earbuds are, I just can't see any real justification for the cost. Even the Snapdragon sound is offered as 1/4th the price in other models (like from earfun). The only 200 USD+ I can justify is the Bose QC Ultra because of their insane noise cancelling. It's just not something you can get from anything else except the Sony XM5 (which are about the same price).
I hear nothing but complaints about connection issues with the B&O TWS. Connectivity issues are not negotiable for me. If the Bluetooth doesn’t work, the product doesn’t work.
$400 🤣 😂 🤣 🙄 TWS earbuds, it's for the convenience they bring on the go and not for the so-called "extraordinary" quality of sound 🔊 they could have that they are interesting (wired headphones at $50-$100 do much better in this area 🤷🏽♂️), they just need to have a good enough sound 🔊 (which 99% of tws have today), good ANC (these B&W Pi8s are not really the best in the field), and good microphone in phone calls in noisy environments (a lot of earbuds at $50-$100 do better than these Pi8s), this thing is a product for snubs, it's a scam 🤧 🚶🏽♂️ 🚶🏽♂️ 🚶🏽♂️
@@hi-fidude6670 Or simply, I'm not stupid enough to believe in propaganda and put $400 in these earbuds whose so-called "magic", its only quality as tws, would be the quality of sound 🔊, quality of sound which in truth is no better than that of iems at $20-$50 🤷🏽♂️
@@rolins3279 The brokie excuses are off the scale here lmao. You know damn well these or the PI7 S2 will wipe the floor with your $50 earbuds. No point arguing with someone who have never tried a single thing better than Amazons choice cheapo crap. Whats next you gonna argue that your $50 earbuds beat my $1000 Beoplay H95s lol
i'm one of the finest subscribers known to man and as such must say you redeemed your whole review with your ending statement about sound quality. given the usual garbage ANC is, i don't want to hear about it or other marketing blather. i just want to hear the music as the artist/producer intended with comfort and w/o other conderns. so, in the end, good job. thanks.
I just got mine today and I've listend to all types of music and am simply blown away by then. I LOVE B&W signature sound, which is natural. I also own the Px8 and am stunned how these earbuds can sound as good as their terrific over-the-ear headphones, which cost a few hundred $$ more. I like your review style a lot, btw.
Got mine in midNight blue color :P
@@merchantmps I hope you're loving them as much as I love mine!
You got me to like and subscribe w this one. well done.
yer that 3.5 jack is a good idea to have
So can you use the jack with a portable DAC then to boost these??
How would you rate the volume capacity? Do they get as loud as other earbuds or can they go higher?
They are certainly loud enough for me. They're top loud for me on max volume
6:38 now thats a game changer
Im a big B&W fan but Pi7 sounds warmer and bass comes in stronger.
also a big fan, 3 years enjoing the bass profile of pi7 ans s2 but too many connectivity issues, now it's time to move on with the new ones, i hope i will not regret it because of the lack of the bass
Awesome review mate
Thanks Juan
How about volume, any comment on how loud they get?
Very loud. Half way volume is the same as max volume on MTW4.
Hi, really good vlog. Are the Pi8’s good at blocking ambient sound when you are talking to others. If you’re on a mobile call and doing something noisy, ie cooking will the caller hear the sounds you are making? Thank you
I use mine with Qobuz & they are so clear & oh so banging!
@@i95smuggler Same here. Subscribed to Qobuz as the sound is so clear. The best in ear buds I've even bought. Comfy to wear too
Great review are these loud on a iPhone
Yes, I’m also very curious about the volume capacity of these buds. Just how loud will they play?
Thanks for the awesome review!
Check out Flossy Carter's review - he addresses loudness of the buds - spoiler alert - with the right streaming service, very loud (RUclips Music particularly)
I can concur that these are loud!
In your opinion are they still worth buying to use with an iPhone? Thanks in advance
Yes definitely! The sound quality is so good on these
Can you confirm that you doesn't experience any audio drops and other connectivity and functional issues with this new model?
I've had no issues at all. I'm using it with an S24 Ultra
@@WhatGearHi' well no aptx adaptive or lossless for you then ;)
Please compare it to jbl tour pro 3 and galaxy buds 3 pro most importantly in sound quality! Thx
How about voice on phone calls, please?
how do you find the bass response? have you any experience with the previous model? some posts mention that the bass is the weak side of the sound this time with the new ones
The base is rich and rumbling, its almost as you woulde wea cans, very close
Curious how these are compared to the Denon Perl Pro. I'm deciding if I should switch and give these a go.
