Bowers & Wilkins P5 Headphones Unboxing and Review

Updated 22 May, 2013, 9:27 pm IST

Tuesday November 16 09:06 am

This is a review of the Bowers & Wilkins P5 Headphones. B&W P5 Website http //www.bowers-wilkins.com/Headphones Amazon Link http //amzn.to/rRgJRB Apple Store and Tech Specs http //store.apple.com/us/product/TX584ZM/A Overview Get closer to your favorite music wherever you are with P5, the noise-isolating headphones from the makers of the Zeppelin iPod speaker. With remarkably natural sound and a luxuriously comfortable fit they make longer listening sessions a pleasure. Hear your music as your were meant to Get closer to the true, unadulterated sound of the original recording, as you were meant to hear it. The closed-back design with rigid metal faceplates and sealed-leather earpads ensures that all the detail and dynamic range of your music is kept intact, with less interference. Life-long comfort P5 headphones are durable and hardwearing, yet remarkably soft and supple. The ergonomic design boasts a headband and earpads crafted from the finest quality New Zealand sheep's leather. Made for iPod and iPhone With an in-line remote control and mic you can get the most out of your compatible iPhone or iPod model.* Make handsfree iPhone calls and control your compatible iPod or iPhone without taking out of your pocket or bag. Features Ultra-linear neodymium magnets Highly optimized mylar drive units for an engaging sound Minimum compression and distortion Noise isolating design for use on the move Metal and sealed-leather construction Maximum comfort, for life-long listening Cable with Apple Remote and Mic for speech and device control* Audio cable with gold-plated 3.5mm plug 3.5mm to 6.3mm adapter Protective cloth storage bag Magnetically attached ear pads Easily switch between the standard and MFI cable *Note: See compatibility list for iPod and iPhone models that support full Remote and Mic functionality. The cable may also work with limited functionality on non-listed iPod or iPhone models. Technical specifications Description Mobile supra aural headphone with noise isolation Drive units 2x 40mm Impedance 26 ohms Frequency range 10Hz to 20kHz Left/right tolerance +/-1dB at 1kHz Max. input power 50mW Distortion @100dB - Less than 0.05% for 80-20kHz, less than 0.2% for 20-20kHz Sensitivity 115dB/V at 1kHz Inputs 3.5mm stereo mini jack (on cable), 2.5mm mini jack (on Headphone) Finish Real Leather and metal Dimensions (WxHxD): 5.9 x 7.1 x 2.4 in./150 x 180 x 60 mm Dimensions - folded flat (WxHxD): 5.9 x 7.1 x 1.4 in./150 x 180 x 35 mm Weight 6.9 oz./195g What's in the box? Bowers & Wilkins P5 headphones with Apple Remote and mic High quality standard audio cable with gold-plated 3.5mm plug 3.5mm to 6.3mm adapter Soft cloth drawstring bag Warranty Two year warranty Mfr. Part No.: FP29696