Name: P3 Series 2
Brand: Bowers & Wilkins
SKU: 70367
Rating: 4.3 (41 reviews)

4.1

based on all reviews

beautiful
well-built and affordable
clean treble response and lightweight comfort

lack of pronounced mids can create a lack of focus and clarity
remote features are hit and miss with non-Apple smartphones
hitting sound of keyboard keys while listening to music

Impedance: 34 Ω
Sensitivity: , 111 dB
Frequency range: 10, 20000 Hz
Sound output: Stereo
Style: On-Ear
Connectivity technology: Wired

Bowers & Wilkins P3 Series 2 - Pros & Cons

beautiful
well-built and affordable
clean treble response and lightweight comfort
both modern and retro
a strikingly designed headphone that sounds very good
pleasant-sounding headphones designed to work well with a wide variety of music
good quality materials and sounding well
perfectly made and offering real sonic pleasure
The headphones sound very lively and natural
polished aluminum and the highest quality sheepskin
Beautifully lined with fabric
new ways of thinking
new connections
and new industries
a better-balanced sound and a more comfortable on-ear fit
sound quality is above-average and caters well to most tracks
well-designed and have a solid build
a sturdy and durable build quality
frequency response consistency is sub-par
Excellent audio performance with rich
full bass response and well-defined high frequency presence
key upgrade
cosmetically
subtle midrange elements
sounds balanced and clear
sturdy and solid
a punchy sound
with better midrange and rich treble
balance
clarity and detail - and while

lack of pronounced mids can create a lack of focus and clarity
remote features are hit and miss with non-Apple smartphones
hitting sound of keyboard keys while listening to music
slick exterior to become blemished
This is not my favorite headphone design
Ambient noise isolation is lacking
seemed too expensive
particularly thirsty headphones
relatively obscure British manufacturer
and cranking up the treble a bit
poor noise isolation makes them not versatile enough for loud environments
Sound signature is too bass-heavy
prone to bending where pressure from the opening movement is applied
Bass is muddy and covers midrange
the midrange is slightly recessed and lacks air and incisiveness
Isolation is really poor
Bass delivery varies significantly across users
Slightly uncomfortable and tight on-ear fit
Their sound is a bit tinny
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
must be removed to detach cable
the audio could have used a tad more high-mid and treble presence
bass presence is mostly noticeable in the lows and low-mids

Bowers & Wilkins P3 Series 2 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Driver size	30 mm Best: Hauppauge XFones Driver size: 400 mm
Impedance	34 Ω Best: Stax SR-L500 Impedance: 145000 Ω
Weight	130 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

Bowers & Wilkins P3 Series 2 - Full Specifications

Sound output	Stereo
Style	On-Ear
Connectivity technology	Wired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)	yes

Weight	4.59 oz

Cable length	1.2
Detachable cable	yes

Power handling capacity	50.0 mW

Colour of product	Black
Attachment type	Headband
Foldable	yes

Impedance	34.0 Ω
Sensitivity	< 111
Frequency range	10 - 20000
Driver technology	Dynamic
Driver size	1.18 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)	0.5 %
Maximum input power	50.0 mW

Buttons	Volume
Carrying case	yes

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Bowers & Wilkins P3 Series 2 Bowers & Wilkins - Editorial Reviews (8)

3.8

Based on 8 reviews

Bowers & Wilkins P3 Series 2 Home review

whathifi

Published: 11.11.2016

Home review

4.0

B&W’s most affordable on-ears can’t deliver a knockout blow to its rivals

Bowers & Wilkins P3 Series 2 The Bowers & Wilkins P3 Series 2 proves to be a divisive sequel

Digital Trends

Published: 20.10.2016

The Bowers & Wilkins P3 Series 2 proves to be a divisive sequel

Bowers & Wilkins P3 Series 2 are perhaps more elegant-looking than the original, but do they feel and sound better?

Bowers & Wilkins P3 Series 2 Review: Bowers & Wilkins P3 Series 2 Headphones

iLounge

Published: 24.10.2016

Review: Bowers & Wilkins P3 Series 2 Headphones

Last week, we reviewed Bowers & Wilkins' flagship headphone, the large, circumaural, excellent P9 Signature. Today we look at at the opposite end of B&W's ...

Bowers & Wilkins P3 Series 2 Bowers & Wilkins P3 Series 2 Headphone Review

Chip Chick

Published: 17.10.2016

Bowers & Wilkins P3 Series 2 Headphone Review

Bowers & Wilkins is a brand that takes great pride in premium devices and premium audio. The recently just released a new pair of lightweight on-ear headphones that most definitely fits their premium requirement. The

Bowers & Wilkins P3 Series 2 Bowers & Wilkins P3

CNET

Published: 13.06.2014

Bowers & Wilkins P3

WIRED

Published: 19.09.2012

Review: Bowers & Wilkins P3 Headphones

3.5

Although not as opulent as Bowers & Wilkins' high-end, $300 P5 headphones, the $200 P3s still sound excellent, and they deliver enough pleasure -- auditory and otherwise -- to justify the price.

Bowers & Wilkins P3 Series 2 Bowers & Wilkins P3 Series 2 Review

PCMAG

Published: 13.09.2016

Bowers & Wilkins P3 Series 2 Review

4.5

The beautifully designed Bowers & Wilkins P3 Series 2 on-ear headphones feature subtle improvements that make them better than ever.

Bowers & Wilkins P3 Series 2 Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2 Review

RTINGS.com

Published: 26.08.2016

Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2 Review

3.3

The Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2 are well-designed, eye-catching, and compact headphones with a good audio reproduction. They have a sturdy and durable build qua...