[White Lotus]

It looks like the P9 are semi-open

 
Out of interest, what makes you say that?

 

[alchemical]

Out of interest, what makes you say that?

From info I've read very recently they were confirmed to be semi-open. I'd rather not say where, but think they will be officially announced soon. The Amazon pre-order page has returned, 17 October release date.

 

[ubs28]

Semi-open for portable use? Does that work?

 

[ubs28]

There is a review here. Interestingly the P9 will have proprietary piston diaphragm speaker drivers. 
 
http://nerdtechy.com/bowers-wilkins-p9-review

 

[alchemical]

There is a review here. Interestingly the P9 will have proprietary piston diaphragm speaker drivers. 

http://nerdtechy.com/bowers-wilkins-p9-review

That's a slightly dubious 'review'. It seems to just be reworking the information from the marketing release, or in some cases repeating it verbatim. I didn't get anything from that I didn't read on the Amazon sales page.

 

[Zimmy68]

That's a slightly dubious 'review'. It seems to just be reworking the information from the marketing release, or in some cases repeating it verbatim. I didn't get anything from that I didn't read on the Amazon sales page.

Yep, It was shockingly obvious that he was reading the marketing literature for them.
 
At least fake it by giving an example song played and on what device.
 
That can't be a real website, is it?

 

[beyerlove]

http://www.whathifi.com/news/bowers-wilkins-reveals-flagship-p9-signature-headphones
 
WhatHiFi says the P9 is closed back design.

 

[White Lotus]

My review is up:

http://stereo.net.au/reviews/bowers-wilkins-p9-signature-headphones-review

 

[Tony-Hifi]

The Hifiheadphones Team have had the chance to listen to the new top of the line Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature. Click the image below to see our review.
 

 

[lokyc]

How does it compare to the Planar Magentic Oppos and Audezes?
 
Had the P7 which at that time, was great; especially with weaker sources such as mobiles. But with the Chord Mojo, the darker sound just seems ponderous and muddy. Auditioned the Oppo PM3 and was immediately impressed with the tightness of the sound and absolute silky smooth delivery of the mids. Closed back sound of course as I use it for travelling.

 

[ubs28]

Is it usable in the office with it's poor isolation?

 

[edisonwu]

Just ordered mine today!!!

 

[TheManko]

I didn't see anyone link the official P9 site yet.
 
I've been hoping B&W would make a higher end headphone. I really like the P7, but it's too nicely built for me to wear it outside with good conscience, and at home I don't see the point of using it since I've got the HD 800. But the fidelity of the sound in the P7 is so good I'm always pleasantly surprised on the rare occasions I use them. Hopefully the P9 will be good enough to be comparable to any high end headphone. Guess it won't take too long to find out as they're already listed as in stock here in Sweden.

 

[BLacklWf]

I have wired P7, which I need to send in for exchange. I'm wondering if I will get P7 wireless or p9 instead. Not sure if the double price is worth it. I will appreciate anyone provide more sound impression on p9. So, far from the reviews above, my personal take is that p9 is great, but no one hinted it's that much better than p7..

 

[White Lotus]

no one hinted it's that much better than p7..

The P9 is a significant upgrade from the P7.