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68 of 71 found the following review helpful:
 These kick! Apr 14, 2004
By Robin Johnson Esak
"Robin Johnson Esak"
First of all, just so you know, I am NOT an audiophile. I'm simply a person with a two-hour commute each way who likes to keep her ears busy with music and audiobooks. I recently purchased an Ipod, and, after getting tired of having the earbuds fall out, purchased these to replace those that came with the Ipod. I love them. Not being an audiophile, I would hesitate to rave about the sound, but I have had NO complaints with it whatsoever. The sound is loud enough, clear enough, and true enough, to come through richly and warmly even on a noisy bus. They don't tend to fall off (even if I fall asleep in them), and they take up no space in my already packed purse. I highly recommend these.
40 of 42 found the following review helpful:
 Great ear buds for those on the go. Aug 17, 2004
By William Hardin
First off, these are NOT the best headphones made. However if you like ear buds and are moving/walking/running/etc these are a GREAT pick. They sound decent for $12 headphones but they actually stay in your ears as you move and are fine for periods of longer wear. I personally have used 30-40 pairs of headphones under $60 and these are one of my favorites. I am listening to them right now while they sit next to my Bose and my Sony studio headphones. If you have too much bass, then adjust that in your device, its not a problem for me.
23 of 23 found the following review helpful:
I bought 3 different models ... Oct 15, 2005
By Ace2010
Even after reading all the reviews, I wound up buying 3 different models ... Sony MDR-J10 Black, Sony MDR-J11g, and Koss KSC22.
Both Sony models are similar in sound, but the MDR-J11g has a better quality feel to it, and the plastic housing seems stronger. They both fit my ears good, and speaker fits into the ear canal and stays there no matter how much jumping around I do. I can't see these falling off during a jog.
However, the Koss seems a better choice out of the three. The sound is clearer and the earpiece has a foam cover which makes it comfortable when I'm wearing it for extended periods. Also, the metal clip is easily bendable so I can make it conform to my ear perfectly, and it won't fall off no matter what.
I tend to lean toward Sony products when purchasing electronics, and the Sony headphones have a nice, futuristic appearance. But I have to go with practicality, good sound, and comfort on this review ... so Koss is my favorite of the three.
15 of 16 found the following review helpful:
 Terrible Sound - Great Comfort Jan 09, 2004
By Eric G. Sims
These are perhaps some of the most comfortable fitting headphones on the market. That being said, don't buy them. They also happen to be some of the worst-sounding. Im not comparing them to expensive headphones - mostly my sony behind the head style, and my koss sportapro. These sound tin-y, midrange-y, and overblown. Oh, and I dont understand how the other reviewers are saying there's good bass, because I didn't find ANY.After reading the reviews, I thought that maybe I had bought a bum pair, so I returned them and bought another of the exact same type. Nope. Same thing. Terrible sound. The same terrible sound, so I know it's not a defect. How can Koss make such amazing under $20 headphones like the SportaPro's and the Earbuds, yet make such terrible headphones like these. I wonder if the QA department even took a listen to these. Such a disappointment cuz I REALLY love the style on these and the amazing comfort - especially for those with active lifestyles. Anyway - steer clear. Either that or you can Frankenstien them and glue some Earbuds on to the neat little clip. Good luck.
11 of 12 found the following review helpful:
Sturdy, but otherwise not that great Jun 30, 2006
By Thomas Park
"Thomas Park"
I've been using these headphones for a few months at the gym.
Pros:
- They are sturdy and well-made.
- Sweat does not seem to bother them.
Cons:
- They don't fit well in my ears. I don't have a problem with most earbuds, so this is unusual. The buds are large and the earpieces don't give much support on me - they fall out easily.
- The earpieces are not adjustable.
- The sound is just not good when they're not in your ear canal. No bass at all, and the other frequencies are muddy.
Summary:
I would not recommend these for those looking for good sound. I would also not recommend these for people doing vigorous activity where they're likely to fall out.
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