The pads are detachable to replace the cords, which is cool, but ends up being expensive. Since they are on the ear, and not over, they do hurt the ears after a few hours.īoth the original cords were eventually damaged. I've had compliments on them in that respect.
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I'm a software developer so I wear them often and stream from my phone. They were to be "the last headphones I buy", expecting them to last at least a decade. Pleasant but not mindblowing.īottom line: The P5 sounds decent, looks and feels nice. I also enjoyed watching movies with these. Overall the P5 is a somewhat slow sounding headphone, with a very warm, forgiving sound and decent resolution that suits genres like jazz or chamber music. The treble is smooth and not very detailed nor extended. The mids are well defined, rich sounding and delightful to the ears. The bass is slightly boomy and not really tight. The treble is definitely a tad recessed, but not shockingly so. It has a warm signature, with forward mids and a slight midbass hump. Sound: Pleasant is how I would qualify the P5's sound. Not the best, but definitely above average in this aspect. Isolation: The P5 seals very well, and isolation is surprisingly good once the memory foam embraces the shape of the ears. Overall they are quite comfortable but start hurting the ears after a few hours wearing them. And the cable feels very cheap.įit/comfort: Clamping force is quite strong, but the earpads feel very nice and the memory foam does wonders. I have sent them back to B&W's customer service (which is excellent btw) several times already. One of the channels going off is one of the recurrent problems these cans have. However the P5's durability is actually pretty far from its luxurious appearances. The construction and finish of the product is very convincing and feels absolutely premium.
The all leather/metal construction and the "timeless and vintage" make it a winner in the looks department. Design/durability: The P5 is a truly gorgeous headphone.