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Bowers & Wilkins P7

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User ratings:
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40 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4.0 out of 5
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5 stars
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4 stars
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Pros

  • the sound just gets better and better
  • both luxurious and high-performance
  • comfortable

Cons

  • inconsistent results
  • juggernaut one-off brick-and-mortar stores
  • comparatively poor audio isolation

Key specs

  • 22 Ω
  • , 111 dB
  • 10, 20000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • On-Ear
  • Wired

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Bowers & Wilkins P7 - Pros & Cons

Bowers & Wilkins P7

Pros

  • the sound just gets better and better
  • both luxurious and high-performance
  • comfortable
  • detailed
  • dynamic
  • and musically engaging
  • punchy and dynamic
  • Playful lyrics are clear and focused
  • they capture the fun of the track with impeccable timing
  • the P7s are nicely judged
  • are classy and luxurious

Cons

  • inconsistent results
  • juggernaut one-off brick-and-mortar stores
  • comparatively poor audio isolation
  • lacking in drama
  • poor passive isolation means they won't
  • block the ambient chatter of a busy office
  • a bit too bulky for strenuous exercise
  • the inline control module is a relatively thin cylinder
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands
  • Momentum quite as comfortable to wear as the P7
  • bass is tight and deep without being clammy or bloated

Bowers & Wilkins P7 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
40 mm
Best:
Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
22 Ω
Best:
Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
290 g
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Bowers & Wilkins P7 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
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Dimensions
Width7.48 in
Depth2.76 in
Height7.56 in
Weight10.23 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Cable length1.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyes
Type of connector3.5mm
USBno
Detachable cableyes
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Power
Battery operatedno
Power handling capacity50.0 mW
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Body material
  • Aluminum
  • Leather
  • Stainless steel
CategoryAudiophile
Foldableyes
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Sound
Impedance22.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 111
Frequency range10 - 20000
Diaphragm diameter1.57 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.57 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.3 %
Maximum input power50.0 mW
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Features
Noise-cancelingyes
Buttons
  • Play/Pause
  • Volume
Carrying caseyes

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Bowers & Wilkins P7 Bowers & Wilkins - Editorial Reviews (18)

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Based on 18 reviews
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Bowers & Wilkins P7 Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless review
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TechRadar
Published: 11.10.2016
Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless review
4.0

British behemoth's over-ears go wireless

Bowers & Wilkins P7 Bowers & Wilkins P7 Headphone
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Sound & Vision
Published: 11.04.2014
Bowers & Wilkins P7 Headphone

Performance Features Comfort Value

Bowers & Wilkins P7 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 07.08.2014
Home review
5.0

Best portable on-ears £300+, Awards 2013. Great headphones – the P7s still set the standard at this price

Bowers & Wilkins P7 Bowers & Wilkins P7 review
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TechRadar
Published: 26.11.2013
Bowers & Wilkins P7 review
4.0

Expensive and restrained

Bowers & Wilkins P7 Bowers & Wilkins P7 Over-the-Ear Headphones Reviewed
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HomeTheaterReview
Published: 25.03.2015
Bowers & Wilkins P7 Over-the-Ear Headphones Reviewed
4.5

When audio-video indu...

Bowers & Wilkins P7 Review: Bowers & Wilkins P7 Headphones
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WIRED
Published: 14.12.2013
Review: Bowers & Wilkins P7 Headphones
4.0

The P7s are the first over-the-ear headphones B&W has ever made, and of course, the build quality and the choice of materials is exquisite, bordering on decadent.

Bowers & Wilkins P7 Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless headphones review: They sound better than the original
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pcworld.com_techhive.com
Published: 14.09.2016
Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless headphones review: They sound better than the original
4.5

B&W has produced one of the best-sounding wireless headphones you can buy for less than $500.

Bowers & Wilkins P7 Bowers & Wilkins P7 Headphone Review - The B&W P7 is Where Style Meets Sound Quality
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ThePCEnthusiast
Published: 29.09.2014
Bowers & Wilkins P7 Headphone Review - The B&W P7 is Where Style Meets Sound Quality

The B&W P7 is a stylish and elegant headphone made from high quality materials, and produces fun, immersive and exceptional sound quality with robust bass.

Bowers & Wilkins P7 One of the best luxury headphones you can buy
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CNET
Published: 13.08.2014
One of the best luxury headphones you can buy

The company's current flagship headphone has a comfortable over-the-ear design and offers richer, more detailed sound than the step-down P5.

Bowers & Wilkins P7 Bowers and Wilkins P7 Wireless review
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SoundGuys
Published: 11.04.2017
Bowers and Wilkins P7 Wireless review

We listen to the stunning Bowers and Wilkins P7 Wireless Bluetooth headphones, but are they worth the high price tag? Fashion focused buyers take note.

Bowers & Wilkins P7 The Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless Headphones Review — Tools and Toys
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The Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless Headphones Review — Tools and Toys

A couple hours later, I was still lying down on the floor of my room, staring blankly at the ceiling, lost in the music.

Bowers & Wilkins P7 Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 05.11.2016
Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones Review
1.9

Bowers & Wilkins cuts the wire of the its audiophile-grade P7 over-ear series. We examine if the sound stays awesome in our P7 Wireless Headphones Review.

Bowers & Wilkins P7 B&W P7 Wireless review | Stuff
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B&W P7 Wireless review | Stuff

A beloved pair of high-end cans gets its cables clipped – but retains its stunning performance

Bowers & Wilkins P7 B&W P7: Bower's First Circumaural Headphone
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Headfonia Reviews
Published: 22.10.2013
B&W P7: Bower's First Circumaural Headphone

B&W | Bowers & Wilkins P7: Reviewed by Headfonia - The Headphone Enthusiasts' Website

Bowers & Wilkins P7 Bowers & Wilkins P7 Mobile Hi-Fi Headphones Review
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PCMAG
Published: 26.09.2013
Bowers & Wilkins P7 Mobile Hi-Fi Headphones Review
4.0

The Bowers & Wilkins P7 headphones combine top-notch audio performance with a luxurious design, and despite a high price, earn our Editors' Choice.

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