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Highly affordable, these in-ear headphones go above and beyond what you'd expect from the stock earbuds that come with your MP3 player or music phone. The Image S4 in-ear headphones deliver unequaled comfort, noise isolation, musical accuracy, and bass. Tune out the external environment and tune into your own private concert anywhere, anytime.
The Image S4's 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. A good seal minimizes outside noise, also known as noise isolation, and allows you to enjoy your music at lower, safer volumes.
At the heart of every Klipsch product is over 60 years of audio expertise beating strong. Their commitment to no-compromise performance has made them the preferred choice of top cinema operators, a leader in stereo and home theater sound, and now a premium name in headphones. The Image S4 delivers strikingly realistic sound through the use of a single, moving coil driver per channel. These drivers cover a wide frequency range with dynamic detail. From heart-pounding bass to spine-tingling guitar riffs, you won't miss a beat.
Available in a soft white finish, the Image S4 makes quite a fashion statement. It carries a two-year warranty and works with the iPod, iPhone, and other portable devices that feature a standard 3.5mm headphone jack. An ear tip cleaning tool and a compact, crush-resistant aluminum case are also included in the purchase.
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Reviewed By: Stacey W. - Rialto, CA
Wanted some quality headphones and these are great. Fits comfortably in the ear and reduces outer noise so that all you hear is the sound.
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Reviewed By: Joe B. - Bessemer, Michigan
When you go to a club or bar, the very best products are on the TOP SHELF. Klipsch Image S4 should be alone on the TOP SHELF of earbuds and earphones. Superior sound, comfort and price. Is there anything else? Klipsch Image S4 - TOP SHELF
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Reviewed By: K. H. - Seattle, WA
These are by far the best inner-ear buds you can buy, when you compare sound quality for price. I mean that part is a no-brainer. Three inter-changeable sizes almost guarantees a good isolating fit. When theyre in, you will get lost in the music. The bass and tremble balance is amazing. I also feel its easier to wear them for a longer period than a pair of earphones. I would suggest that these be the last ear-buds youll ever need, but I cant. Unfortunately, these sexy looking pieces of plastic are built to break. -\ I am currently on my THIRD pair, replaced under warranty through Vanns. Each time, the same thing happens. The black seal that holds the cord snug to the ear-bud splits. Once this happens, the cord becomes loose, and inevitiable disconnects inside—leaving you with NO sound. Personally, I think Klipsch is aware of this problem. These come with a 2-YEAR factory warranty. I dont think its enough. CONSIDERATIONS * This should go without saying, but ALWAYS grab and remove from the ear-buds themselves and NOT the cord. These are real easy to put in, but cumbersome to take out. *DO NOT BUY if you plan on putting them in and taking them out dozens of times a day. They will break. The numbers are against you. * Spend the extra $20 and get the MIC versions. Its worth it, especially if you ever listen to music off your phone * Minor shocks are common. I used to wear these at my desk at work. At times, while re-adjusting my seating in the chair, Id get sensations of shocks from the ear-buds arcing with the little hairs on my ear! I know that sounds creepy and gross, but its really more of an annoyance than anything. Like little static shocks. * ALWAYS KEEP THEM IN THE CASE WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Reviewed By: Bob S. - Miller Place, NY
Best earbuds I have ever had. Once you get a tight fit they are very good. They do have an uncanny ability to get tangled into knots when they are not attached to your iPod...or whatever.
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Reviewed By: Joshua G. - Denver, CO
Been longing for these buds since they were announced in 09, finally got em here for a great price. The buds are stylish, comfortable, and the cord length is sufficient.
First thing I noticed for was that the ear tip cleaner was not included in my package, I had to look on YouTube at an unpacking video to see where the cleaner comes good thing this piece is not very important.
Ive owned a few sets of buds, these being the most expensive, previously i was using Senheisser CX300s. The first time using the s4s I disliked the sound, it was harsh, lacking depth, and the bass was nonexistent.
Following some general tips from head-fi.org I put the buds thru some burn in time, in my case, 40 hours of playing random music at 75 of my media players volume did the trick for me. After burning in the buds they now sound phenomenal.
The sound isolation in these is very good. bass is not overly present, but its always clear and not distorting as in skullcandys . I use these mainly with a Zune HD, and an original Zune 30 GB using these buds, it is clear that the older Zune has a better audio chip in my opinion.
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Reviewed By: Charles Z. - Fort Lee, NJ
Compare to ER6i, bass is much stronger in S4. S4 will serve you well if you listen to rap, rock, metallic, etc. There is room for improvement in terms of accuracy. The lyric does sound muddy in some tracks.
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Reviewed By: Allen L. - Alhambra, CA
These are by far the best personal listening device i have owned. The sounds that comes out of them is crisp and sounds clear. The first time i tried used them i heard parts of songs i never heard before. They come with three different sizes and are very comfortable. I would definitely recommend these.
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Reviewed By: Leo A. Maunu - Van Nuys, CA
These are my second pair of Klipsch s4 keep one pair in each of my vehicles. Without a doubt these are the best sub $100.00 ear buds out, sound is rich, highs and lows are outstanding, but not over bassy which works great for me. If your looking for something for a lot of bass then these buds are probably not for you but if your looking for a excellent sounding full range ear buds then you cant go wrong with the Klipsch s4 leo van nuys, Ca
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Reviewed By: p j. - knoxville, TN
Im no audiophile, and so much has already been said about these headphones, that Ill keep it simple -- these are my new go-to headphones. The sound definitely has a certain color, but for me, not overly bassy. The color for me has more to do w the sparkliness for lack of a technical term of the higher ranges. Ive never worn more comfortable headphones. I used the tips they came in, and they stay in my ears through my gym work outs. I bought them in both colors because I couldnt decide, and will be keeping them both.
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Reviewed By: p j. - knoxville, TN
I bought these in both colors to see which I preferred, and liked the sound so much that Im keeping both so I have a spare when I can get them away from my boyfriend, who also loves them. Crisp and not overly bassy for my tastes. Extremely comfortable and gym-worthy. Since Im not audiophile though I have about 5 sets of headphones from Sennheiser 595s to JVC Marshmallows, Ill just say They sound great! My go-to headphones.
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Reviewed By: Dan D. - Arcadia, CA
First, I want to say that Vanns delivered just as promised. They always do. This is the fourth time I ordered from Vanns, and I always think of them first when I purchase electronics, and I always recommend them to anyone who mentions they are in the market for electronics. Second, as far as the Klipsch earbuds are concerned, I must say I am disappointed. I was expecting a better sound quality. It might be my ears, but they do not fit well. I tried all three different silicone covers, but none of them seem to fit too well. I finally settled on one of the covers, but I have to put it in my ear and then turn it 90 degrees to get the full sound. I went strictly on the reviews when I bought these since it is kind of hard to audition a pair of earbuds anywhere. I would not buy these again. I wish I could say they were great, but they do not compare to the quality of Klipsch loudspeakers. Just my opinion.
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Reviewed By: Michael D. - Schuylerville, NY
Ear buds that stay in my ears! That in itself is unusual. I have never had much luck with the fit but these are great and the sound quality is very good.
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Reviewed By: Jose T. - Pocatello, ID
Not only they sound terrific, but they also are the most
comfortable phones to wear !
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Reviewed By: Olivier B. - Boston, MA
Product Klipsch Image S4 white headphones earphones.
The sound quality loudness, bass is awesome - the best I ever had never bought $100s earphones. I can use lower volume setting 20 instead of 26 out of 30 on my MP3 player with these earphones as compared to all others I have used SkullCandy, Sony, Koss - all costing less than $40, except perhaps for the Sony that I got with the player and are really good, too.
Silicone bud selection is good but I had better seal with larger buds cheap SkullCaps - but thats me must have large ear canal.
They look really good white, and build quality is fantastic.
Important note to Vanns.com on their criteria for writing this review
Your review does not contain pricing. is NOT acceptable. How can people ratewrite about the value of a product without mentioning the price they paid?
This NEEDS to be removed. The credibility of your reviews depends on it.
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Reviewed By: Matthew D. - Grapevine, TX
The Klipsch s4 headphones sound amazing, every note comes through crystal clear. I am very happy with these.
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Reviewed By: Ed A. - Mullica Hill, NJ
Ive owned all brands of in-ear plugs from Shure, Bose, Sony, Zaggs, and others, but these Klipschs have the best sound quality of them all, and for an incredibly affordable price. I highly recommend these.
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Reviewed By: Matt N. - W'hidbey Island, WA
These were my fires in-ear phones. At first I hated them - painful and the sound wasnt what I was used to. After about a week, I started getting used to the invasive plug jammed in the ear and the in the head kind of sound, and now I really like them. Great while driving, though no doubt a bad idea. Good noise isolation, great detail and clarity of sound.
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Reviewed By: Thomas S. - Bremerton, WA
I was looking and saw all these great things! From Audio to, Computers! It was wonderful to find all these things at great low prices. Me being a audio kind of guy, I saw the 7.1 Home Theater System. Then I looked at the price. I was blown away! I am really interested!
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Reviewed By: Ramesh V. - North Bethesda, MD
I got interested in these headphones after they received a great review from CNET. They have great sound...bass is good once you figure out how to place them in your ear correctly. Overall, a great price for a slick pair of earphones! Vanns service was easy and painless as usual.
