Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e: My favourite gear as I start my fitness journey

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I seriously need a change in routine. My recent physical exam and lab tests show the consequences of my sedentary lifestyle: I gained weight, my complexion is pasty, and my Vitamin D levels are too low. My medical provider presented a simple solution: increased sunshine exposure and movement. Walking seems like an easy enough exercise to start, but it's challenging to fit into my daily schedule, especially with afternoon daycare pick-ups.

I decided to hit two birds with one stone by taking a 15-minute walking break during my lunch period. To keep my walks from becoming boring, I needed the perfect audio gear that keeps me aware of my surroundings while listening to music or podcasts.

Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2e

The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e headphones quickly became my favourite walking audio gear for my lunchtime walks. On this walk around campus, the weather has started to turn cold and crisp, yet my ears were warm, thanks to these headphones. What I liked about the Px7 S2e are the following:

  • Comfort over glasses. It didn't pinch my ears, even though the stems of my eyeglasses were resting under the foam pads. I have yet to walk with these headphones for longer distances, but on my 15-minute walk, they were comfortable. A big win!
  • Ambient pass-thru technology. This feature allowed me to hear Dolly Parton's narration about her childhood and her parent (I was listening to her story in the Apple Fitness+ Artist Spotlight) clearly while still aware of passing traffic (in the parking lot and intersections) and fellow pedestrians. The pass-through feature even allowed me to help a motorist (looking for a building on campus) without taking the headphones off!
  • Helps with motivation. The days of a lab rat can be very routine, so having a clear break from the indoor environment is always a welcome change. Having great music or a compelling podcast in the background is always something to look forward to, helping me stay consistent with these walks.


(I wore a face mask while walking because the air was so dry. I didn't want to have a sore throat.)


I wasn't able to finish Dolly's story on this walk because it was only 15 minutes long, and her talk was around 20. I'm going to find an opportunity to listen to her again at some point. I have to make this outdoor walk a daily part of my office routine, and the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e is definitely going to be a main fixture in this journey.

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