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Klipsch Image S4

Portable earbud headphones

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Enjoy high-performance, realistic sound at a reasonable price with the Klipsch Image S4s. They're designed to cover a wide acoustic range, delivering dynamic detail and rich bass. Your music will sound clear and natural, whether you're jamming to killer guitar or relaxing to smooth jazz. In fact, their exceptional sound is one of the reasons why CNET named the S4s the #1 Best Product of Summer 2009.

The S4s feature angled housings for proper in-ear alignment that reduces strain on your ear canal. Klipsch's exclusive soft, flexible oval ear gels naturally fit the contours of your ear canals, providing a comfortable fit for long-term wear. The ear gels also create a tight seal to help minimize outside noise, so you can enjoy your music at lower, safer volumes. The housings feature a stylish piano black finish with silver accents, and the earbuds come with a compact, crush-resistant aluminum case for safe storing.

Highlights:

  • sound-isolating earbud design
  • dynamic moving coil micro speaker in each earbud
  • frequency response: 10-19,000 Hz
  • sensitivity: 110 dB
  • impedance: 18 ohms
  • stylish piano black finish with silver accents
  • includes an assortment of soft washable ear gels for a comfortable fit
  • 51" straight cord with stereo mini plug
  • compatible with MP3 players and other portable devices with a stereo minijack, including the iPhone®
  • includes aluminum carry case
  • weight: 0.42 oz.
  • warranty: 2 years
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Features and Specs

Features and Specs
General
Type
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Noise-isolating
Style
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In-ear
Frequency Response
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10-19,000 Hz
Sensitivity
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110 dB
Impedance
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18 Ohms
Weight
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0.42 ounces
Cord Length
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51"
Airline Adapter Included
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No
iPod Control
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No
Volume Control
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No
Built-in Microphone
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No
Parts Warranty
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2 Years
Labor Warranty
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2 Years

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  • In-ear headphones (with attached 51" cord terminated by a 3.5mm connector)
  • 2 Pair of silicon single-flange ear-pieces (M/L)
  • 1 Pair of silicon dual-flange ear-pieces
  • Aluminum carrying case
  • Owner's Manual

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Features

Overview: The Klipsch Image S4 in-ear headphones offer a precise comfortable fit for long-term wear, superior noise-isolating design, and smooth sound with great bass. The Klipsch Image S4 in-ear headphones work with your iPod, iPhone, and other portable digital audio devices with a 3.5mm headphone output.

Premium Sound: The Image S4 in-ear headphones deliver realistic sound  through the use of a single, moving coil micro-driver (or mini-speaker) per channel. These drivers cover a wide frequency range (10Hz-19kHz) with dynamic detail.

Comfortable Fit: The Image S4 features angled housings for proper in-ear alignment. The Klipsch Image S4's exclusive soft and flexible oval ear-tips naturally fit the contours of your ear canals, providing comfortable long-term wear as well as producing a perfect acoustic seal. A good seal minimizes outside noise, also known as noise isolation (up to -18), and allows you to enjoy your music at lower, safer volumes. The Image S4 comes with three different sizes of washable ear-tips:  medium and large single flange designs, plus a dual-flange pair.

51" Headphone Cable: The Image S4 in-ear headphones feature a durable 51" headphone cable with built-in strain relief.

Gold-Plated Connector: The Klipsch in-ear headphones feature a gold-plated, male 3.5mm connector, so it works with any portable device that features a standard 3.5mm headphone output.

Carrying Case: The Image S4 comes with an aluminum carrying case to store the headphones when not in use.

 

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5 out of 5

Excellent sound for the price

Written By Ellis, Allison Park, PA on Sunday, November 28, 2010
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This set of earbud head phones sounds great... the best value for the money. Keeps
ambient sound around away. Great fit too!
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5 out of 5

In Praise of the S 4's

Written By Frankie R, Somerset, NJ on Tuesday, February 15, 2011
 
After owning the original Bose inear headphones and not satisfied, I tried the newer
IE2's and was equally disappointed. Saw review of the S4's and never looked back.
Excellent
overall sound over a wide range of material, ranging from Black Keys to Mussorgsky to
Depeche Mode, and I am picking up instrumentation I never heard before. I use my ipod
solely in the gym and the S4's not only stay in my ears with no problem, but Isolate noise
perfectly. As far as bass reproduction, I have to adjust them in my ears just right and
then the
bottom is clear. And then the price as a bonus, no problem giving them a 5 star praise.
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5 out of 5

Love at first sound!!

