Westone's Acoustic Symmetry technology moves into retail

Oct 24, 2011 14:19 GMT  ·  By

Having the right pair of headphones will have a huge impact on the quality of the music you listen to, and Westone promise to deliver just that with its “ultra high-performance” R-Series phones.

But what makes the R-Series different from all the other ultra high-end headphones available out there?

Well, Westone says that its four driver armature and Acoustic Symmetry technology are the main advantages, with the latter coming to guarantee that the sound won't vary by more than +/- 2dB between the two earpieces.

In addition, users will also get Westoneʼs new EPIC removable cables, which allows them to replace the cables of their headphones if they become damaged .

Other accessories include an inline volume control, 1/8 to 1/4 adapter and premium fit kit with multiple foam and silicone ear tips.

All these features come for a retail price tag of $499 (360 Euros), so sound quality would better be top-notch if Westone wants to stand any chance with its R-Series headphones.