Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 McLaren Edition Headphones – Papaya
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McLaren inspiredThe Px8 S2 McLaren Edition features all-new design details that reference McLaren’s iconic performance and sporting heritage. Inspired by the iconic color of founder Bruce McLaren’s early racing cars, this distinctive papaya finish is still used on McLaren’s Formula 1 Team cars to this day. |
Ultimate sound qualityCombining custom-designed drive units with powerful digital processing for a truly focused and engaging listening experience, Px8 S2 McLaren Edition offers unrivaled audio performance. The result is a headphone that delivers our best sound quality ever. |
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Designed highlightsAnthracite Gray Nappa leather across every primary surface and metallic papaya-colored earcups assert a bold new elegance while the embossed McLaren logo on the headband completes the look. |
Exceptional all-day audioWith aptX™ Lossless and aptX™ Adaptive support, Px8 S2 McLaren Edition finds the optimum connection between your headphones and music source to deliver the best listening experience imaginable. And, with 30 hours of playback, you can listen all day long. |
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Direct streaming, complete controlEnjoy all your music effortlessly with the Bowers & Wilkins Music app. Integrate your favorite streaming platforms, receive personalized recommendations that help you discover future classics, launch your phone’s voice assistant and select the type of noise cancellation. |
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Px8 S2 McLaren Edition |
| Finish | Anthracite Grey / Papaya |
| Wearing style | Over-ear noise-cancelling headphones |
| Drive units | 2 × ø 40mm dynamic full-range carbon drivers |
| Audio processing | High-performance DSP with dedicated amplifier/DAC; true 24-bit audio connection |
| Equalisation | 5-band customisable EQ + TrueSound mode |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3; multipoint connectivity |
| Bluetooth codecs | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX Classic, AAC, SBC |
| Noise cancellation | Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) |
| Microphones | 8 total; 4 per earcup |
| Voice-call processing | ADI Pure Voice algorithm |
| Battery life | 30 hours playback |
| Fast charging | 15-minute charge for 7 hours playback |
| Battery type | Rechargeable lithium-ion |
| USB interface | USB-C charging and audio interface |
| Additional support | Apple MFi Made For iPhone; Google Fast Pair |
| Headphone weight | 0.31 kg |
| Carry-case dimensions | 177mm (W) × 60mm (D) × 234mm (H) |
| In the box | 1.2m USB-C to 3.5mm stereo jack audio cable; 1.2m USB-C to USB-C cable; carry case |
Caring for your Speakers and Amplifiers
To Keep your equipment safe these are some best practices to note. Please be advised that this is only to reduce the risk of misuse and is not an exhaustive list.
Speakers
- Speaker terminals are marked red and black, ensure your amplifier to the speakers are wired on the same colours
- Ensure no loose speaker wire from the red touches a loose wire from the black as this will lead to a short circuit and damage either the speaker, the amplifier or both.
- Not all speakers are designed to play at max volume, kindly consider the pairing of your amplifier and speakers
- Speaker cabinets cannot be replaced please handle with care.
AV & Stereo Amplifiers
- If your amplifier has HDMI ports, ensure all devices are off before plugging in the HDMI cable
- Turn off the amplifier before swoping out or adding speaker cable
- Amplifiers generate heat, place them in a well ventilated space. if possible avoid having anything on top of the unit.
- adding a surge protector can assist with power dips which are likely to damage your devices. Isotek and Furman are industry standard.
- Dusty environments can sometimes lead to accumulation of dust in the electronic components that might affect heat regulation
Shipping & Returns
- Free shipping on orders over R500 within the country.
- Standard delivery within 2–5 business days. Delays will be communicated. This might vary slightly depending on your location.
- Return items in original condition for a full refund. (unopened state)
- Returns that are open/unboxed will be subject to a handling fee. Refunds will only be processed after testing the unit.
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