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New Klipsch Earphones – Klipsch S3, S5i Rugged Sports and Image One – a sneak preview

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Klipsch have for a long time been developing high quality in-ear earphones for the consumer market and iPod generation. For those not familiar with this exciting company, Klipsch were founded shortly after World War II by American Paul W Klipsch, with the view to becoming the market leader in all things HiFi related. Their range of in-ears are widely regarded as some of the best available and the new Klipsch models look set to bolster this reputation. Causing a stir at HiFi Headphones HQ this month are the new offerings from Klipsch, including a very intriguing new addition…

Klipsch Image S3

The latest addition to the Klipsch Image range, the S3 will be introduced as a stripped down version of the Klipsch S4. Sporting a fabulous Gun Metal Grey finish the S3 will be available from October 2010.


Klipsch Pro Media In-Ear: Gaming Earphone

This cool Black/Red design looks set to be another popular new model from Klipsch, based along the same lines as the S4, but with a MAC/PC compatible VOIP/gaming adaptor. This will be particularly interesting as In-Ear manufacturers have not fully embraced the gaming market with full-size Headphones being the current weapon of choice for gamers, so we await this addition with interest.

Klipsch S5i Rugged

This Earphone from Klipsch has been specifically designed for use whilst playing Sport or any physical activity. Designed to restrict Water, the S5i Rugged also boasts tangle resistant cables, easy to use enlarged Transport Buttons with included 360 degree mic and a very futuristic water resistant carry case. Available November 2010 these look set to be a favourite for anyone looking for high quality audio whilst exercising.

There are also mods and tweaks to the S4/S4i so watch this space for further details.

Klipsch Image One

Then, right out of the blue came this… the first On Ear Headphone from Klipsch. Yes, On Ear! Based on the sound signature of the S4, the new Image One has a sleek/stylish appearance crossed somewhere between Bose On Ear and the B&W P5, and comes complete with three button transport control, microphone and a crush resistant travel case, these foldable on-ears have whipped up a lot of interest. More reviews to follow when we get our hands on these exciting new products.

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For more information on the Klipsch range of products, On Ear Headphones and in ear earphones please visit HiFi Headphones.

Klipsch Image X5 and HiFi Headphones listed in 12 best gadgets roundup at Telegraph Online

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The Klipsch Image X5 is the new single wideband driver earphone from Klipsch (launched in the UK in Nov 2008).  Looking very similar in design to the more expensive Klipsch Image X10, we think this new earphone is set to make waves in the mid-range earphone market.

Linking to the Klipsch Image X5 product page at HiFi Headphones, Claudine Beaumont of the Telegraph newspaper featured the Klipsch X5 earphone in a 12 Best Gadgets roundup.

Claudine’s review offered enthusiastic comments such as, “incredibly comfortable and lightweight”, “providing a rich music-listening experience, with lovely, crisp tones even when listening at low volumes” and “these headphones are pricey, but worth every penny”.  It seems Claudine likes the Klipsch X5 very much!

For those outside the UK the Telegraph is a national newspaper with just under 1 million daily readers.

Cheaper Alternative to Klipsch X10

The Klipsch X5 has a recommended retail price of £129.99 and is therefore somewhat cheaper than the superb sounding Klipsch X10 (RRP £179.99).  According to Klipsch, the main difference between the X5 and X10 is the size of the earphone casing, which they say reduces their manufacturing costs.

In our tests the X5 does have a slightly less powerful bass response than the X10, but both earphones do have a very similar sound signature.  If £180 seems way to much cash to spend on earphones, then the Klipsch X5 may well convince you to give high end in-ear sound isolating earphones a try.

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For more information on the Klipsch Image X5 or Klipsch Image X10 and a full range of in-ear headphones, please visit the HiFi Headphones store.