Bowers & Wilkins PI5 : Are These Premium Buds Worth It?

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Bowers & Wilkins PI5 : Are These Premium Buds Worth It?

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@MrDerya94 Жыл бұрын

I just bought the IP5 for 115€ from Amazon and must really say that I’m gladly surprised. I really like the sound of these and how crystal clear they deliver voices from different genres. My last on the go headphones were the normal Air Pods so this was a huge upgrade. I had never connection or app problems on iPhone. I give them 4/5, for under 150 these are totaly worth it.

@johnnyirizarry1276 Жыл бұрын

Did you get them refurbished for 115 or brand new?

@MrDerya94 Жыл бұрын

@@johnnyirizarry1276 i got them completely new, there’s also a new model of these but they’re expensive.

@johnnyirizarry1276 Жыл бұрын

@MrDerya94 you got a great deal, do they fall off if you try to work out with them ?

@MrDerya94 Жыл бұрын

@@johnnyirizarry1276 not any problems they fit perfectly in my ears with the middle attachments, you get 3 different pairs like any other in ears included. I could run for my life and they would not fall out.

@johnnyirizarry1276 Жыл бұрын

@MrDerya94 perfect I'll be getting a pair thanks for the feedback 😀 😊

@dubie-day-shay7937 3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with u Keith, these buds are high end sound, really good company too, but not for everyone lol. I'm still saving for those Sony's, hopefully I'll get them soon, but I feel kind of guilty for paying that amount for any 1 set of earbud, but I LOVE music too much lol, thanks for another great video though.

@United_Kangaroo1992 3 жыл бұрын

A note on battery life: I think you should consider more the long-term use. It may be 4.5 hours today (best case) but what will it be a year from now? Especially when paying a premium, I would expect more

@IIAndersII 2 жыл бұрын

Very valid point. I have MW07's right now and at purchase they had ok/sub-par battery life. But now, 3 years later, the earbuds die before I can finish my workout...

@Michael-oz3ik 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great review. I rarely like or subscribe many channels but I’ve found myself watching and enjoying more and more of your videos and now I made it a point to subscribe and like your videos. I think that’s the least I can do for getting such great content for free and I really hope that helps you get compensated for the effort you put into your videos. I’m in the home a/v automation business myself and i refer a lot of my customers to your channel when they have questions about earbuds. So I just wanted to say thanks and your effort is much appreciated!!!

@varunaX 3 жыл бұрын

4h battery without anc is kinda unbelievable for the price, wow

@Max.527 3 жыл бұрын

Why? No one is going to listen for 4 hours straight without a break.

@Moni-ValMar 3 жыл бұрын

I know damn well i have spend up to 13 hours listening music in one sitting

@Ted4King 3 жыл бұрын

It has anc this guy its just stupid

@ewanssoman6321 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah out of world battery life

@V1CCZ3XX 9 ай бұрын

@@Moni-ValMaryou're gonna ruin your ears

@ELJefeReviews 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with your review bro. The controls can be pretty frustrating at times. Thank god the sound quality is legit!

@RaphaelStarr 3 жыл бұрын

Heading to your channel next!

@OfficialGamesky 3 жыл бұрын

sound quality is definitely what keeps these interesting

@flagoman 3 жыл бұрын

thx, I would like to hear more environmental noice from the microphone, to have a better idea of how people will hear me out, from different scenarios, great review, thank you.

@jeffhale1189 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your review. I appreciate your honest remarks. Blessings on your day!

@gramps69cd12 3 жыл бұрын

Keith thanks for the review !! But i'll pass on these they are too big for my ears ...Cheers from Canada East Coast !!

@WilliamWorford 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. I am still on the fence about purchasing the flagship of the B&W True Wireless line, the PI7s. Virtually every other tech reviewer has rated the Pi7’s sound ( and sound only) to be the best on the market. However, they keep skipping over the shortcomings of the buds, including the battery life and lack of button customization. On the other hand, B&W keeps touting that the PI7s have Dual Hybrid Drive Units with Individual Amplifiers. I really would appreciate the review from a more realistic reviewer about whether or not the sound on the PI7 is that great and worth 400 dollars. Or is this all just paid BS?

