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Westone W80 Eight-Driver Earphones $399 + free s/h

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Model: Westone W80-V3 Eight-Driver Universal-Fit In-Ear Earphones w/Silver MMCX Cable

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Oct 23, 2023 07:43 PM
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HappyRiver1948Oct 23, 2023 07:43 PM
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Weren't these like $100 recently? I could be thinking of a different model
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Oct 23, 2023 08:20 PM
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CoolTree7605Oct 23, 2023 08:20 PM
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Quote from HappyRiver1948 :
Weren't these like $100 recently? I could be thinking of a different model
Different model. These are actually IEMs the other ones were just wired ear phones. These ones have 8 different drivers in them.
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Oct 23, 2023 08:36 PM
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bakerzdosenOct 23, 2023 08:36 PM
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Sadly, I'd need to drop another $400 for an Ifi Go Pod to use with these.

But these would definitely be a fantastic add to my collection - and would surely become my favorites instantly.
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Oct 23, 2023 10:38 PM
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tdwpgtpOct 23, 2023 10:38 PM
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You cannot possibly convince me that 8 drivers offer improved sound quality over 4... Or 2. I'd be shocked if they had any tangible benefit over single drivers
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Oct 23, 2023 10:51 PM
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Rookies1000Oct 23, 2023 10:51 PM
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Quote from tdwpgtp :
You cannot possibly convince me that 8 drivers offer improved sound quality over 4... Or 2. I'd be shocked if they had any tangible benefit over single drivers
I got this 1-2 years ago and still going strong. These are significantly better than my old Shure SE215.
Oct 23, 2023 11:43 PM
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truth.xblOct 23, 2023 11:43 PM
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Quote from tdwpgtp :
You cannot possibly convince me that 8 drivers offer improved sound quality over 4... Or 2. I'd be shocked if they had any tangible benefit over single drivers
There is a benefit to multiple drivers (hybrid iem) where separation, and frequency control are concerned. It's one driver trying to handle the transient response of many frequencies, vs several drivers each tuned to handle only the transient response of a single range. When it is done properly, you get a tonality that simply outpaces a single dd (in most cases)

The real question is how much more you'll get out of these than any number of hybrids under Linsoul's umbrella (and a few others as well but Linsoul covers... 90% of chifi brands). IEM's are a race to the bottom these days. Everyone is on a mission to pack as much tech and value in an ever cheaper (expense wise, not quality wise) package. There are still a handful of brands that focus on premium products only, but even then... it's often a 3-5% difference to the "cheaper" models, and often those cheaper models come with the same cables, cases, etc. Westone does nothing to prop up their asking price, imo.

I mean do a sweep across youtube and see how many creators "in the hobby" give Westone *any* time at all. The industry has moved on, and left Westone behind. Even Shure is putting out amazing stuff now *under the brands Shouer and LetShouer*. You can't put out the same product over and over anymore without deeply undercutting your own prices. The competition is far too fierce.

*Also look at the frequency response graph for this set... it's hilarious.* Totally anemic bass, shouty mids, tame treble..... it might be good for.... actual monitoring work, but it's questionable there too, definitely not going to have a natural playback without heavy eq'ing
Last edited by truth.xbl October 23, 2023 at 06:12 PM.
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Oct 24, 2023 02:21 PM
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MadJukesOct 24, 2023 02:21 PM
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Wish these came with a BT cable as well

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Oct 24, 2023 03:24 PM
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TimlessOct 24, 2023 03:24 PM
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Quote from MadJukes :
Wish these came with a BT cable as well
Why?
Spend a lot for great headphones and then put crappy audio in?
Oct 25, 2023 03:51 PM
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DigitalistOct 25, 2023 03:51 PM
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Quote from Rookies1000 :
I got this 1-2 years ago and still going strong. These are significantly better than my old Shure SE215.
Got some B50s to do a comparison on? Noticeable from 5 to 8 drivers? Or not so much?
Oct 25, 2023 04:00 PM
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longbananaOct 25, 2023 04:00 PM
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Quote from Timless :
Why?
Spend a lot for great headphones and then put crappy audio in?
AptX support lossless audio over Bluetooth.
Oct 25, 2023 05:58 PM
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MadJukesOct 25, 2023 05:58 PM
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Quote from Timless :
Why?
Spend a lot for great headphones and then put crappy audio in?
So I could use them both on the go as well as at home.
Oct 25, 2023 06:27 PM
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AlcatrazHazeOct 25, 2023 06:27 PM
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Westone earphones generally lack the high freqs and sound very dark. I thought they were merely okay about 10 years ago, but right now there are way better choices for your money at any price bracket. I'd just look away from any Westone tbh.
Source: https://crinacle.com/graphs/iems/westone-w80/
compare to literally anything else: https://crinacle.com/graphs/iems/moondrop-kato/
Oct 25, 2023 06:29 PM
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KawiNinjaZXOct 25, 2023 06:29 PM
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So I have some Westone in ear monitors and there is no plastic or guide for the wire to wrap around your ears, is there an aftermarket option they never stay put.
Oct 25, 2023 06:35 PM
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TimlessOct 25, 2023 06:35 PM
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Quote from MadJukes :
So I could use them both on the go as well as at home.
Get some airpods for on the go.

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Oct 25, 2023 06:37 PM
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oakraiders510Oct 25, 2023 06:37 PM
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Got like 4 of these like a true CONSUMER SLICKDEALER.
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