Bowers & Wilkins P5 Serie 2

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

96% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Removable cable ; High-grade leather and steel construction ; Pleasant tone

Over-done bass ; Fairly tight headband ; Quite expensive

, reviewed last year.

Startlingly clear, precise sound Bags of detail Punchy rhythm Excellent build Comfort

Nothing of note

There’s some tough competition at this price. The Award-winning Beyerdynamic T51is are the P5s’ most pressing concern; we can’t wait for a group test involving both of them (and the much-loved Sennheiser Momentums, too). If you’re looking for a premium...

Full, balanced sound ; Superb build quality ; Tote bag included

Pricey for what's on offer ; Inline control is iOS only

Only set back by slight comfort issues and a baffling lack of support for every mobile OS except iOS, the P5 Series 2 are an excellent choice if you're looking for enthusiast sound at an entry-level price.

While original P5 owners don't need to jump at this upgrade, the P5 Series 2 are one of the best pairs of on-ear headphones we've tested. The price tag might be a little high for some but Bowers & Wilkins has done a sterling job once again of combining...

The Bowers and Wilkins P5 Series 2 headphones have excellent build quality and rich, well-balanced sound that's now more transparent and accurate. Its earpads are removable and the two included cables are detachable (one has a built-in Apple friendly...

Somewhat pricey; leather earpads will cause your ears to get steamy on warmer days; not all remote features will work with Android and Windows devices.

The Bowers and Wilkins P5 Series 2 has the same winning design of its highly rated predecessor, but now it sounds even better.

Fantastic audio ; Good looks ; Sleek in-line Apple controls

Not suited for long listening sessions ; Doesn't come with a spare cable ; More expensive than most rivals

Redesigned drivers yield a bigger soundstage with crisp, detailed sound. Tighter, more controlled low end compared to the previous version. Small but thoughtful design tweaks mean less stress on cable and a sharper overall look

Still pricey

Fantastic audio ; Good looks ; Sleek in-line Apple controls

Not suited for long listening sessions ; Doesn't come with a spare cable ; More expensive than most rivals

No matter if you’re listening to music, watching a movie or just holding a phone call, the Bowers & Wilkins P5 are suited to all occassions. The only drawback is reserved for people interested in long listening sessions as these headphones begin to...