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Klipsch Image S4i

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3.7 / 5
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Pros

  • the sleeves are easy to swap out and replace
  • headsets are equally handy for controlling music playback and recording voice memos
  • good for those looking for comfort and low isolation

Cons

  • The remote adds a couple extra potential failure points at the soldering
  • 94 feet long
  • and fairly thinly insulated

Key specs

  • 18 Ω
  • , 110 dB
  • 10, 19000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • In-Ear
  • Wired

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Klipsch Image S4i - Pros & Cons

Klipsch Image S4i

Pros

  • the sleeves are easy to swap out and replace
  • headsets are equally handy for controlling music playback and recording voice memos
  • good for those looking for comfort and low isolation
  • high-quality materials
  • pleasant design
  • They are perfectly good in-ears
  • noise-cancelling and sound quality
  • exciting
  • entertaining sound and a big dollop of bass
  • The touch controls on each bud are responsive and intuitive
  • power

Cons

  • The remote adds a couple extra potential failure points at the soldering
  • 94 feet long
  • and fairly thinly insulated
  • not the most durable things on the planet
  • have an insanely low amount of distortion
  • they are also a bit more expensive
  • S4i earphones is pretty thin and tangle-prone
  • the games compatibility list is so limited
  • they are horrible to the point of unusable for phone calls
  • No good - the touch controls were still too unreliable to use
  • the finely-honed ergonomics or rugged design

Klipsch Image S4i - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
8 mm
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Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
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18 Ω
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Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
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11.9 g
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Klipsch Image S4i - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleIn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
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Dimensions
Weight0.42 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Cable length1.3
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
Acoustic designClosed
Body materialRubber
CategorySport
Water resistantyes
Noise isolatingyes
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Sound
Impedance18.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 110
Frequency range10 - 19000
Diaphragm diameter0.33 in
Driver size0.31 in
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Features
Noise-cancelingyes
Playback controlsyes
Carrying caseyes

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Klipsch Image S4i Klipsch - Editorial Reviews (14)

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Klipsch Image S4i Klipsch Image S4i Review
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Gizmodo
Published: 16.08.2009
Klipsch Image S4i Review

The Klipsch Image S4i is one of the only non-Apple iPhone headsets on the market that supports both the iPod Shuffle&#39;s VoiceOver function and the iPhone 3GS&#39;s Voice Control.

Klipsch Image S4i Klipsch Image S4A & S4i Review
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SoundGuys
Published: 12.03.2014
Klipsch Image S4A & S4i Review

The Klipsch Image S4A & S4i sound great, but Android users might find the inline controls a little on the sparse side.

Klipsch Image S4i Klipsch Image S4i iPhone Headphones user reviews : 3.8 out of 5 - 3 reviews - audioreview.com
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www.audioreview.com
Published: 28.07.2021
Klipsch Image S4i iPhone Headphones user reviews : 3.8 out of 5 - 3 reviews - audioreview.com
5.0

Klipsch Image S4i iPhone Headphones user reviews : 3.8 out of 5 - 3 reviews - audioreview.com

Klipsch Image S4i Home review
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whathifi
Published: 27.11.2009
Home review
4.0

The sound may lack some body, but we'd recommend you give these Klipsch headphones a try, especially if you own an iPhone 3GS

Klipsch Image S4i 11 canalbud headsets compared
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Macworld
Published: 08.03.2010
11 canalbud headsets compared

If you're looking for a new headset -- headphones with a microphone and inline controller -- for your iPhone or iPod, we take a look at 11 models in our latest roundup.

Klipsch Image S4i Klipsch Image S4A & S4i review
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Android Authority
Published: 12.03.2014
Klipsch Image S4A & S4i review

The Klipsch Image S4A & S4i sound great, but Android users might find the inline controls a little on the sparse side.

Klipsch Image S4i Klipsch Image S4i Earphones: The Prince [Review, $100 IEM Week] | Cult of Mac
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Cult of Mac
Published: 24.10.2011
Klipsch Image S4i Earphones: The Prince [Review, $100 IEM Week] | Cult of Mac

Maybe you're not going to buy a pair of earphones based on the way they look; maybe you'd rather spend your moolah on a pair that came with exquisite

Klipsch Image S4i Klipsch Image S4i review: Klipsch Image S4i
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CNET
Published: 14.08.2012
Klipsch Image S4i review: Klipsch Image S4i
4.5

Klipsch Image S4i

Klipsch Image S4i Same impressive sound, better design
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CNET
Published: 16.11.2012
Same impressive sound, better design

With the $99 Image S4i II earphones, Klipsch has improved upon its highly rated S4 model with a new tangle-resistant, more durable flat cord.

Klipsch Image S4i Klipsch S4i In-ear Headphone Review
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Reviewed Cameras
Published: 14.09.2012
Klipsch S4i In-ear Headphone Review

Impressive audio quality for the price, the re-boot of the Klipsch S4i is a great mobile headset.

Klipsch Image S4i Klipsch Image S4i review
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TechRadar
Published: 26.02.2010
Klipsch Image S4i review
3.0

Improving on the Apple iPhone buds is easy, but at what price?

Klipsch Image S4i Klipsch S4i Review
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Reviewed Cameras
Published: 14.09.2012
Klipsch S4i Review

If you’re looking to upgrade your smartphone experience, the Klipsch S4is are a great place to start.

Klipsch Image S4i Klipsch Image S4i Rugged earphones review - Sound quality and design
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WIRED UK
Published: 22.08.2012
Klipsch Image S4i Rugged earphones review - Sound quality and design

Wired.co.uk reviews the Klipsch Image S4i Rugged earphones -- a stylish pair of sound-isolating headphones with great sound quality for the price

Klipsch Image S4i Klipsch Image S4 / S4a / S4i Review | The Headphone List
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The Headphone List
Published: 05.06.2013
Klipsch Image S4 / S4a / S4i Review | The Headphone List

With a sound signature that can be appreciated by bass junkie, audiophile, and casual listener alike – and practicality to match – the Klipsch S4s don’t lack in any area

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