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A Legend in Sound, A Tradition of Progress
At the heart of every Klipsch product is over 60 years of audio expertise beating strong.
Our commitment to no-compromise performance has made us the preferred choice of top cinema operators, a leader in stereo and home theater sound and now a premium name in headphones.
Bigger than its award-winning and highly praised predecessor—the flagship Image X10—by only 2mm in diameter, the X5 is still very tiny and lightweight, continuing the Image legacy of being the smallest, most comfortable in-ear headphones on the market.
Complete Comfort and Fit
Image X5 earphones feature proprietary Contour Ear Gels that naturally fit the shape of your ear canals, reducing ear fatigue and producing a perfect acoustic seal. A good seal minimizes outside noise and allows you to enjoy your music at lower, safer volumes. Each flexible, oval-shaped ear gel is also light and narrow, making it almost impossible to feel inside your ear.
The X5 comes with five different sizes of washable ear gels: small, medium, and large single flange designs, as well as small and large double flange designs. This way, virtually everyone can find a precise fit.
Total Immersion
The X5 is designed to continue Klipsch’s 60-plus years of delivering stunningly precise audio. It is a balanced full-range armature driver design with a tuned bass-reflex system for crisp, clear highs and deep, impressive lows. In other words, you can experience rich, enveloping sound performances that virtually put you on stage with your favorite artists.
Beauty in the Details
A must-have for fashion-forward listeners, the X5 headphones feature sophisticated electroplated aluminum housings and streamlined, aerodynamic-shaped black “tails.” These flexible tails not only look good, they reduce cable stress and serve as an acoustic damper to minimize cable noise.
Built to Last
Klipsch has gone to great lengths to ensure the long-lasting durability of the Image X5, including its 50-inch-long cables. Put through extensive “real world” testing, these headphones feature strain relief at every cable connection point to help prevent wire damage.
Added Frills
The X5 is compatible with the iPod®, iPhone™ and virtually any device with a headphone jack. These earphones come with a compact pouch, an airplane adaptor, five sets of different-sized ear gels and an ear gel cleaning tool.
Image FAQs
What is the difference between the Image X10 and the Image X5?
The X5 is a slightly larger—by only 2mm in diameter—than the flagship X10, so it’s easier and somewhat less expensive to manufacture, so we can pass the savings on to the end user. However, the X5 is still considered a very small, lightweight design and will continue the Image legacy of being the least fatiguing in-ear headphones around.
With respect to technology and sound performance, the X5 employs a balanced full-range armature driver with a tuned bass-reflex system, while the X10 uses a balanced full-range armature micro-driver with a tuned bass-reflex system. If you like a lot of bass, we recommend purchasing the X10; however, if you like want a superior top end with more forward voicing then the X5 is the right choice for you.
According to the Klipsch engineering team, the X5 continues Klipsch’s sound signature by performing accurately in the frequency and time domain, minimizing any phase distortion with its linear acceleration. As a result, you’ll hear things in your favorite recordings you never noticed before.
Read review that compares the X10 and the X5.
Why am I not getting enough bass response?
It’s probably because you don’t have a good ear seal. Be sure to try out the various ear tip sizes, as you may find that you need the double flange design for the best possible seal. You may also want to try pulling the ear tip out slightly, as it may have collapsed.
How do I know if I have a good seal?
A good seal ensures good sound. 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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Special Features
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