Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 - Better than Sony WF1000XM4 ?

It is the Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 Vs Sony WF-1000XM4. Can #BowersAndWilkins first ever true wireless anc earbuds stand up to the champ? In this video I highlight the main reasons why you might decide to but the #Pi7. There is one killah feature that I think some of you will really like. Check it out.

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[hi-fidude]

Coming from the Sony XM3s, the PI7s are worth every dollar. They blow the Sonys out of the water for sound quality, and they have the signature B&W sound signature with a bit of sweet warmth that I really like. The Sonys have the modern sound, it works but it sounds a bit boring to be honest. I thought the PI7s were already the best wireless earbuds when I tried them outside, but in a quiet room they made my hairs stand up on every track. Tidal Masters are absolutely glorious with these, just breathtaking. My home headphones are the DT1990s on a close to $900 DAC/amp setup with class A. Comparing the PI7s to that, they werent as far off as I would think. They obviously have limitations having much smaller drivers and not being open back. The noise cancelling feature is a bonus but I never used it on the XM3s so I cant say anything on whos got the best

[starbase]

The audio retransmission is cool. Should allow you to connect them to the IFE system on a long-haul flight. Haven’t seen that before on other true wireless earbuds.

[davidmaskew]

So from an "audiophile" perspective. Which sound the best without any of the tweaks enabled as in if it was Bit perfect.

[kyle]

i have the sony xm4’s best earbuds i’ve ever had period. had the xm3’s, and couldn’t expect anything better, then go the xm4’s and was pleasantly surprised

[dextershelby]

I am 3 years late but glad I found this video. These are the most beautiful buds I have ever seen. The pi7 s2 ones don’t look nearly as cool as these older s1. I wish the s2 came out in this color.

[charliewilson]

I like the fact that you went for the Hi Res capability, that's a great option to consider. I use Android poweramp as a music player and only load FLAC files so in theory the B&W should be good. I have heard the M3 and did not like the sound, it was clean and bland and not exciting at all, to add to that they did not get very loud. I like my stuff on the louder side I like the bass and the crack on the snare in my ear drums. I currently use the Jaybird X3 and love those for the sound I described, but they're dying with weak batteries after 3 yrs and wire breaks. Looking for new buds, unfortunately all mfge are moving to those wireless models which I do not prefer but it is what it is. I will def check these out and compare with the M4 incase they've improved. Just my 2 cents as to what I prefer, not that it matters. Great review and thank you.

[BN]

Why would someone, who obviously cares for audio quality, buy a $400 pair of earbuds but would not care to have an EQ because they "don't want to get into all of that stuff"? Put an EQ in there B&W. This goes for you too Bose. I personally liked the Sennheiser Momentum 2 better, over the Sony XM4 and the B&W. It has nice, accurate bass, audio separation, deep soundstage and just overall great for pretty much all types of music.

[vincentforonda]

dont waste your money on sony buy B&W i have both and PI7 sound incredible loud clear crisp with tight deep sub bass.. anc is great man, sony doesnt sound loud and clear as most people recommend, PI7 is more worth it!!

[Peter-vofx]

AAC is not an Apple exclusive codec. Most Android devices support AAC as a regular Bluetooth codec.

[raymondbillups]

Great Video! I have the MW2s and looking to upgrade to these. I’m also looking at the Beoplay EXs, but I think I may lean to these just because of the 3.5mm connection. Keep up the good work!

[sfh]

Im very confused .. a lot of reviews say the PI7 has much stronger bass response and others say the sony has stronger bass. Which one is true> Also which one is louder in terms of max volume?

[alphazock]

do the headphones tolerate sweat? Because I'm interested in whether you can do sports with them

[kenjitasaka]

AAC is not exclusive to Apple devices. It runs on the vast majority of Android phones. I have the XM4's connected to a Google Pixel phone and it defaults to the AAC codec. This is confirmed both in the android settings and in the Sony app itself. The Sony app chooses AAC for the "Connection Priority" mode and switches to LDAC for the "Sound Quality Priority" mode.

I've tested this on 3 other brands of Android phone (OnePlus, Samsung, Motorola) and they all defaulted to AAC. So chances are, the rest of the more widely used Android brands of phone/tablet will also work with AAC.

[fethryduck]

I am coming from audiophile IEM's and bought the Sony for ANC and make it easier when I am traveling. ANC is good but the Sound is really awfully. No Resolution, no dynamics, not loud enough.

[VladjoSK]

Hey, I like your video. Have you by any chance had to possiblility ro review aso the over the ear PX7 so that you could compare the sound? I am torn between the two and there is no direct comparison for these anywhere to be found.

[benvernick]

Just subscribed. You hit the nail on the head. All I want is premium (world class) sound and ANC, in a simple yet elegant package. That’s what I love about my PX7, the sound is like I’m in a concert hall. And since that audio retransmission device will work with my other devices, it’s a no brainer. Hoping for a sale or slight discount and I’ll pull the trigger. $400 is a lot. Refurbished would work for me. Got my notifications on E-Bay and Amazon ready to go!!!

[MelchizedekKohen]

just got a pair from amazon for £87 via a bit of luck i ordered the technics az70s but found them poor in sound quality got a gift card and got to keep the technics in a return deal just waiting on the pi7 to show up hoping they sound as good as people are saying

[buck]

I get an ad of it pop up and decide to see how nice the earbuds are... not even half way through the video and I'm sold on getting one. I click on their website and bam its out of stock. Maybe next year then lol

[TechWiz]

Great video! I have the pi7's in cart; watching a few reviews before committing to check out! The option from their website on shipping to Canada is just "standard" which doesn't explain how long to receive them. Irritating.

[anarkan]

While I appreciate your hard work for informative content in your review I have noted that at 8:38 you have mentioned that PI7 is one of the very first one that adapted the Qualcomm Adaptive Apt X which with an do respect is incorrect since, B&O Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ TWS launched before the PI7 was already supporting Adaptive APT X so was the Edifire Neobuds Pro.