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Marshall Major Headphones
Marshall Major
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Philips SBCHL150 Headphones
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Sony MDR-XB950BT Headphones
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Westone 4 Headphones
Westone 4
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Editiorial reviews
27
3.7 out of 5
11 user ratings
5 stars
9 %
4 stars
72 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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8
3.2 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
25 %
3 stars
75 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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4
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 MSRP: $499.99 / manufacturer's page Current Price: The 4 has been replaced by the W40 and available for $499 from amazon.com Specs: Driver: Quad BA | Imp: 31Ω |Read more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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User rating
44
4.0 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %
40
4.0 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
20 %
4 stars
62 %
3 stars
15 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
60
4.1 out of 5
60 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
38 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
1 %
41
3.9 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
24 %
4 stars
41 %
3 stars
31 %
2 stars
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Technical details

Sound outputStereo
N/A
StereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-EarOver-EarIn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWiredWired & WirelessWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
N/A
yesno
Magnet material
N/A
NeodymiumNeodymium
N/A

Design

Colour of product
  • Black
  • Brown
  • White
Black,Blue,Silver
  • Black
  • Red
Black
Acoustic designClosedOpenClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
N/A
HeadbandEar canal
Body material
  • Metal
  • Plastic
N/A
RubberPlastic
CategoryTravel and Commuting
N/A
AudiophileSport
Foldableyesyesyesno
Connector contacts plating
N/A
N/A
Gold
N/A
Water resistant
N/A
N/A
N/A
no
Noise isolating
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes

Sound

Impedance32.0 Ω32.0 Ω24.0 Ω31.0 Ω
Sensitivity121.0 dB
N/A
< 102< 118
Frequency range20 - 20000
N/A
3 - 2800010 - 18000
Diaphragm diameter1.6 in
N/A
1.6 in
N/A
Driver technologyDynamic
N/A
DynamicBalanced
Driver size1.57 in1.18 in1.57 in
N/A
Channels
N/A
N/A
N/A
2
Simulated surround sound
N/A
N/A
N/A
no

Connectivity

Inputs supported3.5mm
N/A
  • 3.5mm
  • Bluetooth
3.5mm
Cable length1.21.21.21.28
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyes
N/A
no
N/A
Type of connector3.5mm
N/A
3.5mm
N/A
USBno
N/A
yes
N/A
Detachable cableno
N/A
yes
N/A
Audio streaming via bluetooth
N/A
N/A
A2DP aptX
N/A
Bluetooth version
N/A
N/A
3.0
N/A
Bluetooth profile
N/A
N/A
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
N/A
Bluetooth codec
N/A
N/A
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • SBC
N/A
Wireless connection
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
Wireless range
N/A
N/A
10
N/A
Type of USB connector
N/A
N/A
Micro-USB
N/A
Multi Point connection
N/A
N/A
no
N/A

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