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Sennheiser HD1 Headphones
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Sony WH-1000XM3 Headphones
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Westone 4 Headphones
Westone 4
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Editiorial reviews
10
3.9 out of 5
5 user ratings
5 stars
20 %
4 stars
80 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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50
4.6 out of 5
23 user ratings
5 stars
78 %
4 stars
21 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 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 MSRP: $499.99 / manufacturer's page Current Price: The 4 has been replaced by the W40 and available for $499 from amazon.com Specs: Driver: Quad BA | Imp: 31Ω |Read more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
38
4.1 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
34 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
0 %
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
5 stars
24 %
4 stars
41 %
3 stars
31 %
2 stars
2 %
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Technical details

Sound outputStereo
N/A
Stereo
StyleOver-EarOver-EarIn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWirelessWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyesno
Magnet material
N/A
Neodymium
N/A
Diaphragm material
N/A
Liquid Crystal Polymer
N/A

Design

Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Red
  • Black,Stainless steel
  • Brown,Ivory,Stainless steel
  • Brown,Stainless steel
  • Black
  • Silver
Black
Acoustic designClosedClosedClosed
Control typeIn-line control
N/A
N/A
Attachment typeHeadband
N/A
Ear canal
Foldableyesnono
Noise isolating
N/A
yesyes
Connector contacts plating
N/A
Gold
N/A
Body material
N/A
N/A
Plastic
Category
N/A
N/A
Sport
Water resistant
N/A
N/A
no

Dimensions

Weight0.56 oz8.96 oz4.8 oz
Depth
N/A
1.15 in
N/A
Height
N/A
10.43 in
N/A

Sound

Impedance28.0 Ω16.0 Ω31.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 113
N/A
< 118
Frequency range16 - 220004 - 4000010 - 18000
Driver technologyDynamic
N/A
Balanced
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.5 %
N/A
N/A
Maximum input power200.0 mW
N/A
N/A
Diaphragm diameter
N/A
1.57 in
N/A
Driver size
N/A
1.57 in
N/A
Channels
N/A
N/A
2
Simulated surround sound
N/A
N/A
no

Connectivity

Cable length1.41.21.28
Bluetooth version4.0+EDR4.2
N/A
Bluetooth profile
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • APT-X
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • A2DP
  • HFP
N/A
Bluetooth codecaptX
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • aptX HD
  • LDAC
  • SBC
N/A
Type of connector3.5mm
N/A
N/A
USByesno
N/A
Detachable cableyesyes
N/A
Inputs supported
N/A
3.5mm3.5mm
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter included
N/A
no
N/A
Wireless connection
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
Wireless range
N/A
10
N/A

Features

Noise-cancelingyesyesno
ButtonsVolume
N/A
Volume
NFCyesyesno
Carrying caseyesyesyes
Built-in heart rate monitor
N/A
nono
Calorie counter
N/A
nono
FM radio
N/A
nono
Playback controls
N/A
N/A
yes
Vibration
N/A
N/A
no

Often compared with Sennheiser HD1

Often compared with Sony WH-1000XM3

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