Klipsch Image X10i In-Ear Headset for iPhone and iPod

The Image X10i headset merges Klipsch patented comfort and sound simple control of your music and phone calls. The integration of this device is so easy to use you can voice dial, voice control or manually push the remote's buttons to perform numerous features while your iPod* or iPhone rests in your pocket or purse.
  • Patented oval-shaped ear tips deliver unmatched comfort
  • Machined aluminum housing for impressive durability
  • Yoke mounted three-button remote with microphone
  • Micro-armature speaker for classic Klipsch sound
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Features

Apple Recommends For

Discriminating, on-the-go listeners who are constantly playing music and taking calls on their iPhone 3GS.

Among the world’s smallest, lightest in-ear headphone designs, the Image X10i employs a wealth of microtechnology for comfortable wear and audiophile-quality listening. Plus, it includes an advanced mic and 3-button remote for taking calls and controlling the music content on your iPod*, iPod touch or iPhone 3GS.

*The Image X10i serves as a pair of premium headphones for any iPod or other device with a 3.5 mm headphone jack. However, its mic and remote system only handles the music and/or voice control of the following Apple products: iPhone 3GS, 3rd-generation iPod shuffle, 2nd-generation iPod touch, 4th- and 5th-generation iPod nano and the 120GB iPod classic. If you have an iPod touch or iPhone and Wi-Fi access, you can also use the Image X10i with VOIP (adapter required for Mac or PC), Skype and iChat.

Highlights

  • Compatible with Apple Voice Control and Voice Over technology
  • Five different sizes of patented oval ear tips for unmatched comfort
  • 360-degree mic enables highly intelligible phone calls
  • Superior noise isolation
  • Amazing bass response
  • Durable cables with built-in strain relief
  • Airline adapter and 3.5 in.-to-.25 in. adapter
  • Premium storage pouch
  • Keepsake jewelry packaging
  • Enclosure material: Aluminum body; vinyl cable

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The oval-shaped ear tips are unique in matching the natural shape of your ear canal for superior comfort and seal.

Technical Specs

General

  • Other Features: With Remote and Mic
  • Inline Controls: Mute,Next Track,Play,Previous Track,Volume

Connections

  • Jack Type: Straight

Fit

  • Form Factor: In Ear

Driver

  • Frequency Response: 5Hz–19kHz
  • Drivers: Full-range KG 926
  • Impedance: 50 ohms
  • Driver Type: Armature
  • Sound Pressure Level: 110 dB SPL/mW (1mW)

Dimension

  • Weight: 0.37 oz./10.5 g
  • Cable Length: 50 in./1.27 m

Compatibility

  • iPhone 4S

  • iPhone 4

  • iPhone 3GS

  • iPhone 3G

  • 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 X10i In-Ear Headset
  • Five pair of different sized patented oval ear tips
  • Ear tip cleaning tool
  • Airline adapter
  • .25-in. jack adapter
  • Protective carrying pouch
  • Clothing clip

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.: 743878021523
  • Mfr. Part Number: 1011628
 

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4.5

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Petite High Fidelity

    • Written by from Honolulu

    The first thing that struck me is the X10i is on the delicate side: tiny machined aluminum earbuds and slender wires that tangle easily. The wires are thin so treat them with care. The barrels are finished with anodized copper. I prefer plain goth black. The X10i is not nearly as burly as the Shure E series. However, the fit and finish of these made-in-China cans are excellent, albeit understated.

    The earbuds are so small they disappear deep in your ear canal. Nevertheless, these are the most comfortable earbuds I've owned and I've owned dozens. The ultra soft silicon earplug-style design allow them to be worn comfortably for hours. The oval shape of the ear gels fit my ears more naturally than the round ones of other designs. I suffered no ear fatigue after five hours of listening on a flight between Honolulu and Las Vegas. For this design to work correctly, they need to fit perfectly and be worn deep in the ear canal. If worn too loosely or not deep enough, noise leaks in, bass response disappears and the sound stage deflates.

    The integral remote tangles at my upper chest and forms the yoke for the right and left earbud wires. Compared to the remote on Apple cans sold with the iPhone and Touch, this one is beefy and confidence inspiring: switches are well raised (to operate by touch) and have just the right resistance. My only complaint is the middle remote button requires extremely fast presses to invoke forward (2 clicks) and reverse (3 clicks) commands.

    Noise Reduction: When worn and fitted properly, these earbuds reduce the rumble and grinding of motors, air conditioners, traffic, etc., considerably. The reduction is sufficient to make music listening on an airplane, bus or train a high fidelity experience rather than an exercise in irritation.

