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Beware of unauthorized sellers of Klipsch Image S4i-II headphones on Amazon

Unfortunately I just found out that the Klipsch Image S4i-II headphones I recently purchased on Amazon and sold by Quality Photo are sold by an unauthorized dealer of Klipsch products. I am highly disappointed in Amazon allowing this to happen as the product is sold under the auspices of being an authentic product.

Klipsh lists the following as unauthorized sellers of their products: klipsch_com_unauthorized

From Klipsch:

A note about Amazon.com: While Amazon is an authorized online dealer of Klipsch products, many resellers who sell through Amazon are not. When purchasing, it is important to note where the product is being "shipped from and sold by," which is stated clearly in the header for each product on Amazon.com.

The following online companies are not authorized to sell Klipsch products (this list is not inclusive):

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UPDATE 6/3/14 - I placed my warranty request for replacement S4i-II's back in April and have yet to receive them. Apparently they are still on backorder. After inquiring about the delay, the rep offered me the new R6i's instead. It is my understand that R6i's are replacing the S4i-II's, which is likely why Amazon has not been offering this model as the seller for a while. Be aware that buying from a third-party seller may void the warranty if they are not authorized by Klipsch. You may want to stay away from the S4i-II's and check out the new R6i's instead. They have the same MSRP, though are offered for a discount here at Amazon. There are not many reviews available, but a few forum posts have indicated that the sound quality is even better. No word on durability as of yet, as they are too new. I will post a review of the R6i's a few weeks after I receive them.

Klipsch R6i In-Ear Headphones with In-Line Mic and Apple Controls (Black)

SOUND: Plenty of people here have already written about the quality of the sound, so I won't get into it here other than to say I think it's fantastic. Bass is clear, and in no way overwhelming (READ: not like Beats), mids and highs are reproduced richly and accurately, and in general all my music has an added warmth when compared to something like Apple's earbuds.

ISOLATION: When worn properly (read: placed in ears and then rotated forward to create a seal), these headphones do an excellent job isolating noise around me. I wear these regularly on my subway commute and am able to keep my iphone volume right at 50% and still hear my music (and podcasts) loud and clear. It also protects you from the harsh decibels being flung at you by passing trains and crying babies. Your ears will thank you for wearing these, and 20 years from now, when you still have your hearing, you'll look back at your purchase of these headphones and smile.

COMFORT: The ear tips make long-term wear comfortable and painless. For those of you who have experienced discomfort with long-term wear of earbuds, fret no more. I have kept these babies on for hours at a time with nary a tingle. The 3 sizes of ear tips included with the headphones ensure that you will find a comfortable fit for your ears, regardless of how weirdly shaped they may be.

WIRE DESIGN: The flat wire design of these ear buds virtually ensure you will never have to detangle your headphones again. I don't know about you, but tangled wires drive me crazy. My brother's Apple earbuds have gotten so tangled that the once-3 foot long cord is now no longer than a foot. I have no idea how he lives with it. Well, with these earbuds, I never have to worry about that happening to me.

That being said, there is one major downside to the flat design: it literally catches onto everything. Do you listen to your music with an iphone in your pocket? Better not move your head too much, or that cord will stick to the sides of your pocket opening and undo that perfect seal isolating all that horrible noise around you. Oh, and you better be extra careful if you wear a bag with a shoulder strap. One wrong move and these babies will detach from your ears entirely and dangle embarrassingly by your sides.

Klipsch includes a handy little clip that allows you to clip the wire to an article of clothing or the aforementioned shoulder strap, which should help mitigate the catching problem. It works, but it's not perfect. The problem with the clip is that, once it's clipped at the right length from your head, that right length will change if you look up (gets too taut and undoes that wonderful seal) or look down (too much slack and this cord will bow out and start tickling your neck and face).

DURABILITY: I bought the S4i-II's (as opposed to the cheaper S4i's) specifically for the flat wire design that is supposed to be effective against tangles and more durable than the old design. Well, as I said above, it is excellent at preventing cord tangles. It is not, however, extra durable. Something inside the base of the headphone came loose a mere two months after purchasing these beautiful buds, and suddenly my right ear was deprived of that lovely rich and vibrant sound I had come to love. Let this be known: I am not a headphone abuser. I use these headphones on my commute to work -- I do not run with them (or any headphones, for that matter), I do not throw them around, I do not step on them or accidentally put them in the wash. I simply take them out of my drawer in the morning when I leave for work, place them in my drawer when I arrive at work, and take them out again for my commute home. My Apple earbuds survived this treatment for two years without crapping out on me, and yet these new, extra durable, moderately expensive buds couldn't make it two months??? I could not believe it.

