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Manufacturer: Klipsch Part number: s5i
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- Bottom Line:
- For the skier, snowboarder, or skater who doesn't have a helmet with headphones built in, the Klipsch Image S5i Rugged earphones are the next best thing.
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CNET editors' review
Klipsch Image S5i Rugged price range: $134.99 - $149.99
- Reviewed by: Jasmine France
- Reviewed on: 02/23/2011
- Released on: 12/15/2010
The good: The Klipsch Image S5i Rugged earphones feature a durable, water-resistant design, and the in-line remote's buttons are large enough to be operated by gloved hands. The earphones provide thumping bass and solid overall audio. Includes a hard-sided case with an integrated flashlight.
The bad: The Klipsch Image S5i earphones don't offer the most secure fit, since the remote adds weight and there are no ear loops.
The bottom line: For the skier, snowboarder, or skater who doesn't have a helmet with headphones built in, the Klipsch Image S5i Rugged earphones are the next best thing.
User reviews
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Will not be disappointed, worth every red cent!
by GREGUL on January 26, 2011
Pros: Stellar sound quality, clean and clear at all volume levels, tight bass and not muddy, easy to use remote especially if you use gloves, durable, sweat resistant and strong, practical caring case. Earbuds fit perfectly and do not fall out.
Cons: Many people expect little or no cable noise but you gotta understand physics...jam your fingers in your ear and jump around...you'll hear your feet thudding down, your ear canal is sensitive to vibrations...no brainer. Buy other then noise-isolating!
Summary: I work in an office and the noise of clucking hens (I don't literally mean chickens) are around and can be loud, well, if I turn the tunes up ...
Summary: I work in an office and the noise of clucking hens (I don't literally mean chickens) are around and can be loud, well, if I turn the tunes up and snap my fingers next to my ear I cannot hear the snapping or the "hens" AT ALL...perfect! My ears are not hurting with hours of use, the earbuds stay put, awesome sound, highly recommended. I have an alergy to metal and these earbuds are rubber/plastic and well built so I have no issue with any alergic reactions to them, many of the other earbuds out there are metal casing and do cause problems for me like the Skullcandy Titaniums...good earbds but they hurt from the size and the metal did a number on my ears. I decided to shop around for over 6 months to locate the right investment of earbuds because I like the noise isolation and these puppies deliver. The price is warranted if you compare to the other choices out there for ruggedness, sound and performance so I can say I am fully satisfied with my purchase and if your like me then you'll be happy. One recommendation is if you use an iPOD then I recommend you turn the EQ to FLAT, if you mess around with the EQ then the sound quality may not be so good because these earbuds are designed for true sound and not manufactured...which is all you need...something that you don't need to screw around with for a good sound.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good sound quality, not great for their intended use.
by randolphduke on October 10, 2011
Pros: Great sound quality, comfy silicone tips, comes with multiple tip sizes and sturdy case.
Cons: Tons of cable noise, heavy remote, tips slips out constantly, "sport mode" is awkward.
Summary: I requested these specifically as a Christmas present from my girlfriend, as I needed a new set of headphones for exercising. Did a lot of research online, and chose these ...
Summary: I requested these specifically as a Christmas present from my girlfriend, as I needed a new set of headphones for exercising. Did a lot of research online, and chose these over the S4i due to their water/sweat resistant properties.
Remembered there was a shirt clip included originally, but must admit I lost it. Still think it should have been built in considering the weight of the remote.
The audio quality is great, with great bass and great mids. I agree with the CNET reviewers about the highs; they could definitely be better, but I don't listen to many arias while jogging.
I was really disappointed with how they functioned for my daily jogs. The remote is quite heavy, and with every stride it bounces up & down and tugs at the cable, causing a ton of noise and pulling the tips little by little out of your ear canal. A clip on the remote would have solved this problem. I also found the remote fairly useless for making calls. It is placed much too far down the cable for the microphone to pick up much of anything, and the sensor is located on the BACK of the remote causing excessive noise from the microphone rubbing against your clothing.
The flaws in the product make it pretty useless for daily exercising and making phone calls, and prompts me to only give it 2 stars.
I did use them skiing and found the remote to be sized well for using it with gloves, which was a plus, but the problems with the microphone were still very apparent.
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Best earphones I have ever bought.
by Joshua271987 on May 31, 2011
Pros: Outstanding audio quality. Brings my favorite songs to life. Worth every penny.
Cons: Not ideal for using when doing a lot of moving around. "Many people expect little or no cable noise but you gotta understand physics...jam your fingers in your ear and jump around...you'll hear your feet thudding down, your ear canal is sensitive to vibra
Summary: I decided to get a pair of Bose earphones after using the regular apple earphones for a couple of years. They turned out to have a better sound range so ...
