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earbuds
Bowers & Wilkins

Pi8

Category
Earbuds
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Connection
Wireless
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What listeners keep saying · from 7 reviews

detailed2build quality issues1comfortable1connection issues1great noise cancelling1harsh treble1

First impressions of the Pi8: much better sounding, especially with case retransmission.

positive

Just got the Pi8 after their Pi7 died; enjoying them on the first evening.

positive

Compared with their Sennheiser MTW 4, the Pi8 has a bit better separation and detail.

mixeddetailed

Early review after a day and 8 hours of travel with the Pi8, starting with excellent comfort.

positivecomfortable

Just got the Pi8 and is returning the Denon Perl Pro, mainly for the Pi8's design.

positive

Was really hoping to love the Pi8 but was disappointed, and suspects their pair may be defective.

mixed

The Pi8 is a massive improvement over the Pi7 they loved; thrilled with its clarity and spaciousness.

positivedetailed

After the Sony XM4 and Momentum 1 and 2, finds the Pi8 in a totally different class.

positive

Finds the Denon Perl Pro good but not as good as either of their B&W earbuds, the Pi8 included.

positive

The Pi8 sounds great, but for the premium price they were disappointed with its functionality.

mixed

Returned the Pi8; great sound but connectivity issues and popping and static.

negativeconnection issues

A week in, has been massively underwhelmed by the Pi8 compared with the Denon Perl Pro.

negative

Owns the Pi8 and AZ100; gives the Pi8 a small edge in sound but would take the AZ100 overall.

mixed

Bought the Pi8 despite reviews calling the bass weak and has not a single regret.

positive

Finds the Pi8's sound quality unrivalled, wishing only for better battery life.

positive

Loves the Pi8 so much they bought another set right away after losing the case.

positive

Coming from the Pi5 and Pi7, found the Pi8 bass a bit lacklustre, though it is noticeably louder.

mixed

Returned the Sony WF-1000XM5 and kept the Pi8, despite the Sony's better ANC and calls.

positive

Their Pi8 sounds fine but is terrible at charging and keeping charge.

negativebuild quality issues

The Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 are their absolute favourites.

positive

Loves the Pi8 but hears sibilance and distortion at maximum volume.

mixedharsh treble

Their Pi8 are the only earbuds they've found that need no EQ, sounding fuller and less harsh than the Status Pro X.

positive

Really liked their Pi8 until losing one; the Pi8 arguably sounds better than the AZ100 and has stronger ANC, though the AZ100 brings out more detail.

positivegreat noise cancelling

Absolutely loves their Pi8 alongside their Technics AZ100.

positive

Found the Pi8 good, though they prefer the Technics AZ100 for sound.

mixed

With 30-plus IEMs and 40-plus headphones, finds the Pi8 fantastic, including its case's 3.5 mm-to-USB-C broadcast mode, while the PX8 they bought afterwards disappointed badly.

positive

Never thought Bluetooth earbuds could sound this good until the Pi8; none of their HD 660S2, Arya Organic or Hexa give them as much joy.

positive