UPDATE (1/17/14): 5 months later, the new pair is exhibiting the same problems as the orig

Bottom line: Based on two sets of headphones I purchased from Klipsch, do not waste your money!!! These are poorly made headphones that won’t last, and Klipsch customer service is awful and a waste of time to deal with.

I bought two sets of klipsch headphones, these and a pair of the S4i Rugged headphones one month apart for myself and then one as a gift for my husband. They worked well for 18 months when suddenly one day sound only could be heard from the left earpiece and not the right. Exactly one month later the same problem happened with the other set of headphones I got for my husband. Realizing it couldn’t be a coincidence that two sets of nearly the same headphones malfunctioned the exact same way after exactly 18 months, we believe the S4i headphones (or certain batches of them) are defective. We were upset and tried to work with Klipsch customer service to have them repaired or replaced, but customer service at Klipsch is the worst of any company I have dealt with. They told me to hire a 3rd party to have both sets repaired and didn’t acknowledge any issue with the headphones. They didn’t even make an effort to apologize for the inconvenience or offer to help us with our headphones. Any decent company would have at least offered you a discount on a new set to try and keep customer loyalty.

Additionally, when these were actually working properly the coords for these headphones make a lot of noise when moved. The noise of the coord for some reason can be heard echoing inside the headphones when in your ears. So if you like to exercise, or walk, even when these headphones are working properly, you will hear a ton of noise from the moving wire, which even my $5.99 Skull Candy headphones don’t have a problem with.
(though the bouncing of the coord

Let me start by saying that I bought these after returning a certain red colored more highly-rated, less-expensive set of tangle-free ear buds with a microphone. They were junk, and those reviews were inflated by customers who received the product for free, so beware!

Onto these: I love them. The first thing you notice is the build quality. These are well-made ear buds. The cord is solid, there is no play or wiggle in the connections, nothing about them is chintzy. It doesn't hurt that they've got a great clean, modern look as well.

The next thing I noticed was the fit. In a word: phenomenal. This is what sets these buds apart from others. They are angled in such a way that they seal easily to block out ambient noise and transmit sound directly to you without having to crank them up. Like most earbuds, they come with gels in different sizes to customize the fit. The gels are much different than what I'm used to seeing, however. They're more of an oval shape than round. I suspect the reason that these fit so well is that our ear canals aren't really round (but are more oval), just as ear canals are not angled straight into our heads as normal ear buds would have you believe.

Comfort is incredible. I've worn them all day basically every day since I bought them. There's no discomfort even after 8-10 hours, much different than any other buds I've owned. This includes expensive offerings from Sennheiser, Beats, Skull Candy, etc.

Sound quality is top notch. I'm not sure if it's the quality of the speakers or just the amazing fit, but either way, these things sound awesome. Bass is solid, mids and highs are clear and don't get "tingy" or muffled. No complaints whatsoever.

The cord is clearly marked with L and R which is helpful, but I've found that with the unique shape, I can tell right away which ear each bud belongs in. No need to even look closely to determine whether you're putting the bud in the correct ear. While it seems minor, this actually makes a big difference.

The microphone and remote work well. The volume controls are intuitive and easy to find and press, even while wearing gloves. They work perfectly with both my iPhone and iPod. The middle button moves to the next song, and will answer and hang up calls when appropriate. Sound quality through the microphone is good, as well. Certainly no complaints there. Placement of the microphone is a little off. It's down at the "split" in the cord instead of further up. This makes it necessary to adjust the cord a little so someone can hear you easily. Not a huge deal.

The flat cord is absolutely tangle free. It doesn't have memory, so it doesn't come out kinked up. Even after being wadded in a pocket it straightens nicely. It also doesn't get stiff in the cold, a problem that plagues many other ear bud cords. Since I commute via public transit in Minnesota, this has always been a huge problem for me for a significant portion of the year. It's nice not to have to worry with it with these!

One problem that the cord does have, and this is what prevented the fifth star, is that it transmits bumps and brushes pretty badly. This is a problem with all ear buds, but it's an annoyance nevertheless. I feel that these buds may transmit thuds a little worse than others, possibly due to increased surface area on a flat cord. This isn't a huge problem while commuting, but I wouldn't recommend these for exercise. It would get annoying quickly.

