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...
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.
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...
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: 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: Excellent sound, great fit, blocks out noise, durable Cons: NO COMPLAINTS .. these are perfect...
I bought my first Koss Plug two years ago. It made my cheap little RCA Lyra Sound awesome - extra bass - I can play it on 'Flat' and still get good Bass. On 'Rock' and 'Jazz' EQ, it kicks butt. I bought a second pair for me and one for my kid (my wife ...
Pros: Very good sound, variety of plug configurations, noise limiting, comfortable, extremely affordable Cons: plugs separate from drivers too easily, not sure how durable the foam is
I use mine in the gym exclusively, and have no problems either keeping them in, or with discomfort- I forget they are there and wonder why I can't hear what anyone is saying in between tunes. The sound is as good as any set I have ever used, including ...
Pros: Great Bass, Amazing sound, Good fit!, Total sound isolation. Cons: Costly, Questionable durability?
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Though I was questioning whether these would be a better choice than Sony's MDR-Q33LP/S W.EAR Headphones, I realized I was comparing apples and oranges. Though the sound quality of the sony's may be slightly crisper, the bass lacks...
Pros: Unquestionably the king of bass for budget earphones Cons: Unquestionably un-foolproof insertion method
I've got to make a confession: I love unusual gadgets. And whilst a pair of earbuds may not seem unusual, earbuds with 10mm plastic stalks coming out of them are a novelty. So after deciding I needed to replace my out-of-the-box earphones that came with...
My wife got me a set of THE PLUGS in December for Christmas when I asked for some headphones for work. I wanted something discreet that would not scream "I'm NOT LISTENING TO YOU.... I DON'T WANT TO LISTEN TO YOU... etc.. etc..." When I saw them I...
I ride a motorcycle and live in ohio (no helmet required). Whether I wear a helmet or not the wind noise at my ears is loud. I was looking for headphones to wear that would stay in my ears with wind pulling on the cords and would have sound over the wind...
Pros: Cheap, light, good fit, excellent sound, very comfy Cons: Easy to yank out, wires tangle easily
I have had my pair of "The Plug" earphones for a couple of years, so I have an older model. Mine came with several extra sets of the conical shaped inserts and none of the other weird geometric ones that are supplied with the current generation. For such ...
Pros: great noise filter, boosts volumes, light weight Cons: hard to use at first, not for exercising
when i first got these i couldn't make these fit in my ears, they keep falling up. it took me a few tries to learn how to squish these things in better so they don't fall out. after i got used to them i'm like them more and more. they are great for com ...
Pros: HEAVY BASS, blocks out sound Cons: doesn't stay in ear, treble is a bit muted
Yet another product that I've bought that is more hype than actual product. The only benefits to these phones are the bass and that all other noise is blocked out that would have otherwise disturbed your music.
Pros: Great sound quality, great comfort, stay in the ears Cons: Possible bass distortion, plastic sections can come apart.
Each person is different, but for me, especially in areas of noise, these are the only things I use. They stay in my ears great without hurting them (unlike ear buds, which KILL), enable me to hear the music or audio books without the background noise of ...
Pros: great bass, with very low distortion at high volume. Cons: impossible to get in your ear properly, earbuds deteriorate over time
i've had a pair of these for a year now, and i've lost all the plugs that fit my ear.
the plugs that did fit needed to be replaced anyways, from numerous times "smooshing" them to get them in, they started to fall to pieces, sometimes leaving little...
Pros: Comfort, built quality Cons: Crappy bass, crappy mid, crappy treble. The sound are crappy.
The is the most crappy earphone I've ever owned(Even my $9 Phillip earphone sounds better than this). Kinda disappointed with Koss for producing such a product. I do not know which Plug model it is, but it does not have mute button and the connector are...
Pros: Sound quality is ok Cons: Doesn't stay in ear
I bought them for active use, specifically snowboarding, but the foam is too soft to form properly to ear and as a result they don't stay in place or block out enough outside noise. Using a denser foam like those used in ear plugs would probably help to...
Pros: Sound blocking, wont fall out, good sounding output Cons: You have to stick them IN your ear, muddy bass
Apparently I have non-standard ears. Normal buds will fall out easily. So I focused my research on in-the-ear buds that would hopefully stay in my ears without constant adjusting. Onto the pros/cons: PROS * Block outside sounds out well. You can ...
