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April 25, 2023 - All three earbuds have similar features, with the Sport and McLaren Sport editions boasting additional features in fit, security, and charging options. The second generation of Klipsch’s T5 series, the T5 II, make significant changes over their predecessors.
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Klipsch T5 II McLaren Edition TWS Wireless Earphones: Review - ecoustics.com
March 19, 2022 - The interior is also bright orange and the Klipsch and McLaren logos are tastefully displayed on the case front. The case weighs 50% less than the standard version and the difference is easily felt in your pocket when walking. The earpieces are very similar to the original T5 II with a black body, large touch sensor, and an LED that is blue when pairing and red when charging.
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I got my pair about a week ago and for the most part they are pretty good minus a few quirks. The changing box they come in is massive, like much larger than I expected. This along with its boxy shape makes it not exactly the most comfortable thing to put into a pocket. Also I'm not sure the foam tips were something that they had in mind when they designed the charging box as at least for me the buds don't actually fit in the changing case when the foam tips are on. The sound transparency mode does work but its not great. It tends to amplify background so anything like moving air or water somewhat overwhelms everything else . On top of this it feels like it either tries to cut the sound or change the audio mix anytime your phone gets an audio notification which can be somewhat jarring. The wings that come with the buds don't actually secure to the earbuds in any real way, which means they will start to fall off into your ear as you wear and press the buttons on the buds. Never have I felt that they were about to fall out of my ear because of this and switching to the smallest size helped for the most part but until I did it was a minor annoyance. Otherwise they are pretty comfortable to have in and I more or less wear them for my entire 9 hour work shift. Pairing is pretty quick and easy and I have yet to have any disconnect or de-sync issue like I had was my older cheaper pair of true wireless. Sound quality is pretty solid I do wish they had a little better bass, but its not so bad that I feel that I'm missing parts of the song because of it Call quality seems to be pretty good in all but louder environments which I cant really blame them for. some of the places I work at are just loud and just not great places to take phone calls from. For the most part for my first pair of high end earbuds I'm pretty happy with the product I got. I hope this helps More on reddit.com
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July 2, 2020Klipsch T5 II McLaren Edition
Can confirm. The new ones are everything we had hoped for given the issues in the T5's. Things are looking up. Klipsch finally came around.
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Like how they sit in the ears so much better. The previous version and other earbuds stick out so much that they look ridiculous. How are you finding them so far?
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March 17, 2017difference between T5?
The first thing to know is that the T5 Sport II and the T5 II is that they aren't out yet. They are supposed to improve upon the the negative aspects of the other T5's
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Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC review
It’s natural to compare the Klipsch T5 II ANC to · Sony’s class-leading WF-1000XM4 buds given their similar price points and feature sets, and while the Klipsch certainly make a solid case for themselves, they don’t quite offer as well-rounded a product as Sony’s slightly more affordable competition. Available in three classy colors along with a limited (and more expensive) McLaren ... Premium competitors to Sony’s throne
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July 2, 2020 -
Hey everyone, if you have received your headphones could you post your thoughts?
There seems to be radio silence on behalf of the tech sites so I wanted to hear from the consumers before I get my pair (which seems like it won't be for another month due to delays).
Edit: well I got my headphones and overall I'm very pleased with them! They sound great, have solid Bluetooth connection, pretty good mic quality and a transparency mode that serves its purpose just fine. The fit is great but like the others have said, the ear wingtips do fall off when they're out of your ears. While this is annoying, I've learned to reposition them before putting them in their case.
I'm awaiting a response from klipsch on this issue, maybe they can release new wingtips that stay on better to help with this issue. Other than that they're great, I'd give them an 8.5/10.
Update:
So... I was so happy with these headphones and then all of a sudden... They died! Won't even charge anymore. Fortunately I'm still within the return period with world wide stereo so I'm going through the rma process now.