@OfficialGamesky 3 жыл бұрын

Should hopefully have them soon to be able to do a video on

@dan576-b9f 3 жыл бұрын

Soundcore liberty 2 pro sound amazing, check them out and the bass is insane!!

@Reaperguy67 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing this. This sounds like a great pair for people who listen to metal music.

@OfficialGamesky 3 жыл бұрын

it is very good with metal for sure

@Reaperguy67 3 жыл бұрын

@@OfficialGamesky good to hear. I remember your video on the duet 50 pros. The bass mode on those are really good for metal music as well.

@bostonman5992 3 жыл бұрын

These have a bunch of weird features and confusing controls. Not sure I want anything to do with these. Another great review Game!!!

@richardmontoya3449 2 жыл бұрын

These and the momentum 2 are the same price which are better?

@RaphaelStarr 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you. Great review as always

@OfficialGamesky 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man

@SeptienPatterson 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review, Keith. I'm never buying these but I am interested in how they sounded.

@namedkenn 3 жыл бұрын

Amongst all the other problems that should not exist in a $200+ pair of TWS... 9:10 is the most disappointing one, honestly I expected those to be a turn dial as well 🤣

@Thec0nv1ct777 3 жыл бұрын

Surprised he didnt try for the p17 to disprove the price tag,

@roboticvenom1935 3 жыл бұрын

these are shit either way, another dud from dead brand bowers and wilkins

@ilmenaglar 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Keith! God bless, man.

@maxchronicler 3 жыл бұрын

Another excellent video with full of great info. Thank you.

@Blade2939 3 жыл бұрын

Dude you give great headphone/earbud reviews man I have a request regarding this review and that is the PI7’s, a lot of ppl are saying the PI7’s are the best sounding true wireless earbuds even better the WFXM4 and the Sennheiser 2 How about a review on the PI7’s? Your awesome at what you do man, keep on, keepin’ on 🤘

@roboticvenom1935 3 жыл бұрын

idk about sennheiser momentum tw2's AFTER all their updates and support. I'd hope so, as these pi5's are garbage

@peppermintpetty87 3 жыл бұрын

@gamesky awesome review!!!! By chance were you at all considering reviewing the Monster Mission V1 TWS ….I believe they’re the latest from monster

@leungchihang3899 3 жыл бұрын

Good review! How about the sound volume level? How much volume % you used to test it？

@nirstfamenastlame4973 3 жыл бұрын

Always great reviews. Always detailed but no earbuds worth over 75$ in my opinion. 50$ buds can stop working same as 200$ eatbuds

@cherylcheung558 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review!

@erice5964 3 жыл бұрын

Some give and take with these, but the sound makes up for it. Have the PI5’s that sound very very good, also got the PI7’s this week and they sound phenomenal!

@roboticvenom1935 3 жыл бұрын

seem rather pathetic, almost useless ambient sound mode, battery life is garbage and will age HORRIBLY, your earbuds will take a shit literally after 1 to 2 years of battery degradation, case isn't that small, sound quality is really weird and switches depending on the modes(anc requires??) and you can tell from his sound quality review that they aren't gamechangers, which they need to be to compete given their price and other pitfalls. The Sony wfxm4's destroy them, and if you want something that's ranked no.1 for sound quality and is its primary focus get sennheiser monemtem tw2's for like 300. These things are shit lmao, how stupid

@chinense17 Ай бұрын

@@roboticvenom1935 oye necesitas pasar menos tiet en internet sal a respirar aire fresco

@josecintron85 3 жыл бұрын

Have you looked at the JBL Live 300 or are there plans to review them in the near future?

@michaelcorcoran8768 3 жыл бұрын

To me I really need volume/ Ambient switches. And I like to be able to tap for an assistant. Even the new Sony's makes you choose between two out of those three which is frustrating. But at least in that case they do have the high integration with Google assistant and notifications.

@msfit11 3 жыл бұрын

But you have access to Siri/Google Assistant by pressing 1sec right bud.

