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Space Grey Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Wireless In-Ear Headphones Review

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BrandBowers & Wilkins
ColorSpace Grey
Connectivity TechnologyWireless, Wired
Model NamePI3
Form FactorIn Ear

Description of Space Grey Bowers & Wilkins PI3 Wireless In-Ear Headphones

Introducing Our Compact and Powerful Earbud Headphones

Discover a new level of audio excellence with our cutting-edge earbud headphones. Designed to provide an immersive listening experience, these small-sized headphones pack a punch that will leave you amazed. Let's explore the remarkable features that set them apart.

Unparalleled Sound Quality

Experience music like never before with our custom-designed balance armature driver for crisp highs and a second dynamic driver for the mid's and low's. The separate amplifiers ensure a full forceful sound, delivering every note with precision and clarity. Say goodbye to distorted audio and embrace the Bowers & Wilkins Hybrid Dual Driver technology that revolutionizes your listening experience.

Wireless Freedom and Long Battery Life

With the convenience of wireless connectivity, our earbud headphones offer you the freedom to move without the hassle of tangled cables. The new aptX codec guarantees pure, unmatched audio quality, whether you're traveling, exercising, or simply enjoying your favorite tunes. Plus, with up to 8 hours of battery life, you can keep the music playing for the duration of your day.

Crystal-Clear Voice Calls

Communication matters, and our earbud headphones ensure that your voice is heard with utmost clarity. The PI3 microphone captures your voice with precision, making every call a seamless experience. Now you can have clear, uninterrupted conversations, where your voice carries the same clarity as the music you enjoy.

Enhance Your Audio Experience with Versatility

Our earbud headphones are not just limited to music and calls. They offer a multitude of applications and can be used in various settings. Here are some examples:

  • 1. Language Learning: Immerse yourself in foreign language lessons and improve your pronunciation.
  • 2. Gaming: Experience immersive gaming soundscapes, where every audio detail enhances your gameplay.
  • 3. Education: Enhance online courses, webinars, or lectures by hearing every word clearly.
  • 4. Fitness: Motivate your workouts with energizing music and enjoy the freedom of wireless listening.
  • 5. Podcasts and Audiobooks: Dive into captivating stories and let the rich audio transport you to another world.

    • Elevate your audio experience with our advanced earbud headphones. Get ready to immerse yourself in remarkable sound quality, hassle-free wireless connectivity, and crystal-clear voice calls. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your music listening to new heights. Order your pair of headphones today!

    SMALL HEADPHONES MORE DRIVERS The headphones are smaller The music isn’t Experience music like no other in-ear headphone thanks to a custom designed balance armature driver for crisp highs and a second dynamic driver for the mid’s and low’s with separate amplifiers for a full forceful sound Bowers & Wilkins Hybrid Dual Driver technology is here. DON'T MISS A THING No matter what you're listening to or watching or playing hear what you were meant to hear The new aptX codec gives you pure unmatched audio whether you're traveling moving or standing still in the sound. GO FOR 8 HOURS Enough battery life for two marathons A quick charge gives you two hours of audio playback in 15 minutes for another go around the track. HEAR AND BE HEARD Your voice matters The PI3 microphone carries it clearly on every call Voices are heard with the same clarity as the music. A MEASURED FEEL Constructed from soft coated silicone and rubber The PI3 fits like it was made for you It holds on even when you’re going as fast as you can.

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    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    The perfect purchase for me, exactly what I was looking for!

    For the first time on the market, I came across a BT headset from Bowers & Wilkins. The experience of using the headset exceeded my expectations. The only thing I would like to add is that this model will be even more "ideal" when using FOAM ear cushions (there is a fairy tale in general). Also play around with ViPER4Android FX if you plan to use a smartphone headset (although what else might you need it for? :)) The quality of the manufactured materials is on top, from the packaging to the…

    Pros
    • 1. Sound. Very high quality for a $200 BT headset. 2. Noise reduction. I can’t hear the perforator behind the wall at a volume level starting from 30-40%, only vibrations :) 3. Autonomy of work. 4. Comfortable to wear, fit the neck well, nice material, for their external dimensions they feel like fluff. 5. Fast charging, really very fast charging. 6. Support for software ates from the manufacturer (if the application is installed on the Android device). 7. Ability to connect to 2 devices at the same time (if necessary). 8. You can use them as a wired option, for example, connect to a computer via USB Type-C (which is very convenient). 9. Available in 3 colors (space gray; blue (dark blue); gold). The colors are vivid in reality, very nice contrast. 10. Comfortable ear holders for sports, in everyday use, it is more convenient for me to do without them. Well, and so on: Speakers: 2 x ø 9.2 mm, full-range, 2 x balanced armature drivers. Microphone: for GSM (CVC1 - Clear Voice Communication v1) - the sound is clear. Frequency range: 10Hz - 30kHz. Distortion (THD): <0.3% (1 kHz / 10 mW). Battery: lithium polymer. Operating time from a full charge: 8 hours with Bluetooth (2 hours of listening time after 15 minutes of recharging from the charger).
    Cons
    • According to subjective impressions, at the moment I have not identified any shortcomings. I believe that the headset fully justifies its $200.

