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Shure SE535 Headphones
Shure SE535
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Westone 4 Headphones
Westone 4
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Westone W40 Headphones
Westone W40
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Editiorial reviews
15
3.9 out of 5
9 user ratings
5 stars
55 %
4 stars
22 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
22 %
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 MSRP: $499.99 / manufacturer's page Current Price: The 4 has been replaced by the W40 and available for $499 from amazon.com Specs: Driver: Quad BA | Imp: 31Ω |Read more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
81
3.6 out of 5
81 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
25 %
3 stars
27 %
2 stars
17 %
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
32 %
3 stars
15 %
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Technical details

Sound outputStereoStereoStereo
StyleIn-EarIn-EarIn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nonono

Design

Colour of product
  • Black,Bronze
  • Black,Red
  • Bronze
  • Bronze,Metallic
  • Transparent
BlackBlack,Blue
Acoustic designClosedClosedClosed
Attachment typeEar canalEar canalEar canal
CategoryAudiophileSportTravel and Commuting
Noise isolatingyesyes
N/A
Connector contacts platingGold
N/A
N/A
Body material
N/A
Plastic
N/A
Foldable
N/A
no
N/A
Water resistant
N/A
no
N/A

Dimensions

Weight1.06 oz4.8 oz0.45 oz

Sound

Impedance36.0 Ω31.0 Ω31.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 119< 118
N/A
Frequency range18 - 1900010 - 1800010 - 18000
Driver technologyBalancedBalancedBalanced
Channels
N/A
2
N/A
Simulated surround sound
N/A
no
N/A
Maximum input power
N/A
N/A
1.0 mW

Connectivity

Cable length1.621.281.28
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyes
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth version4.1
N/A
N/A
Wireless range10
N/A
N/A
Type of connector3.5mm
N/A
N/A
USBno
N/A
no
Detachable cableyes
N/A
yes
Inputs supported
N/A
3.5mm3.5mm

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