Name: P5 Series 2
Brand: Bowers & Wilkins
SKU: 12095
Rating: 4.2 (35 reviews)

4.2

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.4 / 5

more open and precise sound
Voices are delivered with exquisite detail
crystal-clear and have superb timing

breathing space for a song to reach its soaring crescendo
Bass delivery varies significantly across users
poor noise isolation makes them not versatile enough for loud environments

Impedance: 22 Ω
Frequency range: 20, 10000 Hz
Acoustic design: Half opened
Sound output: Stereo
Style: On-Ear
Connectivity technology: Wired

Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2 - Pros & Cons

more open and precise sound
Voices are delivered with exquisite detail
crystal-clear and have superb timing
gorgeous looks and even better sound
gorgeous looks and a stunningly impressive sound
The bass is deep and muscular while remaining taut and agile
Compact and light
well-designed and have a solid build
sound quality is above-average and caters well to most tracks
frequency response consistency is sub-par
P5 once again sounds phenomenal
Luxurious
comfortable design with lots of leather
Powerful audio performance with deep bass response and excellent detail in the highs
excellent soundstage the ability to locate instruments in a given space
sound also seems more natural and accurate
amazingly sleek
good-looking
comfortable and high-end on-ear headphones
a better-balanced sound and a more comfortable on-ear fit
Detail retrieval is surprisingly good and with identifiable placement
P5S2 is consequently more transportation-friendly
a sturdy and durable build quality

breathing space for a song to reach its soaring crescendo
Bass delivery varies significantly across users
poor noise isolation makes them not versatile enough for loud environments
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
Their sound is a bit tinny
Slightly uncomfortable and tight on-ear fit
Nothing ever sounds overly bright
harsh
or thin
One Direction is not my style of music
Nothing looks or sounds like it
pouch lacks an interior side-pocket
the two replaceable cords are slightly thicker
Crying Game by Boy George seems bathed in a bass undertone
sound engine has been upgraded
only the play and pause functions work on other mobile operating systems
soundstage though is only medium width and average depth
5mm plug adaptor is no longer included
P5 Series 2 is not the P7 sound in a smaller frame
No inconsistency in the leather
Androiders can switch out the cable with the Android cable that

Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Driver size	40 mm Best: Hauppauge XFones Driver size: 400 mm
Impedance	22 Ω Best: Stax SR-L500 Impedance: 145000 Ω
Weight	195 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

Bowers & Wilkins - Video Reviews (1)

Bowers and Wilkins P5 Series 2 headphone: Same winning design but now with better sound

Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2 - Full Specifications

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

Weight	6.88 oz

Inputs supported	3.5mm
Cable length	1.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter included	yes
Wireless range	1.2
Type of connector	3.5mm
USB	no
Detachable cable	yes

Battery operated	no
Power handling capacity	50.0 mW

Colour of product	Black
Acoustic design	Half opened
Attachment type	Headband
Body material	Aluminium Leather Nylon
Category	Audiophile
Foldable	yes
Noise isolating	yes

Impedance	22.0 Ω
Frequency range	20 - 10000
Diaphragm diameter	1.6 in
Driver technology	Dynamic
Driver size	1.57 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)	0.4 %
Maximum input power	50.0 mW

Buttons	Answer button Next song Play/Pause Previous song Volume

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Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2 Bowers & Wilkins - Editorial Reviews (7)

4.0

Based on 7 reviews

Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2 Hands on: Home review

whathifi

Published: 09.02.2015

Hands on: Home review

With gorgeous looks and a stunningly impressive sound, the updated B&W P5s are the new headphones to beat

Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2 A premium on-ear headphone that looks the same but sounds even better

CNET

Published: 01.10.2014

A premium on-ear headphone that looks the same but sounds even better

The $300 Bowers and Wilkins P5 Series 2 has the same winning design of its highly rated predecessor, but its sound engine has been upgraded. We approve.

Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2 Bowers & Wilkins P5 (Series 2): For elegant sound

Good Gear Guide

Bowers & Wilkins P5 (Series 2): For elegant sound

4.3

Stunning headphones undermined by a single caveat

Bowers & Wilkins P5 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...

Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2 Bowers and Wilkins P5 Series 2 review

TechRadar

Published: 06.02.2015

Bowers and Wilkins P5 Series 2 review

4.0

Premium on-ear headphones that raise the bar for design and performance

The Gadgeteer

Published: 18.12.2014

Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2 headphone review - The Gadgeteer

To paraphrase Yogi Berra, Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2 headphones are deja-vu all over again. In my review of the original P5 headphones, I said that they