Typical price: £60
What is it: Entry-level sound-isolating earphones
What we think: A great, solid pair of earphones, as long as your taste in music matches their strengths
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 24 March 2009
Tags: Klipsch, Klipsch Custom 1 sound-isolating earphones, earphones, songs, sound-isolating earphones
We like:
Warm and balanced sound; solid build for the price; well-suited to vocal and acoustic music
We don't like:
Not ideal for electronic or heavily synthesised music; takes a while to get used to the fit
Also known as:
Custom1; Custom-1
You might also need:
3.5mm-to-6.3mm adaptor
CNET UK judgement:
The Klipsch Custom 1s are unusual in terms of fit, but worth the money if you're a fan of vocally-driven and unplugged music, such as jazz, country and folk. As long as your music taste plays to their strengths, they're a good entry-level model, but, if you like heavy metal and electronica, other models will serve you better
Full review:
Sitting on the entry-level throne in the Klipsch Custom series of sound-isolating earphones are the Custom 1s. At around £60, they're single-armature earphones, unlike the Custom 2s and Custom 3s, which are dual-armature models. Continue Reading...
Klipsch Custom 1 sound-isolating earphones History
31 Jul 2008 in Crave
Photos: Ears-on with the Klipsch Custom-1 earphones
We've gone ears-on with the entry-level models in the new Klipsch Custom series -- the Custom-1 sound-isolating earphones. Like jazz, folk and vocals? Read on
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