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Klipsch X11i Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£310Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Klipsch X11i 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 X11i
6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

80%

5.8

Technical score

20%

7.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 58% of headphones
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 79%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

52%

6.4

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.2

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 54%
7.0

User score

User score
7.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

â–¼Worse than 85%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Klipsch X11i

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components:

52%

6.4

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.2

Calls & Controls

5.8
User score
User score
7.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

7.0
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 62% of models
Popularity:
Klipsch X11i 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
6.9/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

6.9
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
balanced armature
Driver size
?
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
5 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 5 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 86.3% of headphones and equal to 10.8% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% 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
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% 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
in-ear
Weight
10 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 10 g, lighter than 95.3% of headphones and equal to 1.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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Klipsch X11i vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 95.4% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (10 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    10 g vs 218 g
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    5 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 18.5 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (128.5 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    128.5 dB vs 110 dB
  • 95.4% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (10 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    10 g vs 218 g
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    5 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 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
  • 18.5 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (128.5 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    128.5 dB vs 110 dB
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • 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 battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 3.44x more expensive
    Klipsch X11i is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£310 vs £90).
    £310 vs £90
  • 13.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.0/ 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 X11i
    the average pair of headphones
    Klipsch X11i has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.02 vs 8).
    7.02 vs 8
  • 5.3% worse value for money
    Klipsch X11i has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.9 vs 7.3).
    6.9 vs 7.27
  • 3.44x more expensive
    Klipsch X11i is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£310 vs £90).
    £310 vs £90
  • 13.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.0/ 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 X11i
    the average pair of headphones
    Klipsch X11i has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.02 vs 8).
    7.02 vs 8
  • 5.3% worse value for money
    Klipsch X11i has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.9 vs 7.3).
    6.9 vs 7.27
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • 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 battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Android Authority
≈ estimated
18/02/2014
Hands-on review · sound, fit and cable tests
Verdict
Klipsch X11i is expensive, but it offers balanced sound, a light build and a comfortable fit; wire noise may bother some.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

whathifi.com
15/10/2014
Test-room review · Portable in-ears
Verdict
The Klipsch X11i is a strong portable in-ear with detailed, well-balanced sound and comfort for long listens, and its Kevlar-lined cable holds up in pockets.
soundguys.com
03/04/2014
Hands-on test · Lightweight in-ears
Verdict
The Klipsch X11i is a lightweight, comfortable in-ear with a spacious sound for its size, though the fixed cable and price tag may put some buyers off.
gearpatrol.com
09/04/2014
Hands-on test · Pocketable earbuds
Verdict
The Klipsch X11i suits commuters who want pocketable, discreet in-ears with accurate sound, though its lean sound may disappoint fans of hip-hop and pop at low volume.
reviewed.com
30/03/2015
Lab test · Premium in-ears
Verdict
The Klipsch X11i is a tiny, durable in-ear with excellent accessories and comfort, though its sound is less flat than audiophiles want and its remote is best suited to Apple devices.
lesnumeriques.com
07/11/2013
Lab test · Compact in-ears
Verdict
The Klipsch Image X11i is a tiny, sturdy in-ear with a wide stereo image and balanced sound, held back by a cable that picks up noise from rubbing.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Klipsch X11i

  • Extremely lightweight (10g) and one of the smallest in-ear monitors available
  • Highly comfortable for long-term use due to patented oval-shaped ear tips
  • Excellent passive noise isolation when a proper seal is achieved
  • Clear and balanced sound signature with strong resolution and detail
  • Rich set of accessories including a leather case, adapters, and five ear tip sizes
  • Tangle-resistant Kevlar-reinforced cable design

What customers don't like about Klipsch X11i

  • High MSRP ($349) makes them expensive compared to similar performers
  • Durability issues with frequent reports of cable failure at the jack or earbud points
  • Noticeable microphonics (cable noise) when the wire rubs against clothing
  • Inline remote and microphone functions are specifically limited to Apple iOS devices
  • Sub-bass can feel under-emphasized for listeners who prefer heavy bass
  • Difficulty achieving a consistent seal for some users, which significantly impacts sound quality

Verdict

The Klipsch X11i is an ultra-compact in-ear headphone featuring milled aluminum housings and KG 926 full-range balanced armature drivers that deliver a frequency response of 5Hz to 19kHz with 110dB sensitivity and 50-ohm impedance. Its primary characteristics include a lightweight design, a tangle-resistant cable with a three-button iOS remote, and patented oval ear tips for passive noise isolation. Main pros are its exceptional long-term comfort, insightful audio clarity, and high portability. However, potential cons include a very thin cable gauge that may impact durability and a sound profile that lacks the heavy bass 'punch' preferred by some listeners.

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