B&W P7 Mobile Hi-Fi Headphones

With P7, everything is designed to allow you to lose yourself in music. Bass is tight, vocals are precisely defined, and there's a wonderful sense of space, balance and clarity across the whole frequency range. At the same time, the over-ear design and snugly-fitting ear pads ensure you become completely immersed in your listening. Because when you're hearing sound this good, you don't want anything to interrupt your enjoyment.

With P7, we have created a headphone driver that works more like the drive unit in a hi-fi speaker, with a diaphragm focused purely on the job it's supposed to do: generate sound. Which means a drive unit with a more precise, controlled movement - and a giant leap forward in sound quality.  

P7's ear pads feature a dual cavity cushion design that helps the pads mould to the contours of the wearer's head. This design maintains a consistent volume of air between the drive unit and the surface of the ear at both sides of the head. Not only is stereo imaging enhanced, but the sound is optimised for every listener.  

We've cut no corners in terms of build quality and our choice of materials. Moving parts and back plates are constructed from brushed and stainless steel, as is the ingenious folding mechanism. The logo plates are crafted from brushed aluminium. The headband and ear pads are encased in luxuriously soft leather, making them a delight to wear even for long listening sessions.

As Bowers & Wilkins first over-the-ear headphones we were able to maximise P7's acoustic properties. But we wanted to ensure P7 was wearable and portable, so thanks to an ingenious new folding mechanism using a highly durable stainless steel hinge, P7 folds up like a pair of sunglasses, and comes with a soft-cover carry case perfect for messenger bags or briefcases.

P7's cable comes with a remote/microphone attachment, so it works seamlessly with your iPhone. And because the cable is so easy to detach and swap, P7 is also compatible with all other mobile phones and MP3 players.

Overview

No matter where and when, you'll always be happy to have your HD 218i along for the ride. Its full sound and dynamic bass reproduction keep you going, day in and day out.

The closed, supra-aural acoustics screen out surrounding noise - the clatter of the train or the chatter of people sitting next to you - so you can immerse yourself in the excellent bass-driven Sennheiser stereo sound.

When a call comes in, take it using the smart in-line remote control with microphone. It's been especially developed for use with Apple devices, like the latest generations of iPod, iPhone and iPad*. You can control the volume, answer and end calls, use the iPhone Voice Control function and browse and play your music all from a sleek unit located directly on the cord.

The HD 218i doesn't just sound great, it's stylish and super comfortable, too. With individually adjustable ear cups featuring large, very comfortable cushioning and a soft, secure headband, the HD 218i makes your daily commute something to look forward to.

Features
Smart in-line remote control with microphone - change the volume, control your music-playing options, answer or end calls and activate Voice Control - all from a sleek built-in unit
Powerful Sennheiser bass - the dynamic speaker system with neodymium magnets delivers bombastic bass-driven stereo sound
Customized fit - the ear cups are individually adjustable so you have a comfortable, secure fit
Ultra comfortable - the large cushioned ear pads and headband keep you going, however long the commute
Made for latest generations of iPod, iPhone and the iPad*
Peace of mind - thanks to the 2-year international warranty

Technical Data

Technical Data and Specification of HD 218i
Article No. 504164

Wearing style     Headband
Connector     3.5 mm plug, straight
Cable length     1.2 m
Weight     92
Ear coupling     Supra-aural
Microphone
Technical Data and Specification of HD 218i
Article No. 504164

Frequency response (microphone)     80 – 15000 Hz
Pick-up pattern     Omni directional
Sensitivity as per 121 TR 9-5     -40 dBV/Pa
Headphones
Technical Data and Specification of HD 218i
Article No. 504164

Impedance     24 Ω
Frequency response (headphones)     19 – 21000 Hz
Sound pressure level (SPL)     108 dB

• On-ear
• Ultra-light construction
• 30 mm driver
• Frequency response: 20 - 20,000 Hz
• Impedance: 32 Ohm
• Sensitivity: 92 dB (+/- 3 dB)
• Cable attached on one side
• 2 m Straight cable with 3.5 mm jack plug and 6.3 mm adapter
• Weight without cable per piece: 41 g
• Package quantity: 3 Pieces