[Londonguy]

Ahh thats a pity they feel bigger.. I thought that maybe because the body of the headphone didn't protrude out past the edges of the ear tips they might have the same fit and feel as the x12i.. 
 
I think that rules out the x20i for me because i've had many x10i and x11i and I don't want to give up how small they feel in my ears..

Looking forward to your review of the x20i though!
 
Cheers,

LG. 

 

[BloodyPenguin]

  Ahh thats a pity they feel bigger.. I thought that maybe because the body of the headphone didn't protrude out past the edges of the ear tips they might have the same fit and feel as the x12i.. 
 
I think that rules out the x20i for me because i've had many x10i and x11i and I don't want to give up how small they feel in my ears..

Looking forward to your review of the x20i though!
 
Cheers,

LG. 

 
I don't know who said they feel bigger.  I've actually never tried the x11i, so not sure if the x20i is larger.
 
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[Londonguy]

Ahh when you said yes of course I thought you meant they were bigger.. The X11 and X12 look the same size to me.. But interested in your thoughts after you try them both out..

Cheers

 

[BloodyPenguin]

I finally got my review of the X20i finished: 

http://www.head-fi.org/products/klipsch-x20i-earbuds-with-mic-and-playlist-control-for-ipod-iphone-ipad-silver-black/reviews/14709
 

 
Now I start work on the X12i and X6i and will do my best to have those done as soon as I can.  Then wait for the XR8i HYBRID when it becomes available (still Pre-Order only). 
 
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[Londonguy]

Great review thanks! I think I might need to get a pair

Definately interested in the difference between fit of the x20 and x12.. Looking forward to the x12 review

Cheers

 

[akwiseguy]

I finally got my review of the X20i finished: 

http://www.head-fi.org/products/klipsch-x20i-earbuds-with-mic-and-playlist-control-for-ipod-iphone-ipad-silver-black/reviews/14709




Now I start work on the X12i and X6i and will do my best to have those done as soon as I can.  Then wait for the XR8i HYBRID when it becomes available (still Pre-Order only). 

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Thanks for putting in the time to write the review! I've been eyeing the x20i's since it was released, but wanted to hear what other people thought of them before buying them.

I can't wait to read your reviews the others.

 

[BloodyPenguin]

Thanks for putting in the time to write the review! I've been eyeing the x20i's since it was released, but wanted to hear what other people thought of them before buying them.

I can't wait to read your reviews the others.

 
Thank you for the kind words, I'll do my best to post up my reviews on the other models as soon as I can.  

 
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[Wingsabr]

I received mine from Amazon yesterday from worldwide stereo (authorized klipsch dealer and in stock) w/ prime shipping.

Curious about your thoughts when you receive them vs. the 20i's.

 

[Ivabign]

Very interesting that they are using the Accupass driver combo in the X20i - I wonder if it shares the same characteristics of some of the customs using that combination. The price is a bit higher than the customs - but I imagine Klipsch has done some tweaking of the drivers.

 

 

[BloodyPenguin]

Yahtzee!

 

[khatch]

X20i arrived last Thursday.  Tried with all my might to enjoy them this weekend.  Worst IEMs I've heard in a very long time.  To my ear - muffled, congested, overly warm and muddy.  Not at all revealing.  So much detail destroyed that I couldn't get texture out of classical strings to save my life.  Cable far more microphonic than I expected it to be.  Very strange experience.  Returning them today. 
 
I hope your personal experiences are better than mine.

 

[BloodyPenguin]

  X20i arrived last Thursday.  Tried with all my might to enjoy them this weekend.  Worst IEMs I've heard in a very long time.  To my ear - muffled, congested, overly warm and muddy.  Not at all revealing.  So much detail destroyed that I couldn't get texture out of classical strings to save my life.  Cable far more microphonic than I expected it to be.  Very strange experience.  Returning them today. 
 
I hope your personal experiences are better than mine.

What?  Really?
 
Almost the complete opposite as what I heard.  That is so strange.  My wife and I were both blown away with the clarity and overall neutral tone of the X20i.  
 
 
So far, I only know of a handful of people who have heard the X20i, it has either been love or hate.  Really weird.  
 
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[khatch]

I know - I feel exactly the same way.  I read a number of your write-ups and really enjoyed them, so it's hard for me to believe that we hear the world that differently.  Admittedly, IEMs are very sensitive to fit issues, and I didn't like the way the X20's fit - for me.  I could get them properly seated, but it wouldn't have been ideal, even if I had loved their sound.  Maybe they are particularly sensitive to bone conductance?  Just guessing wildly here.
 
Then again, maybe I've just been listening to my IE800 and AKG K3003i's for too long. 

 

[BloodyPenguin]

  I know - I feel exactly the same way.  I read a number of your write-ups and really enjoyed them, so it's hard for me to believe that we hear the world that differently.  Admittedly, IEMs are very sensitive to fit issues, and I didn't like the way the X20's fit - for me.  I could get them properly seated, but it wouldn't have been ideal, even if I had loved their sound.  Maybe they are particularly sensitive to bone conductance?  Just guessing wildly here.
 
Then again, maybe I've just been listening to my IE800 and AKG K3003i's for too long. 

I bet I know the difference. 
 
Are you using the oval silicon tips?   I am using the specially made Comply TS-100 (Small Size):  http://www.complyfoam.com/products/Ts-100/


Klipsch said that future shipments might have these tips included.
 
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[khatch]

Ah....very interesting point.  Yes, I only tried the silicone tips included in the package.  I've tried numerous Comply tips with my IE800s and the trade-offs have never amounted to a net positive for me, so I'll admit, I didn't even think about trying them.  I had heard such good things about Klipsch's silicone tips that I was probably just biased to using them from the time I made the purchase.
 
Thanks!