Pros: Great sound, great comfort, nice DB range Cons: Bass can sometimes sound off, plastic sections sometimes come apart.
Earbuds do not work for me, they hurt my ears and easily fall out. Quite by accident did I find "The Plug" by Koss. Wow, what a difference. They fit nicely and comfortably in the ear. I have worn them for many hours at a time without problems. The package comes with several foam inserts, so you can change them out when they get dirty, or find a different size and shape to fit your own unique ears.
Even at loud levels, I have been happy with the sound of these little guys.
The only problem I have had was that twice the two plastic sections came apart. The first time I was able to snap them back together, the second I wasn't able to save them. But this was after using them for 16 months, so no real loss. It was time for a new pair anyway.
Good sound, Great Price = Incredible value by scotteldridge ,Apr 04 '06
Pros: great sound, clear, good bass, great mid/upper Cons: foam pads are only good for about 2 years' wear
I was trying nearly every headphones I could find, to replace the wretchedly painful earbuds that came with my iPod. I finally tried these, despite being *sure* that they couldn't be any good. Not at under $20.
Hey, turns out my cynical attitude was misplaced. The sound on this is great. It's not like using my closed-ear Sony studio cans, but then again, they're about 1/100th the size and weight.
The one caveat I have is that (at least for me) if you don't wet the plugs, they won't stay in.
What I think of the ear buds by stutly ,Mar 03 '04
Pros: Great value for money, with a tweek here and there they are great Cons: Not good for me straight out of the box and very bass heavy
I read most of the reviews in this section and decided to go for the ear buds
£16.00 from www.advancedmp3players.co.uk (great service)
Now I work in a noisy job so earplugs with music sounds awesome.
FOR ME! the earplugs supplied with the product are not good
they do not squish enough and expand to quickly
I have been through many different earplugs and E-A-R soft
earplugs are the best in my opinion.
Now take a look at............. http://www.headwize.com/projects/cmoy4_prj.htm
This idea works a treat
These headphones are VERY bass heavy and a little Treble light so if you are not able to change eq on your player be prepared. I guess the foam padding kills the top end
The sound is incredible for the money and all other sounds
are virtually eliminated.(beware it is dangerously good)
Now I have changed the earplug bits and adjusted eq these headphones are amazing enough said
Excellent In-the-ear phones by ndrew73 ,Jul 01 '05
Pros: Excellent sound quality ! bass! Surprisingly durable. Cons: people with small ear holes
These are excellent. I got them by accident from a brickAndMortar store, not online which wouldve been cheaper and now I im a happier commuter. The foam actually works as a firearm range plug. If you get the hang of it and screw it in your ear correctly you will get the BEST sound quality and BASS right in your ear. Needless to say it will be putting less harmful noise pressure on the eardrum.
Pros: Cheap Cons: Extremely uneven frequency response. Sounds bad in almost all situations.
A couple of years ago there were not all that many in-ear headphones to chose from and Koss Plugs were the only cheap ones. At that point there might have been some kind of justification in buying them. Things have change and now there are numerous in-ear headphones of varying quality available. Sadly the Koss Plugs are among the worst of the lot. These are the reasons to avoid them:
The bass response is massively over-exaggerated. This is worsened by the fact that the bass is also very inexact, i.e. everything in the low frequency span sounds pretty much the same. A drum is a drum, is a drum. The treble is OK while the mid range is very muffled.
The total effect of the uneven response over the frequency range is that music sounds "strange" no matter how much you tweak your player. Vocals sound especially bad. Bass heavy music is completely destroyed.
Although these headphones cost very little I can not say that they are good value for money.
I absolutely love these!!!1 by melodylubart ,Sep 18 '06
Pros: The best headphones I have ever used. Cons: There is absolutely nothing bad to write about these wonderful earbuds.
I use this both for my IPOD nano (when it decides to work that is, but that's another story).
The earbuds (the spark plug type), arrived today. Got them on ebay for $7.95. The best deal I ever got.
I just plugged them into my ipod nano and took off for a power walk. How comfortable!!!!!
