Stuff - UK (2020-01)

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FIRST TEST BOWERS & WILKINS PX7

Power rangers

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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