The PX8 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones Review

The PX8s might be costly but their sound and design are superior to other headphones. The design is enhanced by the 40mm carbon cone driver as well as Nappa leather. A DAC mode is included to provide high-res audio.

This Bluetooth flagship is Bose's top-of-the-line ANC technology, outstanding control and a sleek look. Its biggest selling point however, blue Tooth is the battery longevity.

Sound Quality

In general, wireless over-ear headphones generally sound better than earbuds because they fully surround your ears. They also come with larger, more powerful drivers that can deliver deep bass and wide soundstages. Over-ear headphones are more expensive with models that are flagship priced at around $250/PS250/AU$450. They can also come with active noise cancellation.

It's ultimately a matter of your personal preferences and the way you use your headphones. If you prefer comfort over sound quality and would like to listen to music in a noisy setting such as the Jabra E50 or JBL Move Wireless are good choices. The I-MEGO Throne Gold headphones offer great sound quality and battery life. Focal Bathys, on the other hand, are designed for audiophiles, with their DAC mode which supports hi-res via USB-C.

The mid-tier price range offers plenty of options and there are a variety of brands offering headphones that sound great for a reasonable price. The Poly (formerly Plantronics) BackBeats Pro 2 are a great example, with a powerful bass and bright treble that is perfect for pop and rock as well as a clear mid-range that keeps instruments and vocals prominent. The newly updated Sennheiser Momentum 4 is another great option. It has improved ANC, and an app companion to it that has different listening styles and presets. If you are a fan of Bose's premium headphone, the QC35 II offers a similar experience, but with more robust and durable noise-isolating design.

Audiophiles are trained to listen to their ears and know how to hear the difference between a pair of headphones. Even casual listeners can discern the difference between wired and wireless headphones. Wireless headphones come with numerous drawbacks that can affect audio quality. For instance, audio codecs can change the sample rate, bandwidth and the latency of wireless transmissions and can result in distortion and loss of audio clarity.

These issues have been solved by the latest wireless headphones, which use the most recent Bluetooth technology. They also have advanced audio codecs such as Qualcomm AAC. This means that the majority of wireless headphones we review offer top audio quality at a reasonable price.

Noise Cancellation

If you're looking to block out the hum of your office surroundings or catch some shut-eye on the plane wireless headphones are a great choice. These big headphones are typically more comfortable than earbuds. Many models also come with active noise cancellation which makes your music and audio more clear.

Active noise cancellation uses microphones to detect ambient sounds and then employ frequencies that block out unwanted noise to isolate you from your environment. Most over-ear headphones that support this feature also have a built-in microphone to ensure your voice is clearly heard when you make phone calls. Audio-Technica's M20xBT wireless noise cancelling headsets offer bluetooth headphone wireless multipoint connectivity and the battery can last up to 60 hours. These headphones with over-ears are a great choice for those who commute, and are small enough to fit comfortably in your purse or bag.

If you want to invest a little more into your audio experience then the Focal Bathys are an excellent pair of premium wireless over-ear headphones with outstanding audio quality and sophisticated noise cancellation. These French high-end audio manufacturers' first pair of wireless headphones are a audiophile's dream, with an open back design and luxurious materials such as leather and aluminum accents. The headphones come with features, including an app companion to the headphones that comes with a graphic equalizer and presets for fine-tuning your listening experience. They provide excellent isolation with their 40mm Beryllium-coated drivers and Acoustic leather cups. Furthermore, they can playback audio losslessly that allows them to function as hi-fi-quality headphones that are wired.

For a more budget-friendly option the Monoprice B-600ANC is a light, comfortable pair of wireless headphones with a good sound quality and outstanding noise cancellation for the price. These headphones come with a variety of features like ANC and ambient-awareness modes, touch controls, and support for aptX and Apple AAC for high-quality audio. The BT-600ANC is also one of the only pairs of headphones to feature a programmable ambient awareness mode, which lets you listen to the background noise at a lower volume, Blue tooth without switching off the music.

Battery Life

The last thing you want is to be running out during your commute or during an exercise. wireless bluetooth headphones headphones do away with cords and offer a more comfortable alternative. But their battery capacity diminishes with time, so you require a pair that has impressive endurance capabilities.

Certain models can stay up and running for days or even weeks on just one charge. However, this endurance isn't without its trade-offs. To achieve this, manufacturers need to reduce the size of the battery or compromise other features. The best wireless headphones offer a good balance between battery life and performance.

Over-ear headphones usually come with larger batteries, however the bulky design means that they use more power to run features like active noise cancelling. On-ear headsets are more compact and portable. They aren't as able to block out sound as their larger counterparts.