Gizmodo: klipsch image

Klipsch Image X5 Earbuds Are 2mm Bigger Than Smallest Earbuds

Jason Chen — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:00:00 EDT

These Klipsch Image X5 are the follow-up to the original Klipsch Image headphones, which were the smallest in-canal earbuds ever. The originals are now X10s (top), which are 2mm smaller than the slightly beefier X5s (bottom). The buds still have Contour Ear Gels and noise isolation, but cost $250 as opposed to the $350 of the X10. Depending on how these sound in comparison to the flagship X10, they might be a pretty good trade-off of 2mm for $100. Make sure to try shoving something really deep inside your ear to simulate how it feels before you buy a pair. It's not for everyone. [Klipsch]

Klipsch IMAGE Earphones, World's Smallest Are Almost Too Small

Charlie White — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:37:47 EDT

We got a close-up look at those super-tiny Klipsch IMAGE earphones today, and we're here to tell you, if these aren't the smallest phones in the world as Klipsch claims, any smaller ones would be invisible. Their earpieces are the size of the smallest kernel of corn you've ever seen. We're hoping to get a test listen later today; Klipsch tells us a working demo unit that we might be able to hear is on its way. Watch this space.

Klipsch IMAGE Are the Smallest In-Canal Earphones Yet

Jason Chen — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 16:20:03 EDT

Since I have gigantic wax-magnet ear canals, I'm probably the wrong market for these Klipsch IMAGE in-ear earphones. They're the smallest, lightest in-ear buds you can get (claim by Klipsch so far unverified), but will cost you $349 for the pleasure of having a pair made out of aluminum and copper. We're not sure how well Klipsch's speaker experience will translate into making earbuds, but even if they sound mediocre, you'll be able to prevent them from being stuck inside your ear with the locking rings. [Klipsch]