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Westone W80-V3 8-Driver Earphones w/ MMCX Cable (Black)

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$349

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Adorama has Westone W80-V3 8-Driver Earphones w/ MMCX Cable (Black) for $349. Shipping is free.

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Includes:
  • Westone W80-V3 Eight-Driver Universal-Fit In-Ear Earphones (Black)
  • High-Definition Silver MMCX Cable
  • 5 Pair Patented Westone Audio Ergonomic Ear Tips
  • 5 Pair WA Ergonomic Ear Tip Technology Foam Tips
  • Deluxe Zippered Carrying Case
Features:
  • WA Ergonomic Ear Tip Technology
  • Balanced-Armature Drivers
  • High-Definition Silver MMCX Cable
  • Band Style: Earphone Band

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  • About this deal:
    • This price is $50 lower than this recent Front Page deal.
    • Westone 2 Year Limited Warranty
    • Please read the Forum Thread for more deal discussion.

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Adorama has Westone W80-V3 8-Driver Earphones w/ MMCX Cable (Black) for $349. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

Includes:
  • Westone W80-V3 Eight-Driver Universal-Fit In-Ear Earphones (Black)
  • High-Definition Silver MMCX Cable
  • 5 Pair Patented Westone Audio Ergonomic Ear Tips
  • 5 Pair WA Ergonomic Ear Tip Technology Foam Tips
  • Deluxe Zippered Carrying Case
Features:
  • WA Ergonomic Ear Tip Technology
  • Balanced-Armature Drivers
  • High-Definition Silver MMCX Cable
  • Band Style: Earphone Band

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $50 lower than this recent Front Page deal.
    • Westone 2 Year Limited Warranty
    • Please read the Forum Thread for more deal discussion.

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Written by iconian | Staff

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Solarium
I've had both for an extended amount of time and they are from the same tier. The W80's were initially $1500 when they first came out, and that's when I first bought them. I had the SE846's at that time as well. The SE846 had better bass, and it's one of the best bass IEM's on the market, and slightly elevated trebles, but I had ear fatigue after a few hours and also it wasn't as comfortable as the W80's. The W80's, while initially not much as a wow factor, really shines after extended use. It's the most comfortable universal IEM's I've ever used, and it's a true "monitor" IEM meaning it doesn't elevate the trebles or bass artificially as some of the other IEM's do, but represents what you're supposed to hear. It's also a really good monitor for musicians for this purpose. So in the end it really matters what you prioritize, if you want a slightly V-shaped sound and listen to a lot of EDM then go for the SE846's (the sony IER-Z1R's are even better in this aspect and is what I have now), but if you want something that's more neutral and comfortable for extended amount of time then the W80's. The W80's IMO was worth its dime even at $1500 when it was initially released, but it never picked up traction which is unfortunate. If you do get it I do recommend getting the ALO cables (or something similar) as it brightens it up a bit, since more of a darker sound, which is what the Westone house sound is like.

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Dec 26, 2023
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IAMATOMIC
Dec 26, 2023
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This sale price tag is hidden, how did you found it?
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Dec 26, 2023
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FantasticMarmot3017
Dec 26, 2023
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are these good? how do these compare with AKG n5005 which are 80% off at 199 instead of 1000?

I'm wondering if I should pay 150 more for these or not...
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Dec 26, 2023
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vokain
Dec 26, 2023
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Quote from FantasticMarmot3017 :
are these good? how do these compare with AKG n5005 which are 80% off at 199 instead of 1000?

I'm wondering if I should pay 150 more for these or not...
I got the $399 W80 deal with the ALO cable and I think they're great. I much prefer it to the Blessing 3 I also ordered to test against contemporary Chi-Fi because the lows were way better with the Westone, and were much more comfortable. Blessing 3's sound like cheap Chinese. Can't comment on your AKGs but I'm sure they're good too
Dec 26, 2023
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Arcluna
Dec 26, 2023
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Would a musician use this for in ear monitors?
Dec 26, 2023
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episking
Dec 26, 2023
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Is there any way to connect these to some sort of Bluetooth receiver for use with a smartphone and LDAC? Or am I silly for going that route?
Dec 26, 2023
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MadJukes
Dec 26, 2023
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Honestly have the w60s already and to get these, and older model, id have to be convinced at 250 to bite
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Dec 26, 2023
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How do these compare to Shure SE846?

