Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 Headphones

Bowers & Wilkins, commonly known as B&W, is a renowned British audio company founded in 1966 by John Bowers and Roy Wilkins in Worthing, West Sussex. The brand established its reputation through high-end loudspeakers used in prestigious locations like Abbey Road Studios before expanding into the consumer headphone market in 2009.

While the company's research, development, and flagship loudspeaker manufacturing (like the 800 Series Diamond) remain centered in the United Kingdom, its consumer-focused products, including wireless headphones and entry-level speakers, are primarily manufactured in China to meet global demand while maintaining engineering standards.

Ownership of the brand has changed several times in recent years. After decades of independent operation and a period under Eva Automation, B&W was acquired by Sound United in 2020. In 2022, Sound United was itself acquired by Masimo Corporation. As of 2025, the consumer audio division, including Bowers & Wilkins, has transitioned to ownership under Harman International, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, securing its place within one of the world's largest electronics portfolios.