Image X5 Headphones

Specifications :

Frequency Response : 10Hz-19kHz

Sensitivity :115 dB SPL/mW (1mW)

Nominal Impedance : 18-ohm

Noise Isolation : -26 dB

Drive Components : Balanced Full Range Driver KG 623

Woofer : Tuned Bass Reflex Woofer System

Enclosure Material : Aluminum body; 50" vinyl cable

Input Connections : 3.5mm

Diemsions : 8.0 mm diameter

Weight : 0.398 oz., 11.3 grams

Accessories :
Five sets of different-sized ear gels
Premium carrying pouch
Ear Gel Cleaning Tool
Airline Adaptor

Finishes : Anodized Aluminum

Built from : 2008

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Manufacturer :

Klipsch Group, Inc,
3502 Woodview Trace, Indianapolis, IN 46268

www.klipsch.com

Image X5 Headphones

• Small, lightweight in-ear design
• Precise, comfortable fit for long-term wear
• Balanced full range driver
• Tuned bass-reflex system
• Superior noise isolation
• Works with the iPod, iPhone and other devices

Complete Comfort and Fit
Bigger than the flagship Image X10 by only 2mm in diameter, the Image X5 is still very tiny and lightweight. It features patent-pending oval ear tips that naturally fit the shape of your ear canals, reducing ear fatigue and producing a perfect acoustic seal. A good seal minimizes outside noise, allowing you to enjoy your music at lower, safer volumes.
The X5 comes with 5 different sizes of washable ear tips: small, medium, and large single flange designs, as well as small and large double flange designs. These soft, flexible ear tips are light and narrow, making them almost impossible to feel inside your ears.

Total Immersion
At the heart of every Klipsch product is over 60 years of audio expertise beating strong. Our commitment to no-compromise performance has made us the preferred choice of top cinema operators, a leader in stereo and home theater sound and now a premium name in headphones.
The Image X5 is a balanced full-range armature driver design with a tuned bass-reflex system for crisp, clear highs and deep, impressive lows. In other words, you can experience rich, enveloping sound performances that virtually put you on stage with your favorite artists.

Beauty in the Details
A must-have for fashion-forward listeners, the Image X5 headphones feature sophisticated electroplated aluminum housings and streamlined, aerodynamic-shaped black “tails.” These flexible tails not only look good, they reduce cable stress and serve as an acoustic damper to minimize cable noise.

Built to Last
Klipsch has gone to great lengths to ensure the long-lasting durability of the Image X5, including its 50-inch-long cables. Put through “real world” testing, these headphones feature strain relief at every cable connection point to help prevent wire damage.

Image FAQs
Why am I not getting enough bass response?
It’s probably because you don’t have a good ear seal. Be sure to try out the various ear tip sizes, as you may find that you need the double flange design for the best possible seal. You may also want to try pulling the ear tip out slightly, as it may have collapsed.

How do I know if I have a good seal?
A good seal ensures good sound. When no music is playing, your voice should sound louder and ambient noise should sound quieter, very similar to wearing a pair of ear plugs. Creating a tighter seal is simple. Insert the ear tip into the ear canal and then gently pull it back. This adjustment eliminates virtually all external noise so you can play your music at a lower volume, for a longer period of time, without experiencing ear fatigue.

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What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision (May, 2009)
" ... detail, tonal balance and rhythm are excellent." (Received a Five-Star Rating)

Register Hardware Editor's Choice (March, 2009)

Cliff Joseph, Register Hardware (February, 2009)
" ... Klipsch’s X5 set certainly serves up a treat for your ears. The first thing we noticed is that the tapered, bullet-shaped earpieces were more comfortable than any of their rivals, and also helped to maintain a good noise-isolating seal that blocks out background noise very effectively." More

Tim Gideon, PC Magazine (December, 2008)
" ... audiophiles who crave flat response over booming bass have a new pair of earphones to choose from."
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Tim Gideon, PC Magazine (December, 2008)
"It's easy to forget that you're even wearing the Image X5, thanks to its narrow earpieces, which are cleverly designed to fit snugly and seal off the ear canals."
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Devin Coldewey, CrunchGear (November, 2008)
"Simply put, these are easily the best in-ear headphones I’ve ever used."
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Devin Coldewey, CrunchGear (November, 2008)
"I highly recommend it, your music won’t ever sound the same again."
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Devin Coldewey, CrunchGear (November, 2008)
" ... these are worth every penny."
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Jasmine France, CNET (October, 2008)
"... the X5s [are] some of the most secure and comfortable earbuds we've ever stuck in our ears."
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Jasmine France, CNET (October, 2008)
"Thanks to the well-designed eartips, 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."
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Jasmine France, CNET (October, 2008)
"Music sounds exceptionally clear, balanced, and enveloping, with warm mids and tight bass."
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Andrew Kliem, PC World - Australia (October, 2008)
"The Klipsch X5s are some very solid IEMs. The tiny design makes them exceptionally comfortable and the sound quality is excellent ..."
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Gary Krakow, TheStreet.com (July, 2008)
"The X5s sound fantastic ... As for comfort, there's none better. I find I can keep Klipsch headphones in place longer than any others I've ever used -- and believe me, after an hour ride to work (each way) on a New York City subway -- comfort is just as important as sound quality to me. It probably is to you, too."