Klipsch Image S4i Earphones with Microphone

Award-winning sound and easy controls.

A premium noise-isolating earphone set, the Klipsch Image S4i offers an echo-canceling microphone and three-button control for iPhone and iPod. Exclusive oval ear-tips provide extraordinary comfort and enhanced bass performance with a custom, comfortable fit.
  • 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
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Features

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.

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.

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.

Highlights

  • Compatible with Apple Voice Control and Voice Over technology (iPhone 4, 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

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Advanced three-button remote handles voice and/or music control of iPhone 4, IPhone 3GS, 3rd-generation iPod shuffle, 2nd-, 3rd- and 4th-generation iPod touch and iPad.

Technical Specs

General

  • Other Features: With Remote and Mic

Connections

  • Jack Type: Straight

Fit

  • Form Factor: In Ear

Driver

  • Impedance: 18 Ohms
  • Sound Pressure Level: 110dB SPL/mW

Dimension

  • Weight: 0.42 oz./11.9 g

Compatibility

  • iPhone 4S

  • iPhone 4

  • iPhone 3GS

  • iPhone

  • iPod touch
    4th generation

  • iPod touch
    3rd generation

  • iPod touch
    2nd generation

  • iPod classic
    120GB 160GB (2009)

  • iPod nano
    6th generation

  • iPod nano
    5th generation (video camera)

  • iPod nano
    4th generation (video)

  • iPod shuffle
    3rd generation

  • iPad
    1st generation

  • iPad 2
    2nd generation

What's in the Box?

  • Klipsch Image S4i Earphones
  • Four different-sized ear tips
  • Ear-tip cleaning tool
  • Premium carrying pouch

Manufacturer Information

Warranty

  • Note: Products sold through this website that do not bear the Apple Brand name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Apple's Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support and customer service.
  • Warranty: Two years (For details, please visit www.klipsch.com/na-en/support/policies/consumer-and-commercial/.)

Part Number

  • UPC or EAN No.: 743878022421
  • Mfr. Part Number: 1012675
 

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Most Bang for your Buck

    • Written by from Edina

    I'm a little shocked no one has reviewed these yet. I've had them for about a year now and these have been my favorite headphones to use. Amazingly crisp clear highs with solid bass. For the price, there is not a better set of ear buds out there. Make sure you take a close look at these before purchasing anything else. …More

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Taking Advantage of Apple's 14 Day Return Policy and.......

    • Written by from Fort Lee

    I had the Apple in ear headphones with mic for a week. Now, I turned them in with my receipt and upped the ante by getting the Klipsch Image s4i, and have some observations of both.

    To summarize: They're both terrific headphones with cause for nervousness.

    1. Since sound is subjective, all I will say is that both sound great, but the Klipsch definitely has a more pronounced bass.

    2. There is no echo sound due to the wiring hitting your body with the Klipsch that is so annoying with Apple's headphone. You can also chew gum while listening with Klipsch, not with Apple.

    3. The wiring on the Apple kind of made me nervous, but the Klipsch REALLY makes me nervous; it is thin, and you must use extreme caution when putting them on or taking them off. The tip is not reinforced like the Apple, and could go out at any time if not careful. I would not stick the iPhone in your pants pocket with it plugged in and sit down. Also, the Apple is easier to put on to get the optimum position than the oval shaped plug of the s4i.

    4. Klipsch has a two year warranty; Apple one year. Apple can do an exchange at the store within warranty if you buy it there, Klipsch must be contacted, can't do an exchange at the Apple Store.

    5. Klipsch exposes the flaws in recording more than Apple. Some songs I'll have to erase or find another recording.

    6. With the s4i, classical music sounds deeper, rock and country with more bass but with clarity in the mid and high ranges, and jazz and new age sounds well balanced. Apple is more neutral, even keeled throughout the ranges. With Klipsch, you will have to play with your iPhone's equalizer more than Apple, depending on the genre.

    7. The mic/control on the Klipsch is more solid and works better than Apple, and the placement is in the center, not on the right side.

    So, I will have to make up my mind within the 14 day period. It's six of one and half dozen of the other. You have to handle each with care.     …More

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Good sound quality and comfort. A little bit overpriced.

