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Koss KSC17

Koss KSC17
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alaScore 71

53 reviews

Feb, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 53 reviews of Koss KSC17. The average rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Opinions about the portability and comfort are overall positive. The usability and price are also mentioned favorably, whereas opinions are divided on the size. The bass quality and design get critical comments.

sound, price, usability, comfort, portability

reliability, design, bass quality

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Koss KSC17 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 71/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Koss KSC17

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Koss KSC17 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Koss KSC17

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 40 user reviews of Koss KSC17 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the durability and comfort. The usability and sound also get good reviews. Many are negative about the bass quality and design.

price, sound, usability, comfort, durability

reliability, size, design, bass quality

65% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Koss does it right

 

Do wish it had a little bit more volune.

Nov, 2015
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Mediocre

 

About what you can expect for $12

Being collapsible makes them pretty easy to transport in a backpack. The inline volume control does com in handy

headphones rest far removed from your ear and the plastic band pushes fairly hard into the side of your head and the sound is somewhat tinny

Aug, 2011
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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

worst product ever

 

The unit came in dead on arrival.

Jun, 2011
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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

They got it right

 

Someone who uses headphones designed this one with everything that you need. Very rarely do I find a product that I like everything about it, but this is one.Sound quality, volume control in a handy place, compact design, behind the head design with...

Feb, 2011
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Consumer review (radioshack.com)

headphones do the job

 

I use the headphone while on the computer. They are comfortable for me, while my husband says they are a little large for him. I like the sound I get while they are in use. I do wish the cord was a little longer though.

Comfortable, Compact, Lightweight, Rich Sound

Cord Too Short

May, 2009
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Consumer review (radioshack.com)

HORRIBLE SOUND

 

It sounds worse than Dollar Stores headphones. None of the possible equalizer settings on my MP3 player (including the customized one) makes the sound any better.

Compact, Lightweight

Poor Sound

May, 2009
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