Over-Ear
Audio-Technica Adx3000
68Good
$1,100
Full review dataAudio-Technica Adx3000 vs Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 85. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 - Outstanding overall at around $799.
Over-Ear
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
85Outstanding
$800
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 leads on 6 of 7 measures.
- Audio-Technica Adx3000
- Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
HearWiki score
68
85
Sound
7.8
9.5
Noise cancelling
-
8.0
Battery
-
8.5
Calls
-
7.0
Value
5.8
5.5
Price (USD)
$1,100
$800
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Half a step newer
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 (2026) against Audio-Technica Adx3000 (2024). The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing and USB-C.
- Adx30002024
- Px8 S220262 yr newer
What differsAdx3000Px8 S2
- ANC type
- None
- Hybrid
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Specifications
Adx3000Px8 S2
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $1,100
- $800
- HearWiki score
- 68
- 85
- Released
- 2024
- 2026
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 58 mm dynamic
- 2× 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 58 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- Frequency response
- 5 Hz - 45 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- 50 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- 98 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.3
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Battery life
- -
- 30 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 30 h
- Quick charge
- -
- 15 min → 7 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- Yes
- Controls
- buttons
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 257 g
- 310 g
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Foldable
- No
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Connector
- 6.35 mm
- USB-C
- Balanced connection
- Yes
- -
- Microphones
- -
- 8
What reviewers said
Audio-Technica Adx3000
The Audio-Technica ATH-ADX3000 is a high-end open-back headphone designed for critical listening and studio monitoring, featuring a large 58 mm dynamic driver that delivers a wide frequency range from 5 Hz to 45 kHz. With a lightweight 257 g build and a balanced connection option, it prioritizes audio accuracy and detail over convenience features, lacking wireless connectivity and noise cancellation. Its high 50-ohm impedance and 98 dB sensitivity make it suitable for use with dedicated amplifiers or high-quality audio gear.
- Pro:Excellent audio accuracy and well-controlled tuning
- Pro:Wide frequency response for detailed sound reproduction
- Pro:Lightweight design at 257 g for comfortable long sessions
- Con:No wireless or active noise cancellation features
- Con:Requires a 6.35 mm cable, limiting portable use
- Con:No USB-C connectivity or built-in controls beyond buttons
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
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