Overall, if you are using these for anything other than exercise, I can't recommend them enough. Great, great product, especially for the money. The fit, comfort, and performance are all well above the price range.

These earphone I feel are overrated based on opinion of people upgrading from average or earphones that are provided with a device by default. Before purchase of these I was using the v-moda remix (great pair by the way)lasted me well over year with heavy to normal use with exceptional sound quality as well, but one day I pinched the cable quite severely by mistake and one side stopped emitting sound. So after seeing such good reviews I figured I'd give these a shot, and was quite disappointed in build quality a first impression when handling, everything wash made of flimsy plastics and the cable was quite thin. then after burn in and such sound quality was not all that impressive either. I mean if your coming from Apple stock earphones or some that came with phone or any other MP3 player, or cheap $15 pair then you will likely enjoy this or find it good enough.

Sound quality
From what I heard I would rate sound quality around that of $20-30 in-ear skullcandy earphones or with in that range but definitely under $50 class maybe with better high freq. response EVEN ORDERED SECOND PAIR TO MAKE SURE IT WASNT JUST THE PAIR I RECIEVED.

Noise isolation
Decent isolation for price.This is one of the factors it was even with the vmoda pair.

Build quality
Rubbish, as mentioned before quality is all cheap plastics including remote, and thin cable vs. my v-moda pair which was all metal including the remote and cable was of decent quality.

Comfort
The light weight factor from the fact it's all plastic is positive as it barley is noticed when in ear, One place where my v-Moda remix pair caused small issue from time to time with long period in ear use the weight of the all metal caused discomfort at times. But I did not keep these long enough to test real comfort as I was immediately disappointed from other factors. **the 45 degree angle also helps keep them in ear a bit better, but there are lots of options like this now.

Durability
As for durability I did not keep longer that like 4 days so I can't truly say. But I can say they didn't feel durable at all I think I they were dropped and accidentally stepped on they would be done for, or even if cable got caught and received a little yank. With metal like v-moda pair I think I may have even stepped on it once or twice and they work just fine, till my accident with them

My opinion
For the price on these I recommend do some research and try to find a good deal on a year old pair even older or not your choice they don't have to be used, still new just not recently released because truth is technology used in headphones and such has not changed that drastically in past few years apart from design aspect and other small tech details I won't mention for now. I purchased my v-moda remix pair for just 45-50 through ebay so just keep an eye out once u decide on a pair.

After returning these I purchased denon ah-c560r 50th anniversary edition(highly recommend), for a sale price of 50$ at the time around winter last year. So after about 6-7 month of use I can say after burn in these definitely beat both out, made from light weight aluminum so more durable than these but not heavy like the vmoda pair, extremely durable cable, 45 degree angle, and very crisp through the freq response range. Will do review of them soon

I had to give this product a measly 2 stars. I really wanted to like these headphones but they just didn't deliver. Up until I bought these, I did not exactly have discerning taste. I was using $20 Sony in-ear headphones from a big-box retailer and liked them okay but because I love to listen to music through headphones, in-ear particularly, I wanted an "ultimate" experience. I researched various brands and finally decided to buy these. The first thing I noticed was the bulky fit. They fit inside my ear fine, but they came so far out of my ear that if I was laying down, I could not lay on my side. Even while walking, I don't think they really delivered in terms of reliability. After a few months of not being thrilled with these, but not finding enough reason to send them back the audio started cutting out in one of the ears. I found this to be unacceptable, particularly for the price I paid. I would not buy these again and have since stuck to the lower priced alternatives.

My 3rd pair that stopped working. All three klipsch earbuds failed on me within a year or two. I take VERY good care of my earbuds, and I always keep them in their protective case. I don't even use them that often because I got some nice wireless bluetooth earbuds from Jaybird.

On my first pair of S4i earbuds, the left earbud stopped working, followed by the microphone and volume control buttons. They replaced the first pair under warranty after I provided my proof of purchase and receipt, but even the replacement they sent failed after 8 months or so.

My current pair were a gift for which I don't have the receipt, and they won't do anything to replace them.
The speakers on these still work (for now) but the microphone and control buttons stopped working after a few months.
After contacting Klipsch, they offered me 30% off a replacement pair based on their FULL MSRP on their website, which means 0% discount.
For example, They said I could get 30% off their R6m earbuds at their MSRP of $100 even though Amazon sells them for $70. So their 30% discount basically just matches Amazon's price. So lame.

