C5

C5 noise-isolating in-ear headphones bring you amazingly natural acoustics and fit so comfortably and securely you’ll hardly be aware you’re wearing them.

$179.99

 

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C5
Secure Loop design
Secure Loop design

C5 stays put thanks to our unique Secure Loop design. Adjustable loops hold the in-ear headphones firmly in place.

 
Model C5
Technical features Secure Loop design
Micro Porous Filter
Neodymium magnets
CCAW coil
Ultra light 9um thick diaphragm
Transparent twisted cable (OFC)
iPhone compatible remote control
Description Intra aural (ear canal) headphone with noise isolation
Drive units 2x Ø9mm
Impedance 32 ohms
Frequency range 10Hz to 20kHz
Distortion (THD) <1%
Sensitivity 118dB/V at 1kHz
Inputs 3.5mm stereo mini jack (on cable)
Cable length 1.2m
Weight 20g
Finish Enclosure: Aluminium and tungsten
Apple compatibility The remote and mic are supported only by iPod nano (4th generation and later), iPod classic (120GB, 160GB), iPod touch (2nd generation and later), iPhone 3GS, iPhone4 and iPad. The remote is supported by iPod shuffle (3rd generation or later).
Audio is support by all iPod models. Audio will work with most computers, phones and music player with a standard headphone output.
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Reviews (8)

 

The Pro Audio Web Blog - April 2013Read the full review

"Bowers & Wilkins C5s are a stunning display of the finest sonic order where their ability to captivate your full attention is borderline hypnotic."

 

What Hi-Fi - October 2011Read the full review

"Power and weight unrivalled"

 

Trusted Reviews - October 2011Read the full review

"Bowers & Wilkins's design-led approach has come to the fore once more in the C5 earphones. They're far more interesting-looking than almost all other in-ear pairs, and are incredibly well-made to boot."

 

Wired - September 2011Read the full review

"As beautiful to look at as they are to hear."

 

Tech Crunch - September 2011Read the full review

"B&W managed to pack an incredible amount of sound into these little guys."

 

The Audio Beat - September 2011Read the full review

"...in a word, stunning -- in its breadth, its spaciousness, its all-round accuracy."

 

New York Post - August 2011Read the full review

"The sound the C5s produce is astounding."

 

iLounge - August 2011Read the full review

"C5 makes a great first impression, in part because B&W has taken canalphone design in some new directions."

 

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