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April 2010
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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: The release of B&W's first headphones solidifies its position in the luxury audio goods market. The P5 is sumptuous both in its visual presentation and sonic performance, and it's designed to work well with a wide variety of sources. Although its price m...
For me the B&W P5s were a prayer answered. A true high fidelity closed back headphone that works with the iPod met my portable listening needs perfectly. iPhone users can also spend their time wisely while waiting for that next phone call enjoying the ...
Abstract: Yes amazingness. No it is not a real word, but it is the only way to describe the quality, build, comfort, and sound of the Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) P5 headphones. Quality/build:Here’s the rundown: memory-foam-padded earphones, sheepskin earcups, inte...
Abstract: Yes amazingness. No it is not a real word, but it is the only way to describe the quality, build, comfort, and sound of the Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) P5 headphones.Here’s the rundown: memory-foam-padded earphones, sheepskin earcups, interchangeable cables...
While $299.95 is hardly cheap by today's standards the P5s are far from the most expensive headphones out there today. While you can definitely find headphones for cheap, they're not going to hold a candle in terms of sound quality and style to the P5 ...
300 list price renders them expensive; tooshort cable.
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Published: 2010-04-16, Author: David , review by: cnet.com
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; protectiv
Expensive, leather earpads will cause your ears to get steamy on warmer days
B&W's P5s aren't cheap, but they're well built, offer a unique design, rich sound, and a built-in microphone for making calls.
