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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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Westone W40 Headphones
Westone W40
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Editiorial reviews
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 MSRP: $499.99 / manufacturer's page Current Price: The 4 has been replaced by the W40 and available for $499 from amazon.com Specs: Driver: Quad BA | Imp: 31Ω |Read more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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3 editorial reviews
The Westone W40 are well-designed and durable in-ear headphones. They're stable enough for sports use, and they're portable, so they're easy to carry on you at a...Read more
Earphones that offer both wired and wireless operation are becoming more common and Westone is the latest to try their hand at the process.Read more
Westone’s newest class of hi-fi consumer headphones is led by the W40, a powerhouse of four balanced armature drivers compressed into a light and succinct earbud. But can these tiny buds produce a sound signature worthy of their aristocratic price tag?Read more
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User rating
40
4.0 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
20 %
4 stars
62 %
3 stars
15 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
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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
2 %
1 stars
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40
4.3 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
50 %
4 stars
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Technical details

StyleOver-EarOver-EarIn-EarIn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired & WirelessWiredWired
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium
N/A
N/A
Sound output
N/A
StereoStereoStereo
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)
N/A
yesnono

Design

Colour of productBlack,Blue,Silver
  • Black
  • Red
BlackBlack,Blue
Acoustic designOpenClosedClosedClosed
Foldableyesyesno
N/A
Attachment type
N/A
HeadbandEar canalEar canal
Body material
N/A
RubberPlastic
N/A
Category
N/A
AudiophileSportTravel and Commuting
Connector contacts plating
N/A
Gold
N/A
N/A
Water resistant
N/A
N/A
no
N/A
Noise isolating
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A

Sound

Impedance32.0 Ω24.0 Ω31.0 Ω31.0 Ω
Driver size1.18 in1.57 in
N/A
N/A
Sensitivity
N/A
< 102< 118
N/A
Frequency range
N/A
3 - 2800010 - 1800010 - 18000
Diaphragm diameter
N/A
1.6 in
N/A
N/A
Driver technology
N/A
DynamicBalancedBalanced
Channels
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
Simulated surround sound
N/A
N/A
no
N/A
Maximum input power
N/A
N/A
N/A
1.0 mW

Connectivity

Cable length1.21.21.281.28
Inputs supported
N/A
  • 3.5mm
  • Bluetooth
3.5mm3.5mm
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter included
N/A
no
N/A
N/A
Audio streaming via bluetooth
N/A
A2DP aptX
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth version
N/A
3.0
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth profile
N/A
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth codec
N/A
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • SBC
N/A
N/A
Wireless connection
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
Wireless range
N/A
10
N/A
N/A
Type of connector
N/A
3.5mm
N/A
N/A
USB
N/A
yes
N/A
no
Type of USB connector
N/A
Micro-USB
N/A
N/A
Detachable cable
N/A
yes
N/A
yes
Multi Point connection
N/A
no
N/A
N/A

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