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Great Comfort
Featuring a black soft-feel paint finish with silver accents on its earbuds, Custom-2 earphones utilize dark gray patent-pending Contour Ear Gels that are anatomically designed to accurately fit inside the human ear canal. These soft, oval silicon tips reduce ear fatigue as well as provide an amazing seal for excellent noise isolation and bass response.
Because ear canal measurements vary, Custom-2 comes with five different washable ear gel sizes: small, medium, and large single flange designs as well as small and large double flange designs. Such variety allows these earphones to fit more of the population than the competition.
For perfect exterior comfort, flexible ear wires bend over and around the ears so they can be customized to each user. It may take you a few minutes to find the perfect fit, but once you get it right, the time will be well worth it. And not only do these adaptable wires provide optimal comfort, they also let users experience full or partial noise isolation—a great safety feature for on-the-go users. Just pull the ear gels out of the ear canals and adjust the wires to firmly position the earphone nozzles over the canals.
Great Sound
Dynamic earphones are a must for true-to-life audio experiences and Custom-2 makes it a reality. Coupling over 60 years of audio expertise with exclusive KG534 dual-balanced armatures, Custom-2 headphones deliver clear highs and thundering lows. And if you find yourself not completely blown away by Custom-2’s performance, you probably don’t have the right fit or seal. So be sure to try out various ear tip sizes.
Great Durability
Klipsch has gone to great lengths to ensure the long-lasting durability of Custom-2 earphones, up to and including its 50-inch-long cables. Put through extensive “real world” testing, these headphones feature appropriate strain relief at every cable connection point to help prevent wire damage. Plus, underneath the cable’s black cloth weaving, a special PVC Wireguard jacket prevents the wires from becoming exposed and frayed.
Added Frills
Great iPod headphones, Custom-2 also works with the iPhone and virtually any device with a headphone jack. These headphones come with a high-quality vinyl carrying case that will also fit an 80G iPod, an airline adaptor, five sets of ear gels, and an ear tip cleaning tool.
Custom FAQs
How do I get the flexible ear wires to mold precisely around my ears?
The flexible ear wires come pre-formed to fit most ears. However, to get a true custom feel, you will need to tweak the bend. Start by gently forming it to the back of your ear. You may need to adjust the angle of the earbud in your ear to help achieve a good seal or eliminate pressure points. Plan on spending up to five minutes checking the ear tip fit and wire adjustment. In many instances, you will need to bend the wire so that the nozzle is pointing forward and upward. Once you get it right, you'll find it was time well spent.
Why am I not getting enough bass response?
It’s probably because you don’t have the right ear seal. Be sure to try out the various ear tip sizes as you may find that you need the double flange design to achieve the best possible seal. You may also want to try pulling the ear tip back slightly as it may have collapsed.
How do I know if I have a good ear seal?
When no music is playing, your voice should sound louder and ambient noise should sound quieter, very similar to wearing a pair of ear plugs. Creating a tighter seal is simple. Insert the ear gel into the ear canal and then gently pull it back. This adjustment eliminates virtually all external noise so you can play your music at a lower volume, for a longer period of time, without experiencing ear fatigue.
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