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Reviewed By: Stephen W. - Castro Valley, CA
These in-ear headphones are everything I expected from what others had to say about them. They are comfortable, sound great and are a good value. What more can I say? Highly recommended.
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Reviewed By: Rich H. - Charleston, WV
I did my research and comparisons. Then I chose these because of all the great reviews. I noted the criticism of lack of bass response but didnt expect it to be as thin as it was. I tried to warm up to them for four days and finally gave up. I talked to Vanns customer service who offered to take them back and send me another set. I asked for the Bose in-ear phones and loved them from the moment I put them on.
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Reviewed By: Brandon L. - Cincinnati, OH
These sound really nice. Every bit as good if not better than the Bose ear buds, which are the only other ones I compared. Good bass, crisp mids and highs. These will point out the inferiority of low quality MP3 files i.e lower than about 192 kbps. The marketing materials claim that you wont even feel these they are so comfortable - well I wouldnt go that far, but you do forget they are there after you have them in for a few minutes.
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Reviewed By: Tom P. - Cudahy, WI
These headphones are far superior to the std. headphones you get with an ipod.
The fit, sound, for the price are a great value. I didnt realize how bad the headphones were that came with my ipod until I heard these.
Vanns carries good product at a great price,
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Reviewed By: Steve H. - Harbor City, CA
These earphones are amazing. I had the Shure E2 for quite some time, and they were fine. I thought they were amazing until I heard the Klipsch S4. The bass is a lot deeper, and the sound is generally a lot richer. I LOVE the Klipsch. Also, the sound is louder on these than the E2s. I started hearing things I didn't hear at a considerably lower volume. They're also very comfortable. I highly recommend these earphones.
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Reviewed By: Viswanath Y. - Dallas, Texas
Excellent Noise Isolation when used with right size eartips, Value for Money Earbuds, Amazing depth of sound and Bass. Extremely flexible cable and long usability of in ear buds. Also, Klipschs 2 Year Warranty tells about the quality of product manufacturing. Go for it and you will not be disappointed.
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Reviewed By: LaSonia D. - stockbridge, Georgia
Oh my God I was highly disappointed with Klipsch - Image S4. The sound quality was horrible! It had NO BASS - nothing but treble. I heard great things about Image S4 thats why I decided to purchase it. At first I thought maybe I needed to adjust my equalizer by adding more bass, but gee that didnt work. It sound like a clock radio Im not kidding. Im able to compare sound because previously I had Bose ear buds and the sound was so clear and with great base! I somehow misplaced my Bose and just decided maybe to give someone else a try before replacing Bose. I started to buy Monster or Seinhennser, but I was afraid it may have the same sound as Klipsch. Gee now I know I had the best BOSE!!!!! Im now going out to purchase my BOSE
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Reviewed By: Manuel M. - oxnard, ca
These are one of the best headphones I have used, I got these on sale for 59 dollars. They have great sound and I can't feel them when I am wearing them. There isn't much bass in them but for the price I paid, I don't mind it at all. I told my sister to use them and she fell in love with them, I had to buy a pair for her because she hates the headphones that are provided in the I-pod. I would recommend buying these headphones. I have also used them on a plane and they cancel most of the jet engine noise at a low level sound, but when I would play the music at mid level, I wouldn't hear the jet engines at all.
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Reviewed By: Timothy D. - Washington, DC, District of Columbia
The sound quality that comes out of these ear-buds is unmatched. I no longer have to deal with outside noise during my commute because of this product. The fact that they actually go in your ears takes a little getting used to but multiple sizes of the ear adapter cups come with the buds so you can choose the perfect fit. Others have been critical of the light weight wire for these ear-buds. My response - take care of them and theyll last. Overall a great pair of ear buds, sound is just as good as with my big, bulky Bose over-the-ear headphones.
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Reviewed By: Dave S. - Wilmington, NC
I was using the headphones that came with my IPod Touch. Anyone that buys an IPod knows how much the headphones hurt and how subpar they sound. I did some research online and looked at all the CNET reviews. Well CNET was right on the money again the S4 is a great upgrade to anyone who wants great sound out of there MP3 player. The only issue I have had is that when I run at times they can fall out. This is a very minor issue just make sure to securely seat the ear bud firmly before running. They are so comfortable you hardly know they are in your ear.
They are comfortable, sound great, and you dont break the bank for great fit and function! I am very happy I would take a chance on these and recommend them to anyone.
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Reviewed By: Alison J. - Staten Island, NY
I bought these to replace my BOSE headphones. I personally didnt think I would ever find anything better then those even though I had several issues with them until I saw the review for the Klipsch Headphones on CNET. The headphones certainly lived up to their reputation! Theyre great! The sound is 100 - theyre really light weight - and the headphone covers dont fall off all the time. Id recommend these to anyone who asked. A
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Reviewed By: Josh M. - Omaha, NE
All the positive reviews here are accurate and I really have nothing to add to them save that I find the bass to be quite adequate.
Adjusting the settings on the playback device the phones are plugged into yields very pleasing results, though the factory settings are also fine for most music.
Im a big fan of their noise-dampening capabilities. Not only do they fit well, these earbuds are great for use on airplanes or in any public place where one may want a quiet place to retreat to in the midst of a crowd.
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Reviewed By: David M. - New Castle, PA
These earphones are comfortable and sound really great compared to the OEM pair that you get with an Ipod Touch. I like the white color option as they are easier to find at times. See the positive reviews on other sites about these earphones.
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Reviewed By: Ricardo Jose G. Tanseco - Miami, FL
Out of all the earphones Ive tried under $100, this probably tops them all.
Im a musician, and whenever I study music I need to play, its important to me that everything is heard in detail. This earphone delivers that clarity from hi to low end.
One thing that makes this earphone somewhat different from in earphones is that it stays in your ears. Ive always had problems with in-ear phones wherein the would fall out from my arguably small ears.
One thing this earphone doesnt have though, is that it doesnt have a booming bass. It delivers a clear and punchy bass sound, but it doesnt give that sub-woofing quality that some other hardcore bass lovers might be looking for.
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Reviewed By: Terry R. - Germantown, MD
I have used the Klipsch Custom 3s for two years and they produce some of the best imaging I have experienced in earphones at any price. All of the Klipsch earphones use ellipsoid inserts which must be correctly inserted into your ear canals in order to produce the best bass. The S-4s are the least expensive, yet very high quality in their sound reproduction that I own. They also image as well as their more expensive cousins in the Klipsch earphone lineup such as their Custom 3s.They are not as laid-back or full bodied as the much more expensive multiple driver Shure SE530. The S4s have a tendency to get a bit shrill and uncontrolled at the frequency extremes if pushed. But for everyday use, commuting, and GYM use...the S-4s deserve to be placed at the top of your audition list for very affordable high-end earphones. I would not recommend the S4s for critical listening, but they are highly recommended over any earphone close to the $150 mark! I bought these for $59. Thats quite a sonic bargain!
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Reviewed By: Barton - Boise, ID
I find the Klipsch S4s so comfortable I forget IÂ’m wearing them. The sound quality is excellent. YouÂ’ll hear sounds in your music that other ear buds wonÂ’t reveal. My only wish is for a little more bass. Overall I am very satisfied with these and they are my ear buds of choice.
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Reviewed By: JeongWook S. - Seattle, WA
Without any problem. Quick delivery and good product just as they promised.
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Reviewed By: JeongWook S. - Seattle, WA
Without any problem. Quick delivery and good product just as they promised.
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Reviewed By: Nathan S. - Kirksville, MS
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When I first received the Klipsch S-4 headphones I was a bit disappointed with the sounds quality. However, I read a review that said that the headphones needed to be broken in for about 48 hrs for the audio quality to improve and after doing this the sound quality was truly brilliant.
These headphones sound so clear and transparent that one forgets that the sound is coming from such tiny little ear buds. Easily better than the shure in-ear headphones that I have tried of similar or higher price.
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The fit of the supplied silicon ear pieces is also quite good with the oval shaped ear pieces, although I do wish that there was another size between the two larger ear pieces.
The little black rubber piece that holds together the two wires before they split has a little hole in it that works perfectly for putting a paperclip in, which can then be clipped the the neck of your shirt. With this little modification the headphones stay in place quite nicely even while running quickly, and you avoid the annoying sound of the cord hitting your body.
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Reviewed By: Gregory J Marchese - weehawken, New Jersey
There are a lot of headphones that sound great but Ive used few that actually fit in my ear and stay there.
Ive used lots of in ear headphones only to be disappointing in the overall fit. These were going to be the final pair of ear-buds that I would buy. I was going to resort to using the apple supplied ear-buds until days end if these didnt fit properly. I have to say the kilpsch has a customer for life with these. Ive contemplated stocking up on multiple pairs in the event that they are discontinued. The s4s stay put and sound great.
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Reviewed By: KEVIN R IRVIN - ERIE, PA
I could not be more satisfied! The perfect addition to my player. The sound is crisp and very clear, with wonderful bass, treble, mid-tones, etc. Comfort of the ear buds is the best I have experienced also. I have tried four other brands, but these are by far, the best in sound and comfort. The noise isolation is just what I need for the work and busy home environment and is far better than the other brands I have had in the past.