@DeSilsky 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent review. But sorry, they are too expensive. If I plan to spend more than 200 euro/dollars in a TWS I would go for the Sony. Regards from Madrid Spain!!!

@markxkx8791 3 жыл бұрын

I had a set and took them straight back. Very low volume at max compared to my soundsport frees, with probably the worst Bluetooth connection I've ever experienced, constantly dropping with many actions that cause my others no problems. I was very disappointed, as I had high hopes for them. Getting a set of the sonys instead once they are in stores

@maironsandoval9090 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought them yesterday and returning them back today! Exact same issues

@MrMaufera 3 жыл бұрын

Soundpeats H1, There is other better than that, for the price? Thank you my Friend, Mauricio M. Corrêa, Marília- SP 💛🇧🇷💚

@cenen7021 3 жыл бұрын

You forgot to mention the major thing, its case is best low latency bluetooth transmitter, you can connect it to pc as a bt adapter.

@MrJacks1959 3 жыл бұрын

Not the PI5, only the PI7

@mikepotapa5773 3 жыл бұрын

What is the difference between these and the PI7s?

@cppdee 3 жыл бұрын

-Balanced armature driver and dynamic drivers in each ear bud -Way more aptx codec support -Sound transmission using the case -In the app you can see the battery life of the case I have the 7s and the sound quality is sooo much better than the 5s. Still the same lame battery life though.

@budfox3097 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to more JBL reviews.

@XNDivinity 3 жыл бұрын

I purchase the PI7 on 6/24/21. I have a question concerning the case Lid. Does your case Lid lock into place when it is open? Because my lid does not. There is no locking mechanism when you open the lid of the case. I have also seen another youtube reviewer with this issue.

@OfficialGamesky 3 жыл бұрын

No, my doesn’t lock into place either. It closes very easily

@Svykle 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like these have a short life…with batter degradation, after a year or regular use you’ll only get maybe 2 hours of use. That stinks.

@arkangelarkangel1302 3 жыл бұрын

These are awesome... hope you try the New Beats Earbuds as well

@OfficialGamesky 3 жыл бұрын

Video is likely coming Monday on those

@indomiepanggang4258 3 жыл бұрын

A bit late right? Because the new ones is the pi7 ?

@bRad-ns6iy Жыл бұрын

The earbuds look awesome but it looks like they have too many problems for the price.

@derrickcrocker4265 3 жыл бұрын

How are they compared to the Lypertek z7?

@joserodrigues1667 3 жыл бұрын

Do you still have your soundpeats truefree 2?

@nirstfamenastlame4973 3 жыл бұрын

200$ they better be perfect at everything

@mikeevans7381 3 жыл бұрын

I really like the size of these compared to some of the others. But the battery life kills it for me. Maybe they'll take some of your suggestions with the controls that would be cool thanks Gamesky great review. 🤔👍

@TheEtrepreneur 3 жыл бұрын

apparently, to charge more money, you need to deliver much much less compared to the top 10 under 100$.

@TheDigitalcrack 3 жыл бұрын

I just got these earphones and couldn't be more different in sound experience. These earphones are complete muddddd. The bass is horribly done leaks in the mids and drowns ever single detail. I have never purchased a worst sounding earphones ever in my life. I tried all tips and it doesn't matter. I wouldn't have paid $50 for these earphones now that I have them and listen to them.

@richierich8334 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, you don't always get what you pay for. Think these upper crust companies try too hard most the time.

@CaptainBroadSword 3 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna say that they definitely look cool but 250$ is too pricy for my taste (enough to make it much bitter)

@lazzar1903 3 жыл бұрын

Which is better Bowers & Wilkins PI5 or Sony xm4 ?

@TheDigitalcrack 3 жыл бұрын

If the sonys fit and you can handle the anc without pressure headaches...then easily without a doubt the Sonys. Got both..I will say the pi5 feel better in the ears and I prefer the anc with less pressure on the pi5s but sound easily the sonys , features easily the sonys , battery life easily the sonys.