I can help you sir! I have over 100 earbuds and over 75 headphones over the ear. Denon perl pro is an excellent earbuds, BUT the sound is very "digitalized". When you do the sound test to have your sound profil, the sound is good for simple track. I explain: if you listen to Céline Dion, Adel, or song not complicated, the sound will be amazing. If you listen to heavy metal, punk rock, metal, there is a lot of heavy bass, heavy guitars, a lot of vocals and back vocals, so the Denon perl pro can't manage all this and give you a "digitalized" sound. You hear vocals up and down, guitars up and down, and all of the instruments. Oh by the way i speak french, so i try hard to explain. So, if you listen to metal, rock, heavy metal or something like this, you must buy the pi8!!!! I don't use the perl pro anymore just because of the lack of precision, the "digitalized sound". The fit is terrible too.
The pi8 is the best sounding earbuds that i have with the devialet gemini 2 and the technics az80 and the momemtum tws 4 from sennheiser. Here is my ranking:
1. Pi8
2. Sennheiser momemtum 4 tws
3. Devialet gemini 2
4. Technics az80 (the volume is too low).
5. Status between 3 anc
Hope this help
@@Patrickmathieu0482 IT seems you and me have tested all the same earbuds. So I ask this question. Do you really think the Devialet - Gemini II sound less good then the TW4s? Because I returned my TW3s for the 4s. And was so mad I could cry. Because of how muddy they sounded in comparison. Went on a return/exchange journey 4 deep. And found myself back with the Sennheiser momentum 3s again. But I must say. in testing the TW4s ,Technics az80, Denon perl pro and the Devialet - Gemini II. The Gemini sounded the best by a large margin. Had the most detail and sounded the loudest of them all. I only returned them because of a core annoying noise-cancelling glitch they had. But If I had the cash to own two pairs, one for daily commute and one for music enjoyment. I would hands down still keep them just to listen to music. So with saying all this. Do you really think the Pi8 are better then all you listed? I to listen to mostly rock( Indie Rock & Instrumental-Post Rock) music and some electronica and Epic-core music.
Im sure they sound really good, I have two B&W over ear headphones and they are very good, but the price is ridiculous!
Connection problems, or no?
Drop outs are a hard no for me
Why these earbuds are so expensive? Arguably, one of the best earbuds (like Samsungs earbuds) are nearly half of the price, I can clearly trust the brand but what I am paying for if I buy from b&w or Bang and Olufsen?
bettee thwn gemini 2?
Just bought a pair and this is thanks to reviews especially this one I was interested in but Pi7’s I have B&O EX which was best buds
Bro great review informative well presented nonetheless if you hadn't heard Denon perl pro then sadly it means you're far away from the perfection..try it and give your ears something to make them shocked
As good as these high end earbuds are, I just can't see any real justification for the cost. Even the Snapdragon sound is offered as 1/4th the price in other models (like from earfun).
The only 200 USD+ I can justify is the Bose QC Ultra because of their insane noise cancelling. It's just not something you can get from anything else except the Sony XM5 (which are about the same price).
well first you don't have thr best sounding earbuds in this list and that's the bang and olufsen ex and eq
Bang & Olyfsen never sent me any review samples, unfortunately. I'd love to hear them
Well' the Fidelio T2 are not bad sounding either...i put them above the B&O EQ
you trippin they not on thr level of bang and olufsen eq or ex
@@raifordkenneth15 i really think they are since i also have the B&O EQ (not the EX) and B&W PI 7. Either way you cannot go wrong with any of these
I hear nothing but complaints about connection issues with the B&O TWS.
Connectivity issues are not negotiable for me. If the Bluetooth doesn’t work, the product doesn’t work.
$400 🤣 😂 🤣 🙄
TWS earbuds, it's for the convenience they bring on the go and not for the so-called "extraordinary" quality of sound 🔊 they could have that they are interesting (wired headphones at $50-$100 do much better in this area 🤷🏽♂️), they just need to have a good enough sound 🔊 (which 99% of tws have today), good ANC (these B&W Pi8s are not really the best in the field), and good microphone in phone calls in noisy environments (a lot of earbuds at $50-$100 do better than these Pi8s), this thing is a product for snubs, it's a scam 🤧
🚶🏽♂️ 🚶🏽♂️ 🚶🏽♂️
@@rolins3279 L.
@@rolins3279 Dude, you're broke just say it. Nobody is walking around with wired earbuds outside anymore you still in 2007 grandpa?
@@hi-fidude6670 Or simply, I'm not stupid enough to believe in propaganda and put $400 in these earbuds whose so-called "magic", its only quality as tws, would be the quality of sound 🔊, quality of sound which in truth is no better than that of iems at $20-$50 🤷🏽♂️
@@rolins3279 The brokie excuses are off the scale here lmao. You know damn well these or the PI7 S2 will wipe the floor with your $50 earbuds. No point arguing with someone who have never tried a single thing better than Amazons choice cheapo crap. Whats next you gonna argue that your $50 earbuds beat my $1000 Beoplay H95s lol
Just try it... it's amazing