Bowers&Wilkins C5

Revealing, open sound ; Uniquely Secure Fit ; Lightweight with resilient Cable ; Two included adapters

Security wire may cause comfort issues for some ears ; Achieving proper fit is somewhat involved ; Poor tactile feedback on iPhone control

We think B&W did a pretty great job with their first venture into the world of earphones. These canalphones have class, style and a sound that is consistent with B&W’s standard of excellence.

Beautiful aluminum design ; Secure Loop cabling provides a great fit ; Big sound with chunky mids and thick bass

Slightly harsh highs ; Moderate cable noise ; Earbuds scratch easily

Those seeking iDevice-compatible in-ear headphones with a luxury finish and rich sound will find a lot to like in Bowers and Wilkins C5.

The real story here is the price. With a B&W product, we often expect to see premium pricing based on their name and reputation. At $180, the C5 in-ear headphones are actually quite reasonable. While we're sure some consumers would expect...

award if it hadn't been for the less than mediocre 3-button remote and variable comfort.

Secure fit; low cord contact noise; good passive noise isolation; inoffensive sound signature, 2 year warranty

Earloop design not comfortable for everyone; frustrating carrying case; average sound quality for the price

The Bowers & Wilkins C5 is a great-looking, well-designed, and well-built product with a few minor quirks. The adjustable earloop, which is responsible for the extremely secure fit of the earphones, can make them time-consuming to insert and isn’t...

Large soundstage ; Reasonably priced (for B&W) ; Solid build quality ; Balanced bass ; Sound good with different genres of music

Fit can irritate after a couple of hours use ; Over-engineered case ; Remote/mic only work with Apple

Warm, lush sound. Lots of bass ; Very good build quality for the price ; Secure Loop and Micro Porous Filter features aren’t a gimmick – they really work ; Handsome zippered carrying case. Sort of like a small chicken empanada made of black leather

Inline mic and controls only work well for iOS. Android and other devices, not so much ; High end and upper midrange freqs not very pronounced, though also not as fatiguing ; Cable a little bit sensitive to body movement – you’ll hear it in your ears...

These are the kind of earbuds that make you critically analyze your music collection. Lower bitrate MP3s, audiobooks and podcasts are wasted on good earbuds like these. Only time will tell if these will replace my beloved UE700 daily drivers. But...

The C5's fit and finish is first rate and once again showcases Bowers & Wilkins' attention to detail and unprecedented knack for beautiful industrial design ; The C5 headphones are quite comfortable and are able to be worn for lengthy periods of time...

The C5's attached cable is way too short; I was unable to plug in the C5s to my Mac Pro tower (which sits at my feet) and type comfortably without hunching forward. When plugged into my iPhone and with my iPhone placed securely in my pocket, the C5's...

At $179.95 retail the Bowers & Wilkins C5 In-Ear Headphones are another hit bringing their batting average to a thousand. The C5 headphones are as beautiful to look at as they are to listen to, not to mention their unique construction makes them among...