Westone 4 vs Westone W40

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 MSRP: $499.99 / manufacturer's page Current Price: The 4 has been replaced by the W40 and available for $499 from amazon.com Specs: Driver: Quad BA | Imp: 31Ω |Read more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

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