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The sound is boosted around 10kHz, making it extremely unsuitable for music other than classical and jazz. The product design is good, but the fit is poor, causing headaches on the top of the head. The noise cancellation is also disappointing.
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Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 generation 3
At 8.4, its noise cancelling beats 58% of over-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 64 of the 243 we've cataloged.
Would not buy it again; has stopped using it.
Owned 1–6 months.
below average for over-ear headphones — based on 160 of 243 we've cataloged.
Usb-c is the most common — on 89% of the 139 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 243).
5.3 appears on 25% of the 153 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 243).
Bluetooth is the most common — on 44% of the 252 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 243).
Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 Frequency Response (measured on a B&K 5128)
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Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 7.2 |
| 25 | 7.5 |
| 32 | 7.8 |
| 40 | 8.1 |
| 50 | 7.7 |
| 63 | 6.3 |
| 80 | 8.2 |
| 100 | 8.9 |
| 125 | 6.8 |
| 160 | 3.0 |
| 200 | 0.7 |
| 250 | -0.1 |
| 315 | -1.7 |
| 400 | -3.4 |
| 500 | -2.3 |
| 630 | -1.2 |
| 800 | -0.9 |
| 1000 | -1.1 |
| 1250 | -1.5 |
| 1600 | 1.5 |
| 2000 | 4.1 |
| 2500 | 5.8 |
| 3150 | 1.7 |
| 4000 | 5.8 |
| 5000 | 2.4 |
| 6300 | 2.0 |
| 8000 | 11.2 |
| 10000 | 3.5 |
| 12500 | -0.9 |
| 16000 | -0.4 |
| 20000 | -14.4 |
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 Attenuation (measured on a B&K 5128)
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Solid lines: passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Dashed lines: total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | -0.5 |
| 26 | 3.4 |
| 33 | 0.3 |
| 41 | -0.1 |
| 52 | -0.6 |
| 65 | -0.3 |
| 82 | -2.1 |
| 103 | -1.4 |
| 130 | 0.7 |
| 163 | 1.3 |
| 205 | 3.2 |
| 259 | 4.9 |
| 325 | 6.9 |
| 410 | 6.6 |
| 516 | 6.4 |
| 613 | 8.6 |
| 772 | 12.1 |
| 972 | 15.3 |
| 1220 | 16.4 |
| 1540 | 20.5 |
| 1940 | 30.2 |
| 2440 | 33.5 |
| 3070 | 38.2 |
| 3870 | 36.2 |
| 4870 | 41.6 |
| 6130 | 43.5 |
| 7720 | 40.6 |
| 9720 | 30.5 |
| 12200 | 27.7 |
| 15400 | 44.4 |
| 19400 | 41.4 |
| Frequency (Hz) | Total attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 9.6 |
| 26 | 16.5 |
| 33 | 14.7 |
| 41 | 17.9 |
| 52 | 14.0 |
| 65 | 19.1 |
| 82 | 20.4 |
| 103 | 25.5 |
| 130 | 30.4 |
| 163 | 31.1 |
| 205 | 30.2 |
| 259 | 27.7 |
| 325 | 27.5 |
| 410 | 20.7 |
| 516 | 25.0 |
| 613 | 23.9 |
| 772 | 21.3 |
| 972 | 21.3 |
| 1220 | 17.6 |
| 1540 | 18.5 |
| 1940 | 31.1 |
| 2440 | 32.0 |
| 3070 | 34.5 |
| 3870 | 37.7 |
| 4870 | 39.6 |
| 6130 | 40.9 |
| 7720 | 40.2 |
| 9720 | 29.0 |
| 12200 | 27.9 |
| 15400 | 43.4 |
| 19400 | 41.8 |
The verdict
The Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 is a solid set of headphones at a decent price. Though the sound is a little unconventional, the comfort, features, and functions of the headphones are quite good for the segment.
✓Liked: Decent ANC, Price, Comfort, Build quality
✕Could be better: Odd sound, Variable fit, Limited EQ
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Would not buy againThe sound is boosted around 10kHz, making it extremely unsuitable for music other than classical and jazz. The product design is good, but the fit is poor, causing headaches on the top of the head. The noise cancellation is also disappointing.
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