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Old 11-15-2009, 03:51 PM
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Default Bowers & Wilkins first ever P5 headphones

New headphones! Doesn't look very comfortable. Sorry for the repost. Ivan, please delete.

Bowers & Wilkins first ever P5 headphones follow the iPod money trail

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Old 11-15-2009, 03:55 PM
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DJ.......I think klipschfan got out of the gate ahead of you. http://audioaficionado.org/headphone...html#post47876
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Old 02-20-2010, 09:37 PM
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jdandy,

I have to tell you, I got to use these yesterday, not only do they sound really nice, but they are very, very comfortable. It almost feels like you have nothing on. They are very light, and have a great smooth leather fit on your ears. Not to mention you can take off the pads to wash, or replace. Plus it comes with the Iphone switch on the cord.

I got to use them, because I sat in on a dealer meeting for these. I even put a pair on order, I believe they will be out in a few weeks.
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I also must add, that I could not believe I brought my self to buy anything B&W because I just think their speakers are really bad,

but these had a really nice 3d sound, with tons of depth, and they were really quite. And for under 300 you cant go wrong. If you like anything B&W you will like these.
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They just don't look comfortable.
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Not noise cancelling, eh?
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I got to use them, because I sat in on a dealer meeting for these. I even put a pair on order, I believe they will be out in a few weeks.
ltleo.......Keep us posted. I will be curious to learn how they sound with your system, and over a longer period of time wearing them.
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will do Jim. I think they will be in soon. Now I am not a guru on head phones, but these were really comfortable, very light, and short term, during a listen, sounded life like.
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They just don't look comfortable.
I've got one of these and they are actually super comfortable and luxurious. there's not a single piece of plastic, it is all metal and soft italian leather.
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Old 06-13-2011, 01:31 AM
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I auditioned those. Don't sound that great. Far from what B&W speakers can do.
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