Klipsch Image S4 Noise-Isolating Stereo Headphones
The Image S4 in-ear headphones from Klipsch provide terrific audio quality in a compact design ideal for mobile use. The high-performance dynamic microspeakers provide a full frequency response with rich bass and clear treble, bringing out all the detail in your music.
To add to your enjoyment, the in-ear fit creates a seal in the ear that blocks out ambient noise, allowing you to focus on your music. The washable silicone eartips are provided in 3 different sizes, allowing you to find the best fit for comfort and noise isolation. The 3.5mm mini plug lets you connect to MP3 players, CD players, and more. A cleaning tool and crush-proof aluminum case are included.
- Compact and lightweight design
- Angled nozzles for proper in-ear alignment
- Dynamic dual-magnet microspeakers provide detailed, realistic sound
- Washable silicone eartips are provided in 3 sizes for a comfortable fit and high levels of noise isolation
- Standard 3.5mm plug for compatibility with MP3 players, CD players, computers, and more
- Cleaning tool and aluminum case included
| Type | In-Ear |
| Frequency Range | 10Hz - 19kHz |
| Impedance | 18 Ohms |
| Sensitivity | 110dB |
| Maximum Input Power | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Connectors | Gold-Plated 3.5mm Stereo Mini Plug |
| Cable Length | 4.2' (1.3 m) |
| Weight | 0.4 oz (12g) (Without Cable) |
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by PowerReviews(based on 69 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
86%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Comfortable (44)
- Great sound (40)
- Good bass (34)
- Lightweight (31)
- Compact (29)
Cons
- Falls off/out of ear (8)
- Flimsy construction (6)
- Uncomfortable (5)
Best Uses
- Portable devices (39)
- Travel (34)
- Music (26)
- With my computer (15)
- Working (15)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Audiophile (19), Traveler (18), Gear head (7), Quality oriented (7), Avid listener (3)
- Primary use:
- Personal (60)
- Computer Platform:
- Mac (4), PC (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (26)
Most Liked Positive Review
The best sound quality ear buds/dollar
I use these ear buds to listen to music while reading, mowing my lawn, working in my garage, etc. I use them with iPods as well as our home stereo. I am amazed...Read complete review
I use these ear buds to listen to music while reading, mowing my lawn, working in my garage, etc. I use them with iPods as well as our home stereo. I am amazed at their great sound quality. I had some V-XXXX VXXXX that I liked but they were damaged in "a lawn mower accident"(bummer!) so I had to replace them. I chose these Klipsch S4 buds after reading many reviews. And I am glad I picked them as they've exceeded my expectations by a lot. The old V-XXXX's had an overpowering bass sound that I had to "fix" by reducing low frequency sounds on my iPod or on my pre-amp. The S4's were better sounding and had a more natural low end without making any tone adjustments on the player. And I've heard details in my music using the S4's that I'd never heard before.
I listen to all kinds of music except for rap or hip-hop (as I feel these are just no-talent noise, not music).
I highly recommend the Klipsch S4's to anyone who likes very good quality sounding music. I even hear more detail with these than I do with my Bose noise-canceling headphones or my Senheiser's. And the S4's are very good at blocking out most external sound. They are great for use while mowing the lawn or working with power tools.
Make sure you put the S4 bud's "R" in your right ear and "L" in your left! That makes a big difference in sound quality. The steel silver colored padded case that they come in is fine for storing them, but a soft pouch or a case that would be comfortable in your pocket would have been nicer, or a case that could hold your iPod as well would be more useful.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Great earbuds - Prepare for compromises
PROs:
When properly fitted, these earbuds sound great. The sound is extremely well balanced, and I really enjoy hearing the low frequencies that are completely cut out in other earbuds. I list...Read complete review
PROs:
When properly fitted, these earbuds sound great. The sound is extremely well balanced, and I really enjoy hearing the low frequencies that are completely cut out in other earbuds. I listen to a lot of bass-heavy electronic music, and the bass is definitely present in these earbuds, but it really can't compare to over-ear headphones or an actual stereo. I appreciate that I can hear a balanced sound even at low volumes.
CONs:
1) Microphonics. The most problem with these earbuds is the cord. I don't care that it's thin and feels flimsy, but I do care about the friction noise, sounding like you're using a stethoscope, that is transferred through the cord. I now know this friction noise is called microphonics, and it is so extreme when I walk or move (the primary purpose for earbuds) that it's difficult to concentrate on the music. By wearing the earbuds upside-down with the cord wrapped around my ears, the noise is significantly reduced. Due to each earbud being angled, I have to wear the Right in my left ear and vice versa when wearing them upside-down.