Update #2: Sheesh my second pair bricked as well! These headphones seem great but obviously have issues, hard to believe klipsch hasn't responded to them yet
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I got my pair about a week ago and for the most part they are pretty good minus a few quirks. The changing box they come in is massive, like much larger than I expected. This along with its boxy shape makes it not exactly the most comfortable thing to put into a pocket. Also I'm not sure the foam tips were something that they had in mind when they designed the charging box as at least for me the buds don't actually fit in the changing case when the foam tips are on. The sound transparency mode does work but its not great. It tends to amplify background so anything like moving air or water somewhat overwhelms everything else . On top of this it feels like it either tries to cut the sound or change the audio mix anytime your phone gets an audio notification which can be somewhat jarring. The wings that come with the buds don't actually secure to the earbuds in any real way, which means they will start to fall off into your ear as you wear and press the buttons on the buds. Never have I felt that they were about to fall out of my ear because of this and switching to the smallest size helped for the most part but until I did it was a minor annoyance. Otherwise they are pretty comfortable to have in and I more or less wear them for my entire 9 hour work shift. Pairing is pretty quick and easy and I have yet to have any disconnect or de-sync issue like I had was my older cheaper pair of true wireless. Sound quality is pretty solid I do wish they had a little better bass, but its not so bad that I feel that I'm missing parts of the song because of it Call quality seems to be pretty good in all but louder environments which I cant really blame them for. some of the places I work at are just loud and just not great places to take phone calls from. For the most part for my first pair of high end earbuds I'm pretty happy with the product I got. I hope this helps
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Hey, I'd be happy to share my thoughts. I'll try to be as thorough as I can. $249 for a pair of headphones isn't paltry so most consumers, like myself, have high expectations. The fact you can't find a review out there that doesn't seem like it's been paid for is a little bit concerning, in my opinion. Those types of reviews I have only seen a handful, and they have nothing negative to say whatsoever. My previous pair of wireless earbuds were the Jabra Elite Sport. To begin with, I'll say I never purchased a Klipsch product before, but knowing the legacy of their brand, I kind of expected a little more from the entire consumer experience. As everyone knows, they were delayed for quite a while. I called customer service about 20 times and never spoke to anyone. I messaged klipschaudio on instagram and was only then able to find out I can expect it mid to late September. They also told me I would receive an email with a coupon for 35% off any Klipsch product, that email never came. That being said, I was very much excited to receive the T5 IIs, and was ready to give them an objective chance because I knew these earphones were not going to be of poor quality. Plus, the delay was entirely out of Klipsch's hands, even if they were a little bit hopeful with an August 10 release date. The Good: Sound quality is pretty nice, very clear instrument separation. Case and charging pad is very aesthetically pleasing. Unboxing experience was actually something I didn't expect to enjoy as much as I did. Comes with 6 sets of Klipsch patented eartips and 1 of comfort foam tips, so they can fit pretty much any set of ears. I have seen some people complain about transparency mode and I'll get to that later, but it does what it is supposed to. It's also very easy to toggle on/off, just a press of the left earbud turns it on. It is definitely useful in the sense that you don't need to take them out to, for example, answer a question from someone. It comes with some unique Klipsch & McLaren stickers and a metal card of authenticity. The Bad: Depending on what music you listen to, you may find yourself listening at maximum volume more often than not. I listen to a fair amount of classic rock and live psychadelic rock from the 1960s and 70s, namely the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers Band, and Pink Floyd. I find that even on remastered and released material, the sound is clear but definitely not overwhelming and only at full volume and after customizing the EQ slightly, just barely surrounding. On modern music, despite the genre, I still find I have to be listening at 85% or higher to ensure the surrounding noise doesn't disturb listening, and on quiet songs, that hope is all but gone. The bass does leave a bit to be desired and I have found very few times, even listening with my eyes closed, where I felt enveloped in sound. Only when the surrounding noise was at a minimum, really. As I noted, there are 7 eartips they give you out of the box. The Klipsch oval ear tips are all different sizes from Small to Large+, but that really means you'll only need one or two, depending