British audio brand Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) is launching the second generation of its flagship Px8 wireless headphones, which claim to have better sound, noise cancellation, and maintenance. The $799 Px8 S2 is available starting today, featuring an aluminum and Nappa leather design in black or grey-beige color options. B&W says the new flagship is slimmer than its predecessor, with the ear cushions and headband now replaceable to help preserve its premium appearance.
The Px8 S2 promises 24-bit / 96 kHz resolution sound quality, and supports aptX Adaptive and aptX Lossless for hi-res audio streaming over Bluetooth. The headphones also support both 3.5mm jack and USB-C for wired connections. Eight microphones are located around each earcup for active noise cancellation (ANC) and calls, two more than the older Px8 model. B&W says you can expect 30 hours of battery life with ANC enabled, and that a 15-minute charge provides up to seven hours of listening time.
“We are incredibly proud to launch the Px8 S2, the best headphone we have ever created,” B&W brand marketing head Giles Pocock said in a press release statement. B&W is one of several audio brands that have just been acquired by Samsung subsidiary Harman. A software update for the Px8 S2 that adds support for spatial audio will be released later this year, with Bluetooth LE audio to follow.