Klipsch Image S4i Earphones with Microphone
A premium noise-isolating earphone set, the Klipsch Image S4i offers an echo-cancelling microphone and three-button control for iPhone and iPod. Exclusive oval ear-tips provide a custom, comfortable fit with enhanced bass performance.
- Convenient yoke mounted remote control
- Great voice clarity and easy answer/hang-up
- Superior long-term comfort and noise isolation
- Accurate, powerful bass and precise mids and highs
Overview
The breakthrough Klipsch Image S4i in-ear headset lets you enjoy superior sound, control your music library, as well as answer and end calls without skipping a beat—and all in a beautiful piano black finish with chrome accents.
Perfect compatibility
An advanced three-button remote seamlessly handles voice and/or music control for the iPhone 3GS, 3rd-generation iPod shuffle, 2nd-generation iPod touch, 4th-generation iPod nano and the 120GB iPod classic and is fully compatible with the Apple VoiceOver feature on iPhone 3GS and 3rd-generation iPod shuffle.
The remote and mic are supported only by iPod nano (4th generation), iPod classic (120GB), iPod touch (2nd generation), and iPhone 3GS. The remote is supported by iPod shuffle (3rd generation). Audio is supported by all iPod models.
Requires software version 1.0.3 for iPod nano (4th generation), 2.0.1 for iPod classic (120GB), and 2.2 or later for iPod touch (2nd generation).
Designed for easy use
The S4i positions its in-line microphone and remote at the yoke—where the two cables meet at chest level—to create a more natural feel when answering calls and controlling music.
Advanced microphone quality
The highly intelligible 360-degree microphone frees you from talking down into it. You also get echo cancellation, which keeps the mic from picking up external noise.
Superior comfort
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. This noise isolation allows you to enjoy your music at lower, safer volumes.
Features
- Compatible with Apple Voice Control and Voice Over technology (iPhone 3GS and shuffle 3rd generation)
- Three-button remote handles voice and music control
- Headphone functionality for all iPod models
- Unique washable oval ear tips for long-term wearing comfort
- Highly intelligible 360-degree in-line mic
- Superior noise-isolating design
- Smooth sound with enhanced bass
- Durable, built-in strain relief
- Skype compatible
- Clothing clip
Did you notice?
Advanced three-button remote handles voice and/or music control of iPhone 3GS, 3rd-generation iPod shuffle, 2nd-generation iPod touch and more.
Apple Recommends for...
A great choice for music-loving, multi-tasking iPhone and iPod users who want unique control of music, easy answer-ending calls and superior sound.
Technical specifications
- Frequency response: 10hz-19kHz
- Sensitivity: 110 SPL/mW
- Nominal impedance: 18 Ohms
What's in the box?
- Klipsch Image S4i Earphones
- Four different-sized ear tips
- Ear-tip cleaning tool
- Premium carrying pouch and a clothing clip
Warranty
Two year warranty
This accessory is compatible with the following:
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iPhone 3GS
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iPhone 3G
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iPod touch
2nd generation -
iPod classic
120GB 160GB (2009) -
iPod nano
5th generation (video camera) -
iPod nano
4th generation (video) -
iPod shuffle
3rd generation
Most Useful Reviews
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Klipsch Image S4i Earphones with Microphone
Superb
Written by BC from GLASGOW
30-Aug-2009
The Klipsch Image S4i offer a fantastic package. These are superb in ear earphones, a world apart from other products such as the Sennheiser CX series and other in-ear sets. The S4i takes the professional high-end level audio Klipsch have developed for years and puts them into an affordable package. Where these differ from other in-ear sets I've used before is the actual earbud. Whilst all other products come with cylindrical earbuds, these are conical, with only a very small opening in the end. They are designed to fit right into your ear canal, to form a perfect seal, delivering excellent clarity in the mid and high ranges as well as a solid, but not overpowering bass.
When using with the microphone, speech is clear and crisp. The fact that these are noise isolation make these the perfect addition for your iPhone. Whilst they may seem expensive at first sight, the build quality and the superior sound make these an essential for any iPhone user. …More49 of 52 people found this useful
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Klipsch Image S4i Earphones with Microphone
Very Good
Written by OW from Lewes
02-Sep-2009
Bought to replace a pair of sennheiser CX95 that were starting to fall apart. So far the sound is as good as the sennheisers, although the bass is a bit more zealous. The only drawback are the rubber earbuds, the size difference between the medium and large is big and has left me looking for some alternatives that actually fit me better. …More
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Klipsch Image S4i Earphones with Microphone
excellent
Written by KS from London
07-Sep-2009
I heartily agree with the reviewer from Glasgow. I bought these for my iPhone as I couldn't get on with the earphones supplied. I have previously used Sennheiser in ear headphones (with an iPod) which cost me around the £55 mark a couple of years ago. Although I liked the sound quality of the music on those, the echoing sounds the wires made against my clothing used to annoy me; alright for sitting perfectly still but unpleasantly distracting if you're walking to work in the wind. These Klipsch S4i earphones are a huge improvement on the Sennheisers. Now I have great sound quality, a really comfortable fit, no annoying inner ear echoing noises - none whatsoever, and full functionality with my iPhone. Plus you get a nice little bag to keep them in, a cleaning tool, and a selection of different size ear buds. I will be buying some for my husband for Christmas unless he can't wait that long now that he has tried mine. …More
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Most Recent Reviews
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Klipsch Image S4i Earphones with Microphone
At a pair of in-ear headphones that aren't rubbish
Written by CE from ACCRINGTON
23-Oct-2009
I bought a pair of these having bought a pair of atomic floyds (having read all the reviews) and then being totally disappointed with them. I had previously used Senheisser CX400 II and like these but wanted the benefit of the remote and volume switches for the Ipone.
