Klipsch Image X5 Noise Isolating Earphones

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001D7709I
• Item model number: Image X5
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 25, 2008

Product Description

Product Description

The Image X5 fuses style, technology and comfort to delver an experience that truly makes you forget you are wearing earphones.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best Balanced-Armature IEMs on the market, November 22, 2009

By	seeingdoublerr - See all my reviews

A good portion of my wallet goes to audio products, specifically earphones and ancillary equipment. I previously owned the Klipsch Image S4 series, but found the bass too muddy and looked for IEMs with more sonic accuracy.

So I went up several price brackets and tried these: Shure SE530, Etymotic ER4s, Klipsch Image X10, Klipxh Image X5, Phonack PFEs. Needless to say, I feel in love witht he Image X5s.


The overall sound signature is not cold and lifeless like the Etymotics. Most of you can get a decent fit with the stock tips included with the X5s, the oval shape really fit my ears nicely, and the nice bass will add just the right amount of warmth as intended by your music, drums strikes are individually discernible, the kick drum magnificently reminds you its there. Bass isn't just the obligatory "boom" anymore, now it's what the artist and mastering technician intended. Mids are perfect, you can hear the rasp and breath in a voice. There is no distortion in the highs, little details surround you, sibilance is not a problem. High notes on the Violin are crisp, both the leading and trailing edges of the notes flow smoothly.

Many users say the X10 has more bass, I have found the X10 seems to have more quantity because it seems to go a little bit deeper into your ear due to it's smaller size. However, the X5s have ample bass that gives the music full-bodied life. There is no shortage, and the treble extension and overall accuracy of the X5s is actually better than the X10s. I know $250 seems steep for a Single Balanced-Armature earphone, when others claim to have two or three Armatures to bring more range. Remember a well-made single Balanced Armature is good enough. Compare to the Shure, and every other brand, Klipsch Image IEMs are the most comfortable for universal IEMs. The X5s are very small, they can easily be worn for hours on end.

I got these for $99 new at Ultimate Electronics, but they sold out. These occasionally go on sale in the mid $100 range, keep an eye out. Definitely worth the money. Soundearphones has a %15 off sale on these I believe.


I will be writing a full, detailed review on these on my audio site. It also has reviews for other headphones @ [...]

5.0 out of 5 stars X5 review, September 5, 2009

By	W. Rivera - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Tried out the S4 headphones first, but they were bulky in my ear and came off when I walked. I did a lot of research on the X5's and the only concern I had was the amount of money. I decided to buy them at B&H and boy do I NOT regret it. These are by far the best headphones, earbuds or over-the-ear, I have ever tried out. They are indeed noise-isolating to the point where you really can zone out and truly enjoy the music. Phenomenal and worth the money. I will point out that B&H had them on sale when I purchased them ($145) and their customer service is great, too.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Earphones, August 21, 2009

By	MFR "MFR" (Bronx, New York) - See all my reviews

Stylish. Great fitting. Great sound. Light weight. What else can I say. For the price I paid - very well worth it!!