2) Uncomfortable. When wearing these as they are designed, they are fairly comfortable. They are less comfortable upside down with the cord wrapped around the ears. To hear the full bass response and to keep them from falling out when upside-down, they need to be lodged snugly in your ear, so much so that extended listening is uncomfortbale. The mid-size tips are the only ones that fit me (The large ones are too large, and the thin double-flange tips are too narrow). Klipsch sells mid-size double-flange tips, and I may try these at some point. The earbuds are dislodged more easily when chewing gum, and they aren't comfortable for sleeping.
3) Traveling case. While a relatively minor complaint, I don't know why a cord-wrapping case is not standard. I find I spend a lot of time wrapping the cord around my fingers such that it will fit in this case with the lid closed.
Overall, these earbuds sound great for the price, and that's why I've kept them. However, be prepared for compromises.
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Mobile Device
Comments about Klipsch Image S4 Noise-Isolating Stereo Headphones:
A few people here are complaining that these don't block out ambient noice very well, they fall out of their ears or there isn't good bass response... which tells me they probably don't have the right size rubber pads for their ears. Klipsch provides 3 different sizes. I need the large myeslf. They block out external noise very well for me, but if I use the medium size pads then I'd have the same problem others complain about. I can't even think about using the small pads. The fit (with the proper ear pads) is much better than the standard Apple ear buds that come with the iPods. The sound from these is very good for the price (again, better than Apple ear buds) but you have to get them to fit your ears properly. My only complaint is that the pads can come off when you don't want them to. I have to push them in my ears a ways in order to get the best fit and block out external noise. Once after pushing it in too far, the rubber pad came off when I tried to remove the 'phones from my ears. I was able to get it out easily with tweezers since the rubber didn't go that far inside my ear, but I just wish they were more secure. I ended up losing one of the pads eventually and now I've ordered a replacement from Klipsch.
The cord is nice and long which gives some versatility you won't get with some others. I've owned these for a year or more and they still sound great.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Other
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Computer
- Mobile Device
- Music and Movies
- Office Computer
Comments about Klipsch Image S4 Noise-Isolating Stereo Headphones:
I bought these earphones because I have read many reviews online that these are the best sounding earphones for the money... and those review were right... Never before have heard such clarity, treble and bass for earphones, save my Bose noise-canceling Headphones that cost 4 times as much! Hese fit comfortably in my ear, and have different sized ear attachments to fit virtually any ear. I highly recommend these earphones for those people that want a quality earphone and are willing to pay a little more for it... Enjoy
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Comfortable
Cons
- Poor Sound Quality
Best Uses
- Mobile Device
Comments about Klipsch Image S4 Noise-Isolating Stereo Headphones:
I bought them to replace a cheaper Sony product, but went back to the Sony head phones.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Great Sound Quality
- Quality Microphone
Cons
Best Uses
- Mobile Device
- Music and Movies
Comments about Klipsch Image S4 Noise-Isolating Stereo Headphones:
I bought these because I seen internet reviews that these are the best earphones for the money... and they where right. I have a several pairs of earphones, mostly cheap, and the best pair I had before the klipsch were the ones I got with my Zune a few years ago. but once I tried these, I was completely surprised. The never heard this sound and quality of music that came out of these earphones in my other earphones, and are very comparable to the sound I got to my Bose Noise canceling headset!!! I would highly recommend these earphones, regardless of the price...
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact Design
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Klipsch Image S4 Noise-Isolating Stereo Headphones:
Great music reproduction and clarity. Luv the bass
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
- Uncomfortable
Best Uses
- Mobile Device
Comments about Klipsch Image S4 Noise-Isolating Stereo Headphones:
The headphones are a quality product, just not for me
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Great Sound Quality
- Quality Microphone
- Wonderful sound
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Everywhere
Comments about Klipsch Image S4 Noise-Isolating Stereo Headphones:
Done buying headphones after buying these...have soo many...these are hands down the best after using them now for many months...I loop them from behind my ears into my drums using ety 2 flange eartips that fit perfectly and now never ever fall out...tremendous clean sound...highly recommended from an audiophile...
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Computer
- Mobile Device
- Music and Movies
- Office Computer
Comments about Klipsch Image S4 Noise-Isolating Stereo Headphones:
My main gripe when it comes to Earbuds are the durability . I only own these for a few weeks and I have no complaints thusfar. Im still trying to decide which of the rubber inserts actually fit my ear .As per the sound quality its great!
