Before going any further in the presentation of the Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC headphones, it should be noted that they take the splendid vintage metal transport case of the T5 first of the name, with a design borrowed from the line of Zippo lighters .
Of course, the Klipsch T5 II True Wireless headphones still feature oval and non-round tips like most in-ear headphones. This is a constant at Klipsch who has extensively studied the human ear canal to fashion ear tips that adapt easily and provide natural insulation from the environment.
Bluetooth 5.0 and 24 hours of total autonomy
The streaming network function is provided by the Bluetooth 5.0 APT-X function and the autonomy of the Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC displays 7 hours, 5 hours with noise reduction engaged . As Klipsch announces a respective autonomy of 21 hours and 15 hours for the whole, we deduce that the storage / transport case provides two full recharges, respectively of 7 hours and 5 hours approximately. The charger provides Qi wireless charging, and the headphones can also be charged via USB-C (cable included).
To return to the design of the storage / charging box, know that it really opens like a Zippo lighter, with a swaying gesture of the thumb. In terms of acoustics, the Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC take advantage of a new speaker with a new extremely thin diaphragm and 5.8 mm in diameter to improve sound clarity over the entire frequency response.
IPX4 certification, Transparency mode and advanced gesture controlOther features of the Klipsch T5 II True Wireless include IPx4 certification to resist sweat, water and dust, plus compatibility with the main voice assistants available on the smartphone market and a Transparency mode to perceive surrounding noises and avoid dangers. Finally, we should also note an active noise reduction available for calls, via the six integrated microphones, based on cVc (Clear Voice Chat) technology, to optimize the perception of voices.
They also have an artificial intelligence system that offers various functionalities including advanced gesture control, for example allowing them to accept phone calls by nodding their heads.
Embedded Dirac HD technology
Another advantage of the Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC headphones, the famous Dirac HD embedded technology to magnify sound.
Available in silver, copper and gun metal (anthracite gray). Indicative price: 349 euros.
Reminder of the key features of the Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC:
• Type: 5.8 mm closed dynamic in-ear headphones
• Loudspeaker (s): dynamic
• Frequency response: 10-19,000 Hz
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0
• Supported Bluetooth profiles: A2DP / AVRCP / HFP / HSP
• Codecs: SBC, AAC
• NFC: no
• Certification: IPX4
• Function (s): Transparency mode
• Active noise reduction: yes
• Google Assistant voice assistant (s)
• Amazon Alexa voice assistant (s)
• Apple Siri voice assistant (s)
• Battery life: 7 h, 5 h with noise reduction activated, respectively 21 h and 15 h with the storage box and its integrated battery
• Other (s): Embedded Dirac HD, Qi compatibility
• Weight: 82.4 g for the headphones + the box (82.4 g for the case only)