Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 review: Awesome sound, average ANC
Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2: So Much Sound, Such Little Noise
Are you an audiophile looking for a set of headphones that offers superior sound quality with average active noise cancellation? Look no further than the Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2.

The Sound is Outta This World
Let’s start with the star of the show: the sound. These headphones come with Bowers & Wilkins’ micro-driver technology which translates to mad sound that’ll make your eardrums feel like they’re partying it up at a dubstep club in Ibiza. There’s massive power and presence in the lows, plenty of clarity and spaciousness in the mids, and sparkly highs that you’d usually find in songs made by Justin Bieber. They’re like a audio-taste-tester’s dream come true.
ANC Puh-lease
Though this pair of cans isn’t really designed nor marketed as active noise cancellation headphones, they do use Remote Audio-Adaptive Passive Noise Cancellation (RANC) to help block out unwanted outside noise. And it delivers. Kind of. You’ll be able to block out minor background noise like the sound of your coworkers casually discussing the appreciation of Kim Kardashian’s latest Instagram post. Major distractions, like the sound of your friend’s power saw, might need to be dealt with manually.
Technical Specs
If the sound and ANC specs aren’t enough, these cans also come with a few features that you can show off to your friends:
- Voice Calls: Crisp and clear, your conversations with friends and family come through loud and clear
- Bluetooth 5.1: Always stay connected with the latest wireless-streaming tech
- Seamless Switching: Easily move between multiple devices with a couple of taps
- Handy App: Awesome sound-customisation and updates with the simple Bowers & Wilkins app
TL;DR
For audiophiles, the Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 offer the ultimate sound experience with an okay-at-best ANC experience. Yes, the ANC could be better and is kind of outdated, but these headphones sure pack a punch when it comes to sound. Plus, they’re loaded with features like seamless switching and a handy app that let you customise your sound.
So if you’re in the market for a headphone that gives you awesome sound quality with decent noise cancelleation (for minor distractions only), the Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 should be your go-to!
