Klipsch Image X5

Tiny design, well-rounded sound, nice rich bass and treble

Some minor distortion, airy mid-range might not suit everyone

The Klipsch X5s are some very solid IEMs. The tiny design makes them exceptionally comfortable and the sound quality is excellent, all things considered.

Excellent audio qualitymore flat response than booming bass. Superb in-ear fit. Comfortable. Lightweight.

Expensive. Not for bass fiends. Left and right earphones could be better matched.

Klipsch's lightweight Image X5 gives audiophiles who seek flat responseand comforta new option.

Excellent audio quality—more flat response than booming bass. Superb in-ear fit. Comfortable. Lightweight.

Expensive. Not for bass fiends. Left and right earphones could be better matched.

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Big can audio quality in the guise of wee earbuds. Sharp sound and sharp design. 0.398-ounce weight? What are these things made out of, aerogel

You’ve got to push (and I mean really push) the buds into dangerously deep areas of your ear to make them work properly. Cinching the cable to keep them tied down will make you look ridiculous

Comfortable, lightweight and great-sounding, the miniature X5’s pack the power to astound

Tiny design, well-rounded sound, nice rich bass and treble

Some minor distortion, airy mid-range might not suit everyone

Ultracompact, lightweight, and comfortable ; Offer great sound quality ; Contoured eartips offer a secure fit with exceptional sound isolation ; Plug is uniquely designed for durability ; Includes a nifty travel pouch, an aeroplane adaptor, and a...

Thin, tangle-prone wire that raises some concern for durability ; Pricey ; Shorter warranty period than competition from Shure

Thanks to the well-designed ear tips, the Klipsch Image X5 earphones offer great sound isolation — always a good thing in our book, because it lets you listen to your music at lower volumes and preserve your hearing. Since the sleeves aren't round like...

The Klipsch Image X5 earphones are ultracompact, lightweight, and comfortable, and they offer great sound quality. The contoured eartips offer a secure fit with exceptional sound isolation, and the plug is uniquely designed for durability. Includes a...

The Klipsch Image X5 earphones have a thin, tangle-prone wire that raises some concern for durability, and they're pricey. Shorter warranty period than competition from Shure.

The Klipsch Image X5 earphones are a bit of an investment, but they're worth it if you demand excellent audio quality and have had trouble with earbud fit in the past.