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    The ratio of price and quality is very pleasing, I will repeat the purchase.

    I don’t know what the problem is with my two dead copies, I will hope that the third attempt will be more successful (no, this is not crazy), I really like the sound in them I myself am not an audiophile and listened to them from the phone (1+ 7pro)

    Pros
    • As already said many times - the sound is beyond praise. Before that, as plugs, there were wired RHA T20i (I bought it a very long time ago), after pi3, rha went to the shelf to gather dust (and the top is cut off there). For $200, yes even for $300, this sound is a delight for the ears. (I like the sound even more than in my own VMODA crossfade 2, but this is probably already my personal preference) The assembly of the plugs themselves is monolithic. Gives full confidence that the tank will not crush them. But the durability of the bezel itself is questionable, time will tell. Complete ear pads made of high quality silicone - I like it. Lightweight, fit well in the ears Look expensive, rich
    Cons
    • 1. And now the most offensive in my experience of using these headphones. The left earpiece stopped working normally after three days of using the model (mostly at home because I listen to music in the car on the street). The sound in it began to be lost (?) And, after just a couple of minutes, it became terribly quiet. I didn’t want to listen to music only in the right earpiece, so I returned them to the store. They said that after the diagnosis they will notify about the decision to return the money, exchange, etc. But I liked the sound in these headphones so much that I did not wait 20 days for the store to respond and immediately ordered the same model. After three days of using the second copy, nothing happened to them, they worked perfectly. And I already believed in the marriage of the first copy, but just the other day, after 3 weeks of using the second copy, the right earpiece died EXACTLY the same way. But I will buy them again as soon as the diagnostics answers (the money was returned for the first copy). 2. Very tight, but still a drawback (for me) the control buttons are pressed tightly, unpleasant to the touch. 3. also a so-so minus, but the complete bag for the headphones is very small and putting the headphones there is inconvenient and scary (I was afraid to bend the rim like that)

    Revainrating 2 out of 5

    Bad product, not worth the money.

    I still like the sound, but the reliability does not stand up to criticism. Has pros: Really high quality wireless headphones. Compared with wired overhead Headphones Master & Dynamic MH40, which, although they are inferior in terms of sound, but also have a completely different compactness. Availability of APT-X HD and APT-X Adaptive. I also compared it with a normal (A2DP connection with the SBC codec and APT-X HD), the difference is felt by ear, so support is not superfluous here. Good…

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    I was surprised by the quality for this price.

    I really liked the headset itself, you can see the thing, massive, but light and comfortable, do not fly out of the ears. The sound is good and loud, above my pain defect. You don't get tired of the headphones. By the sound of the claim to the top, but the ears are not heated, then I will supplement the review after warming up and getting to know this thing more closely. I use with android. I supplement as promised, the headphones warmed up, the sound became good, but the happiness did not last

    Pros
    • The packaging quality of the product is similar to apple. The sound quality is at a high level. The overall impression is class. Very loud plus good soundproofing.
    Cons
    • There are a lot of highs on unheated headphones. They smelled very much of some unnecessary garbage when I just opened the box, then after a day it disappeared. No active noise cancellation. Music playback does not stop when you remove the headphones from your ears. The headphone case is very small. Pushing a headset into it without breaking the wire 123 times will not work. Conclusion, in the scrap, without this cover, the wire will be safer.

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    The best product, from those that I have viewed, I advise everyone!

    I am completely satisfied with the headphones. No audio interruption. The sound is just goofy. There is nothing ideal. But this is a completely different price range, but there are not without flaws. I advise you to buy.

    Pros
    • Sound, sound and again, sound. He wants to listen and listen. Excellent soundproofing. Compositions of any genre sound even, nothing hisses, cracks, or croaks. Loudness is sufficient. I listen on IOS and Android devices. Of course, it is better to listen to uncompressed files on these headphones, but they also pull compressed files with quality. In the ears sit tightly, do not fall out. It's hard to even take it out. Perfect for sports. Given that the wire is all in a silicone braid, water is not terrible.
    Cons
    • Here to whom as. The kit comes with a case in which it is not very convenient to fold the headphones due to the rigid braid that wraps around the neck. When compared with invoices, they are bulky. If with true wireless (a la AirPods), then it loses in sound.

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Beyond praise! The product definitely deserves your attention.

