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I
f you are in the “bigger is better” camp, then
Klipsch’s Image in-ear headphone will come as
quite a surprise. The Images, you see, are not
Klipsch’s Image in-ear headphone will come as
quite a surprise. The Images, you see, are not
only the firm’s flagship earbuds, but also—by a significant
margin—the smallest in-ear headphones that Klipsch (or
anybody else) currently makes. But spend a few hours
listening to the tiny Images and you may find yourself con-
vinced that in their case less is definitely more.
margin—the smallest in-ear headphones that Klipsch (or
anybody else) currently makes. But spend a few hours
listening to the tiny Images and you may find yourself con-
vinced that in their case less is definitely more.
sonic character
Although a bit less sensitive than Klipsch’s Custom-3s (also
reviewed in this survey), the Images also sound extremely
pure, transparent, and open-voiced. Two differences, howev-
er, are that the Images provide slightly warmer tonal balance
and offer somewhat more powerful bass. This combina-
tion of virtues may make the Image as close to a “perfectly
voiced” earbud as anyone has yet built (though you could
build a good case for a few others, too). One of the Image’s
greatest strengths is its ability to convey low-level sonic
information in a pure, believable, cohesive way. Harmonics,
overtones, and other small details always sound like natural,
organic extensions of the voices from which they originate.
It’s a subtle quality that quickly becomes addictive.
reviewed in this survey), the Images also sound extremely
pure, transparent, and open-voiced. Two differences, howev-
er, are that the Images provide slightly warmer tonal balance
and offer somewhat more powerful bass. This combina-
tion of virtues may make the Image as close to a “perfectly
voiced” earbud as anyone has yet built (though you could
build a good case for a few others, too). One of the Image’s
greatest strengths is its ability to convey low-level sonic
information in a pure, believable, cohesive way. Harmonics,
overtones, and other small details always sound like natural,
organic extensions of the voices from which they originate.
It’s a subtle quality that quickly becomes addictive.
Accessories: Three sets of oval-
shaped single-flange eartips
(sizes S, M, and L), two sets of
oval-shapped double-flange eartips
(size S and L), ¼” jack adaptor,
airline adaptor, cleaning tool,
small carrying pouch, and a larger
carry case that can hold the Im-
ages plus an iPod.
Weight: 10 grams
Sensitivity: 110db/mW
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