Product Comparison: Westone W60 vs Shure SE846-CL

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Westone W60 In-Ear Headphones

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Shure SE846-CL Sound Isolating Earphones with Quad High Definition MicroDrivers and True Subwoofer

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General Specifications

Brand

Westone

Shure

Model

W60

SE846-CL

Origin

China

About the Product

The multiple award-winning, Westone W60 features six balanced-armature drivers and a 3-way passive crossover. Engineered to deliver a very balanced, powerful, and articulate sound stage, the W60 delivers breathtaking and immersive sound that makes the most out of any recorded, mastered music or audio.

With four high-definition drivers, a groundbreaking low-pass filter, a customizable frequency response, and a detachable cable, The SE846 professional sound isolating earphones are engineered for unparalleled audio monitoring in a durable, discrete design. Secure, over the ear cable with wire form fit ensures earphones Stay in place and out of the way during hours of wear.

Key Specs

Type

Over-ear

Driver Configuration

Six drivers

Four drivers

Sound Isolating

Passive

Yes

Cable Length

4.3 ft.

5.3 ft.

Removable Cable

Yes

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Westone W60 In-Ear Headphones

The six drivers have exceptional range. I need to use headphones most of the day and these are perfect for when i need to switch to in ear.
This is an absolutely tiny earphone packing six drivers each, keeping the weight low and foregoing any compromises made for aesthetics.
The longer silicon tips were great and bright. Comfortable and good isolation, plus quicker and easier to insert.
Wearing these makes it look like you're wearing earrings, as the electronics dangle just below your ear.
The contact between driver and cable is so poor that you cannot even hear music clearly while walking.

Shure SE846-CL Sound Isolating Earphones with Quad High Definition MicroDrivers and True Subwoofer

I have never seen isolation this good, just make sure you get a tight fit.
They're comfortable and do an excellent job of isolating you from the environment.
Isolation is not so much that you can't hear someone trying to talk to one, but once the music turns on you're in another world!
Sound isolation with Shure's foam tips is almost exactly like that of the Etymotic ER4S - the best I've ever heard in terms of NRR.
The sound is so clear - truly amazing. The bass is very good - much better than the Shure 400 series.

Size & Weight

Height

7.2 in.

9.1 in.

Width

4.2 in.

5.7 in.

Depth

2.2 in.

2.6 in.

Weight

2.24 oz.

2.3 oz.

Features

Eartips Material

Foam / Silicone

Style

Unisex

Color

Black

Clear

Water Resistant

Yes

Built-In Microphone

Yes

Extras

True-Fit® technology, aptX® technology, Bluetooth Cable, High-Definition Silver MMCX® Cable, IPX-4, Bluetooth Cable features; 8 hours of battery life, Exchangeable Metal Faceplates, Deluxe Zippered Carrying Case

Protеctive carrying case, Nozzle removal tool, Three-way system configuration

Controls

Next track, Previous track, Play / Pause, Answer / Hang up, Volume

Built-In Microphone
Water Resistant

What customers say about "Features"

Westone W60 In-Ear Headphones

Custom eartip design will reassure like-a-glove fitment with the most natural seal which yields the best sound performance.
The microphone perfectly conveys my speech without any interference.
I like that you can connect to them via bluetooth and I can easily monitor their battery directly on the headphones.
I have no complaints with the earphones whatsoever. The bluetooth dongle however could be designed so that the battery and controls are further down on the unit.
The only thing they were not able to put in were multiple microphones for background noise reduction when on the phone.

Shure SE846-CL Sound Isolating Earphones with Quad High Definition MicroDrivers and True Subwoofer

These come with many different accessories, from multiple sets and types of eartips, to various cabling adapters and even a large hard case and cleaning cloth.
Professional packing job, heavy duty cases. I did try the different filters and settled on the black(smooth) one.
The travel case is great and the pelican case for rugged storage is perfect.
The earphone itself is in a Crystal-clear casing which shows off its internal components in all its glory.
I use the yellow foam sleeves and have had no issues with fit, sound, or comfort.

Warranty / Certifications

Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

2 year(s)

Other Information

Manufacturer

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MSRP

999.99 $

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