Westone 4

Westone's newest product is the Westone 4R quad driver in-ears. New for the 4Rs is a user replaceable cable and more tightly matched drivers, and a slightly altered bundle. We take the 4Rs for a spin to see how they compare to the originals.

Reviewed Mar 2011 Details: Westone’s flagship and the first quad-driver universal earphone. Note: Westone updated the form factor of all earphones several years after release. The W4 became the new W40. MSRP: $499.99 / manufacturer's page Current Price: The 4 has been replaced by the W40 and available for $499 from amazon.com Specs: Driver: Quad BA | Imp: 31Ω |

When I first saw the press release announcing the Westone 4, my first thought was, “OK, now, it’s getting a bit silly.” After all, I’ve owned the Westone 3

Despite lacking some expected features and underperforming in a few areas, the Westone 4R In-Ear Monitor delivers when it comes to sound quality and comfort.