Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 Headphones: A Taxi Driver’s Take on the Latest ANC Tech

Bowers & Wilkins has rolled out their Px7 S3 wireless headphones, boasting upgraded ANC tech and high-resolution audio, all while promising a sleeker design and better fit.

Alright, let’s talk about these new Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 headphones. I’ve been driving this cab for years, and let me tell you, a good pair of headphones is worth its weight in gold. These new ones? They’re saying they’re the most advanced wireless headphones they’ve ever made. Big words, but let’s see what’s under the hood.

First off, they’ve got re-engineered drive units and dedicated headphone amplifiers. That’s a first for their over-ear line. They’re also boasting about their upgraded active noise cancellation (ANC) tech. With eight microphones around each ear cup, they’re promising to cut out the noise better than ever. Perfect for when you’re trying to ignore the guy in the back seat who won’t stop talking about his cat.

They’re compatible with high-resolution streaming services like Tidal, thanks to aptX Adaptive and aptX Lossless tech. And the battery life? They’re claiming 30 hours. I’ll believe it when I see it, but if it’s true, that’s a full day and then some without needing a charge.

The design’s been slimmed down, with memory foam ear cups for a better fit. And the carry case is more compact, which is nice. They’ve also updated their Music app, with a five-band EQ and presets. But if you’re like me and hate fussing with apps, there are physical controls on the ear cups.

They’re coming in black, blue, and white. No word on price yet, but rumors are pointing to around $429. Just what we need, another thing to spend our hard-earned cash on. But hey, if they’re as good as they say, might be worth it.