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Koss CS100

Koss CS100

54 reviews

Jun, 2013

Positive
Sound (33)
Value for money (29)
Comfort (15)
Microphone (10)
Portability (9)

Negative
Design (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 54 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the portability and microphone. The comfort and value for money also get good feedback, but comments are divided on the build quality. Many are negative about the design.

sound, value for money, comfort, microphone, portability

design

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headsets the Koss CS100 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 67/100 = Good quality.

Review analysis

(Based on 54 reviews)

2 expert reviews

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Koss CS100

alaTest has collected and analyzed 25 user reviews of the Koss CS100 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other Headsets on Amazon.com.

68% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2013

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Consumer review by: python134r (newegg.com)

Koss CS100Supra-aural Communication Stereoheadphones

A comparable Logitech would of been a better choice IMHO

Shipped fast, they work

sound is poor, an on/off switch somewhere along the cable would have definitely raised the rating another egg or two

Dec, 2009

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Consumer review by: Rosanne Gray (amazon.com)

Headset/microphone used for Blackboard class

Actually, this headset was recommended by University Alaska Southeast for an inexpensive but reliable product for use during an online webmeet class. I was pleasantly surprised by the clarity and white noise reduction. The headset has a long enough...

Sep, 2009

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Consumer review by: chamblizi xtreme (radioshack.com)

Poor quality !!! my school has them

do not buy for studio use

Comfortable, Durable, Lightweight

Poor Sound

Dec, 2008

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Consumer review by: Yvette Remfort (amazon.com)

Plantronics headset is better than Koss

Plantronics is a lightweight communications headset,stylish headset solutions.Plantronics headset easily connects It is a headset of comfort.However, Koss sound level produced better sensitivity. But it is too heavy. I believe that the comfort lies in...

Jul, 2008

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Consumer review by: E Smith (amazon.com)

BAD hook up design

I am giving this item a single star because it DOES NOT come with an adapter such that one can either reduce the two plugs it comes with(one is for the mic one for headphones) to a single plug in, or to a USB plug in. Almost all other manufactures do...

Jun, 2008

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Consumer review by: Jeanette C. (amazon.com)

Looks nice, very uncomfortable though

I don't use this headset very much, so it's adequate for my needs. If I had to use it a lot I'd replace it with something more comfortable that fits better. I have to hold it over my ears to hear properly and the piece that goes across the head is a...

Mar, 2007

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Consumer review by: S. Sabatini (amazon.com)

very good!

This headset is very good! the mic and headphones work perfectly! and the cable to the computer is very long..

Feb, 2007

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Consumer review by: M. Beckmann (amazon.com)

Headset

I use them for dictating into Dragon Naturally Speaking, and they work great for the most part (as anyone who's used this program knows, you have to be patient and continually "train" the program). My only complaint (and it's probably not really a...

Feb, 2007

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Consumer review by: C. Gelis (amazon.com)

Excellent headset

Excellent item. Great sound and blocks out other noises. This is perfect to use with our Rosetta Stone voice recognition software.

Jan, 2007

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Product Specifications

A communications headphone is a model that has a microphone attached to the headphone. A communications headphone may have a variety of uses, DJ and home recording, telephony or with voice recognition and voice activation computer software. While delivering similar features as a conventional headphone, a communications headphone allows you to communicate or record.PRODUCT FEATURES:Stereophone with electret, noise cancellation microphone for hands-free communication from your personal computer;Ideal for telephony, voice activated and voice recognition software and computer games with sound cards with built in bias supply (can be used with an external power source if sound card does not have a built in bias supply);Dynamic element for extended frequency response;Clear Voice Technology noise cancellation microphone delivers clear communication in noisy environments;Foam ear cushions for open, hear-through sound;Adjustable headband for best fit;Straight, single entry 8 foot cord.