B&W P3

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 21 expert reviews

Excellent:

8
Good:

7
Average:

5
Bad:

1

Pros:

Retains B&W aesthetic.
Good build quality.
Comfortable.

Cons:

Sound lacks a bit in balance and clarity.
May not be secure enough on small heads.

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Last revision on April 22, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Retains B&W aesthetic
Good build quality
Comfortable
Very compact & portable
Replaceable cable
Portable and easy to enjoy day to day
Excellent audio performance with pleasantly resonant bass response
Does not distort on deep bass at high volumes
Built-in iPhone controls

Reviewers Didn't Like

Sound lacks a bit in balance and clarity
May not be secure enough on small heads
The physical construction of the P3 takes some time to loosen up
Leaks sound at higher volumes
A slightly less-crisp response than some listeners may prefer

Expert reviews and ratings

With refined sound, sleek looks, and portability in mind, Bowers & Wilkins went about designing the P3s for this year's stylish on-the-go listeners. The company nailed the design with a tasteful body of brushed aluminum, handsome fabric, and unexpected...

By reviewed.com on June 20, 2013

Two years ago, Bowers & Wilkins debuted its P5 headphones , some of the best-sounding compact headphones we'd ever heard.B&W's design for the P5s coupled a minimalist and luxurious aesthetic — complete with supple memory-foam ear pads swathed in black...

By Wired on September 19, 2012

B&W's P3 earphones are smaller than the brilliant, premium P5 model, but still pack in excellent sound quality that's rich and exciting. Treble isn't quite as crisp as you'd expect, but mid-range and bass response is excellent and the headphones are...

By Good Gear Guide on August 07, 2012

Bowers & Wilkins is well known for its renowned, exquisite speakers that have made it the respectable British brand name it is today. When B&W entered the market with its first ever pair of cans, it has made it known to all that is was a force to be...

By GadgetMac on August 02, 2012

Marshal Rosenthal 4.5 5.0 Overall, the P3 Mobile Hi-Fi Headphones makes wearing a pair of earbuds...

By GadgetReview on July 20, 2012

B&Ws second portable headphone, the P3 slots in below the larger, more opulent P5 model and promises the same exquisite styling in a more compact – and at $199 a more reasonably-priced – package. Does the P3 succeed in scaling down the essence of...

By Top Review Shop on July 10, 2012

100

Lightweight materials, a foldable design and the neat carry case make them great for commuting too. Oh, and they also sound superb – all punch, sparkle and solidity. Bass is deep and weighty but not at the expense of mid-range detail or clarity. In...

By Stuff on July 01, 2012

The Bowers & Wilkins P3 are every bit an audiophile's headphone. Crystal clear highs, spectacular attack and decay, uncongested midrange and bass response sufficient enough for most types of music pairs with sleek design and excellent comfort to make...

By Digital Trends on June 28, 2012

The all-new P3 headphones from Bowers & Wilkins continue in the tradition set forth by the P5 and C5 before it. While the P5 is still the superior product, the P3 manages to pack the lion's share of what makes the P5 so special in a more compact and...

By Home Theater Review on June 21, 2012

The Bowers & Wilkins P3s won't cave in your skull with heavy bass, but they deliver a very balanced sound with a delightfully stylish and portable...

By CNET UK on June 21, 2012

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