Klipsch Image ONE Premium On-Ear Earphones with Mic and 3-Button Apple Control - Black/Gloss

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer

Klipsch Image ONE On-Ear Headphones

The Image ONE On-ear headphone is about listening with passion. It intimately connects you with your favorite artists, letting you experience the honesty behind every soulful note, the intensity of every guitar, the precision of every drum roll and the powerful voice behind every lyric–whether you’re at home or on the go. And thanks to their superior noise isolation, these headphones block out daily distractions to let you listen in peace.

The Image ONE brings high-performance Klipsch sound to people who prefer an on-ear design, and is among the first to feature an Apple-based mic and three-button remote for taking calls and controlling music on iPods, iPhones or iPads.

Amazing Sound and Comfort

These compact headphones are extremely comfortable and offer the same powerful, detailed sound reproduction that has made Klipsch a popular choice among discriminating listeners since 1946. The Image ONE covers a wide frequency range with dynamic detail and delivers strikingly realistic sound.

It doesn’t matter how great a pair of headphones sound if they aren’t comfortable to wear. But don’t worry; the Image ONE has got your ears covered. Each lightweight, pivoting cup fits securely and features premium leather and plush memory foam for hours of pure listening pleasure and superior passive noise-isolation, which blocks out ambient noise and provides enhanced bass. These on-ear headphones feature an adjustable leather headband for custom fit and are compact and sleek so they look as good as they feel.

Functionality

The Image ONE is one of the first on-ear headphones to feature an Apple-based mic and three-button remote system for taking calls and controlling music on iPods, iPhones or iPads. The mic and remote functionality support select Apple products, and are positioned at the cable yoke — where the two cables meet at chest level — to create a more natural feel when answering calls and controlling music. The mic is a highly intelligible 360 degree design with echo cancellation, so your voice will be heard crystal clear without having to talk down, or directly, into it.

Controlling your music on the Image ONE couldn’t be easier. The plus and minus buttons control volume up and down, while the middle button does the rest of the work. When listening to music, press the middle button once to play/pause, twice to track forward and three times to track back. For phone use, press the middle button once to answer and once to end the call. You can also use the middle button to take advantage of the voice control feature on the iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4. Just hold down the button and say your command.

Durability

Klipsch has gone the extra distance to ensure the durability of each Image model. Subjected to extensive real world testing, Klipsch headphones feature enhanced cables and durable strain relief at every connection point to prevent wire damage. In fact, Klipsch Image headphone products endure some of the most rigorous testing in the industry.

Service

Covered by one of the best warranty programs in the industry, with a 2-year replacement policy on all headphone products as opposed to the 1-year offered by many competitors, you can rest assured that your Klipsch headphones will provide years of listening enjoyment.

Compatibility

The Image ONE does not require batteries. Just plug it into any device with a standard 3.5mm headphone jack and you’re ready to enjoy the full impact of your music. If you have a compatible iPod, iPhone or iPad, the Image ONE allows you to enjoy highly intelligible phone calls and full music and/or voice control via a unique mic and three-button remote.

Added Frills

The Image ONE is available in a sleek black finish with chrome and leather accents. It includes a clothing clip, airline adaptor, ¼” adaptor and premium carrying case.

The Image ONE brings high-performance Klipsch sound to people who prefer an on-ear design, and is also one of the first on-ear headphones to feature an Apple-based mic and three-button remote for taking calls and controlling music on iPods, iPhones or iPads. These compact headphones are extremely comfortable and offer the same powerful, detailed sound reproduction that has made Klipsch a popular choice among discriminating listeners since 1946. The Image ONE covers a wide frequency range with dynamic detail and delivers strikingly realistic sound with a moving coil 40mm speaker. Each lightweight, pivoting ear cup features premium leather and a special high-density memory foam for hours of listening pleasure and superior passive noise-isolation, which blocks out ambient noise and provides enhanced bass. And unlike noise-canceling designs, the Image One does not require batteries. Just plug them into any device with a standard 3.5mm headphone jack and you’re ready to enjoy the full impact of your tunes. The mic and remote functionality support select Apple products, and the mic is a highly intelligible 360 degree design with echo cancellation, so your voice will be heard crystal clear without having to talk down, or directly, into it. The Image ONE cables feature improved strain relief for extreme durability and also minimize unwanted tangling

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 5 x 7 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0043M9AU2
• Item model number: Image ONE
  

Price : $124.95
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List Price : $149.99

Technical Details

• Professional grade memory foam ear-cups provide premium comfort and noise isolation
• Full music and/or voice control on select Apple products and Echo-cancelling 360 degree mic
• Custom 40mm drive units deliver wide frequency range with dynamic detail and strikingly realistic sound
• Adjustable leather headband for custom fit, Ear-cups fold flat for easy storage (travel case included)
• Sleek Black finish w/chrome and leather accents, also includes premium carrying case, clothing clip, airline adaptor, ¼-inch adaptor and 2-year warranty.

