Koss KSC/55 Headphone

alaTest has collected and analyzed 49 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the design and bass quality. The portability and value for money are also mentioned favorably. Many are less positive about the comfort.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Koss KSC/55 Headphone is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 67/100 = Good quality.

Review analysis

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Amazon review summary for the Koss KSC/55 Headphone

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 user reviews of the Koss KSC/55 Headphone from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

33% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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product ok but doesn't perform the way i'd hoped

 

i had heard these headphones at a friend's house and they seemed like something that i would like to have. i found them at amazon for a good price and ordered them. the process was smooth and they arrived when promised. unfortunately, their...

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The Koss KSC55 behind-headset, worn UPSIDE-DOWN, offers good sound AND PERFECT COMFORT

 

I bought my

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TOO TIGHT ! ! !

 

TOO TIGHT ! ! !

When buying these headphones i thought that other people exaggerated saying that the band is too tight and painful. And besides, my girlfriend has a small had... :) Turns out that they were right and she can't put them on :( Superious Koss sound...

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Ditto the others

 

As others have said, great sounding headphones using Koss' famous drivers (found on KSC35 for example). 'Don't know who the genius was who designed the headband, however. Way too tight and even if not tight, the design makes it difficult to lean...

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Good for jogging, bad for extended listening

 

Good for jogging, bad for extended listening

These fit my criteria for workout headphones (i.e., likely to stay in place). They have the same drivers as the portapros/ksc35/ksc75 etc, which are all highly recommended...Out of the box, they sounded surprisingly good, a (very) boomy bass but still...

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Sound but no comfort

 

Shares excellent drivers with KSC35, KSC75, Portapro and Sportapro models. That is good--very rich sound with the perfect amount of bass emphasis.

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Great sound, painful to wear

 

Bought these headphones when the KSC-50 were discontinued. Same excellent sound as the over-the-ear model, but with a behind-the-ear band.That band grips your head like a vise and puts pressure on the base of your skull like some sort of shiatsu...

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the agony & ectasy

 

Great sound, excellent bass response. Some distortion with quieter passages. They are unforgiveably uncomfortable! Did Koss test this product on humans before selling them to the public.

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Grade A low-end headphones

 

Grade A low-end headphones

I love these headphones. Considering how fast I usually go through headphones, with constant wear and near constant movement, these lasted a good long time. I managed to keep them in perfect working condition for a solid year. Unfortunately the paint...

Product Specifications

A portable headphone is a headphone that is used on-the-go. Portable headphones tend to be smaller, more lightweight, and may have features that lend themselves to listening on-the-go, like carrying cases or collapsible headbands.

Audio Input

Type: None

Audio Output

Connectivity Technology:Wired
Headphones Form Factor:Behind-the-neck
Headphones Type:Binaural
Product Type:Headphones
Response Bandwidth:15 - 25000Hz
Sound Output Mode:Stereo

Audio System

Recommended Use:Portable audio system
Type:Headphones

Dimensions & Weight

Weight:2oz

Header

Manufacturer:Koss
Model:55
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Koss KSC

Remote Control

Type: None

Service & Support

Type:Limited lifetime warranty
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