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Koss SB40

Koss SB40
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alaScore 74

103 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 103 reviews of Koss SB40. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviews about the design and durability are generally positive. The price and comfort are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the size and portability. Reviews are divided on the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Koss SB40 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 74/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Koss SB40

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Koss SB40 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 1.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk.

0% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Koss SB40

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 63 user reviews of Koss SB40 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the design and durability. The price and comfort are also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the size and reliability.

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70% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Siddharth Bhatia (tech.firstpost.com)

Koss SB 40 Headset

 

Koss is a regular on our site and this time they have sent us something for gamers and frequent online communicators. It's a stout little headset called the SB 40, and is aimed at online gaming,

Dec, 2008
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Solid headphones

 

Dollar to value is very good. Not the best headphones out there but a solid set

Comfortable fit ; Good sound quality ; Long enough cord to use at desk

Leather piece under support arms is not attached very well. Mine eventually fell off. The good news is that it made almost no difference in fit, they are still comfortable and sound good

Jan, 2013
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Not as good as others at this price

 

Not bad, but again, I expected a bit more from the KOSS brand.

Sound quality is OK ; Headset is comfortable for my head

I expected a little more from KOSS. This headset is average, at best, for this price

Mar, 2012
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Please Don't bother

 

Stay away from this series of headset

All the parts on a head set that usually break for me are made out of rubber on this headset, so this thing will probably last you a long time

It probably won't be a very fun long time, the sound coming out is a bit on the flat side, and I like a lot of clarity and trebble, the headset is very loud by default, and with no built in volume control you better hope you can macro in volume control...

Dec, 2011
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Not Satisfied

 

If you are looking for just sound, they're good, but the mic isn't good. I am returning these.

The sound is good and the cord is 8ft long

I use ventrilo and I have my outbound up all the way and my friends say I have a static background and it's hard to hear me

Aug, 2011
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Lots of interference

 

Haven't tried using the mic yet. There is a small amount of wiggle at the base, but I doubt this will ever cause any problems.

Very comfortable after a day of breaking them in. Can wear them hours on end without worries, when wearing contacts. The sounds is also a lot better than the speakers I got for about the same price. I'm hearing harmonies in songs I had no idea were...

The headset pads plus the thick arms of my glasses (when I wear them) cut down on the comfort time. Its still over an hour before it gets to be mildly uncomfortable, though

Mar, 2011
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

mic not great

 

If you plan on getting this as a headset I'd recommend a substitute device for the microphone, I ordered a clip on mic that works great and I still get to enjoy the quality sound and comfortable fit, and my friends can hear me when I talk on ventrilo...

The sound quality is definitely good and it is very comfortable to wear for long periods of time

My primary problem with the microphone is that it doesn't work very well at recording sound. I've used it mostly in ventrilo and the people I was talking to could barely hear me. I played with the settings over and over and was unable to fix the issue,...

Jan, 2011
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Exellent for the money

 

These are excellent for the money. As long as the source of the sound is of good quality, these will not let you down. I would definitely buy another pair of these if I needed it.

This headset is probably the most comfortable pair I've ever put on my head. The sound quality is very good (especially for the money you pay). Highs are clean and crisp, mids are clear and very true sounding. The lows are deep and smooth. YMMV, my...

Mic has a wee bit of play at the base. (probably just a fluke with mine)

Dec, 2010
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Consumer review (walmart.com)

Great headset

 

This headset is great! I had the same one before and I love them. The pads on the headset are comfy, good bass and the mic works awesome! KOSS makes a great product!

Feb, 2016
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Consumer review (walmart.com)

Terrible Mic Quality

 

The hearing is all fuzzy and the mic I had to literally shout to be heard. Not worth 2 cents. I was very disappointed in this poor excuse for a so called "quality" mic

Feb, 2016
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