Bowers & Wilkins P5 Wireless - Bluetooth On-Ear Headphones - Black

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They tend to be a bit too smooth which could affect some retrieval of details, but still have a good definition and clarity. The P5 also has a low profile on your head, and, despite its sturdy construction and materials, weighs just under 7 ounces. P5W vs Touch - Touch has less sub-bass and a touch more aggressive mid-bass, lower mids are a bit thinner and upper mids are a little brighter and a bit more forward, treble is a bit crispier.

However, they're thinly padded, that, coupled with the on-ear design makes them feel slightly uncomfortable and tight at first. At the same time, fitment might not be for everyone, and even with my medium size head I had to adjust earcups a bit until I find a sweet spot. It's really a clever design which makes a cable attachment to earcup look like it has a hardwired seamless connection. list), the P5 Mobile Hi-Fi Headphones aren't cheap, but like the best pairs from Grado and Sennheiser, the stunningly designed P5 is worth every penny, offering an audiophile experience and long-lasting comfort. Harriet Wheeler’s breathy, heartfelt vocals on The Sundays’ Wild Horses soar, with each inflection and nuance laid bare.Unlike other headphones with a removable cable, P5W (exactly like P5 Series 2) has a proprietary cable with a standard 3. The kick drum loop on Jay-Z and Kanye West's "No Church in the Wild" gets the perfect level of high-mid presence to retain its piercing attack, allowing it to cut through the layers of the mix with authority. You get use to the fit but they won't be the most comfortable headphones for long listening sessions, especially, if you wear glasses.

View image in fullscreen The left ear cup has a microUSB port for charging and a power slider, which puts the headphones into pairing mode if held down for a couple of seconds. In general, on-ear fitment could be a hit or a miss, and as I mentioned before – don’t expect super isolation. They're the best headphones available when you want a more natural sound, and longer-lasting listening enjoyment. The Award-winning Beyerdynamic T51is are the P5s’ most pressing concern; we can’t wait for a group test involving both of them (and the much-loved Sennheiser Momentums, too).When it comes to outside-your-ear-canal headphones, the P5 is as well-rounded a portable product as I’ve seen.

PCMag is obsessed with culture and tech, offering smart, spirited coverage of the products and innovations that shape our connected lives and the digital trends that keep us talking. The materials used in their build quality feel premium and should withstand regular wear and tear quite well. But during my testing the P5’s earpieces blocked nearly as much external noise as many canalphones without the challenge of getting a tight in-ear seal–I could listen in noisy environments without having to crank the volume to dangerous levels. Lastly, in honor of Blue Note Records celebrating its 75th birthday - and also because I really like the song - here is Madlib's groovy rendition of " Montara" by Bobby Hutcherson.The power cell is charged by plugging in a microUSB cable (included), at which point a small LED glows approvingly. They have a durable yet lightweight metal frame that's sturdy enough to withstand moderate physical stress. It all started in 1955 with some ingenuity and later the company was officially formed at the urging of an elderly lady (Miss Knight) who apparently had a good ear for quality audio.

Not only does it satisfy the curiosity of seeing the speaker up close, it's also useful for swapping out the standard audio cable for the included 3. The backbone of " Reckless Serenade" by the Arctic Monkeys is made up of the pulpy bassline that comes through on the P5 distortion-free and with awesome clarity.They can also charge while playing audio so if you're on a train, plane or at your office with access to a power source then you can play and not worry about battery life. For those of you accustomed only to ear bud-type phones, you will probably be in for a shock at how great your music can sound, even from an iPod. However, they can feel a little tight on your head, and they also don't prevent ambient noise from seeping into your audio. At times the P5 seems to lack positioning precision and elements – especially vocals – can sound a tiny bit ethereal.