    • Written by from New york

    Pros:
    The sound quality on these headsets is very good.
    The sound is clear and rich.
    They are very comfortable, it was easy to find a good fit.
    The mic works pretty well with my iphone 4. The mic buttons are responsive and easy to use.

    Cons:
    The bass is kind of too rich (too much bass) for my taste. I solved this by using the "bass reducer" EQ on my iphone 4 settings.
    In the design department there is no fashion statement here. The material used seems to be generic and I personally do not find them aesthetically desirable.
    For $100 I would expect a better design and higher quality materials.

    Read below to have an idea how these compare to the Apple in-ear, and the popular Skullcandy 50/50

    Klipsch S4i

    Sound quality: 4 (out of 5)
    Design: 3
    Expected durability: 3
    Comfort: 4

    Apple in ear head phones:

    Sound quality: 3.5
    Design: 4
    Durability: 2
    Comfort: 4

    Skullcandy 50/50

    Sound quality: 2
    Design: 2
    Expected durability: 2
    Comfort: 2

    In the end I am very pleased with them.     …More

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Excellent headphones

    • Written by from Calgary

    I've got the Reference S4i ear buds.

    It took me a week of riding the train to figure out how to put these into my ears to get the best sound. Once you do that, they are awesome!

    They come with 4 different sized of ear piece.

    The trick is to find the size and position of ear piece that will form the seal in your ear canal. Until you do that you will just get tiny sound. When you can't hear the outside world is when you've got the right fit. Then you can even listen at super low volume and still hear the full bodied sound.

    I found that the only way they fit me properly is to use the insert as normal and turn until the stems are almost pointing straight up method. The brief instructions do suggest this, but I over looked it as silly. Why rotate the ear piece 180 degrees from hanging down then loop to cord over your ear? Because it works in a lot of people's ears! I allows the proper seal to form, keeps the ear piece from falling out and relieves cable noise and strain.

    Awesome sound for little money once you get the right fit! They truly are the best in class for the $70 range.     …More

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Not worth the money

    • Written by from Calgary

    Very disappointed I chose to go with these head phones. My biggest complaint next to the price is the location of the remote. If you wear you phones under you shirt or jacket as many do, the remote will be half way down your chest making it useless. I've had them 2 weeks and the remote is already not working at times. The sound just isn't $100 quality either, maybe more like $60. Only positives I have is that the non-tangle cord is great and they look sleek. Not awful headphones, but terrible for the price. …More

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  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    Sounds good, not comfortable (IMO)

    • Written by from Pepperell

    I know it's personal preference but I couldn't get these headphones to be comfortable. I always felt like I was listening to my music in an echo chamber. The earbuds always found their way out of the ear canal during my workouts. I was constantly adjusting the fit. I tried all four of the different sized tips. The final straw that convinced me to return these was when the remote shorted-out while running on the treadmill. I replaced these after 2 weeks with the Bose SIE2i and was very happy that I did. …More

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  • are they made for running
    • Asked by Jeannie C from East Peoria
    • Aug 27, 2011

    3 Answers

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    As long as you have the right ear piece on them you should have no problems running with them. There are 3 sets of ear pieces find the one that fits tight in the ear canal and you will be all set as I work with them and they don't fall out. …More

    • Answered by George C from Methuen
    • Oct 6, 2011
  • Will these work (ie controls and mic) with iphone 5? Thank you.
    • Asked by Matthew D from Brooklyn
    • Sep 17, 2012

    1 Answer

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    Yep, I recently bought a pair for my iPhone 5 and they work fine. All buttons/controls work as stated. …More

    • Answered by Marvin A from Cary
    • Nov 9, 2012
  • Are these earphones compatible with new 3rd generation ipad?
    • Asked by Michael R from Atlanta
    • Aug 14, 2012

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    Yes, these headphones are compatible with the new iPad and all previous versions of iPad, iPod, iPhone, etc. They plug into the headphone jack and are awesome to use on airplanes. Enjoy! …More

    • Answered by Jude R from Milwaukee
    • Aug 28, 2012
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