Summary: I decided to get a pair of Bose earphones after using the regular apple earphones for a couple of years. They turned out to have a better sound range so I was much happier with them over apple's. But I wasn't fully satisfied with my new earphones so I did a bit of research and looked at reviews and finally decided to buy a pair of these. So today I went down to futureshop and got a pair. I am pleased to say that they exceeded my expectations and turned out to be everything I had hoped for and more. The audio quality is amazingly sharp crystal clear, vibrant, audio with exceptional depth and base. And the build quality is excellent. All in all I give these earphones a solid five star.
I decided to get a pair of Bose earphones, which turned out to have a better sound range than the regular Apple earphones. So I was much happier with them over Apple's. But I wasn't fully satisfied with the Bose earphones. So I did a bit of research and looked at reviews and finally decided to buy a pair of these. I am pleased to say that they exceeded my expectations and turned out to be everything I had hoped for and more. The audio quality is amazingly sharp, crystal clear, vibrant, and has exceptional depth and base. The build quality is excellent and the audio range is very accurate. However, I don't recommend using them for active activities like jogging and running. The reason why is because when making contact, the vibrations gets picked up by the headphones, which creates an annoying thumping sound.
Updated on Jun 20, 2011
Updated on Jun 20, 2011For Me I find that they are more comfortable and don't fall out, especially when lying down, when wearing them in sport mode. (Which is basically looping the cord over and behind the ear). But for me I only use these when I am not doing anything active. (I use my Bose IE2 Headphones for that). All in all I give the Klipsch S5i earphones a solid five star. -
Sound great, not as great a S4i, broke mine!
by eliezther6 on March 25, 2011
Pros: Sound great, not awesome
Very resistentCons: The volume control on the cable is a little heavy
Plug not so resistant, mine brokeSummary: Great product, not better than the S4i but highly recommended for sports man or people that tends to break things by accident on regular basis.
Summary: Great product, not better than the S4i but highly recommended for sports man or people that tends to break things by accident on regular basis.
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Very pleased
by bfarns19 on February 23, 2011
Pros: Great all around sound.
Cons: silicone tips constantly slip out when exercising
Summary: I highly recommend buying a set of Comply Foam ear tips. They're expensive $14 for 3 pairs - but they do really work by keeping the ear buds in ...
Summary: I highly recommend buying a set of Comply Foam ear tips. They're expensive $14 for 3 pairs - but they do really work by keeping the ear buds in your ears when active/exercising/sweating.
I've never tried ear bus over $100 but these are great.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Klipsch
- Part number: s5i
- Description: Extremely durable and perfect for active outdoor lifestyles, the Image S5i Rugged features a mic and oversized moisture-resistant three-button remote to put music and phone call controls at your fingertips. This unique in-ear headphone offers bold styling, highly intelligible phone calls and full music and/or voice control on select Apple products. Perfect for runners, skaters and other athletic types, the Klipsch Image S5i Rugged headphones, with in-line mic and three-button remote, are extremely durable, yet still deliver the same high-quality comfort and sound that has made Klipsch popular. Designed to live with the elements, the Image S5i has a competitive edge because, unlike other brands, it uses patented oval ear tips for unequaled comfort and a secure fit as well as incorporating over 60 years of audio expertise. These headphones are also moisture tested and the remote is rubberized to offer weather resistance for outdoor activities. The Image S5i features a unique Apple-based mic and three-button remote system for taking calls and having full music and/or voice control on select iPod and iPhone models. The buttons on the remote are slightly enlarged, making them easy to navigate when on-the-go or wearing gloves.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Headset
- Width 4.5 in
- Depth 1.7 in
- Height 8.2 in
- Weight 0.4 oz
- Color Black/gray
- Recommended Use Digital player,
Cellular phone - Additional Features Noise isolating,
Rubberized,
Moisture resistant,
Anti tangle cord Headphones
- Headphones Type Headset - Binaural
- Headphones Form Factor In-ear
- Headphones Technology Dynamic
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Frequency Response 10 - 19000 Hz
- Sensitivity 110 dB
- Impedance 18 Ohm
- Diaphragm 0.3 in
- In-Cord Volume Control Yes
Remote Control
- Type Remote control
- Controls 3 button(s)
Connections
- Connector Type Headset ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included Headset cable - Integrated
- Included Accessories Clothing clip,
Carrying case,
3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large) Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 2 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 2 years
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Klipsch
- Address:
3502 Woodview Trace, Indianapolis, IN 46268 - Phone: 1-800-554-7724
- Fax: 317-860-9195