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Reviewed By: Dennis F. - Singapore, Singapore
Im in the AV industries and finding a in ear ear phone that satisfy my personal craving for good sound quality has been a challenge for me over the last 2 years... Ive since owned a Shure E2C, a Sony MDR-EX300SL, a Ultimate Ear SuperFi 4...all in the $70-$150 range... although they are good... earphone...is not something that u can really wow about... my hunt brought me to major IT shows.. tested many brands name like Audio Techinca, Creative, Sennheiser, Mosnster Beat...some ranging to $200.
Then I came across Cnet review on Klipsch image S4
At $79USD .. is a Cnet editor choice and best summer product of 2009.. makes me search more about this earphone..and almost all users rates it very high...4 -5 star.. I mean come on...at this price it cant be that good right? Well now that I have it and in special edition White color only available with Vanns ...i can now stand behind all the good rating ...This ear phone kick ASS..lol ok it rocks!! Ive throw it with any kind of music genre...from Linkin Park ..to Lady GaGa to Chicane to Deep Purple to Micheal Jackson..ok ok you got the point... the Bass is punching but not over bass low...the Mid vocal sound crystal clear and the High is all perfect.... it makes my goose bump stands when im able to hear the things Ive never hear before in the music...the small little details of the beat, the plucking of the guitar strings ....and the clarity of the vocal ...Is like u are sitting in a room with $10K Hi Fi system....Wow!! thats is my reaction for this earphone...
One more thing to consider is how comfortable this earphone is... the ear gels is oval-shaped instead of round ...and is patent by Klipsch..gives u the perfect seal that is noise cancellation...
So there you have it....the perfect earphone that is reasonably price and it sounds better then those in the $200 range...
Hooah!!! at last Im very Satisfy !!!
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Reviewed By: Hector A. - Chicago, IL
In the past Ive had various models of Ultimate Ears and Shure earbuds. In the last 2 years, Ive had Shures fail lose sound in one bud and physically break on me. Although I was a big fan of their sound, I decided to go a different direction. Having read all the reviews and doing my research, I settled on the Klipsch Image S4 earbuds. The sound quality is good in the mid-low ranges, high range is ok. They cancel out noise just as well as any other noice-cancelling earbuds Ive tried, and have the BEST fit Ive found. Theyre fairly light and small - the cord is adequate, not as thick as the Shures but that didnt stop the Shures from going bad in the end anyway but beefier than the UEs. The l-shaped plugjack is also unobtrusive as I keep my ipod in a case on a shoulder strap. The jacks on my old Shures were so big I had to cut out a part of my ipod case to get it to close properly.
All in all, Im pretty happy with the Image S4s - they look good, the sound is good enough certainly better than what you get included with an iPod or any other mp3 player, they seem like theyll hold up as well as any other earbuds, and I think the price youll pay for them is warranted.
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Reviewed By: Yong L. - Great Falls, VA
I bought this for my son as a replacement of his Skullcandy Ink bud, which breaks often. Although it costs 6 times more than the ink bud, my son does enjoy the quality, in his picky ears. We will wait to see how long it can last in my teenage sons hands. The reason I went to Vanns for this product was Vanns offered very competitive discount.
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Reviewed By: Angel V. - Chandler, AZ
I got this item after reading reviews from CNET and I absolutely love them! Amazing sound quality and the noise-cancellation is supreme you cant hear anything outside.
Definitely a must have if youre looking for a good priced set of earphones.
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Reviewed By: Daniel J. McCauley - PEACHTREE CITY, GA
Excellent quality headphones. Fit the ear very well and has sizes to select from. I also liked the travel case to protect the headphones.
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Reviewed By: Chad - Portage, MI
These earbuds are great. I have unique shaped ears in that most earbuds constantly fall out of my ears. These have 3 different shaped ends to allow them to fit all ears. The sound is great also.
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Reviewed By: Nick H. - Pheonix, AZ
I ordered the Klipsch Image S4s a few weeks ago and have been listening to them since then. I moved from Maximo iMetals IP-HS2 for the main reason that I was tired of the heavy imetals from falling out of my ears when I was walking. The Klipsch are nice and light, and they fit will so I dont have any worries about them falling out. The sound is clean, especially on the lower end where the bass is loud for an IEM but not boomy like so many in ears get. They are a great buy, once of the better options available in their price range.
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Reviewed By: Howard W. - Mesa, AZ
Great product not enough ear buds
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Reviewed By: Scott K. - San Francisco, CA
I have owned and experienced many brands of head phones from Sennheiser, Sony, Bose, Audio Technica and styles arrange from open aired and closed-aired DJ style, earbuds, passive noise canceling and active noise canceling. DJ style-over the head sound good but too heavy and too warm when having on for a extended period. Active noise canceling like Sennheiser xc-250 sounds clear and with deep bass but the battery compartment is inconvenient to carry around. Audio-Technica ATHANC7 has build-in active noise canceling, but sounds little flat and get too hot when wearing for a longer period of time. Sennheiser cx300 is earbud type that has passive noise canceling. However, somehow, I do feel a little discomfort after wearing for a while. Therefore, I always on the journey to find a pair of nice headphones that is easy to carry around, wont get too hot, has the noise isolation capability, and most important of all, clean sound and deep bass. Here I have the solution, Klipsch S4. It is very comfortable in my ears for a long period of time I have tried over 2 hours. Also, it looks very attractive. I know they are more expensive headphones in $200 - $500 category. However, for $80 retails, this is the best headphones for me.
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Reviewed By: David Han Lim - Houston, TX
Great product for the price. You can spend more dollars but not necessarily the equivalent quality. high and mid are extremely clear, does not lose any bit of sound, base is just deep enough to >not hurt overall sound. Great value product. Wont regret
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Reviewed By: Chris C. - Lake Oswego, OR
There are bunch of in-ear headphones out there in these days. But I will say this is the best one under $150. When I saw this product on the internet it looked little bit ugly but It looks really nice in person. The silicon tips are very soft and very comfortable in ears.. The sound quality is just amazing. it gives well balanced sound. Clean and sharp high range, moderate mid range and plentiful but not overwhelmed bass sound. This is not a noise-canceling headphone but noise-isolating works pretty good. Not perfect but good enough to hear every details of music without noises. You cant go wrong with this headphone. I highly recommend it.
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Reviewed By: Dustin L. - Ellicott City, MD
Sound quality is superb for the price. Its high in bass which is a plus to me and although many worry about the cord being to flimsy and whatnot i think it will be fine as long as you dont use it for the gym or other activities of that kind.
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Reviewed By: Jon C. - Midlothian, TX
I bought the S4s because I wanted to try out a dynamic IEM with more bass than my Shure SE310s and because I like Klipsch equipment. I think these are great IEMs with plentiful, tight bass and great treble clarity. The mids are slightly recessed, but sound good, also. I like these better than the SE310s and they were 13 the price. I highly recommend these.
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Reviewed By: Lin H. - Cambridge, MA
Klipsch is prestigious for its high ends lines, but S4 is part of their new and more affordable lines. But I think its a VERY good introduction for those who are not familiar with Klipsch.
As a guy with some experience with various earbuds, I bought some for myself and my friends when Vanns put S4 on sale. The shipping was fast, but the shipping is a little long for my burning anticipation. However considering the distance its acceptable anyway.
The pair is solid built cable is a little thin to my liking though, coming with every accessory and nicely built too you need, such as different sleeves, a clean tool and carrying case.
Its small, light, but fits nicely and securely, and thus comfortable when put em on. The isolation is also satisfactory, albeit not the best in its league.
Coming to the core, the sound, S4 is pleasant surprising, exceeding my high expectations, . As many professional or audiophile reviews points out, S4 offers a sound quality that is on par with quite more expensive products. The listener experience is almost neutral, with decent bass and treble, and a slight emphasis on the mids. Details are clear, and one can actually feel the music is around you.
Overall, I like S4 a lot. Could be a great option to consider if youre looking for earbuds that are both excellent with sound quality and worth your hard earned money.
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Reviewed By: James L. - Orlando, FL
By far the best headphones Ive ever owned. I use them daily at work and they are ultra clear in tone, simulate bass very well, and are comfortable to where for long periods of time.
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Reviewed By: Emerson - Olympia, Wa
I bought these headphones because of the reviews, and now I see what the fuse is all about! I know because a buddy of mine has those new BOSE $300 over the ear headphones and those are one of the best things I have ever head, but after hearing these, there definitly up there. For $80 you really cant match anything else, THANKS Klipsch!!!
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Reviewed By: Mariusz T. - Olympia, WA
Perfect replacement for the Apples headphones provided with Ipod Touch. Pretty good sound and comfort to wear it. In addition, they look elegant and are good fit with Ipod.
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Reviewed By: Rajamani Anantha Narayan - SOMERVILLE, ME
The Product is good. and I was waiting for the price to come down.Thanks to Vanns for offering such best price.
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Reviewed By: Abhay - HOUSTON, TX
Best headphones Ive ever owned! S4 in-ear headphones deliver unequaled comfort, noise isolation, musical accuracy, and bass.
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Reviewed By: Raja - Franklin, TN
If you like to have more Bass then this is not the headphone for you. Otherwise these headphones are very good. All highs are crystal clear.
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Reviewed By: Tao L. - Athens, GA
This is the best I ever had! Good sound effect!
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Reviewed By: Mondrian H. - Oakland, CA
It is easy to say that these buds outmatch any other noise isolator ear buds in this price range. very clear trebles and sweet bass makes for a great listening experience despite what genre you want your headphones tailored to.
