PX8

Bought the PX8 to replace a QC45 and is returning it: bloated, muddy sound where familiar instruments disappear, not fixed by firmware, cable or EQ, though the build is phenomenal and they look beautiful.

“I tried the bowers and on songs where I know where certain instruments are I can’t hear them at all. I have to really struggle on some mixes to hear more than 60% of the song.”

Hasn't found Bluetooth headphones that please them and kept the PX8 only for phone calls, using IEMs otherwise.

Bought the PX8 after loving the Pi8 and found it garbage, beaten by cheap KZ IEMs they own.

Had to build their own EQ app to make the PX8 palatable; with aftermarket pads they can wear it 12 hours straight, but after almost two years the battery lasts under 20 hours.

Bought a used PX8 for €150 three days ago after returning a Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless that didn't seal: less clear and more bassy than the Beyer, but very good for office and commuting.

“They are not as "clear" in sound as the BDs and more on the bass side, but for the purpose I bought them, office and comute, i think they are very good headphones.”

Recently bought a discounted PX8: before the firmware update the bass overpowered mediocre mids, after it the sound became balanced and detailed; with the real leather and build, a steal at about $350.

“After the update (which ended up taking a full hour), the sound became surprising balanced and detailed. In fact, I wish the bass were a little more bloated like before, lol.”

The PX8 was their first pair of headphones, and after buying the PX8 S2 and Bathys MG they still prefer it: the S2 has better bass and overall quality, but the PX8's reverb-rich, cinematic sound and feel suit their loud listening best.

“I did see improvements especially in bass and overall quality but those differences lacked in comparison to the overall sound and feel i get from the px8.”