Written By dlomane, Greenwood, Ms. on Sunday, November 13, 2011
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I've been purchasing headphones for well over twenty years in hopes of finding the "magical pair." It never happened..until now.When I ordered these, I also ordered the Zune HD from another site. The two went together like peanut butter and jelly.The moment I hit "play", I was taken to another place. Now I'm listening to the music I once listened to on a whole different level.Sounds and words that I never knew existed in some songs immediately came to life.I now have an even greater appreciation for music. I'd recommend these earbuds to anyone who wants to hear the music like it was intended to be heard but don't want to spend an arm and a leg to do so. GREAT job Klipsch team!!
Pros:
Great sounding earbuds at a very reasonable price. Once you put them on, it's almost as if they're not there.
Cons:
The included bud tips were ok. They could have been better but their still great earbuds.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

Great sound

Written By TR, THe Jersey Shore on Saturday, November 05, 2011
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Grear deal
Pros:
Price, sound
Cons:
Nothing
1 out of 4 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

Klipsch Image S4

Written By Illini, Dayton, OH on Saturday, June 04, 2011
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Great product. Accurate sound. High quality.
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5 out of 5

Best earbuds I've ever purchased

Written By MP, Cambridge, MA on Friday, April 08, 2011
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Wow. For earbuds, these are simply the best! Worth every penny. The metal
case it comes with is cheesy but the headphones are amazing. Don't be scared
away by the price, these may be the last earbuds you'll ever want to purchase.
1 out of 2 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

Worth 3x More!

Written By Donna, Connecticut on Tuesday, September 27, 2011
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My former earbuds, Skullcaps, cost more and were NOTHING compared to these. When they developed a short, I started reading reviews on cnet.com, and decided on these. They are amazing. The sound quality is outstanding. I can hear every instrument individually, and the balance is incredible. I'm a huge YES fan, and if any of you are familiar with their classic music (early 70s) and love it, you have to hear it through these earbuds. I felt like I was hearing it for the first time. As far as fit, you don't have to twist and turn and jam them into your ears to get them to stay put and produce the best sound; you just insert them gently and you're good to go. I can't recommend them highly enough.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

Great but Beware

Written By Dano, Philly, PA on Thursday, March 03, 2011
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Beware,
Your favorite songs will sound different. You will hear notes, phrases, tones, and voices
that you never knew were there. I have listened to some songs hundreds of times and
when I used these headphones I heard many new parts of songs that remained hidden
by cheap headphones.

Small adjustments in the angle of these phones in your ear may be necessary to hear
the full bass. The trick about routing the wire over the top of your ear works for jogging..
Careful though, you won't be able to hear traffic with these buds.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

Klipsch S$ Earbuds Best Deal in Audio

Written By MarkE, Boston, MA on Sunday, February 05, 2012
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I experienced irritation using my Apple ear buds, so much so that I stopped using them while running. A friend recommended the S4's and at this price I felt why not try them? I did and they were worth twice what I paid. The molded earpieces allow me t comfortably wear them every day, without irritation. I've since bought three more sets, 2 for my granddaughters and one for my wife. My granddaughter thanked me and said that the difference was incredible, like she was listening to a song for the first time.
Pros:
Molded (3 sizes) ear pieces, exceptional sound quality, especially the bass and the price.
Cons:
None.
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5 out of 5

Clarity unmatched

Written By HE77, Texas on Friday, January 27, 2012
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I at first was disappointed in these buds based on comparing them to some cheaper models I picked up in an airport while traveling. My other buds (cannot recall brand) are not bad. They have booming bass, and due to their design, sit very tight in the ear producing a noise-canceling effect, which is great for noisy airplanes. So, I at first denounced the S-4s for lack of bass...big mistake. I recently have been using them as bedside buds to listen to TV shows and music on my laptop in bed without disturbing my partner. The detail and clarity can only be truly appreciated once you've listened to these things in an otherwise quiet room. You hear all the little things you take for granted. And they fit every bit as good as my other pair (if you use the correct size earpiece and put them in the correct ear). My only real gripe is that the cable is a little flimsy. Overall, if you are interested in superb sound with adequate bass, buy these. If you listen to low-quality MP3s and enjoy thumping bass, you should look elsewhere.
Pros:
Detail and clarity Cost much cheaper than other high-end models Comfortable design
Cons:
Cord is flimsy Mediocre bass
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