My criticisms are minor and correlate with other reviews found online. The cable is a little cheap feeling when compared to the likes of shure and sonys high end buds, but has not caused me any problems. The L-shaped 3.5mm jack sits a little taller than most, and thus tends to wiggle and is susceptible to being bent in rough situations. This being said Im accustomed to sonys very low profile L shaped jacks, so resolved this simply by using a sony cable extension.
Give these klipschs a little time to burn in, and youre sure to get your 90 bucks worth.
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Reviewed By: Ran C. - Rockville, MD
I saw the amazing reviews that CNET gave the klipsch image S4 and I got it when it was 20 dollars off Vanns with a promotional code. Theyre super nice like I expected them to be. Vanns delivered it through Fedex and it took a whole week... it was free delivery though so I cant really complain too much. Overall, Im very satisfied and youll love the quality of these headphones for the price.
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Reviewed By: Chet R. - Louisville, KY
Klipssh S4s are probably the best in-ear buds Ive owned. I am very picky about how my audio sounds, mostly Prog metal and classics. The S4s have just about everything right if you can get the right fit. I recommend wearing them over your ears. These buds need about 24 hrs burn in, though. Once thats done, the bass sounds tight, the mids flow seamlessly and the treble is just right.
I also own the Woodees in-ear buds that are half the price of this one thats are pretty close in performance, but the Klipsch edges them out slightly.
Highly recommended.
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Reviewed By: Denise K. - Buffalo, NY
I was a little bit worried about buying in-ear headphones because I have hearing loss in both ears and have had many surgerys on my ears. I am so lucky to have found a pair of headpones that fit my ears well and They really do cancle out all outside noise. I have tried many other headphones but have yet to hear any with the amazing sound quality these have for the price. I like that they came with different size earbuds so that you can use the one thats just right for you. I can hardly even feel them in my ears!! You will not be disapointed when you put these on and hear details that you never heard before. Great buy!!
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Reviewed By: Michael C. - Standish, ME
I have only used them a few times now, but the sound is very good for earbuds. The sound isolation is also quite good. What is most amazing is the clear bass, that is the toughest thing for earbuds to achieve.
The only drawback is that I would prefer to be able to use them under my motorcycle helmet, and I am sure they will not work because they stick out and will come off when I put on the helmet. But that is not a requirement, so I didnt mark them down for that.
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Reviewed By: Tom M. - Akron, OH
After breaking these in for over 200 hours and then listening to them I am really impressed. The first thing I noticed was the amazing isolation they gave from the outside world. I put them in my ear at a moderate volume and then put my closed ATH-M50s over them at a pretty high volume. I couldnt hear anything coming from the cans, I only felt the bass on my ears. Now onto the sound quality.
The bass isnt overpowering like some other IEMs with this kind of isolation. Mids are well balanced, as are the highs. Very enjoyable when listening to FLAC files on a portable player. A bit power hungry, definitely improve with an amp but its not necessarily needed.
Overall, I am very impressed by these and would purchase them again.
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Reviewed By: richard - Madison, WI
I have never invested money into headphones. I happen to came across the Image S4 on sale at Vanns and heard before its a great product, so I bought it to replace my 5 year old $30 Sony headphones. Man have I fell in love with it. The headphone blocks most ambient noise, including the heavy ventilation noise around the computer lab and my apartment, has a rich base sound, and crystal clear sound in general. Id recommend this to anyone whos looking to invest in a pair of headphones but do not have $300 to dish out.
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Reviewed By: Mike V. - Salt Lake City, UT
These headphones are OK. The noise isolation is nice, especially while doing yard work with power tools. But they are not that much better quality of sound to justify the extra price. They do take some getting use to how they fit in your ear. They still fall out while jogging. They dont recommend you wear these while running on a road where you wont be able to hear the cars.
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Reviewed By: Adam T. - sioux falls, SD
These are very comfy. I really enjoy the great sound they produce. If you enjoy high audio quality and are looking for a comfy ear bud these are definitely the way to go.
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Reviewed By: Paurang P. - Northridge, CA
I have earbuds like sennheiser CX300, Creative EP-830, Creative EP-630, V-Moda Bass Freq Headphones, Bose in ear headphones. But this is really really impressive. This is the best buy that i got it. The length of the wire is perfect for anyone. The earbuds comfort is one of the best part with very comfortable and soft silicone buds. When i insert my earbuds without playing the music most of the sound coming from outside is cutoff. Also the clarity of the music is awesome. I gave all my earbuds to my friends. When I purchased this headphones I thought I had given more money, I got it for 59$ from Vanns. Awesome deal. The look of the earbuds is really good. But it seems that the quality of the wire is not that much good compared to sennheiser cx300 which is a rubber coated. Otherwise this is the perfect choice for music lovers. I will purchase it again if i will get better deal than 59$.
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Reviewed By: Albert A. - Eastchester, NY
I have always had problems with this type of headphone. Typically, they either loosen or hurt after a short while. Ive experienced neither of these with the S4. I take the subway in NYC and even use them to just block out the noise when I dont feel like listening to music. So, throw out those crummy iPod headphones - you wont be sorry!
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Reviewed By: Mark M. - St. Louis, MO
Until I purchased these I had been using the earbuds that came with my iPhone. The difference in sound quality is unbelievable. Im no audiophile, but these sound great and they are very comfortable. Ive heard several sites mention that these are the best earphones you can buy for under $100, and I can definitely see why.
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Reviewed By: Keith M. - Douglaston, NY
Disclaimer... I am by no means an audiophile...
after running over my cx300IIs with my car, and a faulty wire on my cx300s it was time to see what $30 in ear headphones would sound like. WHAT A SURPRISE. these headphones sound incredible and still keep up with the cx300s massive bass. I tried the bose headphones as well but did not find it any better than cx300s.
These headphones were definitely worth paying 2x more and maybe one day ill say the same about the Shure 530s. Get it!
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Reviewed By: Alex Z. - Redwood City, CA
Ive read reviews that these headphones have too much bass, but I cant agree with that. Im a fan of well balanced sound and thats what I found with these. Noise isolation is excellent and they are very comfortable to wear. I really couldnt ask for more.
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Reviewed By: Daniel L. - New York, NY
I bought my Images S4s for my ipod nano and I must say, Amazing quality and design. They are smalle and its the beautiful styling of the earbuds. I love the design so much.They fit comfortably in the ear and they come with a case and several different sizes of in ear plastic. The sound is incredible. The sound is clear. Indeed these do an excellent job of isolating outside noise based upon the precise fit of the ear pieces. The cord is the perfect length for me as well. Now I absolutely replace the original Apples headphones to this.
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Reviewed By: Steven C. - Houston, TX
The Klipsch Image S4 earphones are extremely good at isolating noise. I use them when I practice on the drums and theyve done well in preventing my ears from getting damaged as I play along with music. Sound sound quality is pretty good, and there is plenty of bass.
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Reviewed By: Dod O. - Chicago, IL
Pros Comfortable fit. Clear, crisp sound. Good noise isolation. Affordable price compared to other high end in-ear headphones.
Cons These headphones have given me a shock when moving around in a chair while wearing them.
Overall I am happy with the purchase.
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Reviewed By: A. S. - Upstate, NY
I love love these IEMs. The sound quality is awesome. If you get a good seal you will hear bass filling your brain. The various sized tips are a big plus and the ear wax cleaning tool helps a lot. The price @ Vanns was lower than all other places and they shipped quickly. Cant beat the deal.
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Reviewed By: Adam N. - Orlando, FL
Love the headphones, love Klipsch! I am quite picky when it comes to the highs and lows regarding frequency spectrum but these headphones speced at 10Hz-19kHz definitely get the job done. One of my biggest concerns before purchasing was if the headphones would stay in my ear securely while working out or doing cardio, turns out they work perfect the light weight and oval shape makes them very comfortable and secure. My only concern is how durable they will be, in Klipschs effort to make the headphones light they used a very small gauge wire which make them more vulnerable, but I am only speculating right now. If your choice is between these and the Bose in ear head phones, go with the Klipsch S4s! Less Expensive, More Comfortable, More Secure, Better!
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Reviewed By: Ian H. - Moscow, ID
As many before myself have mentioned, these are probably the highest quality ear-buds you can buy for under $100. The sound fidelity is amazing mids, highs, and bass are all reproduced superbly. Noise isolation is also amazing you can barely hear a thing when you have these in. The only pair of headphones I like better than these are my Bose over-the-ear, which are significantly more expensive.
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Reviewed By: Andreas S. - Westminster, CA
Definitely excellent sound for the price range, but they skimp a little on cord length and thickness like CNET mentioned, the thin cord worries me a little. I like the little tin it comes with since I travel a lot.
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Reviewed By: Hantao W. - Fairfax, VA
very nice headphones with good bass performance
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Reviewed By: Albert - Santa MOnica, CA
Just great earphones
compared to the bose in ear headphones, these rock. YOu heaer everything and never miss out on any note.
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Reviewed By: Jeff S. - Wilmington, DE
As an owner of original Klipsch products, Im not super impressed with many of the new Klipsch products. Lets face it, the Kornerhorns and alike were REAL Klipsch. That said these earphones KICK BUTT! The noise suppression is excellent, the sound quality is exceptional, they are comfortable and come with 3 sets of earpieces. The best part is they have more bass than any other micro-headphones I have ever heard! The richness of sound is on-par with over-the-ear headphones, but they are far lighter and comfortable! I strongly recommend them.
