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Bowers & Wilkins P5

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User ratings:
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3 stars
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5.0 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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4.4 out of 5
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Pros

  • Dynamically they are very solid
  • sound is rich
  • full-bodied

Cons

  • noise isolation is highly effective
  • the headphones drooped down the crown of my head a few times
  • volume is noticeably softer when using the Bluetooth function as opposed to a wired connection

Key specs

  • 26 Ω
  • , 115 dB
  • 10, 20000 Hz
  • Open
  • Stereo
  • On-Ear
  • Wired

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Bowers & Wilkins P5 - Pros & Cons

Bowers & Wilkins P5

Pros

  • Dynamically they are very solid
  • sound is rich
  • full-bodied
  • fabulous design touches and obvious build quality
  • very impressive - soft
  • supple and pleasure in use
  • the design of the P5 Wireless is timeless
  • robust
  • intelligent
  • comfortable
  • and classy

Cons

  • noise isolation is highly effective
  • the headphones drooped down the crown of my head a few times
  • volume is noticeably softer when using the Bluetooth function as opposed to a wired connection
  • Sweaty ears are annoying
  • the P5 wireless get a bit hot under the ears
  • the level is very slow
  • View attachment 112235 Click to expand
  • not sold anywhere in Canada
  • the bass resonance is located at that very frequency
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • lack of dedicated track-skip buttons is disappointing

Bowers & Wilkins P5 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
40 mm
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Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
26 Ω
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Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
195 g
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Bowers & Wilkins P5 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
Magnet materialNeodymium
Diaphragm materialMylar
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Dimensions
Width5.91 in
Depth2.36 in
Height7.09 in
Weight6.88 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Cable length1.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyes
Type of connector3.5mm
Detachable cableyes
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Power
Battery operatedno
Power handling capacity50.0 mW
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
  • Ivory
Acoustic designOpen
Attachment typeHeadband
Body material
  • Leather
  • Metal
CategoryTravel and Commuting
Foldableyes
Noise isolatingyes
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Sound
Impedance26.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 115
Frequency range10 - 20000
Diaphragm diameter1.6 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.57 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)1.0 %
Maximum input power50.0 mW
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Features
ButtonsVolume
Carrying caseyes

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Bowers & Wilkins P5 Bowers & Wilkins - Editorial Reviews (17)

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Bowers & Wilkins P5 Bowers & Wilkins P5 Wireless headphones review: top-notch sound that comes at a price
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the Guardian
Published: 14.08.2015
Bowers & Wilkins P5 Wireless headphones review: top-notch sound that comes at a price

British manufacturer’s first wireless headphones are attractive, comfortable and last a long time between charges but connectivity and buttons are a mis-step

Bowers & Wilkins P5 Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2 Review
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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 Bowers & Wilkins P5
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CNET
Published: 21.10.2010
Bowers & Wilkins P5

The Bowers & Wilkins P5 are an excellent set of headphones; however, the detachable cable is a problem.

Bowers & Wilkins P5 Review: Bowers & Wilkins' P5 Wireless hits new highs in Bluetooth headphone luxury
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9to5Mac
Published: 01.07.2015
Review: Bowers & Wilkins' P5 Wireless hits new highs in Bluetooth headphone luxury

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 headphones nearly killed makers of premium in-ear models, leading many audio companies to mimic Beats’ formula. But there were holdouts: iconic audio companies including Bowers & Wilkins refused to compromise

Bowers & Wilkins P5 Bowers & Wilkins P5 (Series 2): For elegant sound
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Good Gear Guide
Bowers & Wilkins P5 (Series 2): For elegant sound
4.3

Stunning headphones undermined by a single caveat

Bowers & Wilkins P5 Bowers & Wilkins P5 Wireless headphones review: So expensive, so good
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Macworld
Published: 03.05.2016
Bowers & Wilkins P5 Wireless headphones review: So expensive, so good
4.5

This could be the best sounding set of wireless on-ear headphones that you’ll ever clamp to your skull. If you can afford it.

Bowers & Wilkins P5 Bowers & Wilkins P5 Review | The Headphone List
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The Headphone List
Published: 09.06.2014
Bowers & Wilkins P5 Review | The Headphone List

The Bowers & Wilkins P5 is among the priciest of the consumer-grade portables – a luxury gadget for the iPod/iPhone crowd. It is also the one with the most hi-fi pedigree.

Bowers & Wilkins P5 Bowers and Wilkins P5 Wireless review
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SoundGuys
Published: 09.10.2017
Bowers and Wilkins P5 Wireless review

They may be a set of luxury headphones, but the Bowers and Wilkins P5 Wireless are the rare set that sound as beautiful as they look.

Bowers & Wilkins P5 Bowers & Wilkins P5 Wireless Review
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PCMAG
Published: 10.07.2015
Bowers & Wilkins P5 Wireless Review
4.5

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.

Bowers & Wilkins P5 B and W P5 review
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TechRadar
Published: 23.04.2010
B and W P5 review
5.0

Bowers and Wilkins has launched its debut 'mobile' headphones

Bowers & Wilkins P5 Bowers & Wilkins P5 Mobile Hi-Fi Headphones Reviewed
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HomeTheaterReview
Published: 14.07.2010
Bowers & Wilkins P5 Mobile Hi-Fi Headphones Reviewed
5.0

Bowers & Wilkins P5 Bowers & Wilkins P5 Headphones Review - The Gadgeteer
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The Gadgeteer
Published: 25.09.2010
Bowers & Wilkins P5 Headphones Review - The Gadgeteer

How do you judge a pair of headphones in this pristine, digital age when you’re listening to a new track from Jónsi and Alex that has analog noise added for

Bowers & Wilkins P5 Bowers and Wilkins P5 Wireless review
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TechRadar
Published: 23.07.2015
Bowers and Wilkins P5 Wireless review
3.0

Stunning wireless audio...but with a connectivity catch

Bowers & Wilkins P5 Bowers and Wilkins P5 headphones - Review - Tech Digest
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Tech Digest
Published: 22.04.2010
Bowers and Wilkins P5 headphones - Review - Tech Digest

Name: P5 (Bowers and Wilkins) Type: Noise isolating headphones Specs: Frequency range 10Hz to 20kHz , Impedence 26 ohms, distortion @100dB I25<0.05% for 80-20kHz <0.2% for 20-20kHz Price: £245.95 (Apple) Bowers and Wilkins are well known for causing quite...

Bowers & Wilkins P5 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 10.07.2015
Home review
5.0

Best wireless headphones £200-£300, Awards 2016. Bowers & Wilkins enters the Bluetooth headphone market. Do the B&W P5 Wireless cans have what it takes to compete?

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