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The case has a magnetically closing section for the cables.","earpad_material":"Memory foam earcups with soft synthetic alternatives, no leather.","passive_wired_listening":"No option for wired listening when the battery is dead."}},{"url":"https://www.expertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/bowers-wilkins-px7-s3-review","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-23","fields":["foldable","ear_cups_swivel","anc_mic_count"],"notes":{"foldable":"Build: the headphones fold flat only. The case is slimmer and semi-hard.","ear_cups_swivel":"Fold flat only means the ear cups rotate flat. 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