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P7 Wireless Over Ear Headphones by Bowers Wilkins Black
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.9
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/10
Total Reviews
651
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320
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Sound Quality
88dac, p5, distortion, volume, noise
+94%
-6%
" ... This is the best sounding wireless headphones I've heard, ... "
" ... They sounded great and the Build quality is superyacht standard great product. ... "
" ... Similar sound to other B&W headphones. ... "
" ... Sounds is great, but I cannot compare to others. ... "
" ... After reading several reviews, I noticed a trend that many were saying the P7 sounded better than the Momentum 2.0 or HD1 (which IS the M 2.0, but renamed and with a widened headband). ... ", which is my GO-TO audio reviewer. ... As great as the HD1 is, the P7 was better on 3 fronts: 1) Hiss - The P7 appeared to have slightly less hiss at the same volume than the HD1 did 2) Soundstage - The P7 has a wider soundstage than the HD1, but not too wide where it becomes disengaging 3) Instrument Separation - Due to the wider soundstage, the P7 also had slightly better instrument separation. ... Bowers & Wilkins' philosophy behind the P7 was that they wanted their headphones to make music sound the way it does when played through speakers. ... Fortunately, this philosophy really DOES work rather well in the real world, as these sound incredible! ... "
" ... The sound quality in these headphones is outstanding. ... Good stereo surround sound. ... No sound defects in the ear pieces. ... "
" ... Very excellent product, wonderful sounds. ... "
" ... I have a pair of the old B&W 802 FS speakers and I really like the sound from them, so I decided to give these headphones a try. ... They sound terrific. ... "
Comfort
45p7, ears, p7s, p5s, headband
+89%
-11%
" ... Leather pads are so soft and covers the whole ear. ... "
" ... I found both to be rather comfortable, though the P7 did need a little stretching overnight over its box for a night or two to get it where I wanted it. ... My ears are regular size and fit just fine in its ear pads, which are rectangular. ... Normally I would prefer the oval-shaped ear pads of the HD1s, but somehow the P7's seem to be just fine there. ... The P7 though has no plastic, just aluminum and genuine sheepskin leather on the headband and ear pads. ... "
" ... Extremely comfortable and sounds fantastic for Bluetooth. ... "
" ... They are tighter on my head than I'd like, but it's not a problem. ... "
" ... The build quality is fantastic, they have very cool magnetic ear pads that come off easily, they fold nicely, and they have the best sound of any set I have ever tried. ... "
" ... Simply put, they sound superior and feel SO much more comfortable than the competitors' headphones. ... The leather used on the ear cups is also of good quality, comfortable for long periods of time and never too hot. ... "
" ... I haven't worn anything else that is as comfortable and sounds as good as these. ... "
" ... They are very comfortable, and I have not had discomfort as some people have described. ... "
Build Quality
29build quality, p7, headband, earpads, carrying pouch
+100%
" ... One earpiece has a steady twist ... "
" ... there is a good balance between weight and clamp. ... Leather pads are so soft and covers the whole ear. ... "
" ... They sounded great and the Build quality is superyacht standard great product. ... "
" ... The P7 though has no plastic, just aluminum and genuine sheepskin leather on the headband and ear pads. ... "
" ... The materials and construction are very high-end. ... "
" ... Build quality was awesome, but they sounded worse than the Sony's. ... The build quality is fantastic, they have very cool magnetic ear pads that come off easily, they fold nicely, and they have the best sound of any set I have ever tried. ... "
" ... I appreciate the materials B&W used in the construction. ... Yes, the steel frames make these slightly heavier than other headphone sets, but that translates into durability. ... "
" ... The design is beautiful and build quality is high. ... "
Bass
26treble, p7, mids, highs, volume
+88%
-12%
" ... I really liked the way they sounded, they had bass but it doesn't affect other frequencies/vocals. ... "
" ... Good, neutral sound, with a bit of a bass bump, but not much. ... "
" ... The highs and mids were perfect, but the bass was a little too low for my taste. ... "
" ... Bass is well-balance (with iPhone music EQ "flat") and great midrange presence with no upper-level harshness. ... "
" ... The V-Moda's are well regarded for bass but they can't go as deep and accurate as the P7's are capable of. ... The bass however does not affect the clarity of the mid range or high end. ... "
" ... The V-Moda's are well regarded for bass but they can't go as deep and accurate as the P7's are capable of. ... The bass however does not affect the clarity of the mid range or high end. ... "
" ... 1) They are perfect for EDM and hip hop listeners (and any other genre that has a nice bass). ... "
" ... Bass is fantastic without being overwhelming. ... "
Bluetooth
18pair, wired, pairing, wireless CAT, best bluetooth CAT
+78%
-22%
" ... Extremely comfortable and sounds fantastic for Bluetooth. ... "
" ... I also own Beats x wireless headphones and don’t get me wrong I’m happy with those too but these are far and away the better wireless headphones. ... "
