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Klipsch Custom-1 In-Ear Noise Isolating Earphone | 
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| Brand: Klipsch
Category: CE
List Price: $129.99
Buy New: $79.95
You Save: $50.04 (38%)
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Rating:  28 reviews
Color: black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 1.3 x 0.3 x 0.3
MPN: 1007714
Model: 1007714
UPC: 743878019513
EAN: 0043878019514
ASIN: B000WAHFBU
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Patent-pending Contour Gel tip mimics the natural shape of the human ear for optimal comfort | | • | Perfect over-ear fit for isolated and active use | | • | Compatible with all 3.5mm headphone jacks, including iPhone | | • | Single full-range speaker | | • | Category leading acoustic performance |
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Product Description
sound-isolating earbud design * includes assortment of soft ear gels for a comfortable fit * full-range KG 332 balanced armatures for clear, natural sound * 50" straight cord with stereo mini plug * compatible with MP3 players and other portable devices with a stereo minijack, including the iPhone * vinyl carry case *
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| Customer Reviews: Read 23 more reviews...
 Great Product = Happy Customer October 7, 2008
L. Esenther
I enjoy music, but definitely wouldn't consider myself an 'audiophile'. When I set out to buy a new pair of headphones, I did so with an initial budget of $80, thinking I was going to get the best of the best. NO WAY did I think I'd spend $350 no matter how good the sound. I did a ton of research, reading literally hundreds of reviews from many forums, online stores, and other write ups on the various products out there. The Klipsch Image's promised comfort while also delivering pure audio streamed almost directly to your brain. This alone tempted me, but I was skeptical about how good this could really be. I first tried several other products in the $80+, $100+, $150 and finally $220 categories, by other makers including Shure, Bose, Sony, Altec Lansing, Sennheiser and a few others. Each step I was blown away by the raise in sound quality, and somehow managed to justify the price increases. I had owned a pair of Bose QC2 Noise-cancelling headphones, and really liked how they filtered out background noise, but after trying the 'earbud' styles that 'claimed' to offer this, didn't think it was possible. I was somewhat satisfied with my Bose QC2's, but they were extremely large (by comparison), and given Bose's fame for using brittle materials, I never took them out with me, only used them for flights. Another problem I had with all the others, was the fit.
Most of the other earbuds out there had mixed reviews, and I have pretty average ears, so I was confident I would be ok; but I wasn't. Some were 'ok'. Some took quite a bit of fiddling before they were 'just right'. But all of them were only comfortable in my ear for a few hours at most. When I reread the reviews on the Klipsch Image headphones, I saw that the engineers had specifically addressed these issues in their design (Amazon has a video from their engineers at their product page now), and they're success was backed by many reviews. I was nervous as heck, but I ordered them.
Having owned them now for a few months, I am so glad that I bought them, despite the steep price I paid (which I see has gone down drastically as of now). I sold my Bose QC2's as these do a phenomenal job of blocking background noise. They plug right into my ear canals in a few seconds, and there's no playing around trying to get the right fit. I listen to them *everyday*, whereas I used to very rarely even listen to music. This has had a very therapeutic effect on me. Where many others still deliver music that may sound pretty good, this is like an absolute flood of pure music, and they're so comfortable I don't even feel them. On average, I listen to them now about 4 hours a day (2 hours commuting about on foot, and 2 hours at the gym). I've bought a new MP3 player just for these, in addition to re-ripping my audio collection in lossless format.
The only criticism I can offer is perhaps that the cord could have been a little thicker, but only like 1 or 2 gauges thicker. They're very lightweight and I love that about them, but for those people who don't take too much care of their things, the extra durability or at least sense thereof would be nice.
At the new lower price, I wouldn't hesitate to buy these. You will absolutely love listening to these, and be blown away by them *every time* you plug these into your ears. You gain not only a greater appreciation of music, but also of your own hearing.
Good fit, decent sound, lacks bass September 8, 2008
1963cop (Pittsburgh, PA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have worn these headphones for a month and a half and must say first, they are comfortable. They don't seem to feel like they are ready to fall out. The sound is good, typical Klipsch, strong mids and highs, but they lack any bass punch at all. I originally bought a pair of Ultimate Ears, absolutely awesome sound!!! Thye just didn't fit me well enough to keep them. I was reluctant on ordering something else as I worried nothing would sound as good. I was right. Thses Klipsch are a good headphone, but I would shop around and read reviews if you plan on spending this amount of money.
Superb in-ear phones August 27, 2008
Music Omnivore (Boston)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I primarily use earphones with my iPod, particularly when traveling by air, which I do a lot. The Klipsch Images replaced an older set of Shure E3c in-ear phones that I had been using for about three years. The Klipsch phones are very light, and I found that their earpieces fit me better and were more comfortable to wear than the Shures. They sealed out noise very well. Most importantly, however, the sound of the Klipsch phones is superb, and noticeably better than the Shure phones, any iPod earbuds and even my full-size Grado SR125s. Bass response is astonishingly good. These are expensive, but if you want something small, light and of very high quality, these phones are a great choice.
Great sound, great looks, great comfort! August 20, 2008
Holy_COW (CR)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Purchased a pair for my GF, I tested them and now I want a pair too!
They are incredibly light, look stylish and have enough ear gels to make them comfortable... and the sound quality... it is really good!
I tried listening to some songs I have heard tons of times before and its awesome how I was able to identify new sounds or know how many people was singing on the chorus, things I never heard before with normal earphones.
If you want the better-looking, light and comfortable earphones, with the best sound quality please go ahead and buy some Images, I know I will order another pair soon :D
 Fragile August 8, 2008
Paul F. Viggiano (Phila.,PA)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I've been using the Custom-3's for six months now, and I can only say they're okay. I have similar issues, as other reviewers, with the seal. I'm guessing that the sound would improve if I could get a better fit, but alas, that hasn't happened. My biggest gripe is the thin cord. It's very fragile, and I've sent back my pair because I lost sound out of one earpiece. My guess is the wires near the base of the plug have detached. So, for now, I will stick with my Shure's.
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