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Westone 4

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User ratings:
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3.9 out of 5
41 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4 editorial reviews
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.Read more
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 MSRP: $499.99 / manufacturer's page Current Price: The 4 has been replaced by the W40 and available for $499 from amazon.com Specs: Driver: Quad BA | Imp: 31Ω |Read more
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 3Read more
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Pros

  • The mids and highs are comfortable
  • Westone 4 is also wonderful listening to older recordings
  • detail

Cons

  • it s getting a bit silly
  • Westone 4 faltered a bit
  • features a horn section that can be very harsh

Key specs

  • 2
  • 31 Ω
  • , 118 dB
  • 10, 18000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • In-Ear
  • Wired

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Westone 4 - Pros & Cons

Westone 4

Pros

  • The mids and highs are comfortable
  • Westone 4 is also wonderful listening to older recordings
  • detail
  • clarity
  • accuracy
  • and overall sound are
  • Upper frequencies were crisp
  • clear
  • and non-fatiguing
  • 4R earphones really do a good job of staying in the ear
  • Appreciate the feedback and happy listening

Cons

  • it s getting a bit silly
  • Westone 4 faltered a bit
  • features a horn section that can be very harsh
  • passive sound-isolation capability is limited
  • fragile - the hinge pin came loose and became nonfunctional
  • The system lacks smartphone functionality
  • earphones get tugged on too hard
  • canceling headphones can be inconvenient and/or bulky
  • dull and lazy as
  • it is just a tad too expensive
  • ue900s bass to be lifeless and boring

Westone 4 - Technical Overview

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31 Ω
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136.1 g
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Westone 4 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleIn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
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Dimensions
Weight4.8 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Cable length1.28
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Power
Battery operatedno
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeEar canal
Body materialPlastic
CategorySport
Foldableno
Water resistantno
Noise isolatingyes
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Sound
Channels2
Impedance31.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 118
Frequency range10 - 18000
Driver technologyBalanced
Simulated surround soundno
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Features
Noise-cancelingno
Playback controlsyes
ButtonsVolume
Built-in heart rate monitorno
Calorie counterno
FM radiono
NFCno
Vibrationno
Carrying caseyes

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