Klipsch Image X10i review

When you buy a new MP3 player and test out a couple of tracks, one of the first things you'll usually notice is that the headphones included with the device fit awkwardly in your ears and music sounds like it's being shot out of a rusty old tin can.

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This isn't the case with the Klipsch Image X10i, though, whose rubber tips rest comfortably just inside your ear canal and stay firmly in position. The X10i also produces a phenomenal sound. Bass levels were impressive and the treble was very clear, all of which make for excellent audio-quality that is sure to satisfy fans of almost any music genre – we tried the X10i with classical, jazz, rock and electronic, and were impressed with the results.

A small remote attached to the cable lets you skip and pause tracks and adjust volume levels on an iPod or iPhone. A built-in mic can be used to make hands-free calls, too.

The price of the X10i is high, but for dedicated music fans with money to spare, these headphones are a great choice.