Klipsch IMAGE S5i Rugged All-weather, All-sport In-ear Headphones with Mic

Reviews for Klipsch IMAGE S5i Rugged All-weather, All-sport In-ear Headphones with Mic

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Based on 29 reviews

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    OK if they worked

    • Written by from Burnaby

    One side stopped working after a couple of days .Like others said, too much cable noise. Every time they are moved or touched a thump comes though. I hope I can return them.

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    So far so good

    • Written by from NEW YORK

    I had been using Shure headphones for a few years (the SE110 and now the upgrade of the SE115K) and had the music phone adaptor that Shure made that I had bought with it. The Shure's I would say block out 98% of noise where these only about 90%. These are however more comfortable to wear and the sound otherwise is just as good. I switched to the Klipsch because the Shure's would break every 6 or so months. Shure was really good if they broke to send a replacement for no charge so hoping the same with these Klipsch ones (although my big reason for choosing these now is the "rugged" tag on them, which I am hoping will avoid this from happening).

    Phone functionality is good on these, although I have been told that you can tell I am on a headset when using them for phone calls. I would have ideally expected perfect quality being that these are a wired headset and not bluetooth.

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Ear buds

    • Written by from Surrey

    Hi,l bought these and used them once. I ran 15 k with these on and yea they sound great but hardly any bass. Also,l am returning them because the first five minutes into my run,l was constantly pushing the ear buds into my ear. They keep falling out .l think after looking around my Bose ie2 stopped working because they are not for working out,l am going to try b&w. YouTube is great for reviews.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Not very rugged at all

    • Written by from Chicago

    I had these for less than a week before they began to malfunction. I wore them only at my desk in my home. The 360 degree mic is truly awful (unless you are maybe in the woods or something running?) because it picks up all noise not just your voice. the mic is also super low since it's on the remote instead of separate on the cord. I changed out the silicone tips and that's when the sound went out of them. Totally junky.

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Rugged maybe, but I'm not keeping them long enough to find out

    • Written by from Scotch Plains

    I've really been trying to find something that replaces my Shure E2c's, but these certainly aren't the ones. I did try the Shure SE210m+ and wrote a review on them here, so I'll explain why these S5i's are getting returned, and make some comparisons to SE210m+'s, and the E2c's.

    Start at the connector - it is the typical straight style. I prefer an angled one, but this seems OK.

    Up to the controls - yes, it it looked large in the box, and it truly is HUGE compared to the S4i's and the Shure SE210m+'s I tried. By huge, I mean it measures almost 2.5"/6.5mm long, and .5"/1.5mm wide.

    However, the size alone wasn't the problem with this - the cables are attached to it sloppily. If I hold the left and right ear buds, the control twists sideways, as if the cables should have been inserted/soldered/attached with more precision. if I hold the left and right apart, the control should lay flat, it doesn't, no matter how many gentle twists I try on the cable.

    Another reviewer mentioned the cable noise - it is bad - especially compared to the E2c's and the SE210m+. Klipsch seems to use a similar material to the headphones that come with an iPhone - the rubbery feel. You can somewhat lessen the effect of it by using what they call "Sport Fit" - which means placing the cable up and over the top of your ear, which is how I wear my E2c's anyway, but with the large control, as light as it is, it isn't enough to keep the cable over the top of my ears. That simple little clear plastic slider on the Shure E2c's is still the thing I am really after in terms of fit.

    Finally - the buds themselves - I switched to the large at first, then onto the double flanges - they held OK, and insertion was easy enough. The sound was pretty darn good. Not over-exaggerated bass, treble was a little lacking, and mids, well, were OK, but not too well defined.

    Oh, and lastly, the case - really - do we need an LED case, with a belt clip? If these are supposed to be the "Rugged" ones, it makes even less sense, and seems like a waste of packaging and plastic...

    How I arrive at the 2 stars:
    -2 for the cable noise (yes, it was that bad)
    -1 for the control sloppiness

    I really wish the rating was broken out by build quality and other factors...In sound quality, they would have scored pretty well overall...

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Best I've ever had!

    • Written by from Saskatoon

    These headphones have amazing sound and a crystal clear microphone! The large controls are both a blessing and a curse as they are easy to adjust while running or at the gym, but occasionally get in the way (when running it thumps against my chest so I tuck it under my collar, but when tucked under my collar I hit it while bicep curling a bar of bench pressing so I tuck it into the cavity behind my collar bone... sounds tricky but you don't even think about it).
    If my first pair ever wears out (currently over a year old) I will happily buy a second without hesitation!

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Great

    • Written by from West Springfield

    Great product! They're a little on the pricy side but carry great sound(bass and treble included). I've had mine for about a year now and I am seeing a little splitting in the rubber around the cable near the end of the earbuds. But in all, still a great product.

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Not what I hoped for

    • Written by from Chesapeake

    I had high hopes these and wanted earbuds that could withstand being exposed to water. I have used the Apple earphones w/mic + control & the V Moda Remix w/mic + controls and in each case have had issues with moisture from exercising causing them both to malfunction. The Klipsch S5i's do function perfectly while working out but don't do much more. I couldn't get any of the included tips to fit my ears right & constantly had to adjust while exercising. It didn't matter if I wore them normally or in the recommended "sport fit" which means having the earbuds upside down w/ the cord wrapped behind your ears. A rugged earbud that can withstand the elements is a great idea but the execution of these leave a lot to be desired.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Terrible sound, terrible functionality - do not buy

    • Written by from Toronto

    These headphones fall out of my ears constantly. The controls are so sensitive that sometimes brushing against my coat pauses the music. The sound is not very good, and they were more expensive than they need to be. Do not buy these - I completely regret it.

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