Customer Reviews

As an owner of all of Klipsch' IEM's, I was extremely pleased to hear Klipsch would soon be releasing an actual Headphone model, and couldn't wait to get my hands on a pair. Well the day finally came (A little over a month ago, but Amazon didn't yet have the product available for review) and I've put 'em through their paces.

FIRST IMPRESSION

The box is pretty unassuming and the Apple store even had it hanging from a peg, right next to the Dre Beats and Skullcandy's. Say wha? But fret not. It's whats inside that counts, and these count in a big way. Accessories include a nice zippered pouch, the typical 1/8" to 1/4" headphone adapter, an airline adapter, the manual, the warranty card, etc. Pretty much what you'd expect to find when de-boxing headphones. But you're not reading this to hear about accessories, so let me get right to it.

BUILD QUALITY

The Image One's are quite nice looking and are seemingly well built. Although plastic is the primary material, it's quite sturdy and unlike the "creaky" Dre Beats. The leather patches on the outside of each 'phone are a nice touch and when mixed with the "chrome" accents, such as the Klipsch name, look really nice. The cable is actually thicker than most and seems to be quite sturdy. These aren't quite what I would call a work of art, but are still something you'll feel proud wearing and feel as if your money was well spent.

AUDIO QUALITY

Audio quality is very good. I've got probably 30 pairs of earphones/headphones floating around, and the only pair I like more than these, are the B;W P5s. But then again, those are in a completely different class.

BASS: If you're looking for a super-flat set of headphones, these aren't it. These have a VERY NICE bass response, but without sounding like a "fart cannon" and/or disturbing the rest of the spectrum. This is in contrast to a lot of other 'phones that can't seem to quite get it right. They're either all bass and trash the mids and highs (Dre Beats), or they are super clear from 800Khz on up, but have very little bass response(Etymotic HF3). It seems as if Klipsch finally got it right.

MIDS and HIGHS: The mids and highs are ultra smooth and there weren't any noticeable spikes, which could lead to audio fatigue. The bass seems to be the only aspect that is a bit "colored". I listened to several genre's of music from Dubstep to Classical and was equally impressed with the performance on them all. I could literally pick out the instruments being played and I felt as if I was right there in the studio.

COMFORT AND OPERATION

COMFORT: These are closed-back, supra-aural headphones. Meaning they sit on the ear, instead of over it. That being said, the soft leather pads and the design make them quite comfortable. I was able to listen for extended periods of time (2hrs+) without any major discomfort. My ears were, not surprisingly, a bit warm after use, but that's about it. Very nice.

MIC/IPOD CONTROLS: The control "stick" is located down on your chest, right where the "Y" splits off (I have uploaded a close up and added it to the image gallery). Some may not like this as much as having it up by your ears, but I actually prefer this design. To me, it's just easier to reach and control. The downside to having the stick lower is the mic is now further away from your mouth. That being said, I found mic clarity to be a bit muffled, and a heavy wind would cause the typical "audio-blowout", but neither were bad enough for me to consider a major negative. I don't use these on my iDevices much anyway.

SOUND LEAKAGE: The leather and foam pads do a nice job of keeping the sound in your ears, where it belongs. In fact, with a perfect "seal", I heard no leakage at all with my Fuze full-throttle. However, once the seal is lost, you do get some leakage (to be expected), but it's still nothing to be overly concerned about. I would feel comfortable using these in a library, as long as I didn't have the volume full-blast.

CONCLUSION

I simply cannot recommend these enough. I read somewhere that these were designed to be the Image S4's in a full size form factor. This is not the case. These sound very different from the S4's, and in a good way. The clarity, bass response and soundstage is pretty amazing. If you've been primarily an IEM user, and aren't going to the gym everyday, you owe it to yourself to try a pair. You'll be pleasantly surprised. They're priced right, look right and most importantly, sound right. A winner in my book.

Recommended.

I love these! I've never worn headphones this comfortable. They are a bit smaller in size than a Bose pair we have, so for me they are a great fit, cover my ears perfectly. The sound quality is excellent and in my opinion just as good as the Bose. A little bit "bassier" maybe, as some have mentioned, but not to the point that it takes away a star from the rating. I actually like the softening effect of the bass. The in-the-ear type headphones that come with the iPod bother me after a time, getting me tired and sore from wearing and fiddling with them, but I could wear these all day. They are not bulky or heavy and they retail for about half of the price of my husband's Bose pair.

As far as the techy stuff goes, others have reviewed that part of it so I won't reiterate, but everything they claim to do works simply and well. Overall I can't find a negative thing to say about these headphones. They look good, feel great, and sound wonderful... what is not to like? l feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to try them and review them for Amazon's Vine program. Highly recommended.