It is the 60th anniversary of the film debut of James Bond in Dr. No 1962, and to commemorate the event, British audio giant Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) released a special 007 themed edition of its flagship Px8 wireless noise canceling headphones. The Edition Px8 007 can be reserved for $ 802 exclusively on the 007 Store website and will begin shipping in late October. After October 26, you will be able to purchase them from a select group of other retailers.
The Px8 007 Edition costs just over $ 100 more than the already expensive one $ 699 standard px8, so you may be wondering what you get for that extra investment. Unfortunately, you won’t find clever features of spy gadget created by Q, such as exploding headphones or the ability to emit a deafening, high-pitched screech. Instead, the 007 edition wears an elegant and unique midnight blue color, a tribute to the tuxedo that Sean Connery wore in 1962 when he gave life to the most famous spy in the world.
They also have three other distinguishing features: a 007 logo is printed on the top edge of the right earcup, the iconic gun barrel graphic of the opening sequence of each Bond film has been screen printed inside the ear cushions and button. the ignition has received a soft red treatment.
But aside from these purely cosmetic changes and an allegedly limited number of units available (B&W did not say how many will be produced), there is no difference between the James Bond version and the regular Px8.
Both models feature a custom set of 40mm “ultra-high resolution” carbon cone drivers that are angled within each pavilion, a design the company says will produce less distortion and better resolution. On the material front, the cans were made of die-cast aluminum and Nappa leather finishes for the ear cushions and headband. Additionally, you can choose between black or light brown finishes.
Qualcomm’s aptX adaptive Bluetooth codec combined with B&W digital signal processing (DSP) is said to provide 24-bit audio with “exceptional quality”. They offer active noise cancellation technology, with four microphones dedicated to blocking unwanted sounds, and battery life is rated at 30 hours, with a quick charge time of 15 minutes for an additional seven hours of playback.
That’s a hefty price to pay for a set of wireless earbuds, but if you have the means and there’s a 007 fan in your life, these could be the perfect gift.
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