Testseek.com have collected 85 expert reviews of the Bowers & Wilkins P5 and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Bowers & Wilkins P5.
April 2010
(87%)
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The editors liked
Excellent build quality and rich
Well-balanced sound
Removable earpads
Built-in mic and volume control turns the P5 into a headset for compatible iPhones and iPods
Tight seal shuts out a lot of external noise and headphones don't leak sound
Protective carrying case included.
The editors didn't like
Expensive
Leather earpads will cause your ears to get steamy on warmer days.
Abstract: Bowers and Wilkins are well known for causing quite the stir when it comes to their eye-catching audio hardware. Just think back to the iPod dock mentalism that was the Zeppelin. The P5 noise isolating headphones are then unsurprisingly excellent and a...
Excellent sound quality; good noise-isolation capability; sturdy construction; appealing design; useful in-cable remote control for iPods and the iPhone 3GS
Thin and delicate cable; low end may prove too dominant for some
The Bowers & Wilkins P5 headphones may cost a pretty penny, but they're well-built, look great and sound fantastic. Also, the in-cable remote control is a useful feature for iPod and iPhone users. If you're in the market for some high-end cans that yo...
Excellent design, outstanding sound quality, choice of cables, noise isolation
Cables might be a little thin, price
At five pence under £250 you are making a statement both in style and the depth of your pockets. But the P5 don't make an empty promise. They are fantastic headphones and if you can stretch to the price, they are well worth checking out...
Clear treble and controlled bass. Shut out external noise. Comfy and stylish. iPhone and iPod-friendly
Better audio quality available at this price
Pricey, but the P5s are design icons and very capable to boot ...
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Published: 2010-04-01, Author: Mark , review by: macworld.co.uk
Amazing sound; high level of craftsmanship; super styling; comfortable fit
High price could be off-putting
The Bowers & Wilkins P5 earphones are some of the most impressive cans we've ever heard. They offer the features and clarity that we've only heard from in-ear canal buds before, but are much more comfortable. The only real question mark is the price, whic...
Abstract: The Bowers & Wilkins P5 headphones, its first set of super cans, quietly slipped out into officialdom late last year, but now they’ve finally hit UK shelves. Neighbours unhappy with the noise from your Zeppelin? These might just be the solution.Desp...
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Published: 2015-07-10, Author: Tim , review by: pcmag.com
Fantastic audio performance with rich, articulate lows and crystal clear highs. Smart, handsome design with secure, comfortable fit. Wired, passive mode automatically shuts off battery.
Expensive. Included cable lacks remote control
The Bowers & Wilkins P5 Wireless is one of the more expensive Bluetooth headphone pairs on the market for good reason—it delivers brilliant audio in a smart, attractive design...
Published: 2015-07-02, Author: Jeremy , review by: 9to5mac.com
Abstract: Back when white earbuds dominated the market, Beats by Dre proved that mainstream customers were willing to pay $300 for large wired headphones and nearly $400 for wireless versions — even plasticky, overly bassy ones. The subsequent shift towards big hea...
Published: 2014-09-25, Author: Tim , review by: pcmag.com
Powerful audio performance with deep bass response and excellent detail in the highs. Luxurious, comfortable design with lots of leather. Inline remote and microphone.
Expensive for an on-ear pair
Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2 is one of the best-sounding on-ear headphone pairs on the market, and its price reflects that....
Published: 2014-09-09, Author: Jeremy , review by: ilounge.com
Bowers & Wilkins stunned us with 2010's P5, a drop-dead gorgeous pair of on-ear headphones made with sheep's leather, chrome, and brushed metal, which it followed up last year with the over-ear model P7. This month, B&W has returned with P5 Series 2 ($300...
