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Bowers & Wilkins
Pi8
12 positive 0 neutral 3 negative
Based on 15 Reddit mentions
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Pi8 is so close to perfect—why not fix mic & ANC instead of marketing Beckham?
Does B&W push updates remotely? 1/ I just compared the microphone of my Pi8 to the supposedly amazing APP3 of a friend in a noisy supermarket, and to my surprise the Pi8 held it's ground well! The Devialet Gemini II still handles noise and wind better, but the Pi8 mic is now better than the APP3. Th
...Famous_Cold_1314 in r/BowersWilkins
May 24, 2026 10:56 AM
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b&w pi8 review
Bose is excellent for ANC and “big” bass, but to my ears it tends to exaggerate the low end and smooth over texture and instrument separation. The Pi8 is almost the opposite philosophy: natural mids, cleaner layering, more realistic bass placement and wider soundstage. On rock/vocals especially, the
...Famous_Cold_1314 in r/BowersWilkins
May 10, 2026 12:17 AM
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