Klipsch's T5 True Wireless earbuds charge in a Zippo-like case

[Shawn Knight]

What just happened? Apple may have popularized the wireless earbud but it is companies like Klipsch that are now pushing the envelope. The American audio specialist is bringing several of its new creations to CES next week including the T5 True Wireless Headphones.

Klipsch’s latest feature patented oval ear tips to create a solid seal for noise isolation, improved bass and comfort. Battery life is rated at eight hours but it’s the included charging case that really has people jazzed up.

Most wireless earbud charging cases are, well, quite utilitarian in nature. Klipsch’s case for the T5 True Wireless has style. Gizmodo likens it to a fancy Zippo lighter and I have to agree, it does indeed resemble that. Perhaps Klipsch could strike up an unlikely partnership with the lighter maker to license the brand and its design for future cases? That’s probably wishful thinking at best, but hey, you never know.

Unfortunately, not much else is known about the T5 True Wireless at this time. Gizmodo claims the battery case offers an additional 24 hours of listening time although I wasn’t able to independently confirm that in any marketing material or on Klipsch’s website.

We’ll learn more come next week. If you’re at the show, feel free to stop by Klipsch’s booth (#13529) for a closer look and perhaps a listen. Either way, look for them to ship sometime this spring.

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[mctommy]

All I care about is latency... sadly the best wireless earbuds and headphones are my Bose QC35 (I) and my apple earpods. I also owned/tested B&O H8i, Anker earbuds, jaybirds run, beats studio and powerbeats 2... and all of them had latency issue/noticeable delays.

I like Klipsch product so I may give this one a try.

 

[dj2017]

Well, most companies are stupid. But they will learn eventually. It's funny what is seems to be happening in those companies most times

- Apple came out with a new product
- We should copy it
- Everyone will copy it
- We will sell it at a higher price than Apple
- Great idea! Let's go and make some money.

Those earphones will probably do more headlines than actual sales.

 

[ckm88]

They look ugly lol.

 

[toooooot]

Ok gents, let's guess the price. I give it 180.

 

[SnipeD]

I think you are low $200+.

 

[Kibaruk]

All I care about is latency... sadly the best wireless earbuds and headphones are my Bose QC35 (I) and my apple earpods. I also owned/tested B&O H8i, Anker earbuds, jaybirds run, beats studio and powerbeats 2... and all of them had latency issue/noticeable delays.

It looks like you made an Apple to Oranges testing around there (pun intended), you are sort of confirming that the more expensive brands are simply better (Beats is clearly overpriced as it apparently compared to jays and ankers lol).

I think you are low $200+.

I don't see how they could be more expensive than Apple earbuds, as they are overpriced already.

 

[mctommy]

It looks like you made an Apple to Oranges testing around there (pun intended), you are sort of confirming that the more expensive brands are simply better (Beats is clearly overpriced as it apparently compared to jays and ankers lol).I don't see how they could be more expensive than Apple earbuds, as they are overpriced already.

Not really for the headphones.
B&O ($400) vs. Beats Studio ($350) vs. Bose QC35 ($300) are about the same.

For the earbuds, maybe, though I heard the expensive bose soundport and samsung icon had latency issues as well.
Anker ($30) vs. Jaybird Run True ($180) vs. earpods ($150) vs. powerbeats ($130) vs. Gear Icon X ($200) vs. bose soundport ($200)