    I bought it as a headphone headset under a helmet. I did not expect anything good from the brand, since such large companies, as a rule, do not know how to "new technologies". If you've used hi-fi companies' apps, you know what I mean. The earbuds are surprisingly comfortable, with good sound. There are certainly comments on the sound, but I think it's more of a taste.

    Pros
    • Pleasantly surprised by the sound quality. Fit comfortably in the ears
    Cons
    • They hold less charge than wired ones.

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    I would definitely recommend the purchase, I don't think there is anything wrong with it.

    The headset is not suitable for team-speak, because. The bluetooth protocol has two profiles - either one-way sound in good quality, or two-way sound in terrible quality. So, wired ears in games with a voice - they will not replace (when using a team-speak, the ears go into a mode where even sounds sound disgusting, then they return to one-way mode again, each such switch is annoying), as an option, use an additional microphone, Better than a wired headset. Either wait for some new 6.0…

    Pros
    • The sound is very, very good, I compare it with the DT770Pro buyers. Good "expensive" basses, the guitar sounds divine especially the Spanish one, the female vocals are amazing too. There are simply no complaints about the sound. Considering that a particularly good sound cannot be transmitted via Bluetooth, these ears really surprised me, what is the secret is not clear . I think it's in the DSP or the DAC. I compared it with analogues in the store, I was especially disappointed with the B&O H5, the sound there is probably worse than in a regular wired headset for an iPhone, at least after pi3 this is a complete disappointment. The pi3 has probably the best sound of any wireless ear, which I've heard of it is actually the reason I bought it. The headband is soft and flexible, fits on any clothes, comfortable. Material - silicone, practical, easy to clean, high quality materials. The buttons could be a little more responsive, but on the other hand, you won’t accidentally press them. The joystick is weird, of course, but everything works as intended. The microphone is very sensitive, even too much. In windows for conferences, the sensitivity of the microphone was set to 3%, by 50% the interlocutor hears how employees are having lunch in the next room. You can vape simultaneously with two devices at once (PC and phone for example), pairs can be controlled from a mobile application. It is very convenient to listen to music and receive calls from PC.
    Cons
    • Until I could find a nozzle for the ear canal, the big one is too big, the middle one is too small. The ears tend to fall out, for a good sound they should fit snugly, but in the process they can gradually fall out. Maybe it's in my ears and someone will sit well, my wife also could not pick up nozzles for herself, but she has small ears and always has such a problem. The driver is too big, on the pi4 the driver is even bigger. Unlike Pi4, they do not stop playback when connecting two headphones with magnets, this is of course solved by pressing a button on the headband and not such a big problem in general, given that the batteries last for the whole day, I often just do not turn off either the headphones or playback. Unlike Pi4, there are no sound profiles in the application; in general, there is nothing in the application other than pairs.

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Excellent product, the best quality.

    I really like the sound in them, but unfortunately my two copies have both died. Perhaps my third try will be more fruitful (no, you're not crazy). Being no audiophile, I had to settle with listening on my phone (1+ 7pro).

    Pros
    • Sound quality is outstanding, as has been stated numerous times. Before that, I had RHA T20i plugs wired in (it was a long time ago), but after I got a Raspberry Pi 3, the RHA T20i sat unused (and the top is cut off there). This music is worth the price of admission—whether it's $200 or $300. (The sound quality exceeds that of my own VMODA crossfade 2, and that was really high) The plugs are constructed as a single unit. Provide complete assurance that they won't be crushed by the tank. Time will tell if the bezel holds up, though. The whole ear cushions are constructed of premium silicone, which is a nice touch. Very light and comfortable in the ear Appear costly and affluent
    Cons
    • 1.This is the most annoying aspect of these headphones so far. After only three days of use, the regular operation of the left earpiece abruptly ceased (mostly at home because I listen to music in the car on the street). They started to lose the audio (?) in it. And then, suddenly, the room went dead silent. I took them back because I didn't want to be limited to listening to music through just one earbud. They promised to let us know their decision on refunds, exchanges, etc. after the diagnosis was made. But, after listening for just a few minutes with these headphones, I knew I had to have the same type, so rather than wait the store's standard 20 days to react, I placed my order right away. Nothing occurred to the second set after three days of use, and they are still functioning flawlessly. And while I was already convinced of the validity of the marriage of the first copy, it was only after three weeks of using the second copy that the right earpiece died in the exact same way. As soon as the results of the diagnostics are in, however, I will be placing another order (the money was returned for the first copy). Secondly, the control buttons are squeezed very tightly, making them uncomfortable to the touch. 3. The complete bag for the headphones is very small, making it awkward and potentially unsettling to store the headphones there (I was afraid to bend the rim like that)

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    A very high-quality product, I take it not for the first time.

    My needs have been fully met by these headphones. There is a complete lack of audio disruption. This noise is just ridiculous. Nothing is perfect. Yet, this is an entirely new pricing range, and it's not perfect by any means. It is my recommendation that you make a purchase.