on your ear size. Once you find your size, they do form a "seal", but it is not leakproof, or even close. Comparing the size that fit my ears, (Large), and the comfort foams, it was kind of remarkable how much sound gets in with their "patented" ear tips. I find it wildly unbelievable that Lando Norris or Carlos Sainz could wear these while driving a Formula 1 vehicle. I can hear myself typing even with the volume nearly full and I do have the comfort foams. I messed around with every size and the comfort foam tips before settling on those, and as rokatoro noted, you cannot fit the earbuds in the case properly with the comfort foam tips on. As such, you have to be very particular with how you put them in the case so they can disconnect and charge. It has only happened a couple times since putting those tips on, but they do disconnect from the charger and connect to your phone if they move around even slightly. The case looks cool, that's about as far as it goes in the positive department. Definitely way too big to comfortably have in your pocket. Even with the Klipsch oval tips, the earbuds have to be placed in the case carefully and cannot just be put in hurriedly. The moisture removal system is unique, but how functional were they expecting it to be? It makes a sound like you're twirling a rainstick every time you open it. The charging pad, very nice addition, comes with a cord that is about 10 inches, maybe a foot, long. It's really only usable on a desk if you have an outlet immediately next to where you can plug it in, plugging into a computer, or you have a docking station. The wing tips serve no purpose in keeping the earbuds in your ears. While they have not fallen out for me, every time I take them off, the wing tips have slid off a bit towards the ear. Also, you pretty much have to have the small wing tips on to fit the earbuds in the case, and again, they will only fit with the Klipsch patented ear tips. You can fit them with the comfort tips, but it is not straightforward and requires more finicking than you want to while putting your earbuds away. All in all, for $250 earphones, I am pretty disappointed and will return these. Considering the experience I had with these pretty much from the time I ordered them and now owning them, I probably won't purchase from Klipsch again. I was contemplating the Jabra Elite Active 75T before purchasing the T5 II McLarens, but upon seeing such a reputable speaker brand as Klipsch sponsor McLaren, I figured it had to be a solid product. After receiving it, I can pretty confidently say that McLaren's drivers only might have worn these for a promotional filming/photoshoot and if they even use Klipsch products, it'd be the T10s, which aren't due until most likely 2021. They also carry a price tag of at least $600, so they better damn well be better than these. Regardless, i did not purchase these simply because they partnered with McLaren and I wanted the headphones McLaren's drivers are using, but as a consumer, you hope to have some reasonable amount of faith that when a company says a product is used by "XYZ", that it is actually used by them. After receiving these and giving them a week's worth of careful attention, I can comfortably advise you to buy another product. If you'd like to spend the money to have "sport" earbuds that do not provide an adequate amount of sound isolation and underwhelm, ultimately, on providing immersive sound, have at but don't say I didn't warn ya.
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Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC McLaren Edition Earphone Review - Irish Tech News
November 2, 2021 - Some of the McLaren Edition extras may be enough to do that for Klipsch but they haven’t stopped there. The T5 II True Wireless ANC earphones are packed full of a host of interesting features.
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Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC McLaren Edition review: Premium sound - Can Buy or Not
November 2, 2021 - The Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC are excellent but pricey earbuds. They perform well in the audio department, but for noise cancellation, you may want to try the Sony's WF-1000XM4 instead.
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Klipsch T5 II True Wireless Sport McLaren Edition review - A Powerful Pole Position Lead | Hitech Century
October 16, 2020 - What we liked Incredibly comfortable ... T5 II True Wireless Sport McLaren Edition is ideal for urban commuters and outdoor enthusiasts with its robust IP67 water resistance....
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Klipsch T5 II McLaren Edition true wireless ANC headphone review: A totally fun ride
With Bragi's operating system, hands-free gesture control, solid ANC performance, and Dirac HD, this in-ear noise-cancelling headphone is a blast. Klipsch’s T5 II true wireless headphones are the company’s first to offer active noise canceling (ANC). But the Klipsch T5 II aren’t a one-trick pony, they’re the first to offer Dirac HD sound correction and Bragi’s AI-enabled operating system for hands-free, gesture-based control. The T5 II come in two flavors: The $299 T5 II, and the $349 T5 II McLaren edition reviewed here.
