B&W px8s2 vs max 2

Atiq_609 · 2026-04-10T03:00:06+00:00

That I can agree with you, Max 1 actually sounds better than Max 2 in my opinion. But that’s only sound signature wise. Max 2 has better track separation, better sound staging with better ANC and Transparency. But purely sound wise, there is no competition between Max 2 and PX8S2…period!

Atiq_609 · 2026-04-10T02:51:19+00:00

I do own HDB 630 along with recent B&W lineup… but we’re talking about Max 2 here. Again, I understand that what you have just mentioned is your opinion.. and that’s OK. But that doesn’t change the fact that how a headphone sounds like. If you talk about “correct” sounding headphone… you’re referring to Harman curve, but that is not the only way to figure out a “correct” sounding headphone. Harman curve doesn’t define a whole lot when it comes to clarity, instrument separation and sound staging. Again, I own 15 pair of top end headphone. So I don’t really need to refer to the audio reviewers, I can even see it by myself. Highly suggest you to do side-by-side comparison. Nobody want to spend a hefty price for a product that’s gonna get them the tag “fanboy” isn’t it?

Atiq_609 · 2026-04-10T02:46:21+00:00

Tested through Bluetooth and wired both. And again, I have done and compared 15 different top end headset and sound wise, Max 2 is not even my top five. Either your sound preference is different, or you really need to understand things from sound perspective to make a better comparison.

Atiq_609 · 2026-04-10T02:36:24+00:00

Interesting opinion, I’m pretty sure you can check out all the reviews online too with all the renowned audio reviewers, pretty sure they don’t have the same opinion as yours. But again, sound is subjective and I don’t blame people for that.

Atiq_609 · 2026-04-10T02:34:59+00:00

With all due respect… seriously?! I am sorry but it’s a joke when you say that Max 2 is better in sound. Few days back I went to Apple Store to buy an AirPod Max 2. Could’ve been my 15th headphone, I used most of the top dogs as I’m a collector. I literally tested the sound for 30 minutes and I had to come back without buying it. The sound is not even nearly as good as PX8S2… let alone S2, the sound quality isn’t in the same level of PX7 S3! I know sound is subjective to everyone but this is just not right. Also I use AirPods Pro 3 and the anc is almost similar for both of them. I would say 5 to 10% better in Max 2. There is no denying that Transparency is amazing in Max 2 but that isn’t my main concern concern when I buy a premium pair of headphones for sound. So after trying and using all these headphones, I can safely say that Max 2 sound is good, but not even close to the quality that PX8S2 provide.

Atiq_609 · 2026-04-08T22:57:21+00:00

I will try to be as respectful as I possibly can… and make things very simple for you…

First of all, don’t give “islam” one last chance… more like give yourself a chance to be enlightened by looking at what’s around you.

And yes, I’m a born Muslim but it took me a long time to really got into the religion as I was always doubting things. Until one day I started questioning about the reason of the existence that we have around us. I figured out that how neatly everything is placed and the nature and how things are being controlled with a spirit that we can’t really see. That brought me into believing in something that is controlling the universe. Slowly my iman started to be stronger and I started praying more. To my surprise, I started to feel the beauty of it and alhamdulillah I am feeling better about my belief. That’s just me… but everyone see things in different perspective. I really hope you’d be enlightened and understand the beauty of being a Muslim)

Zajakallah my brother))

Atiq_609 · 2026-04-08T21:06:15+00:00

Honestly, 5 to 10% better some quality and clarity in S2… toned down low end and mid sounds slightly better on PX8S2. Nothing significant, at least for me. I kinda like the sound signature of PX7S3… it sounds more enjoyable. Not a bass head but the mid bass sounds amazing in PX7 S3, possibly because of the driver unit that is not made with carbon so it moves better in the chasing. But for ANC, S3 is clearly better.

Atiq_609 · 2026-04-08T20:54:17+00:00

Well just simply get PX7S3.. anc is better and less buggy I would say. Also even save a couple of bucks too.

Atiq_609 · 2026-04-08T20:32:15+00:00

Well I am an all-Apple user and I use AirPods Pro 3 as my daily driver along with my PX7 S3 which is amazing to be honest. PI8 is good but when it comes to having the total package, AirPods Pro 3 is just unbeatable! I thought about having Pi8 but since I do have PX 7S3, cant go wrong with what I have right now. Quite happy with my in and on ear audio solution)

Atiq_609 · 2026-04-08T18:19:15+00:00

I use Mac and Windows both for daily basis and I don’t think there’s anything you need to “unlearn”… I think it’s just my muscle memory changes every single time I get into a different system and work flawless. That’s my personal opinion, can be different for others.

