Westone W10

The Westone W10 in-canal earphones deliver an excellent balance of lows and highs that should appeal to purists.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • Westone sound for the aspiring audiophile: designed for the music enthusiast, The Westone W10 features a specially-tuned, single balanced-armature driver that delivers extraordinary detail and clarity, that will unlock the potential in all your music and audio devices.
  • The most compact, low profile, ergonomic design in the world: The W10 takes advantage of all the innovations and expertise that Westone has developed In almost 60 years of designing and manufacturing products for the human ear. The W10 is so comfortable that they can be worn for hours and hours - you may even forget that you are wearing them. Westone’s silicone and comfort-foam ear tips enhance the performance in-ear earphones by ensuring superior noise isolation, and a superb fit
  • Mmcx Audio cable + MFi 3 button cable (Apple & Android compostable): westone’s professional-quality MMCX Audio twisted cable is so good that it goes on tour with some of the biggest names in the music industry. It is twisted to help reduce cable noise and Keep the cable light-weight and flexible. Westone’s 3-button Mfi control system with microphone provides full function and control for all Apple and Android devices. Both feature our MMCX Audio connectors and 3.5mm stereo plug
  • Technical specs: the Westone W10 features a full-range, single balanced-armature driver with 122 dB @ 1Mw sensitivity, 20Hz - 16kHz frequency response, and an impedance of 19 ohms @ 1kHz
  • In the box + warranty: Purchase includes; 1 pair Westone W10 earphones, MMCX Audio twisted cable, 3 button Mfi cable with microphone, 5 pair patented Star silicone ear tips, 5 pair True-Fit comfort-foam ear tips, impact resistant monitor vault, 3 decorative faceplates (red, blue, and black) with removal/replacement tool, cleaning tool, and a 2-year warranty.

PROS

+ Excellent balance of lows and highs, with a focus on the high-mids.
+ Includes a treasure trove of accessories, including multiple eartips and two detachable cables.
+ Inline remote control and microphone for mobile devices.
+ Secure, comfortable fit.

CONS

- Distorts at maximum volumes.
- Bass lovers should look elsewhere.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on February 27, 2014
The Westone W10 in-canal earphones deliver an excellent balance of lows and highs that should appeal to purists.
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