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Westone 4

Westone 4
alaScore 80

151 reviews

Jan, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 151 reviews of Westone 4. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the bass quality and price. The comfort and usability are also mentioned favorably. There are some critical reviews about the reliability.

sound, usability, comfort, price, bass quality

reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Westone 4 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Westone 4

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 32 user reviews of Westone 4 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the portability and comfort are generally positive. The usability and price also get good feedback, whereas many are critical about the reliability and size.

sound, price, usability, comfort, portability

size, reliability

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Westone 4

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 60 user reviews of Westone 4 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the portability and usability. The price and comfort are also appreciated. There are some critical reviews about the reliability.

sound, comfort, price, usability, portability

reliability

93% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : Darren Murph (engadget.com)

Westone 4 earphones review

 

Westone isn't exactly a household name, even in the earphone universe. But what the company lacks in recognition, it more than makes up for in quality. If

Incredible sound quality ; Great ear tip selection ; Remarkably good seal

Pricey ; Non-flexible cabling ; Large driver modules

Mar, 2011

Expert review by : AVguide (avguide.com)

Westone TrueFit 4 Universal-Fit In-Ear Headphones (Playback 41)

 

), but we also understand that some music lovers would prefer to go with universal-fit in-ear ‘phones rather than going down the custom-fit path. Part of this has to do, we think, with some listeners' reluctance to have custom ear-mold impressions...

Jul, 2011

Expert review by : Bill Henderson (the-gadgeteer.com)

Westone 4 Quad-Driver Earphone Review

 

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 3 for a year now and I love them. The bass is a little forward, but so what? The mids and highs...

One of the best soundings earphones available ; Very comfortable ; Almost totally isolating ; Microphonics-free cable

This kind of isolation can be dangerous on the street ; Can be a hassle inserting and removing in an office setting ; Pricey

Apr, 2011

Expert review by : techPowerUp! (techpowerup.com)

Westone 4 In-ears

 

Westone have struck gold with the Westone 4 design. It corrects the main deficits of the Westone 3s' design both sonically and durability wise. The price of $449 is a bit on the high side for many. For the avid music listener the sound quality of the...

Sound stage, Tight bass with good extension, Treble extension and detail, Excellent bundle, Comfortable to wear, Sound great with a multitude of tips, Excellent cable, Very neutral presentation (preference)

Expensive, Not the most musical in-ears out there (preference)

Jan, 2011

Expert review by : Techmagnifier (techmagnifier.com)

Westone 4 Earphones Review, Price in India

 

There are not many renowned brands in the earphone category yet there remain a few who are trying their best to come up with innovative and proper earphones. One such name is Westone.

Jun, 2012

Consumer review (head-fi.org)

Yesteryear's champion can still kick some butt

 

Love 'em! Great if you can get them for a more reasonable price (sub-$300). The perfect definition of "upper middle class" sound, with a special punch in how natural the bass and mids sound.

Incredibly 'organic' SQ especially mids; comfortable fit (small for a quad); punchy; very roomy soundstage; fat bass; easy to drive

Treble extends fine but lacks pizzazz and authority, sounds slightly muffled; paying retail MSRP today would be unconscionable

Nov, 2015

Consumer review (head-fi.org)

Warm Balance and Excellent Detail Retrieval

 

I bought these as an upgrade from the W3, which while extremely fun, I soon became disappointed in, due to mid bass bleed into the midrange. This caused vocals to become too chesty and distortion rock guitar notes too rounded instead of hard edged....

Detail Retrieval, Balance and Clarity

Price; mid bass warmth

Oct, 2013

Consumer review (head-fi.org)

What Makes Them So Good? They Don't Do Anything Wrong

 

Just like the title says: What Makes Them So Good? They Don't Do Anything Wrong The W4s aren't going to blow you away with their treble shimmer or uber-deep bass nor their silky smooth mids. Their just-warm-of-neutral signature isn't going to make you...

SQ, Accessories, Fit, Cable, Isolation

Price

Jul, 2013

Consumer review (head-fi.org)

Closest in ear experience to full sized headphones

 

I cannot express how happy I am with my Westone 4 earphones. No need for a long review but I will just say I have tried many IEMs in the over $200 bracket and this knocks nearly all of them out of the park. Completely neutral, open sounding earphones...

Nov, 2012

Consumer review (head-fi.org)

Almost perfect

 

I'd bought these from a head-fier. My purchase was off to a rough start unfortunately, The left channel used to die out after half an hour of listening. Luckily, they were covered under warranty and I was able to secure a replacement. I listen to rock...

Great fit and comfort, excellent cable and build quality, unmatched details, instrument separation, smooth midrange, SUPERB customer service

Greatly tip dependent due to short nozzle, tame highs with some tips, Price.

Jul, 2012

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