B&W Px8 S2 McLaren Edition

Px8 S2 meets McLaren design.

The Px8 S2 audio platform with distinctive details from the collaboration.

The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 McLaren Edition combines the S2's 40 mm Carbon Cone drivers and digital audio system with a design developed alongside McLaren Automotive and McLaren Racing. This complete over-ear headphone has active noise cancellation. Materials include Nappa leather and aluminium; the embossed McLaren logo on the headband distinguishes this edition from the standard Px8 S2, while processing, connections and battery specifications remain those of the S2 platform.

Key features

• Two 40 mm full-range dynamic Carbon Cone drivers
• High-performance DSP with dedicated DAC and amplifier; 24-bit audio connection
• Bluetooth 5.3 with aptX Lossless, Adaptive, HD, Classic, AAC and SBC; multipoint
• ANC, eight microphones and ADI Pure Voice processing for calls
• Five-band EQ and TrueSound mode; USB-C audio and charging
• 30 hours of playback; 7 hours after a 15-minute charge; 310 g weight

The S2 platform in everyday listening

Both carbon drivers work with digital processing, dedicated amplification and conversion. Bluetooth multipoint keeps two devices connected, while the playback device determines which codec is used. For wired listening, the USB-C interface works with the supplied USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to 3.5 mm cables. The Bowers & Wilkins Music app offers five-band EQ, TrueSound and noise cancellation settings.

Calls, battery and edition details

Four microphones in each earcup support active noise cancellation and calls, with ADI Pure Voice processing speech. The battery provides up to 30 hours of playback, and a 15-minute charge adds up to 7 hours. The carry case measures 177 × 60 × 234 mm; the headphones weigh 310 g. McLaren's contribution appears in the embossed headband logo and earcup detailing, while the main listening specifications match the Px8 S2.