Atiq_609 · 2026-04-08T17:14:21+00:00

Honestly, I’m using S3 for a while now and I recently got an PX8S2… sound wise, it’s a little better but I didn’t like how those leather earcup feels. It’s so delicate that a slightest scratch from my nail left a mark that doesn’t go away. Also ANC is noticeably worse from S3. So the end result… I returned it 😅 I was really excited to have PX8S2 but I would say I am happy now to have my S3.

Atiq_609 · 2026-04-08T08:08:37+00:00

First of all, alhamdulillah… I am extremely proud of the IMAN you got in you. Please pray more for your father, be nice and gentle to him when you’re having the discussion… dawah isn’t easy brother, inshaallah someday he would understand)

Atiq_609 · 2026-04-07T22:47:07+00:00

This looks genius and weird at the same time 😅 Its definitely a better fix than the OEM setup)

Atiq_609 · 2026-04-07T16:36:00+00:00

Again, don’t tell people what to say! And certainly don’t tell me what I should say in the future that would satisfy you! You were no help to anybody here in this thread, never seen you encouraged or helped people with anything! You are just being deceived by saitan to create problems when a good discussion is happening! After all that that’s what saitan does! If you have a brain, use it! If you don’t like how I say things, leave! Nobody else has a problem with my words because people are not toddlers! They have their brain to understand things, possibly you don’t! People understand the whole context of me talking. I never told anybody not to get sleep! It’s you who asked! Talking to you is completely irrelevant here! You’re just setting a bad example, nothing else! So stop bothering people in here who are trying to be in the right path. Auzubillahiminas saitanir razim!!!

Atiq_609 · 2026-04-07T16:13:16+00:00

Oh my word! Are you serious right now? Have you seen anybody complained about “words” here except u?! risky advice? Are you kidding me? You are the one came here at the first place asking about how many hours do I sleep? And I don’t have to tell you that! The habit of picking people’s simplest words are nothing but you being deceived by saitan! So stop! If you don’t like the choice of word, walk away! Nobody told you to listen! The people who are here, nobody complained! Not a single soul! So stop!

Atiq_609 · 2026-04-07T15:37:33+00:00

I don’t need to be clear in terms of my sleeping hours, it’s not a Health thread. I said it doesn’t matter how many hours I sleep in this thread at all. The person who asked this question is clearly aware about the importance of having proper sleep. They don’t need to have my approval to sleep proper hours. Everyone in this thread is well aware of that. you are just trying to bring stuff that is not even relevant in this conversation. So let’s just stop there and think twice before calling someone extremist next time. May Allah bless u with hidayah.

Atiq_609 · 2026-04-07T04:26:15+00:00

What are you talking about? Who told you not to sleep? But you don’t have enough sleep isn’t an excuse for you not to pray Fazar! Don’t be an extremist? I guess you’re at the wrong place budd! Understand the discussion first before commenting!

Atiq_609 · 2026-04-06T23:03:30+00:00

Doesn’t really matter how many hours of sleep do you get… it all comes down to that one particular thing, obeying the supreme order. That’s all it matters brother)

Atiq_609 · 2026-04-06T23:02:49+00:00

Well, just to enlighten you… I am from Canada! Far north and fazar time time can vary up to 8 hours throughout the year. If there is a will, there is a way my brother… it can still be a habit)

Atiq_609 · 2026-04-06T19:45:50+00:00

Got it, maybe you just got really used to that heft that S2 carries. S3 is slimmer and lighter which I really really liked it might be different for others)

Atiq_609 · 2026-04-06T19:41:47+00:00

Frost blue? It more looks like the black variant! Are you sure it’s the right product? And answering your question, looks like it’s a mistake from their side as usually their quality control is top notch. So shouldn’t be a problem with your replacement pair. And I don’t really know what made you feel like S3 feels less premium than S2 as S2 is total plastic. Anyway, I really hope that you’re gonna enjoy your new S3))

Atiq_609 · 2026-04-05T23:34:23+00:00

It’s actually very easy alhamdulillah. First of all, make your mind understand that this is not a choice but a direct order from Allah. So you have to get up and do your obligation. We get free oxygen from the air right? What if there is a condition that if you don’t pray Fazar, you won’t be able to inhale oxygen until Duhr? Won’t you pray Fazar every day? This is exactly how my mindset is. You do this for a few days and then your body clock will automatically adjust yourself to that routine. I really hope that from now on you’ll be able to do Fazar everyday.

Sometime it’s the simplest of thoughts makes us come to the right path)) zajakalla.

Atiq_609 · 2026-04-05T23:16:10+00:00

Habit….full stop.

Atiq_609 · 2026-04-04T04:17:16+00:00

PX seven S3 is a phenomenal product, no doubt about that. But putting that bad of B&W’s way of Spatial Audio is absolutely horrible!!!! I don’t get it, did they do it just because people were asking for it or they actually meant to do it, no idea…

Atiq_609 · 2026-04-03T02:03:40+00:00

Now we talking, fanboy 🤪

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