PX

I've had a pair of B&W PX (The OG B&W Bluetooth pair with real leather pads) since 2018 and have used them in the heat, cold, sweaty, snowy etc and they still work flawlessly. Pads are still in great shape. I'd stick with real leather if I were you.

Got my pair of the McLaren edition yesterday. Had the original PX, Px7 and P3s. In between all that I bought the Sony series and Bose. The Px8 s2 is the biggest upgrade I’ve ever experienced. It’s on a level I never thought was possible. The engineering must have been done using 2000 agentic designers. How they’ve managed to perfectly balance the soundstage … every detail is there. Every detail punches you in the heart. I’ve fallen in love with music, again.

PX8s are great, I agree although the leather on the earcups is a bit scratchy. I'd suggest you to listen to original PXs which sound even more natural and detailed imo, although they lack a bit of bass. They don't sell anymore, but if you'll ever be able to listen to them, I'd suggest you to take a chance

I use the Denon D9200 daily. B&W PX when I'm wandering around, doing stuff. I also use the Meze Empyrean (almost) daily, but you might consider those bulky.

I've used the XM6, XM5, Airpods max 1, 2, B&W Px2, Bose Nc700, ultras, B&O H9is, portal, and HX. honest answer? They're all fine. XM6 has great anc. So do the air pods max. If you're spending $250+ on a big name, for sound quality, they're all good enough. My favorites were the HX for sound. XM6 for overall.