Bowers & Wilkins' Px8 S2 headphones have updated drivers, improved ANC and a new look

Bowers & Wilkins just released the Px8 S2 wireless headphones, a follow-up to the well-reviewed original Px8 cans. This new entry brings a bevy of updated features, many of which were pulled from the recently-released Px7 S3 headphones.

They feature new audio drivers, a built-in digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and an improved digital signal processor (DSP.) This allows for a 24-bit/96 kHz high-resolution audio signal. The headphones can handle high-res audio from streaming services like Tidal and Qobuz, thanks to Qualcomm's aptX Lossless audio codec.

The sound is aided by a five-band customizable EQ, which is accessible via a proprietary app. This app also lets users set other parameters and play audio directly from streaming platforms.

The Px8 S2 headphones also include more microphones for ANC, which should allow for better noise cancellation and a more nuanced transparency mode. The battery lasts for 30 hours, which is in line ...