Bowers & Wilkins has introduced new color options for three of its popular audio products — the Px7 S3 headphones, Px8 S2 headphones, and Pi8 earbuds. This update gives buyers more ways to personalize their gear while keeping the internal specs unchanged.
What’s New
The British audio brand, known for its high-quality headphones and speakers, is expanding its color palette across its current lineup. The Px7 S3, Px8 S2, and Pi8 now come in fresh colorways. However, Bowers & Wilkins hasn’t altered the hardware or audio specs. Think of it like a car manufacturer rolling out new season colors — same engine, just a new paint job.
The Px7 S3 is B&W’s mid-range, over-ear wireless headphone, meaning the earcups fully cover your ears. The Px8 S2 sits at the top of their headphone range, featuring real leather and aluminum construction. The Pi8 represents the brand’s flagship true wireless earbuds, meaning they’re completely wireless with no cable connecting the two buds.
Where to Get Them
You can find the new colorways directly on the Bowers & Wilkins website or through authorized retailers. Stock on new colors from premium brands tends to move quickly at launch. So if a specific shade catches your eye, don’t wait too long to grab it.
| Product | Type | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|
| Px7 S3 | Over-ear wireless headphones | $349 |
| Px8 S2 | Premium over-ear wireless headphones | $699 |
| Pi8 | True wireless earbuds | $299 |
What This Means
This update is simple for everyday users: if you’ve been considering a pair of B&W headphones but weren’t thrilled with the available colors, now you have more choices. The audio quality, battery life, and features stay exactly the same as before — this is purely a cosmetic change.
Premium headphones in this price range are increasingly seen as fashion accessories, not just audio tools. Bowers & Wilkins launching new colors mid-cycle shows they’re paying attention to this trend. Competitors like Sony and Apple frequently refresh colors on popular products to keep them appealing without needing a full hardware update.
If you’re buying for the first time, the new colors don’t alter the value proposition. You’re still paying a premium for B&W’s sound tuning and build quality. But if color matters to you, there’s now a broader selection to choose from.
Community Reactions
“Finally some new colors for the Px8. The original options were fine but felt a little safe for a $700 pair of headphones. Hoping they bring back something bold.”
— u/AudioObsessed_UK, Reddit r/headphones
“B&W doing a color drop without fixing the app? I’ll take it, but the companion software still needs work.”
— YouTube comment on Bowers & Wilkins official channel
What To Watch
- Stock availability: Limited colorways on premium headphones often sell out quickly at launch. If you have your eye on a specific color, check retailer pages early.
- Potential sales events: New colorways sometimes arrive just before major retail windows. With back-to-school season coming up, you might see promotional pricing on existing colors.
- Next hardware update: B&W typically refreshes its headphone hardware every 18 to 24 months. Since the Px7 S3 and Px8 S2 are relatively recent, a hardware revision isn’t expected soon. But a color drop like this helps keep a product line fresh in the meantime.
Maya Torres
Maya Torres is the Consumer Tech Editor at Explosion.com with 7 years covering product launches for major technology publications. She has reviewed over 300 devices across smartphones, laptops, wearables, and smart home products. Maya specializes in translating spec sheets into real-world buying advice and attends CES, MWC, and Apple keynotes as press. Her reviews focus on helping readers decide what to buy, not just what specs look good on paper.