" ... The Bluetooth pairing and performance has been flawless with a range of Android devices. ... Bluetooth calling works well and the inclusion of a microphone to pipe in ambient sound during calls ensures you don't walk around talking loudly. ... "
" ... There is an immediate connection between the headset and my phone when I turn on the headset. ... "
" ... Bluetooth sounds great but not as good as wired, but the difference between the two is marginal. ... "
" ... Bluetooth pairing with my iPhone was very easy, once I re-read the instructions that you have to press the ON/Bluetooth button IN to pair. ... "
" ... best Bluetooth headphones on the market ... "
" ... The bluetooth connects very quickly and consistently. ... "
Design
18build quality, p7, materials, luxurious
+100%
" ... These are well made and classy headphones! ... "
" ... The materials and construction are very high-end. ... "
" ... The design is beautiful and build quality is high. ... "
" ... And the leather feels like it's made of babies. ... "
" ... They are also just gorgeous! ... "
" ... Finally, the look awesome. ... Craftsmanship is top-notch. ... "
" ... The styling, build quality and leather are all first class on these B-W headphones. ... "
" ... The styling, build quality and leather are all first class on these B-W headphones. ... "
Price
11pricey, p7, 399
+91%
-9%
" ... These are very nice but I'm not sure if they are really worth the sales price, they are comfortable but some of the audio is a little muddy at times and for the price, I thought they would be a life-changing experience and I don't feel it. ... "
" ... Price-wise, the HD1 was $250 (normally $350), and the P7 was $350 (normally $400), so there is a difference there which might explain why the P7 sounds better. ... "
" ... Must of been crazy to buy $400 headphones. ... "
" ... Worth every penny and unlike many they come with a case. ... "
" ... Are these worth the high price? ... "
" ... The price is a bit high, but you will be impressed with the effort B&W has put into these. ... I highly recommend for anyone on the fence about buying. ... "
" ... But as I listen to music tonight I can tell you it's worth every dollar. ... "
" ... was a good deal then, not sure if such a good deal at full price. ... "
Device Compatibility
11bluetooth, wired, pairing, macbook pro, aptx
+82%
-18%
" ... The wired option could be a little more elegant, but whatever. ... "
" ... The Bluetooth pairing and performance has been flawless with a range of Android devices. ... "
" ... There is an immediate connection between the headset and my phone when I turn on the headset. ... The ability to connect to two devices at a time is great. ... At work, I connect to both my phone and my computer. ... I find it great, but if you don't like that, you can always disconnect from one of the devices. ... "
" ... In wireless mode you obviously can't use an amp but they can be used wired. ... I have no problem driving them with my Samsung S8+ or my iPhone 7. ... "
" ... I purchased the wired style since I have no bluetooth on my component system. ... What really struck is how good they sound on my iPhone. ... "
" ... I purchased the wired style since I have no bluetooth on my component system. ... What really struck is how good they sound on my iPhone. ... "
" ... In this review, if I do not specifically name the connection (wireless vs. wired), you can assume it is wireless on a Nexus 5X ("just" Bluetooth), and in one case I will comment on the minute difference when I use it with aptX on my 2013 MacBook Pro. ... I believe the wireless connection is what most people who buy the P7 Wireless would be using anyway, but I will also comment on how the P7 Wireless performs slightly better in the wired mode. ... - aptX: In my case, I often use the P7 Wireless with my MacBook Pro (MBP) when I am in my office. ... However, the P7 Wireless sounds "great enough" on my Nexus 5X even with "just Bluetooth" (so-called Subband Coding, or SBC). ... When you power up the P7 Wireless, it will connect to the prime device automatically. ... For me, the prime is my Nexus 5X and my secondaries are my computers. ... "
" ... It pairs with a primary device automatically, but any other devices have to re-initiate the connection every time. ... Easy to do with secondary phones,, smart TVs, or Windows 10 PCs, but not easy with Windows 7. ... "
Frequencies
10highs, bass, treble, vocals, midrange
+90%
-10%
" ... I really liked the way they sounded, they had bass but it doesn't affect other frequencies/vocals. ... "
" ... The highs and mids were perfect, but the bass was a little too low for my taste. ... "
" ... The mids are more detailed than that of cheaper headphones. ... "
" ... Base is clean and tight, midrange & treble are smooth and natural across the entire spectrum. ... "
" ... Base is clean and tight, midrange & treble are smooth and natural across the entire spectrum. ... "
" ... These headphones have a very rich sound with a very large soundstage, while the Senn's are very crisp and clean in the high notes, but the base is a bit punchy at times. ... "
" ... Highs are crisp, lows are profound. ... "
Product Reliability
10pairing, bluetooth
+40%
-60%
" ... Bluetooth stopped working and completely bricked the headphones within a month. ... "
" ... After several months of use I give these one star. ... They stopped emitting a tone to indicate they are on and the tone for connected and off no longer works. ... UPDATE 12/14/2017 ... "
" ... stopped working after 3 monhts ... "
" ... - the audio feedback that you're supposed to get when you turn them on or sync to another device stops working after a couple of months, this is super annoying. ... "
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