Bowers & Wilkins P5 Headphones: Unboxing and Review

This is a review of the Bowers & Wilkins P5 Headphones.

B&W P5 Website: http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/Headphones

Amazon Link: http://amzn.to/rRgJRB

Apple Store and Tech Specs: http://store.apple.com/us/product/TX584ZM/A

Overview
Get closer to your favorite music wherever you are with P5, the noise-isolating headphones from the makers of the Zeppelin iPod speaker. With remarkably natural sound and a luxuriously comfortable fit they make longer listening sessions a pleasure.
Hear your music as your were meant to

Get closer to the true, unadulterated sound of the original recording, as you were meant to hear it. The closed-back design with rigid metal faceplates and sealed-leather earpads ensures that all the detail and dynamic range of your music is kept intact, with less interference.
Life-long comfort

P5 headphones are durable and hardwearing, yet remarkably soft and supple. The ergonomic design boasts a headband and earpads crafted from the finest quality New Zealand sheep's leather.
Made for iPod and iPhone

With an in-line remote control and mic you can get the most out of your compatible iPhone or iPod model.* Make handsfree iPhone calls and control your compatible iPod or iPhone without taking out of your pocket or bag.
Features

Ultra-linear neodymium magnets
Highly optimized mylar drive units for an engaging sound
Minimum compression and distortion
Noise isolating design for use on the move
Metal and sealed-leather construction
Maximum comfort, for life-long listening
Cable with Apple Remote and Mic for speech and device control*
Audio cable with gold-plated 3.5mm plug
3.5mm to 6.3mm adapter
Protective cloth storage bag
Magnetically attached ear pads
Easily switch between the standard and MFI cable
*Note: See compatibility list for iPod and iPhone models that support full Remote and Mic functionality. The cable may also work with limited functionality on non-listed iPod or iPhone models.
Technical specifications

Description: Mobile supra aural headphone with noise isolation
Drive units: 2x 40mm
Impedance: 26 ohms
Frequency range: 10Hz to 20kHz
Left/right tolerance: +/-1dB at 1kHz
Max. input power: 50mW
Distortion: @100dB - Less than 0.05% for 80-20kHz, less than 0.2% for 20-20kHz
Sensitivity: 115dB/V at 1kHz
Inputs: 3.5mm stereo mini jack (on cable), 2.5mm mini jack (on Headphone)
Finish: Real Leather and metal
Dimensions (WxHxD): 5.9 x 7.1 x 2.4 in./150 x 180 x 60 mm
Dimensions - folded flat (WxHxD): 5.9 x 7.1 x 1.4 in./150 x 180 x 35 mm
Weight: 6.9 oz./195g
What's in the box?

Bowers & Wilkins P5 headphones with Apple Remote and mic
High quality standard audio cable with gold-plated 3.5mm plug
3.5mm to 6.3mm adapter
Soft cloth drawstring bag
Warranty

Two year warranty
Mfr. Part No.: FP29696

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Science & Technology

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