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Hi Dane! Have you used the Bose noise reduction headphones? I have a pair
and wonder how they match up with The Bowers and Wilkins set you are
discussing.
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From: Dane Trethowan
Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2015 10:50 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Bowers And Wilkins P7 Headphones,Why Shouldn't There Be Luxury
Looks, Feel, Build And Sound
Howdy!
Yes I’ve heard it said that these headphones can be a little uncomfortable
over a long period of time listening, I’ve not experienced this yet myself
and that’s most likely because I don’t usually listen to headphones more
than an hour at a time before a small break so perhaps that makes a
difference.
It should also be noted that the P7’s are not on the ear headphones but
rather go over the ear thus they’re closed and noise isolating so the only
thing you’re going to hear when these cans are placed on the head is the
source connected to them.
As far as lightning connector Amps go? I’m sure they’re around, I’ll have a
look and see what I can find.
Its been a good while since I used an IOS device so I’m not up-todate in the
world if Lightning Connectors and Headphone amps but I’d be most surprised
if one didn’t exist, the Amp I used was the old 30 pin Dock connector type
model but worked well, I’ll write back to the list when I find a model so
that probably won’t take me all that long, a chat with my friend Google is
on the cards definitely for this exercise <smile>.
Anyway keep enjoying your P7’S as I’m doing.
On 28 Sep 2015, at 12:36 am, John Gurd <j.g...@ntlworld.com> wrote:
I've got the P7's and really like the sound. I take them on holiday but
they're a little too big for everyday portable use. The only other
drawback is I find them a little tight on the head with prolonged
listening.
I've looked into headphone amps before, but couldn't find one with a
lightning connection for my iPhone6. There is one with the older Apple
connection but I couldn't find any for newer devices and I didn't want to
use the headphone jack as it would just pass on the faults of the built in
DAC. I would be interested if anyone has come across ssuch a thing.
Regards
John
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From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Hamit
Campos
Sent: 26 September 2015 00:45
To: 'PC Audio Discussion List'
Subject: RE: Bowers And Wilkins P7 Headphones, Why Shouldn't There Be
Luxury Looks, Feel, Build And Sound
Yeah and actually the more I think about it it's true. I heard some BNW
speakers once on youtube and even threw the guy's not so good camera they
sounded epic. This person was playing the ship fight at the end of A New
Hope and the X Wings were clearer then I've ever heard them. Keep in mind
this is on youtube and threw a meh camera, so how must those speakers
sound in actual life? I want them homy. Thing is that they were several
thousand dolars. So yeah I know these people make good epic stuff. But you
can't necessarily judge 1 product by another. Especially a cheeper 1 by 1
that is several thousands.
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From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane
Trethowan
Sent: Friday, September 25, 2015 1:20 PM
To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Subject: Re: Bowers And Wilkins P7 Headphones, Why Shouldn't There Be
Luxury Looks, Feel, Build And Sound
I don t its a question of what s best, everyone likes different things.
The question here is about good value for money and good headphones for
the price.
As I initially stated, - in my view - the B&W P7 certainly give you that
for their money, great and natural speaker type sound, incredible tough
build, luxury finish etc.
On 26 Sep 2015, at 1:06 am, Hamit Campos <hamitcam...@gmail.com> wrote:
Cool man. Wow then it's real good. I mean Senheiser is 1 of the best.
From what I've heard. I've not heard Senheiser sets with anything real. I
did hear 1 but it was just for 1 of the display things at a muzeam that
you aim the little Walkman thing at and it plays stuff having to do with
the display. So I 1 can't judge and 2 can't really fully come to turmes
with what you mean. But from what I've heard, I believe you.
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From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of
Dane Trethowan
Sent: Friday, September 25, 2015 10:47 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Subject: Re: Bowers And Wilkins P7 Headphones, Why Shouldn't There Be
Luxury Looks, Feel, Build And Sound
This B&W set even give my Senheiser reference set I've had for 10 years a
good run for their money, you can hear the audible difference.
The P7's are the best I've heard particularly in their price range, no
emphasis on any particular part of the audio frequency spectrum, if
there's music to be played or spoken word to be heard then that's what
you're going to enjoy, the absolute detail.
On 9/25/2015 11:04 PM, Hamit Campos wrote:
Epic dude! Well I guess you kind of answered my question. I was going to
ask about the hi end sounds. Yes here we go again. Lol! Would 1 hear the
wistle to Godzilla 98 real crisp and clear? Seriously it's real rare the
speaker or headphone that can do it and do it well. This is why it blows
my mind that Sony TVs aren't as crisp as Samsung. Like, what the heck?
But I digress. Seriously dude. Also real crispness to the high end is
usefull for other things. It makes things real sharp and clear. Well for
me anyways. I just bring Zilla up always because that's 1 instance where
it gets real tricky. Either you do it well or it's meh. It's that
particular that wistling sound to it's roar is.
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From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of
Dane Trethowan
Sent: Friday, September 25, 2015 6:45 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Subject: Bowers And Wilkins P7 Headphones, Why Shouldn't There Be
Luxury Looks, Feel, Build And Sound
And that s exactly what the B&W P7 offer and a reasonably affordable
price particularly if you re in the u.S. Where I m told these cans can
be yours for under $300.
The P7 S are built from stainless steel and other metals with a touch of
leather plus leather ear cuffs, the cuffs are attached to the frame
magnetically and replacements are available should they be needed.
These cans are designed with portable/travel use in mind given the fold
away design and the quilted leather carrying case as part of the system
but they do come with a 6.5MM adapter for conventional stereo systems
along with 2 cables, one is for use with a mobile handset and the other
is the conventional stereo type 3.5MM jack type cable.
The cable for mobile handsets has an inline control for answering calls,
volume up/down, volume up/down and a microphone.
On hearing the headphones I was shocked, it sounded as though I was
listening to a 30 inch sub woofer in a room along with silky high
tweeters, it took me a few moments to realise that I was in fact
listening to a pair of very nice cans and then it all clicked into
place, we re talking about a B&W product after all.
I have only one complaint about these headphones, the cable could be
longer however I do appreciate that the phones are designed for portable
use and if I want a longer cable then its just a matter of plugging in
an extension.
Speaking of the cable, swapping or replacement of same is easily down by
removing the left ear cuff, unplugging one cable, plugging in another
and replacing the cuff which snaps back into place.
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