subject: Klipsch Image S4 Earbuds Review [print this page] If you want to get a great set of high performing, competitively priced headphones, you cannot go wrong with the Klipsch IMAGE S4 In-Ear Noise-Isolating Earphones. Let's take a closer look at some of the features on these headphones.
When you are dealing with Klipsch, you're dealing with a company which has done decades of testing and continuously manufactured the top earphones out there, so you can trust that you receive something first rate. And when it involves their IMAGE S4 headphones, they definitely do not disappoint. The S4's achieve noticeably realistic sound by making use of one, solitary moving, coil driver in each channel. These types of drivers cover a wide frequency range along with dynamic detail.
These headphones also offer remarkable comfort along with fit. They come with 3 differently sized flexible oval ear tips that easily fit the curves of your ear canals and create a tight seal. The seal supplies noise isolation to block out all of the external audio. The earbud tips are washable and are available in a small/medium twin flange design, in addition to medium and large single flange designs. Simply try every pair and keep the size that seems the most snug.
The Klipsch IMAGE S4 headphones are available in piano black and silver. They come with a compact, crush-resistant light weight aluminum casing and a two-year manufacturer's warranty. These earbuds can work on nearly any gadget which includes a regular 3.5mm headphone jack, such as the iPod, iPhone, BlackBerry, Gaming consoles, Video/portable Dvd and blu-ray players, Computers/laptops, and many more
But what exactly are some others claiming with regards to these earphones? We've come up with a summary of the advantages and disadvantages to break it down for you.
pros:
- Well balanced sound
- Premium Oval Earbud Tips for long-term levels of comfort and excellent seal
- Top-quality Bass Response provided by twin magnetic micro speaker and oval earbud tip seal
- Stainless Steel travel case with headphone organization
- 3 measurements of oval earbud tips (Small, Medium and Large) to get the ideal fit
cons:
- Durability
- Flimsy wire, generates microphonics
- Not ideal for using when exercising
Customer Testimonial:
Paul R. Kane wrote:
"I've had many different brands of headphones all in the $30-$50 range and I decided to try these guys after a co-worker recommended them to me. Hands down the best headphones I've ever owned! The sound quality is amazing and the lows get lower as the headphones break in, giving a rich full bass. Great for working out in cuz they stay in your ear and they're comfortable. "
Our Final Opinion:
The Klipsch IMAGE S4 In-Ear Noise-Isolating Headphones have been around for several years now but still get positive reviews. They are exceptionally well balanced in terms of sound and provide excellent isolation.
However, testimonials indicated that some people had some difficulties. For beginners, the wire appears to be thin and as well transmits noise into he earbuds while it rubs against your clothes (a common issue with ear buds). In addition, they don't appear to hold very well when you exercise. However the big grievance we discovered was in regards to durability, as they appear to be fairly fragile. This is the criticism we see often, especially in lower priced earbuds. But since the Klipsch will cost you over 50$, you can't be switching them every couple of months like you could with lower priced models. Therefore it's the sort of concern we would have wished the manufacturer payed a lot more attention to when they developed these earphones.
But in spite of some criticisms, we still recommend these earbuds, and so do many others. They are among the best in their price range, and people enjoy them and continue to purchase them.
