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FIRST TEST BOWERS & WILKINS PX7
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The PX7s’ most notable feature
is hard to remember after a few
drinks: aptX Adaptive. As well as
the hi-res streaming capabilities
of aptX HD, the new codec also
offers dynamic low latency to
ensure the sound in movies and
games stays in perfect sync.
Ninja turtles
Like their predecessor, the PX7s
can automatically sense when
the wearer has removed them
from their head, pausing music
and resuming it when they’re put
back on. It works perfectly, and
the sensitivity can be adjusted
in the B&W app.
Transformers
You can toggle noise-cancellation
between low, high and an auto
mode that adjusts itself according
to your environment. The lowest
setting is perfect for blocking out
the office rabble without cutting
yourself off completely; on high,
it’s just you and Cliff.
Care bears
If you want the most balanced
and detailed performance, Sony’s
WH-1000XM3s still haven’t been
topped – but the PX7s are so
much fun that it’s hard to imagine
anyone being disappointed. And
if you’re a bass junkie, these are
the ones to go for.
Thundercats
The old PXs were some of the
best-sounding noise-cancellers
on the market; the PX7s are even
better. The proprietary 43.6mm
drivers are the largest in B&W’s
headphone collection, and their
power is immediately evident
when you start listening to music.
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Wilkins PX7s
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