I recommend this product for the price.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact Design
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Mobile Device
- Music and Movies
Comments about Klipsch Image S4 Noise-Isolating Stereo Headphones:
I purchased these headphones for travel and have been thrilled by the comfort, audio fidelity and balanced sound. They are a Little distorted in the high mid-range at times, but for the size of the speakers and the cost of the headphones, they are really exceptional.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
- Stylish
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Audio
- Music
- Portable Devices
- Relaxing
- Traveling
Comments about Klipsch Image S4 Noise-Isolating Stereo Headphones:
I've owned Schenheiser and Bose units.....these things ROCK for 1/2 the price!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Sound good
Cons
- Minimal noise isolation
Best Uses
Comments about Klipsch Image S4 Noise-Isolating Stereo Headphones:
These are perfectly good headphones from a sound POV however they are a big disappointment when it comes to Noise Isolation. They really don't isolate the sound more than the standard cheap headphones available for a few bucks.
Another issue is I do not find the ear pieces fit all that firmly so when I use them at the gym they often fall out. My Apple provided phones actually do a little better job in this department.
Are they worth the money? EHHH???
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Durable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Music
- Portable Devices
- Traveling
Comments about Klipsch Image S4 Noise-Isolating Stereo Headphones:
The sound beats even much more expensive models from Shure, Bose, and others. The sound isolation is unveatable. The bass is very good in comparison to the more expensive models mentioned above.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
Cons
- Flimsy Construction
- Unattractive Design
Best Uses
- Music
- Traveling
- With My Computer
- Working
- Working Out
Comments about Klipsch Image S4 Noise-Isolating Stereo Headphones:
As long as bud fits your ear,this one rocks!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Stylish
Cons
- Falls Off/Out Of Ear
- No flexibility in frost
- Uncomfortable
Best Uses
- Home Audio
- Music
- Portable Devices
- Traveling
Comments about Klipsch Image S4 Noise-Isolating Stereo Headphones:
Falls out of ears, so i can't use it going by steps. The cord becomes a wood even at 1 degrees of frost.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Klipsch Image S4 Noise-Isolating Stereo Headphones:
I purchased these prior to deployment to Iraq. So far I'm VERY pleased. Not only were they great on my 12 hr flight to kuwait - With these headphones I slept during my C130-flight. Honestly am shocked at how well they block out ambient noise. Sound quality is great - the bass actually shakes my head a little bit. GREAT product!
Don't sleep with them in, or you'll miss your alarm.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Bass
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Music
- Portable Devices
- Relaxing
- Traveling
- With My Computer
- Working
Comments about Klipsch Image S4 Noise-Isolating Stereo Headphones:
These headphones are incredible! The clarity, the fullness of the bass, the quality...its all there. These are the best ear buds I have ever heard and the most comfortable fit! Know that you do have to try the different ear pieces to get the right fit. I would buy again for sure. Nice job Klipsch!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Great Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable Devices
- Relaxing
- Traveling
Comments about Klipsch Image S4 Noise-Isolating Stereo Headphones:
Mostly used with Archos A43IT . Musicality is excellent but bass can be better. Deep bass but presence is below average. Highs are clear but not too much. Mids are very mild and smooth with excellent staging reproduction.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Poor Sound
- Poor Value
- Too Much Ambient Noise
Best Uses
- Portable Devices
- Traveling
- Working Out
Comments about Klipsch Image S4 Noise-Isolating Stereo Headphones:
Bought these before a long trip. Tried them for over 2 hours switching back and forth with the iPod stock buds. The sound was thin. No bass response. The iPod buds produced a much fuller sound. Asked my wife (musician) to try and she experienced the same thing.
Did not filter out ambient car noise well either.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
Cons
- Flimsy Construction
Best Uses
- Anti-snoring
- Portable Devices
- Relaxing
- Traveling
Comments about Klipsch Image S4 Noise-Isolating Stereo Headphones:
Picked up a pair based on reviews and Klipsch performance excellence in other products I own. I'm taking this pair to Iraq in hopes of drowning out the snoring from the other guys in my barracks. Testing theses, my kids were shouting from across the room - was as if they had a 'mute button' (We should be so lucky, eh?). Excellent sound isolation. The bass is very strong - strongest I've heard from buds. Bass is a little muddy, but can feel it shake a little bit. VERY good product for the money!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Durable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Music
- Portable Devices
- With My Computer
- Working
Comments about Klipsch Image S4 Noise-Isolating Stereo Headphones:
I bought these headphones as a way to listen to music as a pass time, its not like I am super into hearing everything perfectly. These headphones way exceeded my expectations and I can hear every song better than I ever before. Also, I was looking fore something just moderate by searching in the [$] range and got something worth well more than its price.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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- Price: $3.99
Cable Management
- Price: $3.10
Ear Tips
- Price: $17.95
This is a special order item and is non-cancelable and non-returnable. Est. arrival at B&H is 7-14 days (subject to availability). Your order will be charged at time of shipment.
What's in the Box
- 3 x Pairs of Eartips (S/M/L)
- Aluminum Case
- Cleaning Tool
- 2-Year Limited Warranty
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