Klipsch Reference X6i Review
Thanks to an industry focus on gym-geared Bluetooth headphones and chunky, stylish on-ear headphones, we are seeing far fewer wired in-canal earphones than we used to. That makes the Klipsch Reference X6i a rare treat—this accurate-sounding $179 earphone pair is aimed at the serious music lover. If you're after a massive bass sound, this is not the pair for you—the X6i is all about balance throughout the frequency range. It produces rich lows, clear mids, and crisp highs, but nothing is really boosted or sculpted drastically. It makes for a sound close to what the mix engineer intended.
DesignAvailable in black or white, the Reference X6i features a wire with a translucent casing that allows for a brown-tinted view of the coiled cables running from the earpieces to the 3.5mm connection point. The hardwired cables from each earpiece join together at roughly mid-torso, with the left-side cable housing the inline remote control compartment, which hangs at roughly chin-level. Because...
The Klipsch Reference X6i earphones deliver an audio experience that will appeal most to those wanting to hear something close to what the mix engineer had in mind.
Powerful, accurate sound signature with solid balance throughout the lows, mids, and highs; Several eartip options; Inline remote control and microphone; Comfortable, secure fit
Not for those seeking booming bass response