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B&W PI3 Overview
Bowers & Wilkins has made many good-quality over-ear and on-ear headphones, but its in-ear models have yet to make much of an impact. The PI3 could help change that.
The B&W PI3 is a pair of neckband-style in-ear headphones that deliver sound quality and performance that you'd expect from a high-end set. You won't find a better pair at this price, but - like all neckband wireless headphones - they lack the noise cancellation and advanced voice assistant capabilities of more expensive sets, and battery life is below average.
B&W PI3 Features
Besides audio quality, battery life and charging time are the main characteristics to consider when buying a pair of neckband wireless headphones. The PI3's audio quality is outstanding, with bass that's powerful but not overpowering and clarity that's uncompromised across the entire range of frequencies.
I found these headphones a joy to listen to, and their sound reproduction is as precise and accurate as I've come to expect from B&W. I love how the PI3 reproduces the sound of acoustic guitars, and they do a great job of displaying the full range of detail in songs that are recorded with a lot of dynamic range.
It's also impressive how well they reproduce vocals, especially in slow songs like Billie Eilish's Lovely. The strings accompanying her vocals are delicate and natural-sounding, but they're also able to evoke emotion and draw you into the song.
They're also very accurate at delivering soundstages that extend all the way around you, with each earbud's driver generating its sound field. This is a world first for a pair of fully active wireless earbuds, and it's very impressive to hear how well these headphones reproduce the soundstage in all directions.
This is due to a custom-designed hybrid system that comprises a 9.2mm dynamic driver for the lows and a balanced armature for mids and highs. This is more than just a design innovation, it's an engineering marvel that allows these headphones to reproduce a wide and accurate soundstage and give you the best possible audio experience at any volume level.
The earbuds feature a single multicolor LED which illuminates with either a steady or flashing pattern to indicate different operating states, letting you know when the PI3s are in pairing mode, tethered or connected to a power source. It's a very clever feature that can save you some trouble when it comes to finding your headphones when they're out of charge.
It's also worth noting that these earbuds are very comfortable to wear, with soft, coated silicone and rubber used throughout. They don't sit in the ears but clip together by magnets, and a storage pouch is included to keep them safe when not in use.
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