Reviews for Bowers & Wilkins P5 Mobile Headphones

Great build quality as well as sound quality. Unlike headphones from it's competitors (eg. Bose), these headphones feel like they cost $300. You definitely get what you pay for. They also come with a very nice, soft travel case.

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I like this brand. I got a MM1 speaker and P5. I think it's much better than beats

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First of all, the primary areas I had in mind when purchasing headphones was audio quality, design/build quality, ergonomics/portability and cost. I tested every headphone throughout my local Apple store as well as the one's Bestbuy had on display and in my opinion the P5's were the clear winner. The design/build quality is typical B&W. The looks are very elegant and will appeal to anyone that likes the finer things in life. The build quality is very good and should last for years as long as you maintain the fine leather. Ergonomically, I love the feel of the pads and the fit is very comfortable. The cord being on one side is a plus but I do think the controls could have been lowered about two inches but I'm sure I will get use to it. As for the sound, I find them to sound very warm with a good smooth bass. The mid's are warm as well as the highs but it could be a bit more detailed. Controls work great on the iPhone.

Overall, it will be hard to find a better headphone for $300 that will give you quality sound, comfort and the look of elegance. I had the P3's for a few days and realized for a price tag of $200 they just weren't cutting it that's why I stepped up to the P5's.

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The headphones sound fantastic. I would reccomend them to every type of listener.

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This is not an impulsive review. I have now owned these for 2 yrs and I love them more and more as time goes by. If you love all kinds of music these are for you. Other headphones have too much bass, others sound too bright. These are just so natural and gorgeous in their sound reproduction. Others sound great in the store but they get very tiresome when you listen for any extended time. The more I listen to these, the more I can't wait to put them on. I never get tired of listening to them. They are comfortable and durable. When I think of how much joy I have gotten out of them and for how long, the price is a bargain. Songs I have listened to hundreds of times, I still appreciate new sounds and textures. I have owned Bose, Sony, Sennheiser, Klipsch, Audio Technical, Shure. These are my favorite.

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Comfort, quality and great sound. I After five decades of owning headphones that fit poorly I found something I could wear all day without sacrificing audio quality.

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I've owned my pair of P5s for just over a year now. They sound (or sounded) great. Unexpectedly, the left earpiece stopped working last week. Good luck trying to get in touch with B&W for warranty support - they have been unresponsive to my emails for 3 days and their phone system has transfered me to a dead line all the times I have called. This is not the level of support I would expect from such a premium product.

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I loved these. The style is exceptional, and I'm not big on form. The sound is outstanding. They were just too uncomfortable. After two hours, they starated to hurt. After four hours, my jaws and teeth hurt. I had to return them. They are no so nice, that if I were a candidate for Lasik, the surgery would be worth it just to be able to wear these. I would have kept them longer to try to break them in, but my state had a tax holiday, forcing a 24 hour decision.

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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 ..

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pros: I have owned these headphones for almost 3 years. The sound quality is actually awesome and although they may not have booming bass, they definitely tear the beats by dre a new one in every other department. These headphones also happen to be very good looking and are extremely comfortable when worn in short to medium spurts.

Cons: I've owned these headphones for 3 years, but am actually on my third pair and have had to replace the headphone jack on countless occasions, they are just too delicate for everyday use. B and W must be aware of the issue, cause when you buy these suckers they actually come with an extra wire! Also the headphones tend to fit a little too snugly for my liking (i have a regular sized head) and can be a little uncomfortable when worn for very long periods. Ordering spare wires for these things has proven to be pretty complicated and the customer support from b and w is almost non existant.

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