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For the PX7 headphones, Bowers & Wilkins has stuck with a tried-and-true control scheme of physical buttons, leaving the exterior of the earcups free to shine with their diamond etched edges—a touch you won’t find on the original PX7s. A raised-wave center button lets you locate the correct button without looking and also controls the requisite play/pause/answer functionality. This center button is flanked by two volume buttons. A slider switch turns the headphones on, with a long slide sending them into Bluetooth pairing mode. It’s hard to mess up and easy to use regardless of the weather or if you are wearing gloves. Of course, given the ANC features, Bowers & Wilkins also includes a single button on the left ear that cycles through the ANC options and activates the audio passthrough. It’s a simple, tactile control scheme that doesn’t need memorization or visuals to figure out what’s going on—it’s also more reliable than touch controls, if we’re being honest. Looks? It’s got ‘em. Features? It’s got ‘em. Top rate audio? It’s got it. Everlasting battery life? Also there. The Bowers & Wilkins PX7 Carbon Edition are truly a celebration of one of the best sets of headphones to come out in the last several years. For anyone looking to invest in a long-term pair of wireless headphones with premium sound, features, and flexibility, the PX7’s get you there, and do so while making a statement. For more information, visit: www.bowerswilkins.com/headphones/px7-carbon