Sep 16

Bowers & Wilkins launches the P7, its first pair of over-ear headphones

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We’ve seen on-ear and in-ear headphones come out of Bowers & Wilkins’ labs for quite some time, but now the company has announced its first over-ear pair. The new P7s boast the style’s natural advantages, of course — ear-covering cushions that mold to the wearer’s head, improving noise isolation. B&W crafted new audio drivers for the cans too, which it claims are designed more like “traditional audiophile speaker” than a pair of premium headphones. The device’s leather and metal finish looks sleek, but it doesn’t come cheap — a pair will set you back $400 when it comes out this September. Too rich for your blood? Well, you can always opt for one of B&W’s relatively more affordable options.

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Sep 15

Bowers & Wilkins P3 headphones arrive in red this October for $200

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Bowers & Wilkins P3 headphones arrive in Red starting this October

The words red and October together might conjure up thoughts of Tom Clancy or Kanye West, but now you can also associate them with Bowers & Wilkins. Starting next month, the company will offer up its compact P3 headphones in the vibrant hue. The latest color option for the iPhone-compatible on-ear cans joins the likes of the blue, black and white variants for the same $200 price tag. If you like your headphones to look as loud as they sound, you’ll find more details in the press release after the break. Here’s to hoping the P5 gets a similarly rosey treatment soon.

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Jun 07

Bowers & Wilkins 805 Maserati Edition looks like the inside of a really nice car

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You know what your life is missing? A speaker that looks like the inside of a high-end luxury car. Thankfully, Zeppelin-maker Bowers & Wilkins has just the thing for you. The 805 Maserati Edition is the result of a partnership with the Italian automaker, building on the 805 Diamond speakers with the addition of black leather, bird’s eye maple and the car company’s trident logo. The speaker hits audio stores come fall, and later this year, it’ll be joined by what we assume will be equally extravagant P5 Maserati Edition headphones.

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Feb 01

Bowers & Wilkins AM-1 speaker can weather the rain, weather the snow, weather the storm

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We appreciate any product that lets us not only openly reference Lamb, but also blast that band’s tracks in our backyard. Which is what Bowers & Wilkins weatherproof AM-1 (Architectural Monitor) was built to do: blare out the tunes no matter the weather while retaining a subdued, stylish look. The rustproof speaker, which comes in black or white, is made for easy mounting, can rotate 110-degrees from either landscape or portrait orientation and, according to the company’s claims, should provide better sound when positioned high up (thanks to an inverted drive unit). Of course, you don’t have to fasten this fella to your outdoor veranda — it’ll also be right at home from inside your… home, bar or even that meticulously maintained secret cellar. Look for the AM-1 to hit retail for $300 sometime next month, but buyer beware, you’ll have to supply the trip hop tuneage yourself.

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