). Priced at $100 less than the top-of-the-line P5, the P3 shares many of the P5's attributes, such as a removable/replaceable cable and Mylar diaphragm drivers. There are two primary differences between the P3 and P5.

If you're looking for high-end headphones and like unique design, you should take a closer look at the B&W P3.

The Bowers & Wilkins P3s represent another triumph in design and comfort. Like the P5s before them, these headphone look incredibly stylish and are quite possibly the most comfortable I've ever worn.

The fact that Bowers & Wilkins makes excellent audio products is not up for discussion. The company's product history speaks for itself, ranging from outstanding iProduct docks to speakers made from diamonds.

The P3 headphones are exactly what we would expect from Bowers & Wilkins. They are small, light weight, and extremely comfy. Unfortunately, for those that have bigger ears – these may not be for you, as the ear cups are definitely on the smaller side of the scale.

Excellent craftsmanship; lightweight and comfortable fit; easily portable; offers a well-rounded listening experience that does Bowers & Wilkins justice and the blue P3 headphones really stand out

The included cable is a bit on the thin side; the carrying case is impressive but a bit overwhelming; we would have liked a smidgen of more bass; and some may think the ear cups are too small

There are speaker companies better-known than B&W, but I doubt any has a more enviable reputation. B&Ws have been a fave of audiophiles and recording engineers for decades. But the best indicator of B&W's rep would probably be a walk through an audio show in China, where you'll see no other speaker...

I've never quite subscribed to the worship of British audio brand Bowers & Wilkins. Its elongated rugby-ball-style Zeppelin models are just too style (and not much of that, I say) over substance for my liking.

Sure. Go for it.

On avait entamé un tour d'horizon des principales nouveautés de 2012 dans le domaine des casques iPhone à 199€ avec le Spirit One de Focal, suivi par le Fidelio M1 de Philips, on conclue cette vague de tests en beauté avec le P3 de Bowers & Wilkins. Alors,...

+ Ultra confortable; + Pliable; + Boitier de transport fourni; + Câble supplémentaire sans télécommande fourni

- Rendu sonore inférieur à ses principaux concurrents; - Câble en Y; - Câble de mauvaise qualité qui fait des noeuds; - Boitier de transport rigide et trop gros

The Bowers & Wilkins P3 is a luxury gadget for the iPhone crowd, offering a combination of style, comfort, and portability, all solidly-constructed and draped in B&W pedigree.