Westone 4r

Despite lacking some expected features and underperforming in a few areas, the Westone 4R In-Ear Monitor delivers when it comes to sound quality and comfort.

Here's a Tip (Custom-Made) For YouThere really are no two ways around it - custom in-ears will cost you somewhat more than universals. But you might, understandably, be wondering whether there might be a cheaper way.

I finally succumbed and bought a pair of premium Balanced Armatures. My choice was between the Shure SE535 and these, with the Shure's having 3 balanced armatures (treble, midrange, bass) and the Westone's having 4 (treble, midrange, 2x bass drivers). The Westone's won! Price: Firstly, these...

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 MSRP: $499.99 / manufacturer's page Current Price: The 4 has been replaced by the W40 and available for $499 from amazon.com Specs: Driver: Quad BA | Imp: 31Ω |

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.