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Reviewed By: Michael M. - Columbia, MO
I have several pairs of IEM headphones including Klipsch custom 2s. A month ago I bought Klipsch S4s as my everyday easy in and easy out headphones. If you wear IEMs alot you know what I mean. They have great reviews online and get much praise. Here is the truth, they do sound good for most applications like classic rock, rap, and R@B. They are great in the mid-range for speech and everyday wear. My Custom 2s are better should be due to the 2 drivers compaired to the S4s one Let the headphones burn in with a constant repeating CD of what ever music you like at a middle volume for improved low end sound.
They are comfortable to wear and easy to get in the ear and out. Are slightly curved and the writing goes toward the back as you are wearing them. They are smaller then they appear and I can wear them laying down on a pillow for all of you night time music listeners. However not as small as something like the Steins CX300400 but I think they make up for it in sound especially in the mid range. They have a tangle-free cord by having it made out of more slick plactic compaired to some fabric wrapped phones that I own. these always have a blow out sooner or later
Overall a good buy and quite stylish in the white or black with silver accents even though mostly contains plastic and very little real metal this also keeps them light in the ears. These are the hot IEMs in early 2010.
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Reviewed By: Heroboy - Baltimore, MD
Ok, when you think Klipsch that conjures up an image of a high-end speaker company, right? So it seems logical that headphones made by this company would be top notch. Well simply put these were not. The sound was tinny and only mediocre at best when inserted deep into the ear. I tried them with multiple sources all with the same result.
If youre thinking of buying these, first try an experiment - put your fingers in your ears then breath deep, or swallow - annoying, huh? Thats the same experience you get with these phones. Up until now Ive always used cheap phones and figured it was time for a quality upgrade - these however were so annoying that unless you like the feeling of pressure on your eardrums at 10,000 feet and hearing yourself breath over your music save your money.
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Reviewed By: Michael K. - Pottstown, PA
I bought these on a special sale and am very happy. These were replacing a pair of Etymotic Research ER-6i that died due to cable rot. The sound is good and the fit is comfortable. I wear these during runs of up to 8 miles and they didnt come out once. I recommend!
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Reviewed By: Darrell G. - Seattle, WA
I recently purchased a pair of Klipsch headphones and have only great things to say about them.
While I had read some reviews on these headphones prior to purchasing I realized I am not quite the audiophile that some of the purchasers are. I am, however, someone who uses the headphones four to five times per week and have enjoyed the sound they produce and the comfort they supply over the typical Apple set I had been using.
Very happy with them!
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Reviewed By: Samuel C. - Lynnwood, WA
Ive had these headphones for about 2 weeks now, and I love them so far. My previous headphones were Apple in-ear headphones newest gen which had awesome treble but lacked bass and mid-range clarity. This is where Klipsch S4 shines. They might not be as clear as the Apple headphones in treble but the mid range and bass are much better than the Apple headphones. At first I was kind of shocked at the lack of clarity in the treble of the S4s I was expecting something closer to the Apples but the more I listened with the S4, the more I loved them. What got me was the balance. The Apple headphones focused on bass and treble, which was good, but the S4 focuses on bass and mid-range while still retaining exceptional treble.
That said, she S4 is much more balanced and clear in the bass mid range i.e. the bass lines are much better in the S4 than the Apple headphones and the treble isnt overpowering. If you need a lot of treble, go with the Apple headphones. Otherwise, the S4 will be perfect.
The bottom line if you are looking to upgrade your headphones and want balanced headphones with a slight emphasis on bass and midrange, then the Klipsch S4 will be perfect for you.
About me most of my music consists of contemporary Christian rock, alternative rock, and a lil bit of hip-hop rap, and the Klipsch S4 compliments all of them very well
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Reviewed By: Val K. - Brooklyn, NY
After buying this item I was turned off from them by certain reviewers. Here is the scoop I owned $300 Shures till they were stolen, and I bought these to replace them. These headphones fit right, have excellent sound, and are worth every penny. Invest in a spindle to keep them in when not using and you will see for yourself why these are the best headphones you will ever buy.
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Reviewed By: jack h. - los angeles, CA
I recently had two pairs of Etymotic earbuds ER-6i & ER 4 and was very happy with the sound quality and noise isolation but both pairs ultimately experienced a broken connection where the wire entered the earbud, rendering them useless. So with a $100 price ceiling I decided to research different brands and came across the Klipsch reviews. I can say the S4s blew me away with their significantly better base response that either of the Etymotics in fact I had to turn off the bass boost on my ipod - not needed! and trebel response is excellent as well. I did a side by side comparison when these arrived, changing between the two brands when listening to a variety of music and hands down, the Kilpsch performance is better. Crisp highs, and booming bass. And these were less expensive than either of the Etymotics. My only small complaint is the 2-tier silicon ear inserts that go into the ear canal are not quite as noise tight as the 3-tier inserts from the Etymotics and you lose a little of the bass depth if the insertion does not create an airtight seal. Unfortunately, these components are not interchangeable with the Etymotics. I am experimenting with the alternate silicon inserts that were provided and in fact might research finding a third party replacement component, but this is a relatively minor issue I only experience when working out with significant body movement. And may only be relative to my specific ear canal shape or size. I like an airtight fit firmly in the ear canal. Other than that minor issue, I highly recommend these ear buds if you want the most amazing sound possible from your device at an excellent price point. There is no point even comparing these two to the variety of Apple, Sony, or other brands I have experimented with in the past. I have spend way more $$ over time on ear buds and headphones than I have on ipods!. And at a price point well below my ceiling, these babies deliver in spades!
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Reviewed By: MARCO J. - Bakersfield, CA
These Headphones are the best I have ever tried. They isolate a lot of external noise it is not the same as noise cancelling technology and perform excellent sound output. They performed very good when I am riding my motorcycle, which is very noisy.
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Reviewed By: Jian D. - Lubbock, TX
A decent earphone, great sound, light weight. When plugged in, the ambient noise is effectively reduced.
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Reviewed By: Michael D. - Van Nuys,, CA
The first thing you notice is how comfortable they are compaired with the stock earbuds you get with ipods. The sound quality is also much fuller them stock, Compaired to much more expensive seinhouser there is more brightness. Overall the S4 is a very good value and verry enjoyable.
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Reviewed By: Brance J. - Washington, UT
first, overall they are great headphones. i read hundreds of reviews and tried on many different types of headphones in the $50 to $200 range before purchasing these. I am very pleased with the quality of the headphones so long as you find the tips that provide a good seal with your ear. they came with three different types of tips and one of the three should be great for just about everyone. they have a good length cord, you will not find yourself hunched over trying to listen to music because of an stupidly short cord. this is of course standard with most high quality headphones but you never know.
the sound quality blows all other in ear headphones in the same price range completely out of the water. as far as depth of sound range, i looked up best songs to test bass on google, listened to a few and it could comfortably hit every low note in all the songs. you will not find this in cheap headphones under $65. however, they didnt exactly CRANK OUT BASS. the quality of the sound doesnt go down on the lower sounds but if you want a set of in ear headphones with extremely powerful bass look elsewhere and in a much higher price range.
it is a given that you should take care of more expensive headphones seeing as all headphones will short if you abuse the cord. these are no exception. the carrying case is small and compact for convenient transportation and for protection from headphone abuse when not in use.
i did notice that lower quality music in my library was less enjoyable to listen to because when constantly being played in comparison to higher quality more KBS music, the difference with these headphones is much more noticeable. however, this is only an example of the quality of the headphones.
please read other reviews from people comparing these headphones with other brands bose, ultimate ears, etc. and dont simply take my word for it.
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Reviewed By: Rohit T. - Evanston, IL
Overall Im quite impressed with these headphones. I was debating getting a pair of Shure 2-series IEMs but these had a better price-point. Id looked around on Amazon and other sites for reviews, these had pretty favorable ones.
The seal of these is good, its not as sound-proof as the more expensive foam ear-plugs, but still, better then the cheap set I upgraded from.
The cord has an odd feel to it, hopefully itll last a while but who knows. It does produce some sound from conductance, but again, much better then the cheaper phones I upgraded from.
Bass is deep and rich, not overpower, what Id expect. The mid-range is somewhat mellow, not as rich warm as Id hoped...sometimes a bit tinny. Again, as well with all IEMs you need to make sure youve got a good fit in your ear I had to use the largest inserts for that, for other phones, the middle inserts were big-enough, that might be something to consider if youre already using the biggest inserts in your current phones. Still, once these got in right, they sound great.
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Reviewed By: Curt W. - Sarasota, FL
I have nothing but good things to say about my transaction with Vanns. I looked and looked, as I always do, to save a few dollars and still get what I want and Vanns came through. The Klipsch Image earbuds are a gift for my son and I know hell love them. Thanks for the fast service and great item.
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Reviewed By: Mark Johnson II - Charleston, SC
By my observation, the best comparison between Sony MDR-EX8590, Monster Turbines and S4 is clarity, best described in flowing example Imagine you are standing in front of the room with its door shut. You can hear music from within it. The music is pretty loud and you can hear it well. After a time you get so comfortable with it and start accepting it as normal. Then somebody opens the door and all that sound rushes in and surrounds you... Finally, you have a feeling there is almost nothing between you and the sound.
This is the experience when you switch from a pair of factory shipped earbuds to the Klipsch S4s. Simple amazing.
