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Audeze EL-8 Closed-Back vs Westone 3

    Audeze EL-8 Closed-Back Headphones
    Audeze EL-8 Closed-Back
      Westone 3 Headphones
      Westone 3
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      Editiorial reviews
      4
      4 editorial reviews
      Performance Build Quality Comfort ValueRead more
      Audeze EL-8: Review by Headfonia - The Headphone Enthusiast's Website. If you’ve been following the headphone scene for the last few years it isn’t...Read more
      Audeze, makers of some of the world's most incredible headphones, are looking to appeal to the masses with their new planar magnetic audiophile headphones. We get down to conducting this Audeze EL-8 review to see how they perform next to the competition.Read more
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      5
      5 editorial reviews
      The long awaited Westone 3s are finally here and they make quite an entry. Leaving the competition behind, these earphones set the pace. Using the first true three way cross over ever to be fitted in a universal style in-ear solution these set the standard when it comes to sound quality.Read more
      As is often the case with high-end in-ears, the Westone 3 is tailored to a specific listening preference with its powerful bass, clear and dry midrange, and shimmery treble.Read more
      Westone 3 super-premium earphones are an investment in listening delight that will be unsurpassed for music lovers who appreciate the finest in personal audio.Read more
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      User rating
      26
      3.9 out of 5
      26 user ratings
      5 stars
      		26 %
      4 stars
      		34 %
      3 stars
      		38 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
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      33
      4.1 out of 5
      33 user ratings
      5 stars
      		39 %
      4 stars
      		36 %
      3 stars
      		21 %
      2 stars
      		3 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

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      Technical details

      Audeze EL-8 Closed-BackAudeze EL-8 Closed-Back
      Westone 3Westone 3
      Sound outputStereoStereo
      StyleOver-EarIn-Ear

      Design

      Audeze EL-8 Closed-BackAudeze EL-8 Closed-Back
      Westone 3Westone 3
      Colour of productBlackBlack
      Acoustic designClosedClosed
      Body materialWoodPlastic
      CategoryAudiophileAudiophile
      Noise isolatingyesyes

      Dimensions

      Audeze EL-8 Closed-BackAudeze EL-8 Closed-Back
      Westone 3Westone 3
      Weight16.93 oz5.28 oz

      Sound

      Audeze EL-8 Closed-BackAudeze EL-8 Closed-Back
      Westone 3Westone 3
      Impedance30.0 Ω30.0 Ω
      Sensitivity< 130< 107
      Frequency range10 - 5000020 - 18000

      Connectivity

      Audeze EL-8 Closed-BackAudeze EL-8 Closed-Back
      Westone 3Westone 3
      Inputs supported3.5mm3.5mm
      Cable length21.3
      Detachable cableyesno

      Pros & Cons

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