I bought these headphones for my wife to use during her frequent travels. they are well made. fold up into a small neat carry case and delivery quality sound.

Retains B&W aesthetic; good build quality; comfortable; very compact & portable; replaceable cable

Sound lacks a bit in balance and clarity; may not be secure enough on small heads

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 for a superb headphone offering worthy of a $200 price tag.

Spectacular treble response; Open; uncongested midrange; Sufficient bass for most listeners; Excellent comfort; Sleek; modern design

Slight midbass hump overplays heavy bass content; In-line controls lack tactile feedback; Very little passive noise isolation

Bowers and Wilkins has a strong reputation when it comes to audio. The company's speaker systems are enviable (and expensive) and have impressed audiophiles for an age. Enter the B&W P3 over-ear headphones: as part of the P-range, at the top of which you'll find the P5s , can these pricey yet...

Elegant; comfortable; carry case included; good and neutral sound

Sound spreads to those around you at mid-high volumes; neutral sound may not suit all genres or tastes; pricey; could do with some more top end "sparkle

The P3 from Bowers & Wilkins are cheaper than the P5 but aim to offer sound performance as well as a stylish and portable design. Here's our P3 review.

Bowers & Wilkins' P5 headphones made waves on release for their perfectly modern-yet-classic styling, excellent sound quality, and exacting build quality. The Bowers & Wilkins P3 is a cut-down version of the P5 - smaller, using fabric padding instead of leather, and with a folding headband.

Excellent overall sound; Good bass response; Excellent build quality and design

Treble is slightly overshadowed; Can leak sound at high volumes

Pleasant sounding pair of headphone that works well with variety of music and delivers refined bass response

Design; Comfortable Fit; Excellent Sound Signature; Lightweight

Slight sound leakage at higher volumes

The P3 from Bowers & Wilkins are cheaper than the P5 but aim to offer sound performance as well as a stylish and portable design. Here's our P3 review.

As with all B&W products, the finish is superb. Well crafted, engineered and a joy to use. Even the price (￡170) isn't that excruciating, considering the laughable wedge that can be paid for some premium cans.

Sound reproduction; Foldablity; Lightweight

Tight across the head

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.