Vanns is a great retailer with excellent customer service and fast shipppinig.... You will always have a quality experience shopping at Vanns.
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Reviewed By: Marc L. - Chicago, IL
I really didnt think that these little buds could pump out the bass, but they do just the job. Lightweight, sleek, and a performer for a reasonable price.
Noise Isolation works pretty well - Lets be honest....a bud can only do so much compared to an over-the-ear, but I was quite surprised when I was almost mowed over by a bus on my bike - Guess I will only be utilizing one of the buds in the future.
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Reviewed By: Jeff G. - Telford, TN
In my opinion these are the best sounding earbuds under $100, and I have tried several. Good rich bass with clear mids and highs. Also, I love the white and black styling!! I would highly recommend these to anyone looking for quality earbuds at a great price!
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Reviewed By: David C. - Monticello, IN
They are very comfortable for in ear earphones. Great sound, very crisp highs, decent bass. Not tiring to wear. I wear them under earmuff style hearing protectors when mowing, they are comfortable even then.
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Reviewed By: Alex S. - Sandy, UT
These headphones definitely surpassed my expectations even after reading the many great reviews that I found online. The bass sounds great. You can really enjoy any kind of music with these. I immediately wanted to listen to my entire music collection after getting these.
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Reviewed By: Rob H. - Chicago, IL
These in -ear headphones are a huge improvement over the standard iPod headphones. The sound is crisp and clear, with a nice mid range good bass. I am able to hear Rodrigo y Gabriela fingers strumming the guitar strings. shameless plug, if you have ears you should listen to their music
I have previously used Bose in-ear headphones, which cost more, and these sound just as good or better.
Definitely recommend, and will buy again if I ever need another set.
Negatives the cord feels a bit flimsy, compared to some others in this price.
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Reviewed By: Mark M. - Muskogee, OK
These headphones do not provide noise isolation at all! I thought the earbuds that came with my MP3 player were better. They are comfortable.
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Reviewed By: Joon B. - Los Angeles, CA
When people first here of how much these are, theyre initial reactions will probably be, EIGHTY BUCKS FOR A PAIR OF EARPHONES?! Are you insane?!
No. Well, a little bit. When it comes to music, I do tend to become a little obsessive compulsive. My audiophile obsession began in high school when ipods just started to come into existence and they came paired with those terrible canal-type earphones. You know, the kind that you can pick out from a mile away. The ones that you cant turn a corner without seeing someone with those circular whites with white cables dangling from ones ears into their pockets. This is where my journey began.
After mine eventually broke down, I was in the market for new ones and I was introduced into the world of QUALITY earphones and headphones. Ive heard everything from those cheapo Skullcandies that have slowly permeated throughout the young crowd to the top-of-the-line earphones from each company. $500 Shure SE530s, $400 Ultimate Ears Triple.Fi 10pros, Klipsch Image X10s, and the list goes on. Considering the fact that my earphones are what connects me to my music several hours a day, I need a pair of earphones that are portable, sturdy, comfortable, and provide high fidelity sounds. I loved the sound signature of my Klipsch Image X10s, but was afraid of losing them so was in the market for a backup pair. And this is where the S4s come in...
I tried a pair my friend had, and my initial impression was, Wow. These are pretty sweet. Comparing them side to side with my top-of-the-line Klipsch Image X10s, there wasnt too big of a difference. The S4s were developed after the X10s, and a true audiophile can tell that the technology used in the X10s were trickled down to the S4s. They dont look as nice or sound perfect as the X10s do, but they are also a quarter of the price. The connection points between the cable and the earphones and the cable and the jack are the most sensitive parts and carefully analyzing these two areas, Klipsch sure did their homework when developing these. If one wants to experience out of this world sound for the first time, try these. And youll be hooked. Hooked to the earphones, hooked to the Klipsch company, hooked to music how it was meant to be heard. Yeah, theyre $80, but think of it as an investment. An investment that will provide you years of joy.
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Ease of use 5
How simpler can it get? Unbox, stick one end into ipodcomputersome sort of mp3 playercd playeretc, stick the other into your ears. These are COMFORTABLE! Ipod phones are made of hard plastic that can easily cause pain when used for extended periods of time, but these have a soft silicone tip that feel like jell-o in your ears.
Value 5
For $80, you wont find a better pair of earphones. Sound quality-wise these, in my opinion, are much better than the Ultimate-Ears Super.fi 5Pro and those are in the ~$150 range. For the everyday user, you wont hear much of a difference between these and some top-of-the-line earphones. Whenever thats the case, the Value is going to be rated a 5. For sho.
Performance 4
Only reason I am rating the performance a 4 is because there are better earphones out there made. But youre going to have to dish out a couple Benjamins to buy those.
Overall Rating 5
Klipsch is relatively new to the earphone segment, but theyve been around producing audiophile products for other applications for AGES! One of the best companies when it comes to sound. They definitely know their stuff. Their one and only focus is sound so they can dedicate all their time and resources into their audio products opposed to a company like Sony, where theyre so diverse trying to do everything.
Would I recommend this product?
Whole-heartedly. You will not be disappointed. Guaranteed.
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Also, Id like to take some time to praise vanns.com on their super-quick customer service. I left a comment before I even received this product due to how surprised I was right after I ordered. Within 24 hours, I received multiple emails stating that they received my order, that they processed my order, and that they shipped out my order. All within several hours. I order a lot of things online, and never was I once shocked at how quick their service was as I was this time around. Will definitely be coming back again to buy from them again.
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Reviewed By: Loc H. - New York, NY
I am a loyal Etymotic 6i user but those buds died after one year and after blowing through 3 of them in 3 years I thought I would try these. The audio performance is equal to the Etymotics though the earbuds of the S4 are not quite as grippy as Id like. My only real complaint is the right earbud seems to transmit static electricity which creates small electric shocks in my inner ear depending on the clothing i wear. The shocks are not painful but annoying. This doesnt happen all the time but seems to happen when Im walking and my iPod is rubbing against my clothes in some way. Holding the iPod in my hand seems to prevent these shocks.
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Reviewed By: Sujeeth N. - New York, NY
Ive always had issues with in ear headphones having too big tips to properly fit into my ears, necessitating I forcibly shove them into the area. This results in pressure, discomfort, and eventual misshaping of the earbud tips.
Again, these earphones are excellent *ONLY* if you have smaller ear canals. If you do not, you will not get a great seal.
The first week I attempted to just plug these into my ears as I had my previous earbuds Etymotic ER6i and was disappointed as they continuously fell out the largest tips were too big and the two smaller tips were too small.
Since then, Ive routing the cable over my ear and inserting the earbud upside down. For me, this is fantastic, I get a great seal and the earbuds stay in place. The bass is excellent, better than the Etymotics, and acoustically speaking almost as good.
Im not certain if this is the intended use, but its perfect for me.
I love the cable length since my iPhone slips deeply into my pockets, so this length allows me to move my head around without any tugging on the cable. I do wish the headphone plug was a straight design instead of a 90 degree bend, but thats the only complaint Id have.
Pros Excellent seal, comfortable fit, extra long cable length, good audio reproduction.
Cons 90 degree plug bend.
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Reviewed By: Keith T. - Singapore, Singapore
If you are looking for a pair of in-ears which has a solid bass, your looking at it.
The S4 in-ears are by far the best high-end bass enhanced in-ear monitors which I have ever come across. The bass feedback which I experienced with the S4 is not like any other in-ear monitors.
My previous in-ears had a strong bass but it was the kind of boomy bass which a lot of other brands are producing for their bass enhanced in-ear monitors.
But when I plugged the S4 into my ears, I was totally blown off by the sensitivity, bass and sharpness. It was sensitive enough to force me to lower my volume by 10 on my ipod when I was still using my previous in-ears. The bass was really rock solid, not the boomy bass which I experienced with other in-ears. The sharpness of the S4 too surprised me as I thought that usually bass enhanced in-ear monitors would have to sacrifice the clarity for bass enhancement.
So if you mostly listen to music with heavy bass or if you prefer bass enhancement over clarity then your search is over. Surrender to the system
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Reviewed By: harvey j. - nyc, ny
vans stood behind their warranty replaced defective ear buds no question asked
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Reviewed By: Richard S. - Seattle, WA
Bottom Line - These earphones arent as crisp on the highs and lows as my old Etymotic ER6i. I would return it, except Ive already used part of the free $15 iTunes gift card that came with them. Ugh!
I accidently snagged my Etymotic ER6i wires, so theyre pretty much gone though Ive had those for over 5 years. I have read many good reviews on the Klipsch Image S4, so I decided to buy the white ones which can only be found at Vanns.
The earpieces did not fit in my ear very well, so I used foam tips that I had left over from my Etymotics, and that made it MUCH more comfortable for me to wear my ear canals are on the smaller side. I had a chance to use these earphones this past weekend on a flight from SEA-EWR and back. The first hour was okay, though the sound quality really isnt as impressive as my old Etymotics. But after an hour, the earphones didnt sit as comfortable, and I think this is because they are heavier than what Im used to many reviews say these are light and small, but they are bigger and heavier if youre coming from Etymotic. They became a bit uncomfortable to keep in my ear.
These earphones are such a disappointment, but I guess you really do get what you pay for. I should have stuck with Etymotic....