I'm never buying anything from Klipsch again. The sound quality is great, but the product quality is crap, and absolutely not worth the money since you have to replace it every year.

These are well made and have excellent sound quality. I bought mine in July 2013 and have enjoyed it on the daily commute and at the fitness club (treadmill). However as noted by other reviewers in the last week the right earphone began to have much lower volume than the left (no bass, distant sounding). The below is what I found and how it worked out for me.

The workaround - this will sound strange. Remove the rubber earpiece over the offending right earphone. Place the open tip between your lips and suck on it (with effort) like a wind instrument but in reverse. Some air may escape the sides but try to keep it air tight. Do this for about 1 minute. Replace the rubber earpiece and volume test the earphone. You may need to repeat the procedure to return to full volume performance (both earphones should sound the same).

Details - Checked the cables which were fine (very strong and wear-resistant). Then I thought to clear any obstructions in the earphone (as opposed to spending more $). Since this is very narrow I used a canned air duster with a narrow tube to blow out any debris in the earphone. Result? The problem got worse - the earphone was barely audible. The act of pushing against the speaker with the compressed air increased the volume drop. So by reverse logic, "pulling" on the speaker might improve it. Applied the workaround (while alone) and the music started flowing again!

Dear Klipsch...your excellent earphones have a minor issue. The right earphone speaker diaphragm and/or core assembly is prone to getting stuck over some period of time resulting in low volume. This may be caused by the fact that the right earphone does not seem to be airtight (air escapes on drawing breath). The left earphone is airtight (tested this) and does not seem to be affected by the same issue. This might explain why it happens to the right earphone only for many users. Not sure but the airtightness might be helping to hold the speaker diaphragm assembly in place when in use.

I originally purchased the Klipsch S4i which were great little earbuds. Unfortunately, those broke after about 6 months and I submitted a warranty request to Klipsch. It took about 6 months for me to receive my replacement headphones, and I unfortunately received the S4-II.

I gave them two stars because they're relatively comfortable and they sound pretty good. I bought the originals to use while working out, and these are horrible to wear for that purpose. The issue is the flat cable. I'm not sure how, but it always manages to twist up into weird shapes and the flat part is a grippy rubber that will grip onto anything it touches. This causes them to get uncomfortably ripped out of your ears sometimes by just twisting, and having the cable grip against your sweaty arm or shirt. The cables twist and become misshapen at the slightest movement. The parts going to the buds constantly curl up and rub on my neck or my face.

I only bought the originals for use while working out. Since these don't work for that purpose, they are essentially worthless to me. The original S4i were pretty good, but I basically rented them for 6 months. The S4-II are junk, and I don't use them or any other Klipsch product any more.

UPDATED - scroll to bottom for additional info and reason for adding a star (original review was 3 stars).

The phrase "they just don't make 'em like they used to" comes to mind when I think about these headphones in comparison with other Klipsch products I've owned and loved. First let me start by saying I would not define myself as an audiophile but I do love music and I like to listen to it in good quality, though I won't be dropping $300 on a pair of overpriced Beats, Boses, or Souls, anytime soon.

I've only had them for a few months now but I'm seriously considering replacing them with something else. The sound quality is really just mediocre for such an expensive set of earbuds. I took another reviewer's advice and "burned them in" by playing my entire library (an extremely eclectic mix) a little louder than normal volume for about 48 hours straight, but I honestly couldn't tell any difference at all and still can't. The sound is very clear but it doesn't offer the fullness or richness of similarly (or lower) priced competitors such as the Skullcandy Titans or the Sony XBA-1s. If you're a fan of music that mostly contains one specific type of sound you'll likely love these. I just have such a wide-ranging mix of styles from classical to electronica, hip-hop, and dubstep, as well as classic rock and country (I like it all) that I find them to be too vanilla for my taste. And before anyone suggests it, I've played endlessly with the artificial "equalizer" that the iPhone offers to see if I could get better results, to no avail. I am able to get slightly better performance on certain songs with certain settings but I'm not going three menu levels deep into my phone to change the audio settings each time a different type of song comes on when I'm in random shuffle mode which is the vast majority of the time.

I love the in-line controls, which work flawlessly and have all the functionality you could hope for and it is very intuitive to use, but as other reviewers have commented, the microphone needs work. It rubs against your shirt/chest and is nearly impossible to use when your body is engaged in any type of motion. The call quality is good though it's a little weird for me to have the caller in both ears so I usually take out one side. Also, the cords, while of pretty decent and hopefully durable quality, transfer noise when they rub against your clothes/body. It's not a complete dealbreaker though it is more than mildly annoying.