    Sound Quality: The sound quality of these headphones is stunning: smooth, detailed, and neutral. I listened to classical and jazz selections through an Apple Touch and was amazed by the large and vivid sound stage. They have a "big speaker" quality to the sound stage making the imaging and position of each instrument crystal clear. The only thing missing is the tactile sensation of sound waves striking your body! These are not the right cans for hip-hop and metal fans as the reproduction is too smooth and balanced.

    Like most headphones, they sound best after a few hours of play-in. Out of the box they were thin, bright and soft. I let them play overnight and in the morning they morphed into deep tight bass, rich mids, smooth treble and detailed resolution.

    This is one pair of fine sounding and comfortable cans. In fact the best earbuds I've owned, and I've owned many.     …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    fantastic

    • Written by from scottsdale

    pros:
    100% noise cancelling- when the earbuds are in, you cant hear anything but rich sound
    deep base- even with the bass turned up there is never a buzz

    cons:
    fragile- because the base of the earbuds are rubber they rip easily if not properly stored
    price- quite pricey for headphones     …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    worth every penny!

    • Written by from wellesley

    in the last 10 years I have owned a few premium headsets, but there is always a compromise between size, performance and comfort. These earphones is a golden middle, very comfortable, with great sound and unbelievably small and light. if you considering them - buy it ! you would not be sorry... …More

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    After 7 months

    • Written by from Oxford Mills

    I must say that these earbuds sounds amazing.

    But, they are built very delicately. After 7 months of use, the plastic/rubber part at the bottom of the buds is beginning to split. I called for warranty service and I was told that this is normal wear and that taping the crack would keep my headphones working trouble free.

    Fair enough, but having to start taping up $400 earbuds after less than one year of use is very disappointing to say the least.

    I would recommend looking long and hard at alternate high end earbuds before committing to these.     …More

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Truthful review here

    • Written by from San Antonio

    First of all, I am not an audiophile, I am a musician and music lover who listens to music loud and proud. As you have probably read in recent reviews, yes these are built like delicate things, but I think that was the point cuz these babies weigh nothing. I am not a klipsch basher cuz I love their image one on hear headphones. I shelled out big money for these thinking I was goin to be memorized. I'm gonna be honest when I say that once you start to pay about $70 on up for earbuds, the differences are hardly noticeable to me. I had a pair of monster original turbines and hardly could tell the difference from my $60 ultimate ears and jays earbuds. I had to force myself into saying " I hear the difference" So I figured $350 earbuds will surely let me know where my hard earned money went. Ok so here is my truthful take on these buds. I listen to everything but mainly rock, and I like to crank my tunes up cuz that's just me. The sound of these was nothing special to justify all that money, secondly and most important..at nearly full volume playing through my iPhone these things distort so bad they sound like blown speakers. I know I shouldlnt be listening to music that loud but sometimes I get lost in the music and crank it. Horrible! $30 earbuds hold their sound at full volume! I took these back and ended up getting monster turbine pearls. The case that klipsch gives you is cool but it's not even real leather! C'mon, for $350 the case should be freakin Italian leather or something. They did look smooth though, the chinsy wire sucked and looked cheap but I'm sure they did that do keep the weight down. There is my truthful review from a listener who like to have fun with his earbuds. Thanks …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Incredibly loud crisp and clear.

    • Written by from Austin

    Try Vince Guaraldi's: A Charlie Brown Christmas. A crisp and smooth sound.

    Pushing these deep into ears cancels any other sounds. With lossless digital of great recordings comes an enriched musical experience. I love listening to the Rolling Stones guitar distortion, because it is something I never appreciated like this.

    Everything comes out in these. I can hear the musicians breathing as they begine to speak, like in the Carpenters We've Only Just Begun, when I can hear her lick her lips before singing a verse. Amazing!     …More

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  • Will these work with I-Phone 5 ... ?
    • Asked by C.d. J from Natchitoches
    • Jan 6, 2013

    1 Answer

  • ipad compatible?
    • Asked by Hugo J from Miami
    • Aug 25, 2010

    3 Answers

    Answer

    Yes, they are fully compatible with the iPad.

    • Answered by Dan K from Cherry Hill
    • Nov 2, 2010
  • How do these compare to the Etymotic hf2 headset in comfort, sound isolation, and audio quality?
    • Asked by David G from New York
    • Jul 16, 2010

    4 Answers

    Answer

    The X10I's are very good. I have gone through several pairs of headphones and found these the best (Shure SE430, Sennheiser CX400).
    The Klipsch deliver clean audio, very neutral overall. They are a single driver (unlike the other incorrect response) but really this does not matter unless you by headphones for the number of drivers in them! The real result is that the things are tiny. Very small compared to a traditional in ear type, and much smaller than the more expensive Shure models.
    I would highly recommend these for someone who wants incredible clarity, unlike the Dr Dre or Sennheiser models which are very bass heavy and bass heavy respectively.     …More

    • Answered by Garth R from Upwey
    • Jun 11, 2011

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