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Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 generation 3
A 6.7 puts its noise isolation / ANC in the top half of over-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 86 of the 240 we've cataloged.
below average for over-ear headphones — based on 150 of 240 we've cataloged.
Usb-c is the most common — on 87% of the 135 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).
5.3 is the most common — on 26% of the 145 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).
Bluetooth is the most common — on 44% of the 215 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).
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.
Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Measured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 8.3 |
| 25 | 8.6 |
| 32 | 9.0 |
| 40 | 9.2 |
| 50 | 8.8 |
| 63 | 7.4 |
| 80 | 9.3 |
| 100 | 10.0 |
| 125 | 7.9 |
| 160 | 4.1 |
| 200 | 1.8 |
| 250 | 1.0 |
| 315 | -0.6 |
| 400 | -2.3 |
| 500 | -1.2 |
| 630 | -0.1 |
| 800 | 0.2 |
| 1000 | 0.0 |
| 1250 | -0.4 |
| 1600 | 2.6 |
| 2000 | 5.2 |
| 2500 | 6.9 |
| 3150 | 2.8 |
| 4000 | 6.9 |
| 5000 | 3.5 |
| 6300 | 3.2 |
| 8000 | 12.3 |
| 10000 | 4.6 |
| 12500 | 0.2 |
| 16000 | 0.7 |
| 20000 | -13.3 |
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. 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 |
Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| 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 |
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