Bowers & Wilkins
Bowers & Wilkins launches Pi6 and Pi8, two all-new True Wireless earbuds set to transform premium portable listening
All-new earbuds combine supreme fit and comfort, outstanding sound quality, excellent noise cancellation and premium aesthetics
Both models support aptXTM Adaptive at 24-bit/96kHz for high-resolution sound quality, with aptXTM Lossless also included for the flagship Pi8
Pi6 features new 12mm bio-cellulose drive units based on the technology used in the critically acclaimed Px7 S2e headphones
The flagship Pi8 adds upgraded DAC, DSP and amplifier components plus Carbon Cone drive unit technology, first developed for the multi-Award-winning Px8 over-ear headphones
Innovative Smartcase retransmission function for Pi8 supports high-quality audio for USB and 3.5mm connected music sources
Renowned audio brand Bowers & Wilkins introduces two all-new premium True Wireless earbuds, the Pi6 and Pi8, developed by the same design and engineering teams responsible for the brand’s category-leading Px7 S2e and Px8 headphones.
With their all-new industrial design and completely revised mechanical, electronic and acoustic engineering, Pi6 and Pi8 are undoubtedly the most comfortable, fully featured and best-sounding earbuds the brand has ever made.
Utilising QualcommTM wireless transmission technology and equipped with state-of-the-art active noise cancellation, both Pi6 and Pi8 include all the key features and technologies demanded by today’s discerning consumer. For Bowers & Wilkins, the aim is clear: to deliver the same category-defining success in earbuds that the brand has already achieved in premium over-ear headphones.
Pi8 – reference-quality redefined
The flagship Pi8 reaches even greater heights of performance than Pi6. Its all-new 12mm drive units feature proprietary Carbon Cone technology, as used in the multi-award-winning Px8 over-ear headphones. To ensure the best possible results from this formidable drive unit technology, Pi8 adds support for both aptXTM Adaptive at 24-bit/96kHz and aptXTM Lossless, the current state-of the-art in wireless headphone transmission technology. This exceptional platform is supported by a dedicated DSP, DAC and amplification from ADI, ensuring the maximum possible resolution and accuracy whatever you’re listening to.
The premium design and reference-standard sound quality of the new Pi8 is available in Anthracite Black, Dove White, Jade Green and Midnight Blue from the Bowers & Wilkins website and selected retailers priced at £349 / $399 / €399.
• Active noise-cancelling True Wireless earbuds with aptXTM Adaptive 24/96 and aptXTM Lossless
• Carbon Cone drive units with discrete DSP/DAC for superior sound
• 6.5 hours battery life from earbuds with a further 13.5 hours available from Smartcase, plus audio retransmission from case in aptXTM Adaptive quality
Pi6 – outstanding sound, superlative comfort
Built on the same core platform as its Pi8 sibling, the new Pi6 has been designed to offer outstanding comfort, features and performance at a more affordable pricepoint. Indeed, its sound quality is comparable with that of the outgoing Pi7 S2, the flagship model in Bowers & Wilkins’ older range of earbuds.
To that end, Pi6 uses an advanced Qualcomm chipset to provide improved wireless stability and reliable connectivity. The latest Bluetooth 5.4 specification ensures multipoint support for two devices, while aptXTM Adaptive wireless transmission at 24-bit/96kHz is included for exceptional sound quality from compatible wireless sources. Pi6 uses all-new 12mm bio-cellulose drive units derived from the cones used in the award-winning Px7 S2e over-ear headphones, ensuring high-resolution audio in a smaller, more easily transportable form factor.
The class-leading performance of the new Pi6 is available in Storm Grey, Cloud Grey, Forest Green and Glacier Blue, from the Bowers & Wilkins website and selected retailers priced at £219 / $249 / €249.
• Active noise-cancelling True Wireless earbuds with aptXTM Adaptive 24/96
• Bowers & Wilkins Music app provides set-up and control
• 8 hours battery life from earbuds with a further 16 hours available from charging case
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About Bowers & Wilkins:
Bowers & Wilkins, founded in the UK in 1966, has been at the forefront of high-performance audio technology for more than 50 years. It designs and manufactures precision home speakers, headphones, custom installation and performance car audio products that set new standards for innovation and sound quality, earning countless awards and accolades from the world’s leading recording studios and musicians. Bowers & Wilkins’ reputation is based on the unwavering pursuit of the best possible sound and an unsurpassable music listening experience. Learn more at www.bowerswilkins.com
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