I use these mostly for travelling and work, as they are small and light, but still have fantastic deep bass. They come with a carry case for travelling.

The B&W P5 is among the priciest of the consumer-grade portables – a luxury gadget for the iPod/iPhone crowd. It is also the one with the most hi-fi pedigree and, unlike the Monster Beats, is fairly likely to be picked up by a discerning listener in search of fidelity.

Close up and intimate is how I'd describe Bowers & Wilkins' new Bluetooth headphones, the latest in its P series range, after trying them out recently.

The P5 are super stylish and sound good, but you'd better be ready for a powerful ride.

Clear and powerful sound stage; Solid detail in the upper register; Rich and authoritative bass; Stylish and suave as ever; Comfortable

Bass can get too heavy; Acoustic instruments sound less than natural; Controls are a little chintzy; Pricey

Bluetooth headphones are among the most convenient 'everyday' innovations of the modern era, and have rapidly improved of late with vastly better battery life (largely thanks to Bluetooth Low Energy), slimmer form-factors and overall quality across the board, from cheap headsets to elite-level (and...

Crisp, rich sound quality; Few compromises over wired equivalents; Trademark excellent design and build

Relatively expensive; Not 'commuter' durable

You would be forgiven for thinking Bowers and Wilkins has been rather slow to adopt Bluetooth wireless audio. The T7 Bluetooth speaker was the company's first foray into the standard, having launched in January this year, but the result was both fantastic-looking and excellent sounding.

Bowers & Wilkins is bringing style and wireless convenience to your everyday life

Lily Katz

No notes are overemphasized over others; Sophisticated and durable design; Superior comfort; Both Bluetooth and wired listening; Included carry case

Cost; Look may not be for everyone

Box and case are nice. The product itself produces tinny and un-immersive sound, heard better on ￡20 headphones. Avoid!

B&W knows a thing or two about making top-quality speakers. The respected British company has already made a successful foray into the world of consumer tech with its headphones and AirPlay speakers (see our B&W A5 review ). It has even launched a Bluetooth wireless speaker: the T7.