    Pros
    • It's all sound, sound, and more sound. He just wants to listen and listen. Good isolation from outside noise. Music of any style sounds uniform and free of hisses, cracks, or croaks. Tolerable levels of noise level are reached. Listening is a part of my daily routine on my iPhone and my Android phone. Of course, uncompressed files are best for these headphones, but they also play back compressed files rather well. The earpieces fit snugly and won't come out. To extract it is a herculean task. Ideal for athletic use. In this case, water is not a huge deal because the wire is encased in a silicone braid.
    Cons
    • For the record, here's who as. The tight braid that wraps around your neck makes it inconvenient to fold the headphones into the kit's case. They're big when put next to invoices. If completely wireless (like AirPods), sound quality is compromised.

    Revainrating 2 out of 5

    Think carefully before you buy this product

    I do not recommend this model, so as not to be upset because of the quick parting with them. The probability of marriage is too high, unfortunately. Got pros: I chose new headphones in order to get away from wired ones. The owner of an iPhone, so Erpods immediately rejected the option, since only earplugs are held in my ears. My brother advised this company, and as soon as this model came out - I tried them on the sound in the store. Super - bought without hesitation. + There have never been…

    Revainrating 4 out of 5

    Not a bad product, quite normal quality.

    In general, there were headphones only for music. And it pleased, because the sound is simply amazing. Well, the finale of all this - as quarantine ended, it became possible to test them for a long time. On the run. very pleased derzhak in the ears. but after 40-50 minutes it began to break the connection with my samsung 9. which was hanging on the belt. One time, second time. When I get home, I see that the display is not working correctly. lights up when off and off when on. Plugged it in and

    Pros
    • As repeatedly written already - the sound! I listened to many wireless models up to 30 thousand in another head on the Arbat. I was very impressed with these, although they are twice cheaper. For music lovers and musicians, that's it. bought in december 2022
    Cons
    • after a few weeks started wearing old wired headphones. Since these are not suitable for talking on the phone. Not at all. Voices are very uncomfortable to listen to. Interlocutors complain. In general, the search for wireless headphones that would be suitable for listening to music and working on many hours of conference calls was not successful.

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    I am amazed at how well made the product is, just magical!

    I liked the headphones, especially the form factor, even if the earpiece falls out of your ear, you won’t lose it, unlike TWS. Some people complain about the fragility, but if you buy from the officials and not from the gardener, then everything will work fine. When listening to country music, it feels like the strings are stretched from the brain to the stomach, in general, a pleasant feeling. Immediately I say to bassheads, headphones will not work. Was satisfied with the product.

    Pros
    • Sound and that's it.
    Cons
    • The ears in the off state eat up the charge well, the ear pads can be lost simply by flying off the earpiece, they say that this problem is solved with glue, but I consider this a disrespectful attitude towards them.

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    An ideal product for any type of consumer.

    I bought from the very first batch (gray, although I ordered golden ones and was a little disappointed, but the color impressed me anyway). I use it only at home and no more than an hour a day, while everything works perfectly, they sit perfectly in my ears, the sound is beyond praise, there is enough charge, I took wired c5s2 instead, they were great and served me until August 2022, bought if I'm not mistaken in 2022 or in 2022, their main disadvantage was that one speaker failed once a year…

    Pros
    • The sound and again the sound, I use it with the iPhone7 just bald from the sound, the bass is chic, it seems that there is a built-in mini subwoofer.
    Cons
    • In addition to an uncomfortable and small case, and the fact that I could not connect them to Android after the iPhone, and this cannot be particularly called shortcomings, I did not reveal

    Revainrating 3 out of 5

    I should have looked for better, I spent my money on a mediocre product.

    I read the review, was impressed, bought it. But alas, disappointed. The product itself gives the impression of a Soviet phonendoscope - the lace is thick, and besides, it is shaped, it would be a bad idea to hide it under the shirt collar. It's more of a collar than a string. Before it was the Sennheiser MF, apparently I will return to them. And the main disadvantage is the quality of communication in them. For the test, I called three (Phone, WhatsApp), alternately from old headphones, and…

    Pros
    • As such, did not find
    Cons
    • They promised a good connection, but alas.

    Revainrating 3 out of 5

    The product is the most common, it could be worse.

    I've been using these headphones for about six months now. I wear every weekday from work - to work and in the subway and on the street. I didn’t specifically write a review immediately after the purchase, because. There were a lot of negative reviews, I wanted to experience everything myself. I do not understand the negative, maybe I was lucky, but so far nothing has broken. The sound is excellent, in my opinion the best in the class. Definitely much better than Apple AirpodsPRO, Bose…

    Pros
    • Excellent sound quality. Nice materials and design.
    Cons
    • Thick wire. Neck loop design.