Bowers & Wilkins C5
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14 years ago
Bowers & Wilkins C5 Earphone/Headset (Playback 49)
The C5 ($179.95) is the first ever in-ear, noise-isolating headphone from the British firm Bowers & Wilkins, which is of course best known for its high performance loudspeakers. Firms such as B&W enjoy a hard won reputation for knowing how high performance transducers
14 years ago
Hardware Review: Bowers & Wilkins C5 in-ear Headset
Bowers & Wilkins C5 Headset Review
14 years ago
Bowers & Wilkins C5 Review
We think B&W did a pretty great job with their first venture into the world of earphones. These canalphones have class, style and a sound that is consistent with B&W's standard of excellence.
Pros:
- Revealing
- open sound
- Uniquely Secure Fit
- Lightweight with resilient Cable
- Two included adapters
Cons:
- Security wire may cause comfort issues for some ears
- Achieving proper fit is somewhat involved
- Poor tactile feedback on iPhone control
14 years ago
Bowers & Wilkins C5
Some audio brands are renowned for offering style over substance - relying on clever marketing and a stand-out design rather than good audio quality. Bowers & Wilkins tends to offer the style of these image-obsessed brands and great sound, with a price tag that - while reassuringly expensive - isn't...
Pros:
- Excellent build quality
- Striking design
- Vivacious sound
Cons:
- Bass lacks control
14 years ago
Bowers & Wilkins C5
While the Secure Loop design may not be a perfect fit for every ear, the Bowers & Wilkins C5s are among the best-sounding earphones in their sub-$200 price class.
Pros:
- The, offer clean, detailed, natural sound with tight bass
- They feature an integrated microphone with navigation controls for cell-phone use, and an eye-catching industrial design with an innovative adjustable Secure Loop keeps the earphones securely in your ears
Cons:
- The Secure Loop design isn't universally comfortable (doesn't work well in all ears) and the in-line remote is designed to work only with Apple iOS devices
- not Android smartphones
14 years ago
Bowers & Wilkins C5 In-Ear Headphones Review
As you can see, I really like how the B&W C5 earphones sound. They are warm, very balanced and just plain refined, both in sound and build quality. They also make quite a design statement. My main gripe is that within an hour or two, they become uncomfortable.
Pros:
- Large soundstage
- Reasonably priced (for B&W)
- Solid build quality
- Balanced bass
- Sound good with different genres of music
Cons:
- Fit can irritate after a couple of hours use
- Over-engineered case
- Remote/mic only work with Apple
14 years ago
Pros:
- Secure fit
- low cord contact noise
- good passive noise isolation
- inoffensive sound signature, 2 year warranty
Cons:
- Earloop design not comfortable for everyone
- frustrating carrying case
- average sound quality for the price
14 years ago
C5 In-Ear Headset Review
B&W's C5 offers crystal-clear audio, and deep, satisfying bass. At less than $200, it sounds like a surprisingly good value.
Pros:
- Excellent sound reproduction
- Secure Loop design and weighted body hold earbuds securely in place
- Inline remote for calls and controlling music functions.
Cons:
- Secure Loop takes some getting used to
- Heavier than other in-ear 'buds.
14 years ago
Bowers and Wilkins C5
The market for accessory headphones has never been more competitive. Thanks to the fact that phone manufacturers usually put the cheapest headphones they can find in the box, upgrading your device's headphones is top of the list when it comes to improving audio performance.
Pros:
- Sounds quality
- build
- comfortable
Cons:
- Price
- quirky design
14 years ago
Bowers & Wilkins C5 In-Ear Headphones Review
Bowers & Wilkins has a tendency to make the most incredibly unique audio products in the world. First we took a look at Bowers & Wilkins' highly regarded P5 headphones early this year and liked them so much that we've given them our Editors' Choice award.
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