Typical price: £129
What is it: Mid-range, sound-isolating earphones
What we think: Compact, great-sounding and well-priced, we prefer them to the more costly X10s
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 21 January 2009
Tags: Klipsch, Klipsch Image X5, bass response, accessories, spectrum
We like:
Excellent all-round sound quality; compact and comfortable; well-priced
We don't like:
Competing models can offer even deeper bass
You might also need:
3.5mm-to-6.3mm adaptor
CNET UK judgement:
The Klipsch Image X5s are terrific earphones -- one of the company's best pairs yet -- with all-rounder qualities akin to a more costly pair. Also boasting a wonderfully compact and comfortable design, it all adds up to a winner in the all-rounder category
Full review:
In May of last year, we reviewed one of the smallest and most comfortable pair of earphones in history. The Klipsch Image X10s are compact, great-sounding and well-designed, but have undoubtedly put some people off with their £200 price tag. Continue Reading...
Klipsch Image X5 History
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5 Jun 2008 in Crave
Klipsch Image X5 earphones: Larger body, smaller price
We're fond of the flagship Klipsch Image earphones, and now we're told a slightly larger, less costly version is on its way this summer. Mega
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