They are very comfortable to wear, largely due to the oval shape of the ear gels and there is a plethora of sizes to choose from. I also love the styling and color (my iPhone and iPad are both white and I just have a thing for the all-white electronic devices) which was a huge part of my decision.

The "carrying case" is a joke and is only marginally better than the drawstring "pouch" Sony provides with its 'buds. It does look like Klipsch finally gave the earbuds a worthy shell in version 5 but the one that comes with these is ridiculously flemsy and hard to use and provides no protection in terms of potential squashing and possibly dropping them. Even my husband's Skullcandy Titans as well as my stepson's [much cheaper] Fix's have a hardshell case.

Overall these are decent for the price since they are one of the few high[ish]-end pairs that includes iPhone controls but after hearing the new XBA-1s (Sony XBA-1 Balanced Armature Headphones-1 Driver) that we got for my stepson for Christmas, I have a bad case of 'bud envy. Well, well, when I added that link I found out that the XBA-1s now have a version with iPhone controls, hmmm, might have to check those out!

UPDATE: I've now had the chance to use these earbuds to watch some tv shows and movies on my computer and I now see just how amazing they are. It's just not what I primarily wanted them for (music). Based on what I was hearing while watching the shows/movies, I'd say they'd be great for gaming as well. I could hear every minute sound including ragged breaths taken by the lead female actress of one of the shows. I've never even noticed that sound on the 7.1ch surround of awesomeness in my living room at what would likely be above-comfortable volume for most people and is my major reason for adding back one star. The range of sound is amazing, but I still think there are better options out there for my purposes.

This is my first pair of Klipsch earbuds, replacing an old pair of Sennheiser buds that recently broke. I had been loyal to Sennheiser for years, but just couldn't find a new pair of earbuds that I liked (my old pair had been discontinued).

First impression was that the build quality is fantastic. The in-line microphone/controls are really solid and well constructed. These definitely don't feel like cheap earbuds. This is the first time I've used headphones/earbuds with the flat cable design and I'm liking that as well. They remain tangle free, which is fantastic considering I use them primarily when I'm on the go, and I can toss them in their pouch or in a bag without spending time delicately folding them up to prevent knots. The cable does feel a bit heavier than a regular round cable, but it isn't noticeable enough to be a deal-breaker. One side of the flat cable is black, while the other is a dark grey, which gives them a bit of style.

It comes with three sizes of Klipsch's regular oval designed rubber tips, as well as odd (for lack of a better term) snowman-shaped tips. I've found the best luck with the regular medium sized tips, but it's good to have options if my ear canals ever decide to change in size. The cable has a straight 3.5mm headphone jack, which is especially nice for me, because it fits in my phone with the case on (unlike my old Sennheiser buds). These also feature the symmetric-style cable (both sides equal lengths), which is an absolute must in my opinion. You also get a small clip in the box, which allows you to reposition the microphone if you need to get it closer to your mouth to speak.

As for the sound... they are just a bit disappointing. Definitely not as good as my old Sennheiser earbuds (which were similarly priced), but far from bad. The bass isn't very punchy, and it all feels a bit muddled. I listen to all kinds of music, and have tested them listening to everything from indie pop, to rap, to classic rock. They aren't horrendous by any means, and for the price I'd say they are average to above average, but not quite as good as I expected from Klipsch.

I have only had them for around a week now, though, so if a "burn-in" period is necessary, this review is most certainly premature. I will be sure to edit if I notice the sound quality improve.

The headphones are fine, they worked well for the price but after six months one of the ear phones stopped working. I really only use these while walking my dogs, so I figured being able to hear from one ear while walking around was safer and I could live with it. Then two months after one of them going dead, the other one went dead and my Klipsch ear buds are now worthless. I tossed them in the junk drawer and went back to my original Apple supplied ear buds, which are still working perfectly.

Headphones are simply not up to the quality I expected, paying sennheiser prices, and not getting anywhere near that level of sound quality or durability. They are currently sitting in my desk in the case, as the tendency for static to come across the wires became too frustrating.

Best of all my non noise reducing earbuds. I have Sony audio technica klipsch and apple. Very durable. I just throw them in my backpack yank them out when I walk to work. Cord noise can be irritating. But sound is sensational. Have Had them for three years. No problems.