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Pioneer SE-MS7BT Bluetooth Headphone Review

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Pioneer SE-MS7BT

Pioneer SE-MS7BT Wireless Headphone Review

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The Pioneer SE-MS7BT are a great performer for the price, they offer an engaging, upfront sound that is sure to please fans of rock music.

Pros:

  • Balanced sound
  • Great separation
  • Fast and energetic

Cons:

  • May be lacking bass for some

Design and Appearance

The Pioneer SE-MS7BT have an understated, simplistic design with an all black colour scheme, metal faceplates and a simple headband. They use an over the ear, closed back design and will blend in seamlessly with your daily routine.

Durability and Build Quality

The SE-MS7BT feel sturdy; the headband is metal, the cups are plastic and they feel like they will last with some care. All the sockets and buttons feel great, the arms that hold the cups on are a little on the thin side however.

Easy of use

Pairing these is easy, and there were no transmission issues, however they do use a long press to change the volume and short press to change track. This does mean it is not as easy to fine tune the volume level but is something that you get used to.

Comfort

The earpads offer plenty of room which leads to evenly distributed pressure, along with a well padded headband makes these a very comfortable headphone and perfect for long commutes.

Sound Isolation

The closed back nature of these headphones means they effectively block outside noise, they do not have any noise cancelling feature, but they do a good job of drowning out the world around you.

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Sound

Now with a name like Pioneer, you would expect a dark, bass oriented headphone, yet the SE-MS7BT lean towards a more neutral and balanced sound.

  • Bass

The bass is tight and fast, hitting hard when called for but always under good control. The bass can keep up with heavy metalcore, yet is equally at home providing a base for modern pop recordings. These are not for those who like big pounding bass, but are great for those who appreciate quality over quantity. Kick drums do however have a slightly flat feel, and could use a bit more punch.

  • Mids

Due to the well controlled bass, the mids on these cut straight through the mix with excellent clarity and presence, there is a slight hint of sibilance in the upper regions but it is not problematic. The mids have good detail retrieval, and impressive separation, there is very little to fault in the mids for the price.

  • Treble

The treble is well presented with good presence and definition, yes they lack the refinement of more expensive models, but for the price it is refreshing to hear a pair that does not lack treble energy. They are not piercing, but the treble is always audible and with good positioning.

  • Soundstage and Separation

The soundstage is wider than average, not huge but some out of head moments to be had when listening to these.

Separation is very good, even during the fastest tracks you can still easily separate the different instruments. The layering in the mids is excellent, and the overall placement of instruments is very precise.

Genres good for and why

The SE-MS7BT is at home with all genres, but tends to lend its hand to rock best, with a fairly aggressive and up front sound it really helps bring out the best during faster, more complex tracks.

B&W P7 Wireless Headphone Review

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Bowers&Wilkins P7 Wireless Headphone Review

With the B&W P7 Wireless, Bowers have made a great little portable headphone, with a fun and engaging sound signature in an understated, yet executive look.

Pros:

  • Engaging sound
  • Superior build quality
  • Comfortable

Cons:

  • Bass may be too strong for some

Design and Appearance

Bowers & Wilkins have stuck with their understated black and silver colour scheme for the B&W P7 Wireless, retaining luxury leather earpads and headband, along with brushed metal faceplates and sliders.

These headphones are the perfect size for a portable over the ear headphone, and they look fantastic, the included carry case will help keep them looking pristine.

Durability and Build Quality

The P7 Wireless look and feel very well built, being made out of leather and metal gives you confidence in their build, along with good strain relief on the included cable.

Ease of use

Pairing these headphones is quick and easy, and once paired they connect instantly, no issues with Bluetooth transmission were encountered.

Comfort

The memory foam, leather earpads are not the biggest but fit snugly around your ears with good cushioning. The clamping force is quite tight but not uncomfortably so, the headband is well padded and evenly distributes the weight over the top of your head, all qualities of a brilliant portable headphone.

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Sound Isolation

These headphones isolate well, perfect for general out and about usage along with commutes, they also don’t leak sound so you won’t annoy people nearby.

Sound

The B&W P7 Wireless lean towards a darker, bassier sound whilst still giving you detailed sound.

  • Bass

This is the first thing you will notice when you put these on, it digs deep with pulsating sub-bass lines, and punchy mid bass. It makes these really good fun to listen to, and also means they keep good bass presence when in noisy environments. The bass is not just there in quantity, the quality is superb and does not overwhelm the rest of the sound.

  • Mids

The mids cut through well separated from the bass, with details in vocals being very easy to pick up on. Surprisingly these do not suffer from bleed from the lows, meaning they cut through cleanly, and the layering between instruments and different vocals is spot on.

  • Treble

These are not bright headphones, they do not have a lot of energy in the treble but what they do have is well positioned highs. They are pinpoint accurate in positioning, and are void of any fatiguing properties, but do take a back seat in the mix.

  • Soundstage and Separation

The soundstage is not huge, but it is very accurate with the ability to hear where instruments are placed in the mix easily.
Separation is good, these are a full sounding headphone so they do not fare so well during overly complex pieces of music.

Genres good for and why

The B&W P7 Wireless is perfect for modern pop recordings, along with some EDM, R&B and even some acoustic tracks. This is due to the slightly elevated bass keeping things exciting, and also well textured, and the mids having excellent detail retrieval.

Take a look also at the Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 Wireless, with a similar smooth, bass oriented sound and sleek aesthetic.