Westone 4r

22 reviews

Jan, 2025

Positive
comfort (16)
sound (16)
design (10)
soundstage (9)
treble quality (8)

Negative
bass quality (12)
durability (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 22 reviews of Westone 4r. The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. People are impressed by the price and treble quality. The soundstage and comfort are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed opinions about the bass quality. Many are less positive about the durability.

sound, comfort, soundstage, treble quality, price

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Westone 4r is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Westone 4r

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of Westone 4r from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Reviews about the price and sound are on the whole positive. The noise isolation and design are also appreciated.

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

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : Greg Handy (hometheaterreview.com)

Westone 4R In-Ear Monitor

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.

The four-driver design, with a three-way crossover, provides improved sound quality and makes for very enjoyable listening ; The detachable braided cables create a "breaking point" in case the earphones get tugged on too hard ; The over-the-ear cable...

The higher resolution could be interpreted as a slightly over-analytical sound ; I found the included case (Music Vault) to be fragile - the hinge pin came loose and became nonfunctional ; The passive sound-isolation capability is limited ; The system...

I have to admit, an in-ear monitor at this price point did not interest me at first but, after living with the 4R, I began to see the benefit of owning such a product. If you travel a lot and are always on the go, full-sized over-the-ear...

Dec, 2013

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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

Super detailed with a very wide Soundstage - my Review after a few years of owning the W4R

Preamble: Westone doesn't need any further introduction – it is one of the major brands and international big players. Nonetheless, let me drop a few lines about the American company: founded in 1959 with the main market being listening protection and...

superb resolution, very wide soundstage, quick bass, comfort, case, accessories, cable, relaxed presentation if you're into that

soundstage has got about no depth, 5 kHz dip makes the presentation very relaxed, sound signature not for everybody, short memory wire

Apr, 2016

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Super detailed with a very wide Soundstage - my Review after a few years of owning the W4R

superb resolution, very wide soundstage, quick bass, comfort, case, accessories, cable, relaxed presentation if you're into that

soundstage has got about no depth, 5 kHz dip makes the presentation very relaxed, sound signature not for everybody, short memory wire

Apr, 2016

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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

HanyTheo- jack of all trades

W4R is an amazing earphone for it's price, excellent choice for the ones looking to upgrade to a multi drivered IEM. [With galaxy s4]: It sounds dull and boring at first , but as I listened more deeply, I realised that this is an IEM with such a...

Balanced sound, clarity, comfortable, good fit, allrounder

lack of bass extension if played without a matching amp, claustrophobic soundstage, treble grain

Oct, 2014

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Great all rounder

I was blown away by sound quality of these when I first listened. Yes, these are one of the great universals, but after some time I noticed their flaws day by day. The bass is weak and unnatural, sound is sibilant with FiiO X5. Some instruments are not...

Comfort, resolution, soundstage, treble extension, natural sound

Sibilant with certain DAP's, not enough bass, unnatural tone, expensive

Oct, 2014

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Effortless sound with a pleasant signature

Bass response doesn't bleed to the vocals or any other frequencies whatsoever, lightweight cable with no microphonics and a narrow plug to connect to portable devices. The Westone has a powerful, detailed and clear sound that does not under or...

Non silibant, not fatiguing, small form factor, comfortable

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Aug, 2014

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Effortless sound with a pleasant signature

Non silibant, not fatiguing, small form factor, comfortable,

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Apr, 2014

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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

Warm sounding , Good fitting earphones

So when I got the earphones my expactations where really high. These were to be my best and last earphones I'll have but it didn't happen. Overall the sound is warm and smooth . It is balanced and nothing really jumps out at you. The bass is as fast...

Nice Punchy Bass, Wide U Shaped soundstage

Mids not as engaging as id like them to be.

Dec, 2013

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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

Good fit & cable. Balanced, but veiled sound

*I listened to the Westone 4Rs using iPhone 4S and the latest iPod Classic (6th Generation). The below sums up my listening experience from these sources only.* The Westone 4Rs fit my ears better than any other earphones. With good tips, like Shure's...

Cable, fit, looks, balanced sound

Veiled sound

Dec, 2013

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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

Extremely astounded

Westone W4R, is my most favourite IEM so far, probably one of the best that I have ever tried and worth listening to. I'm a music lover and been listening to music with earphone and headphone for more than 20 years, to this point, only Westone W4 and...

Awesome sound quality and highly comfortable

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Aug, 2013

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