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PSB M4U-8 Headphones
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Sony WH-1000XM3 Headphones
Sony WH-1000XM3
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Westone 4 Headphones
Westone 4
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Editiorial reviews
7
4.0 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
75 %
3 stars
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2 stars
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50
4.6 out of 5
23 user ratings
5 stars
78 %
4 stars
21 %
3 stars
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2 stars
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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 MSRP: $499.99 / manufacturer's page Current Price: The 4 has been replaced by the W40 and available for $499 from amazon.com Specs: Driver: Quad BA | Imp: 31Ω |Read more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
37
4.1 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
24 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
111
3.4 out of 5
111 user ratings
5 stars
29 %
4 stars
21 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
22 %
1 stars
7 %
41
3.9 out of 5
41 user ratings
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24 %
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Technical details

Sound outputStereo
N/A
Stereo
StyleOver-EarOver-EarIn-Ear
Connectivity technology
N/A
WirelessWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)
N/A
yesno
Magnet material
N/A
Neodymium
N/A
Diaphragm material
N/A
Liquid Crystal Polymer
N/A

Design

Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Silver
Black
Acoustic designClosedClosedClosed
Foldableyesnono
Noise isolatingyesyesyes
Connector contacts plating
N/A
Gold
N/A
Attachment type
N/A
N/A
Ear canal
Body material
N/A
N/A
Plastic
Category
N/A
N/A
Sport
Water resistant
N/A
N/A
no

Dimensions

Weight12.06 oz8.96 oz4.8 oz
Depth
N/A
1.15 in
N/A
Height
N/A
10.43 in
N/A

Sound

Impedance32.0 Ω16.0 Ω31.0 Ω
Sensitivity102.0 dB
N/A
< 118
Frequency range10 - 204 - 4000010 - 18000
Diaphragm diameter1.57 in1.57 in
N/A
Driver technologyDynamic
N/A
Balanced
Driver size1.57 in1.57 in
N/A
Channels
N/A
N/A
2
Simulated surround sound
N/A
N/A
no

Connectivity

Inputs supported3.5mm3.5mm3.5mm
Cable length1.21.21.28
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesno
N/A
Audio streaming via bluetoothA2DP aptX HD
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth codecaptX
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • aptX HD
  • LDAC
  • SBC
N/A
Wireless connectionBluetoothBluetooth
N/A
Wireless range1010
N/A
Bluetooth version
N/A
4.2
N/A
Bluetooth profile
N/A
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • A2DP
  • HFP
N/A
USB
N/A
no
N/A
Detachable cable
N/A
yes
N/A

Features

Noise-cancelingyesyesno
Playback controlsyes
N/A
yes
Built-in heart rate monitornonono
Calorie counternonono
FM radiononono
NFCyesyesno
Carrying case
N/A
yesyes
Buttons
N/A
N/A
Volume
Vibration
N/A
N/A
no

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