$129
Frequency response: 10Hz to 19,000Hz; impedance: 18 ohms; driver size: 6.5mm
Klipsch calls this pair "reference" earphones, but I beg to differ.
It may sound exciting at times, but it is nowhere near as neutral
sounding and accurate as a few of the other headphones in this review,
such as the Sony XBA-A2 and B&O BeoPlay H3.
What I heard was a consistently heavy bass, and occasional harsh highs and mids that are a little rolled back.
Ironically, it did not play nicely with the bass-heavy music that I
have. Rap track Goldie by A$AP Rocky sounded boomy and muddy, with the
rapper's voice overwhelmed by the track's backing beat.
I had better experience with loud and brash music like the electro
house, punk rock and heavy metal tracks in my playlist. This is largely
down to the R6's warm-sounding tone which made, for example, the
overdriven guitars and shouty vocals of Motorhead's Ace Of Spades sound
less harsh and more listenable.
The R6 has good fit. The earbuds were very comfortable and I was
able to use them for hours on end. I was also able to get a good seal
between the earbuds and my ears easily.
I noticed a small but thoughtful design touch. The backs of the
earphones curve ergonomically towards the finger, making it easier to
push them into your ears.
- Those who seek flawlessly accurate sound reproduction will be
disappointed. But check these out if you are looking for a loud, fun
and bassy sounding pair of earphones.
