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FIRST TEST BOWERS & WILKINS PX7
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STUFF SAYS +++++
They’re not cheap, but Bowers
& Wilkins has produced another
fine pair of noise-cancelling cans
The PX7s improve on B&W’s maiden
noise-cancelling effort in every
way. The redesign places greater
emphasis on comfort and these
headphones are all the better for
it, while noise-killing is as effective as you’ll
find anywhere. Throw in the inclusion of aptX
Adaptive and you’ve got quite a package. Oh,
and they sound flipping good too. @MattWTate
Q Side orders
Playback buttons are
on the right earcup. Play,
pause, skip track and
volume controls are
found on a triple-button
strip, while the on/off
slider also enables
Bluetooth pairing mode.
Q Fish fingers
Pressing the single button
on the headphones’ left
cup lets you skip through
the three noise-cancelling
modes. It’s easy enough
to locate this without
having to fish about
too much.
Q Break out the port
On the underside of
that right cup you’ll find
a 3.5mm socket for wired
listening and a USB-C
port. B&W bundles a
stereo cable, a USB lead
and a storage case in
the box.
Q Frozen peace
Press and hold that button
for two seconds and it
initiates ambient mode:
effective for hearing how
long your train is delayed
for without having to lift
off your audio earmuffs
in the bastard cold.
You don’t get tippy-tappy touch controls here,
but the B&Ws’ proddable bits are nicely done...
Drivers 43.6mm
Connectivity Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX Adaptive,
3.5mm jack, USB-C
Mics 4x ANC, 2x telephony
Battery life Up to 30 hours
Weight 310g
Button chops