@cppdee 3 жыл бұрын

Awww damn bro. Was Bowers being funny style about sending the Pi7 for review? Those are the flagship. Would have been dope to hear your thoughts on the sound of those esp with the balanced armature driver and dynamic drive setup. Not to mention you can see battery case life...all the aptx codec support and the case transmission feature

@OfficialGamesky 3 жыл бұрын

they said they are waiting on more review units of the PI7's

@wiingman127 3 жыл бұрын

What about the pi7 ?

@OfficialGamesky 3 жыл бұрын

still waiting on those

@VandP2104 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do a jbl live pro+

@jrod8574 3 жыл бұрын

Why do these rubber ear tips and also sennheiser earbud tips have that molded rubber line running across the ear tip diameter? I always wondered why some ear tips have that. Is there purpose for this?

@JoeGillian0 3 жыл бұрын

Earwax protection

@jrod8574 3 жыл бұрын

@@JoeGillian0 ok yeah that's what I figured it might've been for.

@JoeGillian0 3 жыл бұрын

@@jrod8574 yeah and he even says that in the video.too

@jrod8574 3 жыл бұрын

@@JoeGillian0 wasn't he talking about the screen mesh tho? Not the design of the rubber tip?

@JoeGillian0 3 жыл бұрын

@@jrod8574 i really dont know ;)

@SeptienPatterson 3 жыл бұрын

See, I wanted multiple silicone tips for $399

@AnxiousCHKNLeg 3 жыл бұрын

Hell yea

@belrath 2 жыл бұрын

Mic test 10:26

@Matt-fd9hc 3 жыл бұрын

You have not reviewed any premium earbud that I would consider over my Earfun Free Pro ($60). I’ve tried the AirPod Pro and the Sony XM3. Are they 3-4 times better in any category? Yes in ANC and transparency mode. But sound quality, fit and ease of use? Nope. You can’t even adjust the volume of the Airpod Pros! You have to use Siri. Dumb

@reviewsmore2946 3 жыл бұрын

Jaybird vista or jbl tops best eq setting app

@wadec6799 3 жыл бұрын

@@reviewsmore2946 lol neither a those is nearly as good as soundcores app

@tysonengel6182 3 жыл бұрын

@@wadec6799 jbl’s equalizer is the best I’ve seen. Don’t know much about Jaybird but Sony is also a great app. Love the clear bass setting for Sony as well

@wadec6799 3 жыл бұрын

@@tysonengel6182 which products from jbl have that app? Is it the club series headphones or earbuds?? And man I've been wondering for a while why all these companies don't have one for their products?? I think they are huge game changer for any that do!!!

@tysonengel6182 3 жыл бұрын

@@wadec6799 the Club series and Tour series do for sure, don’t know much about their other series’

@milodsouza5713 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe the pi7 sounds better

@aaidris 3 жыл бұрын

What are the best earbuds at 50$?

@OfficialGamesky 3 жыл бұрын

The SoundPEATS T2 are on sale for $50 right now which is a great deal for a pair with really good noise cancelling. The EarFun Free 2, SoundCore Life Dot 2 and Fiil T1Xs are all great options

@aaidris 3 жыл бұрын

ight thanks

@reynaldogonzalez5919 3 жыл бұрын

Flossy Carter said these are the best wireless earbuds

@OfficialGamesky 3 жыл бұрын

he was talking about the PI7 not the PI5

@DavideStiff 3 жыл бұрын

Against sennheiser momentum?

@jun-junbaccay 3 жыл бұрын

😃👍👍

@hardijina9359 3 жыл бұрын

Please pi7

@rakshitnasikkar6711 3 жыл бұрын

Why they even bothered making these? I would pick galaxy buds plus over these any day.

@anthonytaylor4720 3 жыл бұрын

$400 with a 4hr battery life is disgusting 🤮

@wadec6799 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed !!

@hmm2928 3 жыл бұрын

Pi7 better

@TheDigitalcrack 3 жыл бұрын

Pi7 better at sound still has the same issues for touch controls that don't work accurately all the time, a worse battery life on a already embarrassing battery life on the pi5 and same weak app and features

@carseye1219 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry but they would have to cure my male pattern baldness as well to get me to pay that price. My ear is just not that sophisticated to distinguish between $75 ones and these.