Forget Sony’s new $649 Collexion headphones — if you care about audio, these are the premium cans you should buy instead
Sony has launched its new flagship headphones, the 1000X The Collexion, priced at $649. While these headphones offer impressive sound quality, they face competition from the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2, which are priced at $799. A comparison suggests that while both models are excellent, the Px8 S2 may justify its higher price for serious audiophiles.
- ▪Sony's 1000X The Collexion headphones are priced at $649.
- ▪The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 headphones cost $799 and have received an Editor's Choice award.
- ▪Both headphone models deliver high-quality sound, but the Px8 S2 is noted for its superior audio performance.
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Audio Headphones Over-Ear Headphones Forget Sony’s new $649 Collexion headphones — if you care about audio, these are the premium cans you should buy instead Features By Peter Wolinski published 29 May 2026 Bowers & Wilkins wants a word When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter In case you missed it, the other week Sony dropped its $649 1000X THE COLLEXION headphones.
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