Customer Reviews and Ratings

4.5 out of 5 stars

Based on 362 reviews

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    PERFECTION

    • Written by from chester

    6 of 9 people found this useful

    An amazing product, spent a lot of time deliberating between these and the Bose quiet comfort 15. But as soon as I put these on I was blown away ! Need not worry about them not having active noise cancellation, 100% comfortable with amazing build quality and finish . Would definitely recommend !

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Concert for One

    • Written by from Bellevue

    32 of 32 people found this useful

    Overall, this is just one amazing set of headphones. I highly reccomend them!

    Pros
    -Amazing sound quality. It performs si well amongst a variety of genres, picking up the subtle nuances in each track like its no big deal.
    -Relatively good comfort, but for me it took a little adjustment. For those of you with bigger heads, I reccomend stretching out the headband for a couple nights. It makes it much, much more comfortable.
    Cons
    -Not much at all actually. I wish blocked out a litle more sound, but for its class (as a noise-isolating headphone), it does a decent job. However, my P5's arent something I'd wear in a plane ride.

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Awesome!!!

    • Written by from Arlington

    7 of 8 people found this useful

    To me as good as bose, the sound is wonderful very comfortable, I can spend hours and hours with him and not hurt my ear ..

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Verry good

    • Written by from Lansdale

    10 of 11 people found this useful

    I have this headphones,sounds it's verry natural,loud,bass perfect. Note 10+

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Bowers-Wilkins P5

    • Written by from MOUNT JULIET

    12 of 13 people found this useful

    Awesome, awesome, awesome, the best and very comfortable and sound top to bottom is well balanced. Spend the money, and you will not be disappointed.

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    These headphones put the bose QC3's to shame

    • Written by from Wakefield

    11 of 11 people found this useful

    I originally purchased the bose quietcomfort 3 headphones which were £300, I wasn't impressed with them from the off. The noise cancellation function works brilliantly to cut out background noise however when listening in silence you can hear a feint buzz which is incredibly annoying. The material lining the cups isn't leather either so I would expect the lifetime to be significantly reduced and to top it off the sound reproduction isn't that good.

    After returning the bose headphones I went to the apple store in meadowhall (Sheffield) and purchased the p5's and felt the quality of the product matched the price tag. The aluminium and leather construction makes the headphones feel altogether more durable and aesthetically pleasing. The sound reproduction is second to none and is considerably better than the bose which I feel were a letdown over the mid-range with increased bass to attempt to compensate. The high notes are excellent and the case which is supplied with the headphones is a thing of beauty.

    For those of you looking for a quality pair of headphones for under £300 and after sampling a number of products on the market for that price range myself, I have no hesitation in recommending the bowers & wilkins p5's. One of the best products I have ever owned.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    AMAZING

    • Written by from CLECKHEATON

    15 of 20 people found this useful

    Look great and no plastic, durable. only made of aluminium and leather. it gets better. these beauties sound amazing from the highs, midds and the lows are perfect. And the cable can be changed if u ever need to but stick with this one, got iPod remote and mic. really comfortable. beats are no where near as good as they are true perfection. when i plug them into my mac, the sound really comes out and i am blown away, much louder. a protective case is included and it really is a great case. don't buy a pair of beats, get a pair of true amazing sound quality headphones. Worth every penny

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Superb!!

    • Written by from Kettering

    8 of 9 people found this useful

    Bought these from the Apple store in Leicester - tried them out for 30mins there. You will need to burn them in- after 100hrs of burn in, the sound quality is beautiful. All the music sounds sublime, completely different from what I have heard before. I am listening to all my music on my i-phone again and enjoying it. very comfortable but you have to get the position right. I can wear them for hours. I own the Sennheiser 595HD and bose IE2 - outshines both of them by miles. Simply superb!!

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    The Best Headphones, Period.

    • Written by from NEW YORK

    15 of 16 people found this useful

    These are the best. The creme de la creme. The cream of the crop. The best of breed. As a former Apple employee, I can only recommend these if you have the money. They are simple the best. They provide the cleanest, distortion free, natural sound available for a headphone. Bose & Dre are simply too bass-y. If you have the money, they are a MUST BUY

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Stunning

    • Written by from Richmond Hill

    13 of 14 people found this useful

    The performance is great. Not one piece of plastic just made it the most stylish headphones yet. One thing though is that the plug is easily breakable, but overall just a stunning pair of headphones.

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    The search is over

    • Written by from Salt lake city

    15 of 15 people found this useful

    The second you put on these headphones you know theyr'e something special before even turning them on. Unbelievably comfortable, even for long periods of time. The passive noise cancellation is actually very impressive and ambient noises are blocked incredibly well. Even on an airplane they are sufficiently quiet. As far as sound quality....the range is unmatched. Highs, lows, mids.... everything is crystal clear and incredibly balanced. The best part is, the headphones sound better and better the more you listen to them. I'd say it takes about 200+ hours of listening for them to really hit their stride. Bottom line, if you are willing to splurge, buy these headphones! Worth every cent.
    And the best part is, the customer support/warranty department is awesome. I have broken the ipod controller cord twice in the last year, and after emailing techsupport @ bwgroupusa.com about the issue I simply provided my serial number and a little more info and within 5 days, both times, I had a brand new cord on my doorstep from the company, FOR FREE. (these replacement cords aren't cheap) So not only can I vouch for how unreal these headphones sound, I can also vouch for their awesome support. BUY THESE HEADPHONES!!!

