Westone W50 - Reviews & Ratings

1 Review (D Tier | 3/10)

Home Price $1,000–$2,000 Westone W50

Summary

Based on 1 review, the Westone W50 is landing below average in reviewer sentiment, with few reports of standout moments.

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Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

3

Very Poor

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Gaming Score

2.9

Gaming Grade

D-

Westone W50 Details

Driver Configuration: 5BA

Tuning Type: Warm

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Price (Msrp): $800

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Reviews

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
D+ Tech
Per usual: Westone's stubborn downsloping tuning with abysmal technical performance.

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Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D
  • The tuning lacks refinement, jumping between dull and shouty without settling. Vocals frequently sound off-kilter.

Average Technical Grade

D+
  • The tuning renders a cramped window into the music, with nuance fading fast. Expect grainy textures to creep in.
Gaming D-
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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