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LwdshB
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Quote from episking :
Is there any way to connect these to some sort of Bluetooth receiver for use with a smartphone and LDAC? Or am I silly for going that route?
Yes companies sell Bluetooth dongle dacs and also companies also sell bluetooth cables that go around the neck.
Dec 27, 2023
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arooni
Dec 27, 2023
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How do these compare to my:
  • Ultimate Ears Triple Fi VI
  • Sennheiser HD6xx
  • Sony WH-1000XM4
?

Am curious about these and whether there's enough of a quality difference in these versus what I already own.
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lpi408
Dec 27, 2023
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Quote from episking :
Is there any way to connect these to some sort of Bluetooth receiver for use with a smartphone and LDAC? Or am I silly for going that route?
Yes, check out one of these portable Bluetooth dac/amps:
ifi Go blu,
Fiio btr5,
Fiio btr7
Topping G5

I use the fiio btr5 and love it, and want to upgrade to the btr7 or for more power the Topping G5
Dec 27, 2023
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DjiNN
Dec 27, 2023
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Quote from FantasticMoney3533 :
How do these compare to Shure SE846?
Are you comparing the first gen SE846 or the second gen?

I mean either way this is $350 vs $800
Dec 27, 2023
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dullstar
Dec 27, 2023
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Quote from arooni :
How do these compare to my:
  • Ultimate Ears Triple Fi VI
  • Sennheiser HD6xx
  • Sony WH-1000XM4
?

Am curious about these and whether there's enough of a quality difference in these versus what I already own.
These are IEMs. If you wear headphones, then maybe just enjoy what you have.
Dec 27, 2023
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Solarium
Dec 27, 2023
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Quote from FantasticMoney3533 :
How do these compare to Shure SE846?
I've had both for an extended amount of time and they are from the same tier. The W80's were initially $1500 when they first came out, and that's when I first bought them. I had the SE846's at that time as well. The SE846 had better bass, and it's one of the best bass IEM's on the market, and slightly elevated trebles, but I had ear fatigue after a few hours and also it wasn't as comfortable as the W80's. The W80's, while initially not much as a wow factor, really shines after extended use. It's the most comfortable universal IEM's I've ever used, and it's a true "monitor" IEM meaning it doesn't elevate the trebles or bass artificially as some of the other IEM's do, but represents what you're supposed to hear. It's also a really good monitor for musicians for this purpose. So in the end it really matters what you prioritize, if you want a slightly V-shaped sound and listen to a lot of EDM then go for the SE846's (the sony IER-Z1R's are even better in this aspect and is what I have now), but if you want something that's more neutral and comfortable for extended amount of time then the W80's. The W80's IMO was worth its dime even at $1500 when it was initially released, but it never picked up traction which is unfortunate. If you do get it I do recommend getting the ALO cables (or something similar) as it brightens it up a bit, since more of a darker sound, which is what the Westone house sound is like.
Dec 27, 2023
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Dec 27, 2023
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Quote from vokain :
I got the $399 W80 deal with the ALO cable and I think they're great. I much prefer it to the Blessing 3 I also ordered to test against contemporary Chi-Fi because the lows were way better with the Westone, and were much more comfortable. Blessing 3's sound like cheap Chinese. Can't comment on your AKGs but I'm sure they're good too
Don't know what cheap chinese sounds like but blessing 3 is lacking bass for sure. n5005 will have more accurate bass than both w80 and b3. It would be my pick if I had to choose.

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If I recall correctly the "v-3" version of the w80 is literally just the old version without the alo cable or the bluetooth cable. This was Weststone's flagship iem back almost 7 years ago, but the "W" series has since been superseded by the "Mach" series". Considering how rapidly iems have been improving in recent years, largely due to competition from Chinese brands, you should be able to find iems that sound as good or better for significantly cheaper.
Keep in mind, the audiophile industry is infamous for the sheer amount of snake-oil constantly peddled. A higher price is very often not an indicator of better sound quality. More drivers in an iem doesn't automatically make it better (and if implemented poorly will make it worse), and silver plated cables are nothing but a waste of money.
The weststone w80 are rated C- on the crinacle iem rankings (read the notes and disclaimers): https://crinacle.com/rankings/iems/
Here's the frequency response graph: https://crinacle.com/graphs/iems/westone-w80/
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