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Reviewed By: Chris W. - Plainview, TX
I got these about a month ago and I will never go back to regular head phones again!! The sound that these deliver are incredible. You get to hear each individual instrument in your music without having to turn it up ridiculously loud. Also, once I have them in, I cant hear anything outside of them. All the ambient noise is gone and I just get to enjoy my music. I also use these with an Aviom setup at my church and they are perfect for that as well. Do yourself a favor and just purchase these now!!!
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Reviewed By: Greg O. - Stamford, CT
Really great sound and comfort. I also have the Etymotic hf5 and the Panasonic HC55. They all have their strong points and I use them at different times but overall I think these have the best overall sound. If I had to pick just one it would be the S4.
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Reviewed By: Kit C. - New York, NY
The Klipsch Image S4 are great earphones. The sound is awesome with the highs high and the lows low. I was initially worried about the enhanced bass overpowering the rest of the sound but it has a good balance. I cannot speak highly enough about the comfort and quality of these headphones. They do not feel like in-ear headphones and I can comfortably wear them for hours.
Many people have commented about the cable being too thin. The cable for the S4 is similar to the ipodiphone cables but a little more flexible.
The white color is also very attractive. Thanks Vanns for the exclusive color, fast processingshipping, and great deal on these awesome headphones!
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Reviewed By: George W. - Santa Barbara, CA
Rating 2.5 I purchased these earphones based on on-line reviews. I was disappointed to hear virtually no bass response when using an iPod or portable DVD player. Not to give up, I tried them using a higher quality source. They remained crystal clear at the higher frequencies but still had no bass response. Ive purchased less expensive headphones with better frequency response.
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Reviewed By: Tod L. - St Louis, MO
I was a bit skeptical at first after reading some other reviews especially with such a high price point but decided to go ahead and try them for myself and Im certainly glad I did. I guess in this case the cliche of you get what you pay for stands true.
These sound fantastic.........From the highest highs and the lowest lows these perform crisp and clear.
Im extremely happy and would recommend these to others....I do see some that complain about having NO bass....my suggestion to them is to learn how to properly put them in your ear before you write a bad review.
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Reviewed By: Nick B. - Center Moriches, New York
Great looking equipment that fitted nicely , well designed and a great sound. Very happy with price and quality overall.
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Reviewed By: Warit N. - Columbia, MO
The performance is below my expectation. Maybe my expectation is too high because Ive read a lots about their excellent reviews from many sources. I dont know that whether it is the limitation of in-ear headphones. They are great headphones though.
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Reviewed By: Allan F. - carrollton, TX
these headphone are top of the line products just wish the silicone heaphones didnt rip while changing them
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Reviewed By: Dan M. - Dallas, TX
These headphones fit GREAT!!! I love them. Bass is very heavy and nice but doesnt drown out the amazing trebble!!
Fits VERY well in my ear.
I would HIGHLY recommend this. I may even dare and say that these may be the best earphones by value on the market!
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Reviewed By: Sean M. - Emeryville, CA
These headphones have good sound and do a good job of blocking out other noise. Make sure you pick the correct rubber ear buds. You will get drastically different sound from the different earbuds.
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Reviewed By: Aksel G. - Denver, CO
These earphones provide excellent sound quality for the money. The sound is as clear or better than some earphones that are twice the price. They are also lightweight, easy to insert, and come in a handy aluminum case with various size inserts as well as an ear goo cleaning tool.
I am very happy with these. The cable is a little thin and may feel fragile, but that doesnt mean it is. I take care of my heaphones anyway.
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Reviewed By: Nelson O. - Mishawaka, IN
I had thought about getting a set of Bose headphones with this years tax check. Then a friend of mine told me about this awesome set he bought that were less expensive and he claimed sounded better than Bose. I didnt believe him until he actually let me try he Klipsch headphones. I never would have thought anything would sound better to me than a pair of Bose. These DO!!! If you one with an ear for music, these are a must buy!!!
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Reviewed By: Mark D. - Madison Heights, MI
Good sound isolation, comfortable, strong bass without beng muddy. Best set of ear buds I have owned!
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Reviewed By: Jerry L. - Yuma, AZ
...and these headphones did not disappoint. Excellent bass response and crystal clear highs. Now if my iPod Classic had a user adjustable EQ system Id be good to go. These S4s are so good on the bottom end that all of the adequate iPod EQ presets cannot calm down the bass without killing it completely. Still, these are the best portable headphones Ive ever used. If I had one complaint, it would be the small gauge wires between input jack and ear buds. While they seem to pass the signal fine, they are kind of flimsy.
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Reviewed By: mike l. - santa rosa, ca
I love the klipsch name and I love vanns. How could i go wrong. they were sent on time and the headphones are great. Im hearing music on my ipod that I never heard before. I would reccomend these headphones to anyone and vanns to everyone!!!!!!!
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Reviewed By: John - Ithaca, NY
Fantastic Sound! You hear things you never heard before in the music. Also very comfortable you dont even notice that youre wearing them after awhile. A great value!
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Reviewed By: Paul P. - Bozeman, MT
I have owned quite a few sets of headphones, and these try to break the mold. The design of the earbuds, makes for a very comfortable experience. The sound quality is good, but may not catch all of the lowest notes. I have not owned them for very long, so I cannot tell you about durability. Overall, for the price, these Klipsch headphones are good for the price.
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Reviewed By: Tyler J. - Troy, OH
I got exactly what i was expecting because i had just bought a few Klipsch speakers for my surround sound system and Klipsch is very good. But these ear buds have excellent sound, pretty good bass and isolate the sound very well, i dont need to turn the volume on my ipod up very much to be able to hear everything, too much and it does begin to hurt though. very happy with this product everything Klipsch and dealing with Vanns has been very pleasant. I do wish i had just paid the other $20 and goten the one with the in-line volume and music butons but i am still very happy with these.
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Reviewed By: Jon S. - Falls Church, Virginia
I bought these headphones to replace my *second* pair of earbud headphones that I got from Apple - not the standard iPod headphones, but their fancy, dual-driver pair. After the second set stopped working I suspect because of the inline remote I bought these because I read some good reviews of them online and my coworker had just bought a pair.
The sound quality is quite impressive for the purchase price. With the Apple headphones, I had to crank up the volume all the way. With these, I actually have to turn it down! The bass is great and the distinction between the highs and the lows is really clear.
As for the fit....well, I have a confession I have big ears. Earbud headphones dont always stay in my ears well, but these actually stay put pretty well. I think its the kinda weird bend they have in them - but they dont really move once Ive put them in. They fit snugly and are comfortable to wear.
All in all, Im glad that I got these and will be taking very good care of them.
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Reviewed By: Alan P. - Alamogordo, NM
Wow! This is a great set of headphones. The bass is tight, and with their multiple ear tips, it was easy to find a set that fit my ears perfectly. Way way better than anything else in the price range. Quick shipping too!
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Reviewed By: Tyler L. - Holland, MI
These headphones were a steal! I work out and typically have trouble finding headphones that stay in my ears while im moving around. These worked great, not sure if its the oval design or your choice of ear buds but they fit great.
Ive tried out a few higher end Bose, and Shure ear buds in the past that were listed around the century mark, but they really didnt own up to what I thought I was getting into.
Klipsch fan for life!
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Reviewed By: Huu L. - Chicago, IL
Im very happy with this purchase! Im not a audio technitian, but the sound on these are very clear, clean, crisp, oh so sweet. The lows are very clean and not too overpowering, never distorting. Mids and highs are good, but it took some EQ tweaking to get these levels just right. I was hesitant to give this all 5s because they dont have a category for fit or durability. The fit is great, my slight greivance is that I was use to the Shures above the ear, behind the neck design when working out. Cant do that with these. Also, the wires seem cheaper than normal for the price. Regardless, this is the best earbuds Ive owned or tried on.
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Reviewed By: John K. - New York, NY
An audiophile I am not, but these earphones offer a noticeable difference in the depth of sound immediately. The bass is clear, and loud enough for you to feel it along with the music, without being obnoxiously so. The treble is crisp and clear as well. In fact, its exposed many of the shortcomings in quality of the music that I have on my mp3 player you can hear the snaps, crackles and gaps in many of the lower quality downloads.
And believe the hype about the soft ear cushions. By far the most comfortable earphones Ive ever worn. Wore them straight through on a 13-hour flight without any soreness.
I typically buy earphones in the $70-80 range every other year these being the 5th pair in that range, and I think Ive finally found the pair for me. Forget the Sonys... You wont regret these.
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Reviewed By: daniel c. - urbana, IL
nice headphone with nice qualities. but a bit overrated..
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Reviewed By: Kyle N. - Fargo, ND
You have 2 tpyes of reviews for these headphones either people seem to really like them or really hate them. Well I havge to say there are by far the best earbuds I have ever used. Sound is great , these things can pump out the bass without covering up the mids and highs. To me the amount of bass is perfect. Newer stuff like boom boom pow has as much bass as my car audio system has. Older music like the beatles sounds perfect. Listening to the remastered tracks I can hear things I never picked up with my old earbuds. The only other thing I look for in a pair of earbuds is fit. The S4s are by far the most comfortable ear buds I have ever used. After 5 minutes of having them in I dont know they are there. I would caution people against using these earbuds in the gym or for those that like to run. Because of the
noise islation all the movements you make are amplified. It is like having your ears plugged with water. Make sure you try out the different sized ear peices each can change the sound. Find the one that fits best and sounds best,.