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Incredibly good

    • Written by from Benfleet

    2 of 5 people found this useful

    Ny Bose noise cancelling fell apart after three years they are now my emergency computer pair, bought the B&W P5's based on write ups only..... and they are sublime. Coupled with the Fiio e11 head phone amplifier a completely new level of sound quality is now available to me. It's astounding how good they are and as far as noise cancelling is concerned the best approach I have found is get a good pair of in ear HP's for the plane......or if your are a road digger stick with the ear plugs.

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    The Dogs do dah's

    • Written by from Rochdale

    0 of 1 people found this useful

    If you like your music these are the babies, just splash the cash you will not be disappointed

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Nice headphones

    • Written by from Chippenham

    1 of 2 people found this useful

    Really pleased with them... thumbs up from me!

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    I dont do reviews, but...........

    • Written by from ASKAM-IN-FURNESS

    7 of 7 people found this useful

    As the title suggests I don't do reviews (this is my first!)
    I have the C5's and they are truly awesome, but I don't really get on with in ear phones (they make my head boil?)
    But these....the sound is truly amazing! I tried all sorts, and price wasn't a factor in my purchase, Grado, Bose, etc. (I tried ones that were over £500) But the B&W's were so much better in every way. Build quality is amazing, sound quality even better, and as for comfort? Nothing compares!
    They may seem pricey, but I guess that after a nuclear war the only surviving things will be cockroaches and these headphones!! lol
    Buy them, I promise you won't regret it!!

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Absolutely Stunning

    • Written by from Yorba Linda

    10 of 11 people found this useful

    When I purchased the Bowers and Wilkins P5's I knew they would not disappoint. These are by far the best pair of headphones I have even owned or seen. The build quality is unheard of these days, all metal and leather. The sound is absolutely beautiful. There is no obnoxious bass, everything is perfectly balanced. These headphones are also extremely comfortable to wear, with their plush earpads with memory foam. The case that is included with the P5's is very stylish, and has outstanding build quality. By far the best purchase I have made in a long time! I definitely recommend these to anyone who likes amazing sound. You will be satisfied with the build quality and sound! Thank you Bowers and Wilkins for making such an outstanding product.

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Add a portable amp for audio nirvana

    • Written by from Bo'ness

    2 of 4 people found this useful

    So pleased with these.

    To take them a level up, with a big kick up in the low range, consider a portable amp like a FiiO E11. With the optional iPad/iPhone dock connecter the sound is just wonderful.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Brilliant Sound

    • Written by from Chatham

    3 of 4 people found this useful

    If anyone had said to me that they had spent £250.00 on a pair of headphones my immediate comment would have been more money than sense. However, after trying the P5 headphones, how wrong is that statement!

    I tested them on some of my favourite music tracks and wow - there were sounds and detail that I just had never heard before. I have made some impulse purchases that one later regrets. But this is not one, they are brilliant and I now find I listen to music more than ever before.

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Best Headset I Ever Own!

    • Written by from Houston

    22 of 30 people found this useful

    I been looking for a pair of good headphones for a while. I first went to the Apple Store with my iPhone 4 loaded with my favorite songs and tried Bose Quiet Comfort 3. I was very impressed with quality and noise cancellation. I tried out Monster Cable Dre Beats Solo and the audio quality sounded terrible, honestly. The one issue Bose didn't have in-line remote with mic. I seen Bowers & Wilkins P5 Headphones with in-line remote. I tested music quality with my tracks on my iPhone 4. I listen to variety of music from Classical, R&B, Jazz, Blues, Rock & Heavy Metal and etc. Massive Attack track "Black Milk" from Mezzanine album and Jill Scott's live version of "Do you Remember" from Experience: Jill Scott 826+ album are what had me sold. I bought iPad 2 , iPhone 4S and I use these headphones everyday. I made and receive a lot of phone calls with no problems. I watch movies and tv shows for hours on my iPad 2 with no ear fatigue. One thing I can honestly say you will zone everything out easily with these. Meaning being in a noisy environment won't bother you. Build quality is very good it's going on 2 months I see no wear and tear. Magnetic and removable pads are great. I liked the headphones so much I bought the Bowers & Wilkins MM-1 Multimedia Speakers for my MacBook Air. Bowers & Wilkins are now a standard in my household. It's kinda ironic after being a so-called Sony Man. If my review and others is not enough to convince you then load up your iPhone or iPad with your favorite music tracks, test the quality in the Apple Store and find out for yourself.

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Break it in first! Almost brought it back, glad I didn't!

    • Written by from Houston

    34 of 37 people found this useful

    Held out from getting these headphones for about a year since I already have the Bose OE and IE2 (which, by the way sound great, much more after a year of regular use).

    Love the looks and the entire feel of it. So much sleeker and more premium looking than the Bose OE.
    First week of limited use of maybe an hour a day was terrible. Although the treble was clear, there was no bass. Voices had great detail, but they were piercingly uncomfortable. Almost gave up and was ready to go back to the shop to return it. Thought there was something wrong. For 300 bucks, not worth the money.

    Until I remembered reading reviews which said to 'break it in' or do a 'burn in'. So I did. After about 10hrs of playing a wide range of music in moderate volume, it now sounds great!
    Different sound characteristic than the Bose. Comparatively, the P5 has a 'gentler but firmer' bass and voices are more defined. I believe this is important for extended listening. Too much bass can get tiring after a while.

    If you're thinking of getting it, please do. If you are choosing between this and the Bose OE, either is fine sound-wise. But the P5 gives you a more premium feel and a perception that you're buying something which will last, say 5yrs at least. Hopefully it exceeds that time.

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