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Klipsch Image One II Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Klipsch Image One II Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Klipsch Image One II
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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Score components

80%

5.9

Technical score

20%

7.4

User score

â–¼Worse than 51% of headphones
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 51%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components

52%

6.3

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.7

Design

8%

4.9

Connectivity

6%

5.1

Battery

4%

8.1

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 50%
7.4

User score

User score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 77%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Klipsch Image One II

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components:

52%

6.3

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.7

Design

8%

4.9

Connectivity

6%

5.1

Battery

4%

8.1

Calls & Controls

5.9
User score
User score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.4
Popularity
Popularity
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 62% of models
Popularity:
Klipsch Image One II has a popularity score of 6.8 points, which is higher than that of 61.7% of products in this category.
6.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.3
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
16 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 16 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 54.1% of headphones and equal to 4.2% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Klipsch
Form factor
on-ear
Weight
138.3 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 138.3 g, lighter than 72.9% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Klipsch Image One II vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 8 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (110 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    110 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • 36.6% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (138.3 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    138.3 g vs 218 g
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • AptX Low Latency
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Low Latency, the average pair of headphones does not. 8% of headphones support aptX Low Latency.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Wind noise reduction
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • 36.6% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (138.3 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    138.3 g vs 218 g
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 8 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (110 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    110 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 3,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (23,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    23,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Removable battery
    This pair of headphones has a removable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 7.8% of headphones have a removable battery.
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • AptX Low Latency
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Low Latency, the average pair of headphones does not. 8% of headphones support aptX Low Latency.
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Wind noise reduction
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 8.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
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    Klipsch Image One II
    the average pair of headphones
    Klipsch Image One II has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.4 vs 8).
    7.4 vs 8
  • 4 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2012 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    September 2012
    2012 vs 2016
  • 8.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Klipsch Image One II
    the average pair of headphones
    Klipsch Image One II has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.4 vs 8).
    7.4 vs 8
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 4 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2012 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    September 2012
    2012 vs 2016

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

techradar.com
16/04/2013
Hands-on review · On-ear headphones
Verdict
The Klipsch Image One II is a bass-led on-ear pair with a tidier single cable and a folding design, but its mid-range sounds muddy.
earmass.wordpress.com
26/04/2013
Hands-on review · Bass-focused on-ear
Verdict
The Klipsch Image One II is a warm, bass-heavy on-ear pair for mainstream pop, hip-hop and dubstep, but it lacks the detail and width for classical or jazz.
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saggiamente.com
17/04/2012
Summary of the review
Klipsch Image ONE On-Ear Headphones Review: Quality and Style at a Low Price
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Klipsch Image One II

  • Exceptional comfort with soft, high-density memory foam ear pads
  • Rich, punchy bass response ideal for EDM and hip-hop
  • Lightweight and foldable design for easy portability
  • Single-sided flat cable that is resistant to tangling
  • Includes a high-quality hard-shell travel case and adapters
  • Efficient drivers that produce high volume even at low source levels
  • Effective passive noise isolation from the updated flat earcup seal

What customers don't like about Klipsch Image One II

  • Frequent reports of poor build quality and structural fragility
  • Prone to mechanical failure, such as headbands cracking or drivers dying
  • Treble and midrange clarity can sound 'muddy' or recessed
  • Inline remote and volume controls are primarily limited to Apple devices
  • Earpads have a tendency to trap heat during long listening sessions
  • Unforgiving toward low-quality audio files due to warm sound signature
  • Cable connection at the jack can become loose, leading to channel loss

Verdict

The Klipsch Image One II is a lightweight, closed-back on-ear headphone featuring 40mm dynamic moving coil drivers that deliver a bass-heavy sound signature across a frequency response of 16Hz to 23kHz. With an impedance of 32 ohms and a high sensitivity of 110dB, these headphones are highly efficient and easy to drive from mobile devices. Its main characteristics include a portable folding design, high-density memory foam ear cushions for passive noise isolation, and a tangle-resistant flat cable equipped with a three-button Apple-compatible remote and directional microphone. Main pros include its exceptional comfort, punchy low-end performance, and enhanced portability compared to the original model. However, notable cons include reported concerns regarding long-term build durability and a sound profile that some listeners find slightly muddy in the midrange.

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