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Reviewed By: John I. - SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA
First of all, before I get flamed by diehard Shure fans, I do own both earbuds and love them both for their differences... I have read reviews where folks have commented about Klipsch S4 not having enough bass... you must have gotten a defective one, because this pair runs circles on Shures top-of-the-line SE530s which is also 4x more expensive!. Granted, Shures target range has always been mids, on which they have no equal, and their bass have been sufficient... But this model of Klipsch is nothing less than outstanding!! Sweet, clear mids, thumping exact bass without being overwhelming - none of those vibrating rattles you get from less-quality earbuds because the drivers could not handle hi-volume bass... oh and did I mention clarity? I started hearing noises on songs I have been listening to for years, for the first time - The Zombies The Way I Feel Inside got downright creepy - hearing Colin Bluntstones final sigh right before he uttered the first verse, after walking up to the studio mics wooden floorboards on his cuban heels - man, that is priceless!! I actually use my S4s more than I do my SE530s... in fact, its my iPod Touchs daily partner... The only thing that Klipsch can do better is perhaps the construction - wires are a bit thin, which could be an issue if you use it regularly - I got around this little problem by slathering the stress points with liquid electric tape, which someone from an audiophile forum once suggested.... And for the price, especially at the exceptional value Vanns sells them? Youd be insane to pass on them, especially all you nutty audiophiles! So yes, do get them if you value every listening moment as an experience for the soul... and I listen to every genre, from the eras of Nat King Cole and Elvis Presley, to the Stones and the Beatles, to Led Zeppelin and Metallica, to Depeche Mode and LL Cool J.. You dont have to take my word for it - go out and try them, please! There is a reason stores run out of stock on these... and youd be lucky to find them as low as the offering in Vanns - Thank You Vanns! -
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Reviewed By: Ban W. - Baltimore, MD
Incredible sound. Highs, lows and mids are perfect. Clean and crisp bass without distortion. As good as earbuds 4x its price. Simply amazing.
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Reviewed By: Ken J. - Silverthorne, CO
just a pleasure to deal with these folks, never mind the fantastic headphones!!!
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Reviewed By: Bill W. - Philadelphia, PA
I wanted a pair of earbuds that produced good noise isolation and great sound quality, for a reasonable price. Tthe Klipsch Image S4s do the job. I listen to a range of music, from classical to vocals and instrumentals to hard rock. Im very happy with the sound quality of both the bass and treble. But, you have to wear the eardbuds so that they fit correctly.
The choice of various size earbuds that came in the package was what I needed - different sizes on the left and right produce the best fit for me. And, they seat perfectly in my ear canals when I have the wires pointed straight upward. Then, I loop the wires behind my ears. I can wear these things for hours at a time with no discomfort.
Im very careful in handling the wires, though, because they seem rather flimsy to me.
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Reviewed By: Thomas R. - Scranton, PA
The Klipsch image S4 earbuds are really great . had a pair of bose earbuds but I hated the way they fit. These earbuds fit great, you dont even remember you have them on The sound Quality is great, Great Bass and really good with the highs also. I would definitely recommend these to anyone. The price was really good for what I call really high end sound.
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Reviewed By: Jeremy S. - Los Angeles, CA
I purchased these earbuds because I had an upcoming 12 hour flight and wanted to able to block out the noise of the plane. They worked great, I couldnt hear the people next to me having a conversation and they sound amazing, better then I could of hoped for. You get a deep and full sound, listening to my music with these earbuds as opposed to the generic Apple headphones that come with an Ipod takes the listening experience to a whole new level. I highly recommend these earbuds at any price.
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Reviewed By: Connor D. - Albany, NY
I have gone through so many ear buds in the past three years I lost count. They were mostly in the $20-$30 range and did not sound all that good. For overall quality, nothing I have experienced so far can compare with the Klipsch Image S4. After finding the right ear bud size, and turning the music on, I forgot I was wearing anything at all. The sound quality is truly astonishing. I feel like I am experiencing all of my favorite songs for the first time. If you thoroughly enjoy listening to music and arent put off by in ear headphones, these are the ones to buy.
Side note- The sound quality improves over time. It may not sound perfect at first because a burn in period is necessary. Simply let music play through the headphones for an extended period of time. They will continue to improve with use.
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Reviewed By: Eric P. - Sonora, Ca
I love that I got these earbuds. Ive spent so much money buying cheap earbuds at walmart and stables and have spent twice as much in a year then it cost for this pair. The sound is amazing and the tips fit very well in my ear. The only issue I have is the putting them away and getting them out. That tin is a little big to take around everywhere, but as I want my product to last as long as possible Im doing it right.
Very much worth it.
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Reviewed By: Dan W. - Beavercreek, OH
These blow away the standard ear buds. Im 49 with some hearing loss, mostly in the high end, these sound very good and clean. For the price, you cant beat them.
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Reviewed By: Todd B. - Fairport, NY
In the past i have used shure over $100 noise isolatingreducing earphones and they pale in comparison to the klipsch s4. They are extremely lightweight I sometimes forget that Im wearing them, have superb sound quality and are very comfortable. But i highly recommend the break in period recommended 20 hours but i found it to be less than that, possibly around 10 before judging them. They have a sort of tinny sound quality to them before they reach the rich sound with a fabulous bass. However the sizes of the interchangeable buds are extreme. I am in a situation where the small buds are way too small and the medium buds are slightly too large - but not a problem. The wire is very thin and lightweight and may appear that it is not sturdy, but so far it has been perfect. The carry case the earbuds comes with is very cheap and to me is not a very effective way to carry them. The s4 also comes with a much needed earwax cleaner. Overall a very solid product and Im very pleased with them.
Pros Lightweight, excellent qualitybetter than a lot of more expensive earphones, very effective noise reductionisolation, earwax cleaner, and pretty rugged
Cons Cheap carrying case, little choice for earbud sizes and fragile appearance but they are actually not fragile
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Reviewed By: Kaitlin W. - Ardmore, PA
Since its not really practical to try out earbuds in a store, I researched the best earbuds under $100 and found the Klipsch Image S4.
I havent ever purchased quality earbuds, so I wasnt sure what to expect, but I was very surprised and impressed when I got them.
The sound quality is excellent. I cant hear background noise going on around me when I listen, and the music is crisp and clear. I can also hear a lot more in my music such as someone moving around in the studio during the recording - there is added depth to the sound itself.
The fit of the earbuds is okay. I havent really tried to run with them in Im not sure they would stay in my ears. But they do come with three different sized covers to fit your ears. I use the largest and they are a comfortable fit.
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Reviewed By: Dan S. - Naperville, IL
After going through nearly a dozen pairs of various Sony earbuds in the last 4-5 years, each time breaking in a unique way, I finally decided to buy a superior headphone. After searching the web, these Klipsch earbuds continually came out at the top of lists and unlike a few of their counterparts, werent absurdly expensive particularly when I got them on Black Friday. After listening through a mediocre source - an iPod Classic - I was sold. The resolution and depth on these are really outstanding from such a tiny earbud. Comparing them to stock iPod headphones, you begin to appreciate just how much you were missing. Bass is not in short supply and is clean and tight. In short, these headphones are probably best described as balanced and clean - they just sound great. As far as durability goes, they feel solid and the silicone buds do not easily come off so losing them is less of a problem than with some other buds. Overall, a great buy and one Im very glad I made
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Reviewed By: JoAnne D. - Melbourne, FL
I have used a wide variety of in-ear, on-ear and over-ear headphones. These are by far, for the money, the best value in headphones on the market today. They are very comfortable, to the point almost not realizing you have them inserted. The sound quality is unmatched. As good as my old Bose, but for a lot less money. They were recommended by a friend and I am glad I took their advice Looking forward to many years of service.
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Reviewed By: Albert K. - Washington, DC
prior to purchasing these earphones, ive also owned a pair of etymotic ER-6i s and a pair of Shure S-4 s. i was slightly disappointed at the sound of the klipsch because they were the first pair to have dual drivers. At the same time, they are a very good pair of pieces and have the most bass of the three. the etymotics had the most clarity, the shures more balance. overall, i am happy with my purchase, although the cords are a little thin and i worry that they wont last more than a couple years because of wear and tear i use mine everyday and also during commutes.
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Reviewed By: Travis H. - Cedar Falls, IA
Awesome earbuds in every way! I suggest you download your music at the highest sound quality possible to take advantage of what these things are capable of. Its like a concert in your ears, very comfortable, I could wear them all day.
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Reviewed By: Jeff D Bergstrom - Fall City, WA
I own several earbud and other sound reduction headphones that I use regularly while I travel, exercise, etc. These earphones have proven to be the most versatile and comfortable headphones and provide the best all around sound quality at a price the fraction of what I have paid for larger, more cumbersome headphones with lower sound quality. Their convenient size and well designed carrying case make the purchase of Klipsch Headphones well worth the purchase.
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Reviewed By: Mark L. - centralia, washington
These earbuds were a preorder item that I preordered in June. When Vanns got them in stock they were shipped out very fast and only took a short time before they arrived on my doorstep. Well the wait was definately worth it! These little earbuds perform as advertised! And for the price compared to other highend earbuds these are the best bang for your buck! Comfortable fit, Great Lows, Great Mids, Great Highs! Just plain GREAT EARBUDS! Im plan on purchasing a second pair for my wife in the near future.
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