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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.
As the flagship design in the Image family, these award-winning headphones fuse lifestyle, technology and fashion to deliver precise, natural sound as well as stake their claim as the smallest, most comfortable earphones on the market.
Complete Comfort and Fit
Image X10 features 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, also known as noise isolation, 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 the ear.
Image X10 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.
Premium Sound
Inside these compact gems, you’ll find over 60 years of audio expertise ready to let you hear what you’ve been missing. Image X10 uses an exclusive balanced full-range armature micro-driver with a tuned bass-reflex system to deliver superior acoustic experiences with all the dynamics and accuracy you'd expect from Klipsch.
Beauty in the Details
A must-have for fashion-forward listeners, Image X10 earphones feature aluminum bodies finished in beautiful anodized copper and streamlined black “tails.” Aside from aesthetic appeal, these flexible “tails” reduce cable stress and serve as an acoustic damper to minimize cable noise.
Built to Last
We’ve gone to great lengths to ensure the long-lasting durability of Image X10, 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.
Added Frills
While it makes for a great pair iPod® headphones, Image X10 is also compatible with the iPhone™ and virtually any device with a headphone jack. These earphones come with a carrying case and compact pouch, a ¼-inch adaptor, an airplane adaptor, five sets of different-sized ear gels and an ear gel cleaning tool.
Image X10 FAQs
Why are Image headphones unique and worth the price?
Made up of the X10 and X5, the Image series represents the world’s smallest, lightest full-range earphone family. Meant to be heard and not seen, these tiny headphones are big on performance, style and comfort. Image is loaded with our most advanced comfort features, plus its remarkably lightweight design places minimal pressure on the ears.
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 driver with a tuned bass-reflex system, while the X10 uses an exclusive full-range 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 than 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?
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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