In short they are great, they are comfortable, the plugs fit my odd shaped lug holes (large outer ear but very narrow ear canal - means that normally headphones sound tinny and always fall out).
The phones take a little bit of fiddling with to get the bass sound right, I founf putting them in and then twisting them slightly so the wire points straight down was the best position.
The sound is crystal clear right through the audible spectrum without distorting or sounding un-natural - they give vastly better reproduction of sound than the sennheisers.
The remote is a doddle to use and callers have said I sound clear.
The other thing is that the noise cancelling, albeit passive, is very good and easily on a par with the sennheisers.
The only complaint I have is that the wire seems very thin and time will tell if it lasts, but they do come with the apple 12 month gurarantee and Klipse offer another year.
So in short, good looking, well designed headphones that sound great and do exactly what they say the will. Hallelujah! …More9 of 10 people found this useful
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Klipsch Image S4i Earphones with Microphone
Excellent sound, but poor build quality
Written by JR from Walsall
19-Oct-2009
After reading other reviews regarding the 'tinny' sound from these headphones, I experienced this when I first tried them out - but soon discovered that this was due to a poor fit from the ear plugs. Get a good fit, and the sound quality is superb. This may be problem for those that struggle with in-ear headphones - as you have to push them right in to get the effect.
As for the 'hiss' - well, that's a common problem on the iPhone and the MacBook Pro is particularly bad - it's just that these headphones return the full range of frequencies of the device into which they're plugged - good and bad.
So, great sound quality and brilliant functionality of the remote on my 3GS (one feature I really like), but for £90 - I was expecting a little more from the build quality. Honestly, they feel flimsy and easily breakable. Considering you can buy headphones for about half the price which have double bound joints and chord protected wires - they're a bit, well, shoddy. …More7 of 9 people found this useful
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Klipsch Image S4i Earphones with Microphone
Sent them back
Written by TM
06-Oct-2009
How disappointed I was after having decided to try my first non-Apple headphones. I can't really understand the previous high ratings for this product especially as it seems to be an Apple 'staff pick'.
The sound can only be described as 'tinny' at best and a very audible 'hiss' can be heard at the higher volume on quieter songs. The bass is virtually non-existent. I even conducted a same song, side-by-side comparison to the standard Apple headphones and the Apple headphones produced 'warmer' overall sound and had a more powerful bass response.
The in-ear design can also become intrusive for those not used to this design although this may not be such a big issue for other users.
I think I will look for some decent 'on-ear' headphones now or perhaps revert to the tried and tested Apple standards. …More10 of 40 people found this useful
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Questions & Answers
Most Interesting
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Due to the fact that the mic of the Klipsch Image S4i Earphones is located below the chin, does it capture the sound in an effective way?
- Asked by PL from Arcozelo
- 17-Oct-2009
Best Answer
A review at Gizmodo on August 16, 2009, stated: "Mic quality is fine, too. The Image S4i's mic sits below your chin, nestled inside the inline controls. It's a natural location, and the headset's buttons, which include volume controls, were easy to find and press, though the whole unit is a little slippery for sweaty exercise fingers. The mic, or its location, probably, gave my voice a boomier sound than I got from the Vibes or the Etymotics, though I remained completely intelligible, and background noises, like the mic bouncing off my shirt, or even a rickety old air conditioner, were very hard to notice on the other end of the line. As a bonus, these headsets work in the headphone jack on Unibody MacBooks, for VoIP use."
(source: gizmodo.com / 5338482 / klipsch-image-s4i-review) …More- Answered by FW from Glenn Dale
- 19-Oct-2009
- 8 of 8 people found this useful
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Will it work with Gen1 iphones, and if it does, to what extent. Best Headset for Gen 1 iphones.
- Asked by WM from Bay Shore
- 04-Nov-2009
Most Recent
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How is the sound isolation for the Image S4i when used on an airplane?
- Asked by CR from Lone Tree
- 05-Dec-2009
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Does the remote have volume control for playback and calls?
- Asked by RH from dublin
- 03-Dec-2009
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Does movement cause sound to track up the wires of the headphones
- Asked by DL from Ipswich
- 27-Nov-2009
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Will the remote work with the new 64gb ipod touch thanks...
- Asked by SM from west mids
- 20-Nov-2009
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Does the mic sufficiently cancel out road noise while driving? What's the best noise canceling microphone headset (wired)?
- Asked by BR from Beltsville
- 11-Nov-2009
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Will it work with Gen1 iphones, and if it does, to what extent. Best Headset for Gen 1 iphones.
- Asked by WM from Bay Shore
- 04-Nov-2009