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The second iteration of Klipsch’s T5 true wireless earphones add
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Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC Earphones: Review - ecoustics.com
September 2, 2025 - This might be an issue for some people and I think it’s important to discuss the Bluetooth 5.0 support; the T5 II ANC only supports SBC and AAC protocols. While I found connectivity to be good and didn’t have problems with drop-outs when the source was kept within reasonable distances in open space — I did find a single interior wall was sufficient to defeat the signal at times and multiple walls defeated it completely. I can’t speak for how the Klipsch T5 II will work in your specific home but it’s fine otherwise if you’re walking around with your source device in your pocket or inside a jacket or bag.
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Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC Review - Headfonics
January 14, 2023 - If I was to list the selling points ... off as a quality-oriented TWS with a sleek design, DIRAC complex DSP implementation which made it possible to squeeze the maximum performance out of this single dynamic driver TWS...
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Klipsch T5 II True Wireless Sport Review - Reasons To Be Cheerful, Pt. II • Music For The Masses
October 23, 2021 - Compared to my current workout set, the Powerbeats Pro, the Klipsch T5 II are more coherent, isolate much better, have better-controlled bass and even more high-end detail, while the Beats have a more holographic stage and better imaging.
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Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC
The Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC has a retro-futuristic look with Dirac HD Sound and Bragi-powered gesture controls. Is it any good? Klipsch manufactures an excellent case for its retro-styled ANC earbuds, but the price may put most listeners off.
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Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC Review - RTINGS.com
September 13, 2021 - The Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC are premium in-ears jam-packed with unique features that help them stand out from the pack. They have built-in Bragi Moves, w...
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T5 II Mclarens bricked on the first day - Headphones - The Klipsch Audio Community
August 23, 2025 - Hello, my mclarens were bricked on the first day. I had updated the firmware a couple of hours ago and was listenning to music from my computer. Later I switched to my phone and played a song from spotify. Shortly after first seconds of the song; earbuds started to say “power on” “ready ...
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Customer Reviews: Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC (McLaren Edition) Noise-canceling Bluetooth® earbuds with wireless charging mat at Crutchfield
May 2, 2022 - Read what Crutchfield customers have to say about the Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC (McLaren Edition) Noise-canceling Bluetooth earbuds with wireless charging mat.
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Klipsch T5 II True Wireless Sport McLaren Edition Lightning Review: A Near Perfect Sequel - Lowyat.NET
October 21, 2020 - Last but not least is the battery life of the McLaren Edition. On a single charge, I get up to eight hours as promised by Klipsch, provided Transparency Mode is off. Listening to my music with the feature active reduces it to just a little over six hours. While I can find no fault in the audio quality and performance of the T5 II Sport McLaren Edition, the earbuds aren’t the epitome of perfection.
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Klipsch T5 II True Wireless Sport Earphones McLaren Edition with Dust/Waterproof Case & Earbuds, Best Fitting Ear Tips, Ear Wings, 32 Hours of Battery Life, & Wireless Charging Case: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 December 2023 After much deliberation I chose the Klipsch T5 McLaren ear buds mainly because I think they look better than AirPods and I wanted something different. The ear buds worked well for a few months, only issue is the app was a bit crap.
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Klipsch T5 II True Wireless Review - Exquisite Craftsmanship meets Excellent Performance | Hitech Century
December 27, 2020 - In that regard Klipsch is one of the best in the business as you have a literal smorgasbord of six pairs of differently sized ear tips to choose from. Performance is akin to the T5 II True Wireless Sport McLaren Edition that we tested awhile back with great sound staging along with the ability to handle most contemporary tracks while retaining a good level of detail.
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Klipsch - T5 II True Wireless Sport McLaren Edition In-Ear Headphones - Black
Klipsch T5 II True Wireless Sport McLaren Edition earphones are engineered for pure performance and designed to deliver premium high-quality sound. With 8 hours of battery life, the oval sweat and water-resistant ear tips and case (rated IPX67) with moisture removal system provide comfort for all-day use and block background noise for detailed, clear sound. The Klipsch T5 II True Wireless Sport McLaren Edition earphones feature McLaren's hallmark Papaya Orange and Carbon Fiber accents, a seamlessly designed anodized metal signal-boost exterior antenna, four beam forming microphones with clear
Price $279.99