Bowers & Wilkins - P5 On-Ear Wireless Headphones - Black

Name: Bowers & Wilkins - P5 On-Ear Wireless Headphones - Black
Brand: Bowers & Wilkins
SKU: 4253800
Rating: 4.4 (61 reviews)

Model: P5 WIRELESS

SKU: 4253800

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Key Specs
- Connection Type: Wireless
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- True Wireless: false (These headphones not only lack wires between the device and headphones, they also lack wires between the headphones themselves. (true wireless is really only possible with in-ear headphones))
- Water Resistant: false (Resists some degree of water penetration.)
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Carrying Case: true
- Headphone Fit: On-Ear
- Adjustable Headband: true
- Battery Life: 17 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
General
- Product Name: P5 On-Ear Wireless Headphones
- Brand: Bowers & Wilkins
- Model Number: P5 WIRELESS
- Color: Black
Audio
- Sound Isolating: true
- Minimum Frequency Response: 10 hertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The minimum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Maximum Frequency Response: 20 kilohertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The maximum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Impedance: 22 ohms (Describes the resistance of an electric signal throughout the system. Devices with low impedance require less power to deliver optimal signals but are more at risk for damage from overloading. Higher impedance requires more power but is more protected from overload damage.)
- Sensitivity: 109 decibels adjusted
- Driver Size: 40 millimeters
Connectivity
- Connection Type: Wireless
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- True Wireless: false (These headphones not only lack wires between the device and headphones, they also lack wires between the headphones themselves. (true wireless is really only possible with in-ear headphones))
- Bluetooth Version: 4.1 (The Bluetooth specification formalized by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. All versions of the Bluetooth standard are backwards compatible with previous versions.)
Features
- Water Resistant: false (Resists some degree of water penetration.)
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Carrying Case: true
- Controls: Call, Track selection, Volume
Design
- Headphone Fit: On-Ear
- Style: Travel
- Adjustable Headband: true
- Foldable Design: true
Power
- Rechargeable: true
- Battery Life: 17 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
- Battery Capacity: 350 milliampere hours (The amount of energy stored in the battery.)
Material
- Ear Cushion Material: Foam
Dimensions
- Product Weight: 0.47 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts: 2 years
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor: 2 years
Other
- UPC: 714346323234

Enjoy pristine audio using these Bowers & Wilkins P5 on-ear wireless headphones, which feature dual 40mm Hi-Fi drivers for detailed sound. Bluetooth aptX technology allows you to stream audio from an enabled mobile device.

On-ear design: With an adjustable headband for comfort and optimal fit during extended listening sessions.
Dual 40mm Hi-Fi drivers: Deliver lush, powerful audio.
Bluetooth aptX technology: Pair your smartphone, tablet or computer to stream your personal audio collection.
Ergonomic 3-button control: Located on the right earcup makes it easy to pause, skip tracks and take calls.
Removable ear pads: Allow you to plug in the included USB cable, so you can continue listening after the battery is drained.
Rechargeable lithium battery: For hours of playback.
Carrying case: Enables easy portability and storage.

Whats Included

P5 On-Ear Wireless Headphones
USB charging cable

Customers are saying

Customers praise the P5 On-Ear Wireless Headphones for their exceptional sound quality and comfortable fit. Many reviewers specifically mention the superb sound quality, while others highlight the comfort of the headphones during extended use. The attractive design and portability of the headphones are also mentioned as positive aspects. However, some customers have experienced issues with the Bluetooth range of the headphones.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
What a long strange trip it's been!
I tried BT wireless headphones back in 2009 and though very convenient, the technology lacked good audio quality at that time. After reading about the recent advances in BT, I decided to jump into BT headphones and experiment within $100 to $250 price range. I’ll do my best to not knock other brands but I went through 3 pair before committing to the B&W P5’s wireless almost by accident. Skip to the last paragraph for my thoughts on the P5w’s. If you want to hear how I got to the P5w's and went way out of my price range, start here. I started with a Sony BT on-ear for about $100. I was quickly disappointed before leaving the BB parking lot so I ran back in and returned them within 20 minutes. They didn’t pair with my iPhone immediately and the Sony’s highs were too high, and the base was very flat. I then picked up the j-Birds in-ear at $150ish. I was able to leave the BB parking lot as there were a few things to assemble for sizing purposes before I could use them- so I took them home. Again, I was quickly disappointed-they were very close to being mono-toned and no better than the wired headphones you received with your Walkman CD player back in the 90’s-to be clear, I thought they were horrible. The next day I went back to BB and reluctantly tried the DDre Beats Solo wireless on-ear for $270ish. I say reluctantly only because I’m in my 50’s and rarely see anyone over 25 years old wearing beats… I must say that the Beats Solo sounded the best up to this point but they were too heavy with bass. There are a few songs I listen to that help me judge headphones. In these songs, you can hear the singer inhaling between verses or the finger drag of a guitarist going up and down the strings all while being played at a reasonable volume. With the DDre solo’s, I was not able to hear what I expected. I returned the Solo’s and decided to stick with my wired Bose headphones. $270 for Solo’s was more than I wanted to commit to anyway. I then came across an article about the B&W P5’s wireless. At $399, they were way out of my price range but I’d come this far and wanted to see if they sounded better than anything I’d experienced up to that point. Gotta Love BB’s return policy! I went back to BB and picked up their last pair of P5w’s. I cracked opened the case in the BB parking lot expecting that I would return them within the next 30 minutes. Upon opening the box, I was impressed with the minor details of the packaging, the tight leather headband and the plush feeling of the ear-cups. I turned on the headphones and they paired within 5 seconds and 20 seconds later I was listening to Hotel California. Man-was I blown away. No-I was Really Blown Away. I’m not an audio snob by any means but I do appreciate good audio quality. The highs were perfect, the mids were perfect and the bass was just the right amount. I took them home and spent the next 3 days listening to music, movies and audio books. I decided that these were keepers and that perhaps I’d ebay a few things to help pay for my new love affair for the P5w’s . BTW-the article I referenced early that pointed me to the P5w's had to do with counterfeit headphones. If you're going with P5w's, get them from a reputable authorized seller with a return policy! The B&W P5 BT wireless headphones are the best set of headphones I've ever experienced including any wired sets!!!
Posted 10 years ago by rmjcv
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great little pair of earphones!
These are great headphones for people with small heads. They tend to run a bit tight, so there is a break in period. Excellent fidelity and quality.
Posted 2 years ago by KNouveau
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Best Quality Bluetooth Headphones on Todays Market
Tested: 1. Bose SoundLink® around-ear wireless headphones II 2. Dr. Dre Studio Wireless 2.0 3. Sony MDRXB950BT/B B&W P5 wireless produce the best sound for most types of music. Bluetooth transmission distance is short ~10ft (cannot walk freely around the house) Good battery. Sound improves a bit when connected to cord.
Posted 9 years ago by Dani