Koss The Plug Earbuds Consumer Headphones

Pros: Good sound isolation- but this can be dangerous in some situations.
Cons: Extremely difficult to position correctly, uncomfortable, won't stay in place, sound is too bass-heavy, muffled.

I have small ears set close to my head, and I’ve had a devil of a time finding the right earphones t ...

Pros: Great sound, portable.
Cons: Hard to get into ears, plugs wear out.

While riding the train to my summer job every morning, and for working out, I liked to listen to music. I needed new headphones, and when I saw these headphones, I decided to give them a try. These headphones have pretty good sound, but there are a few ...

Pros: Awesome Bass! Very comfortable. Excellent price for what you get!
Cons: A real pain to get in at first; treble could be better

Before I start, don't be put off by the length of this review - it's all good stuff!

Having put up with some tinny little Sony earphones for ages, I desperately wanted some new earphones that would deliver great sound, but most importantly...

Pros: Attractive, decent sound quality
Cons: Tangle easily, won't stay in ears

I got these Koss earbud headphones for Christmas last year. I had been asked for them due to the fact that I often sit on regular headphones, smooshing them to beyond repair, and so I prefer earbuds or wireless headphones. My husband picked these ...

Pros: Small, Loud, Great Bass, Short Cord
Cons: Annoying Mute Button, Overly Bright Treble

My introduction to The Plug came by way of a web page about The Boosteroo, an in-line headphone amplifier. The author of the web page amended the page to say that he switched over to The Plug and did not need the amplifier anymore.

Given my...

Pros: Good ambient noise cancellation, impressive bass response, not too expensive
Cons: Hard to get a good fit to the ear

When I bought my PocketPC PDA, I started using it to play MP3 and WMA and needed to get some portable headphones that I could use when walking on campus or at work. I tried a few different models that my friends had, and I decided to get the Koss “The...

Pros: Bass loudness
Cons: Sound quality, Mute button

A salesperson at Best Buy persuaded me to try Koss The Plugs. At first I was moderately satisfied, but the novelty quickly wore off. The Sony MDR-EX70LP is a much better choice. Much better.

The Plug produces lots of bass. But the quality of...

Pros: Just amazing sound from such a tiny package, and blocks out all outside noise.
Cons: Packages easily opened by previous shoppers who may have inserted the plugs into their ears...yuck!

I just picked up a pair of these today at Best Buy for $22 out the door with tax, and I am tremendously impressed by the sound. I drive 2 old military vehicles (a military Suburban-based CUCV command vehicle and an M35A2 "deuce and a half" military ...

Pros: Excellent sound, fantastic bass response
Cons: Black Foam "plugs" made of potentially hazardous material

I have a love-hate relationship with these earbuds. I love the sound, I love the way they block out ...

Pros: Best bass I've been able to find in portable headphones.
Cons: Becomes sore and uncomfortable after a while.

Finally, after a long and exhaustive search for headphones with full, rich sound and bass, I've found what I have been looking for in The Plug by Koss. They provide virtual isolation from external sounds which allow you to hear more, if not all, of the...

Pros: Block out some sound
Cons: Horrible ergonomics, possible danger to health

This is by far the most poorly designed pair of headphones ever!

To be fair, I will state their only advantage: they block out some sound. Their sound quality is average, for a set of portable headphones. The bass is alright, the high-end is...

Pros: Sound isolation. Great sound reproduction. Terrific bass.
Cons: Synthetic foam padding very weak. Hard to get used to. Might be uncomfortable.

The pair that I bought from the Radioshack was fairly expensive. However, I had to try it out because it just looked so comfortable to wear. I could almost feel the soft cushiony buds inside my ear, isolating all sound, while shooting the audio of my...

Pros: Excellent bang for the buck. Excellent sounding. Perfect in-ear monitors for musicians. Lifetime warranty.
Cons: Sound different for everybody - more so than other types of headphones.

Koss's original "Plug" headphones had many shortcomings listed in other reviews. If as if Koss read all these negative reviews and corrected all of them! Now there's service!

The hard plastic pipe has been replaced by a soft vinyl pipe. The...

Pros: cheap, tweakable, 4 sets of foamies
Cons: cheap, hard to fit, so-so noise cancel

i needed a good set for work. i'm in a cube and there's too much talking going on around me to concentrate sometimes.
i bought some sennheiser 212s because of the advice of headphone.com...

Pros: Low Cost, reasonable fidelity, ultra portability
Cons: Easy to lose pads, shifting fit alters sound.

Is The Plug a serious player in the world of the audiophile headphone? No.

Is it a viable solution for the listener who wants tolerable sound in a low-cost, ultra-portable package?

Absolutely.

I purchased a set of these...