Reviewers Liked
- Rich, well-balanced sound that's now more transparent and accurate
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Leather earpads will cause your ears to get steamy on warmer days
B&W P5 2
Bowers & Wilkins's promise of better sound this time round was kept, with sharper sound and clearer mids and treble, despite some issues of balance. Like its predecessor, its design was exemplary.
-- As reviewed by DigitalVersus
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