Get fit with your favorite music
Jumping on the sport earphones bandwagon,
Klipsch recently launched the new Image A5i earbuds, designed for those who
like to get sweaty and physical more often than not. Sweat and hard knocks
aren’t very good friends with electronics, thus such earbuds have to be both
hardy and waterproof.
The
new Image A5i earbuds
As is standard with sports earphones, the
A5i offers an around the ear wearing style, ensuring that they stay in place
even with vigorous movement. We particularly like how the earbuds stay on with
bendable “arms,” letting users adjust how deep they sit inside their ear
canals. We were able to get great noise isolation by pushing the buds in, which
seems perfect for safer, indoor environments. A looser fit allows for a
moderate level of ambient noise to seep through, which would be extremely
helpful if you are running or cycling outdoors. The earbuds themselves are
quite light, and combined with the around-the-ear wearing style; one can keep
them on for long periods without fatigue. To provide additional anchoring, the
in-line three-button control pod comes with a clip attachment, letting you pin
the cables down on your collar or sleeve.
the
A5i offers an around the ear wearing style, ensuring that they stay in place
even with vigorous movement.
Klipsch fits the A5i with 6.5mm drivers,
which are admittedly a lot smaller than the typical 8-12mm drivers that most
other earbuds come with. In terms of audio quality though, we were surprised
with the bass delivered by the A5i. Deep and defined to a good degree, the low
notes had good impact. On the percussion-heavy “Tessellate” by Alt-J, the A5i
displayed a decent transient response, showcasing a variety of sounds with a
good level of detail. However, when compared with other Klipsch earphones such
as the S4i II, the A5i seems to lack the warmth of tone which makes the former
earphones formidable when handling pop tunes.
the
A5i displayed a decent transient response, showcasing a variety of sounds with
a good level of detail.
Klipsch also constructed the A5i with
Kevlar, which ensures that the wires can take some punishment, yet won’t tangle.
In the box, the A5i comes with a protective
carrying case, as well as four different sized ear tips. Of course, as
indicated by the product model designation, the A5i is made to work with all
mobile Apple devices with the in-line controls letting you handle both music
and phone calls with ease.
In
the box, the A5i comes with a protective carrying case, as well as four
different sized ear tips.
Overall, the A5i certainly impresses,
delivering good sound especially in the low frequency department to make sure
the beat and tempo shine through. The A5i also offers one of the best fits
we’ve experienced for sports headphones. They’re a bit pricey, but certainly
get the job done.
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Specifications
§ Headphones
Type: Headphones - Binaural
§ Product
type: Headset
§ Design:
In-ear ear-bud (with over-the-ear mount)
§ Color:
Gray
§ Weight:
0.7 oz
§ Sound
output mode: Stereo
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Additional features: iPod/iPhone/iPad ready.
Built-in clip. Answer/end/play/pause/next track button. Volume control. Anti
tangle cord
§ Service
& Support Details: Limited warranty - 2 years
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