And when I watch tv, I always use headphones because I don't want to disturb anyone else in my house or nearby and believe me when I say I've gone through headphones.
I have used the big bulky ones, the lighter in the ear ones. But they hurt.
Now these, with the foam pillow things that just plump inside my ears. Well, I was in heaven.
the best deal ever.
Pros: Tremendous frequency response, ncredibly comfortable, excellent noise-cancelling properties. Cons: Weak wire connection to the body. Easily solved with a little epoxy.
As a professional recording engineer, portable music is a big part of my life. Koss was the first (that I was aware of) company to "get it." Every predecessor to the Plug was a pathetic design (not too dissimilar from the style that comes with the iPod) where the ear bud sits outside the canal and relies on luck to keep them in position. Even with all the so-called "solutions' (foam, rubber, etc.) the damn things never stayed in place. Five years I used these ridiculous ear buds. Enter the Plug and suddenly, miracle of miracles, the ear buds stay in place with no effort - and they're incredibly comfortable. I'm not sure why all the complaints that they're uncomfortable. A soft, spongy latex pad compresses down so you can insert the Plug into your ear. The pad expands and voila!, a perfect fit and perfect sound. I've tried the ER-6 from Etymotic and Shure EC-5. Amazingly, these are better.
Pros: good isolation, plenty of bass, CHEAP Cons: treble could be better, isolation annoys people who try to talk to you
The title explains it all almost...
These little phones partially because of the seal they make with your ear canal (and also because they are made by koss) have alot of bass
overall sound quality is good considering they are practically the only thing in this price range that can be classified as a canalphone... nothing that would make someone who wants to buy some more expensive canalphones change their mind but worthy of a purchase to hold you over until you can get some (if you are broke like me)
the treble does seem a little rolled off and maybe a little "tunnelly" but there are some cheap and easy mods that can be done to help with the "tunnelly" part and a little treble boost helps as well
overall for $15 you can't really go wrong if you need something to block out alot of noise (great for yard work)
Poor Product and Poor Service by emailjk ,May 17 '05
Pros: Cool Idea Cons: Poor quality construction and EVEN WORSE CUSTOMER SERVICE
I purchased these headphones and wore them to the gym one time. After 15 minutes one of the earbuds fell apart and I found myself going to the Dr. to have the sound tube removed from my ear canal. Contacted the manufacturer and was told that it was impossible for the product to do that and called indicated that I was lying.
I would definitely recommend NOT PURCHASING any products from KOSS as their customer service is horrific. Spend a couple dollars more and buy a product from a real name brand that backs up their products.
Not happy with this purchase by wackdad52 ,Apr 02 '04
Pros: Inexpensive, fairly comfortable to wear Cons: improved bass sound? I didn't hear it
I have been searching for a better set of earbuds for my Ipod and after reading many of the reviews for the plug, I thought I might have found an inexpensive upgrade. But after plugging the Koss Plug into my Ipod and inserting them into my ears, I could immediately tell they weren't up to par. The "improved" bass was not there, the buds that came with my Ipod were much better. Back into the store for a refund. The earbuds that come with the Ipod are not bad, but if you have a pair, while playing music with your Ipod, press the buds against your ear canal, and you will hear better bass response and clearer, fuller sound. That tells me earphones inserted into the ear must do a better job. The question is which earbuds are the best? The Koss Plug is not the one. Next stop, Shure.com for the Ec2.
Pros: good sound. inexpensive Cons: they won't stay on so I have to re-insert them about every two minutes.
I got these for two purposes: airplanes and exercise. They are a problem for both. Yes, the plug does block some outside noise and the sound is good. But trying to keep them in my ears is SO frustrating. They fall out constantly. I can't jog with them. Plus the squishy plug part isn't attached to the rest of the headphone so that falls off very easily. When I look in my carry-on luggage to get them, the foam plugs are missing. Bottom line: get something else. The only way these would please me is if I'm sitting still, at home.
Pros: Everything. Cons: People don't like to share ear buds.
Bought it for $12 at a military BX/PX store
great sound comes from a tube that is inserted into the ear (as opposed to the usual ear bud that is a small speaker inserted in your ear causing discomfort).
Strongly recommended,
comes with lifetime warranty that will repair/replace for $5.
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