Koss KPH14K Side Firing Headphone (Black)

very clear acoustics and great stereo separation, but no bass. perfect when walking, jogging, working out and shopping as you can hear outside noises in case you need to hear something. does not hurt your ears like headphones during polonged wearing as it fits inside your ear. it's true that headband is narrow so it can squeeze and hurt your head but you can stretch out the headband to fit.. it is well made and durable, probably worth twice the price.

I worked for at a Frys electronics around 2002-2005 so the store discounts allowed me to buy the Sony MDR-W08L for around $7.00. one day i go a tip from my manager that sony was discontinuing the headphones and before the store opened he let me buy the left over stock of 22 at $6.00 for $140 he thought i was crazy but even as of 2023 the sony MDR-W08L are still the best running headphones ever made. now in 2023 im down to 9x still in box and 2x in various working conditions so im looking for an alternative, and the Koss is the closest to the sound quality of the original Sony; id say about 98% close to the sony headset quality; and they are affordable only draw back is they are uncomfortable, very little room for adjustment they grip right into your ears the SONXTRONIC Xdr-8000 are 2x the price but have the same feel and comfort of the original Sony mdr but plastic frame is brittle and the sound quality is no better than the Koss I really don't get this generation, i tried ear buds, you have to jam the things tight in your ear to stick. They either leave your ears sore or you end up loosing them. so take your pick, me i want a time machine back to 2003

These are the only earbuds I buy anymore (and not very often because they last a long time!). I basically use them every day and I am really pleased with the sound quality. They are not noise canceling, but they aren’t supposed to be. This allows you to hear what’s going on around you (like if you’re outside or at the gym). Right out of the box they’re a little tight and can hurt your ears if worn for a long time. I discovered a little trick…I heat up about 3/4 inch or so of water in a bowl in the microwave for a few minutes. Take the hot water out of the microwave and let the very top part of the headband sit in the hot water for a few minutes to soften up the plastic a little bit. Be super careful not to let the earbud part, plug or wire get wet. Once the top of the headband is fairly warm, put them on as if you were using them for several minutes until they cool off a bit. The plastic hardens right back up strong as ever but now you have a custom fit. I’ve done this with 2 sets of these earbuds and it’s worked great both times. I looked for the perfect earbuds for almost 10 years and I love everything about these earbuds! I hope they never stop making this style of earbuds, because I can’t find anything like them!

Fit nice and snug. Great for running. I could see how they might be uncomfortable for many hours of wear. But fantastic for running. Sadly these broke after the third use. The photo of fracture plane, appears to be a void in the plastic. I’m returning and have ordered a white replacement pair. Hopefully that color plastic will be stronger. Update: bought the white ones. They broke in an identical way (thankfully within the return window), snapped at the top. These are very brittle and will snap when opened any wider than your ears. I was trying to put them around my neck so opened them a little wider than my ears to clear them, I have a small head and was aware of the failure mode and was being careful, but they broke anyhow. If you choose to buy them be very careful, they are super delicate. I would recommend gluing on a curved strip of metal. Too bad because these are great otherwise. The tight fit is great for running. You could use them until try break they buy an new one and return the broken one. This is a major product flaw that needs to be fixed. I wish I could leave a second one star review for the white pair. Two different products should allow two reviews. I’ll buy the next pair from the wife’s account.

Sound was very acceptable however size was an issue for me and the headband entirely too small even when extended to largest setting and I found the earpieces to be very uncomfortable with no cushioning. Full disclosure I do have a mellon head :) lol (size 7.75 ball cap) . I exchanged them for ones that hook over the ear that came with 3 different size cushions to choose from. .

I bought these because I expected good sound quality and because they are vintage. Somewhat of a hand-me-down for family, in the future. The midrange is great and the lyrics are crystal clear. The bass is okay, but not nearly as good if you're into rap music. Also, don't panic about it's size when you put them on. They are small, but the headset just needs to be further towards the forehead. Overall, I expected more, but I can't argue about the price. Also, i can always remove one of the buds and hear what's going on around me and still hear the music. They are wired and the cord is pretty long, great for an elliptical machine. I feel fairly satisfied. I think they would be a great gift for a youngster.

ビデオの編集で夏にヘッドフォン使うと暑いので、前はオーディオテクニカの顎からかける小さいの使ってたけれども、それも廃盤になって久しく、予備も無くなったので買ってみたけれども 音は悪いしどうしようもないな。音に慣れたら聞くくらいには使えるかな、、、w 頭の上から掛けると耳にとどかないしな（デカイ頭でもないのだが） 逆向きで使うならマアマア使えるかレベル。ただし音は酷いな。 モニタには使えない。聞こえているだけって感じかなw ま、久しぶりに笑えるヘッドフォンだった。が、他にこういうの無いからな、、、w とりあえず使ってみるけれど、、、、w 普通の人は買わない方がいいと思うよ

Ich suche händeringend - wie so viele andere auch - nach einem Ersatz für die genialen Sony MDR-W 08 L. Optisch sehen die Koss den Sony ja fast richtig ähnlich ... das war's dann aber auch. Es gibt KEINE Möglichkeit, dass auf meinen Erwachsenenkopf diese Kopfhörer irgendwie "aufgezwängt" werden - die einzige Option ist, dass ich den Bügel hinten den Ohren auf halber Kopfhöhe laufen lasse, "oben drüber" geht nicht (und ja, ich habe die maximale "Ausfahrlänge" eingestellt). Da fehlen auf beiden Seiten mehrere Zentimeter! Der Sitz ist damit natürlich unerträglich, weil die Ohrstöpsel nicht richtig in den Gehörgang passen, die Federspannung ist zu stark - kurz: geht gar nicht. Den Sound habe ich wenigstens angetestet - kann man aber getrost vergessen. Es fehlen klar definierte Höhen, der Bassbereich ist schwammig und "muffelig". Klingt einfach nicht gut (der technische Terminus ist, glaube ich, "furchtbargrässlichobereklig"). Da das Produkt hier bei Amazon ja "Seite Schießen" heißt, halte ich es für zumindest MÖGLICH, dass Amazon mir kein KOSS (trotz Aufdruck auf der Verpackung), sondern irgendeinen Chinamüll geschickt hat. Aber rezensieren kann ich nunmal leider nur, was mir vorliegt. (Standarddisclaimer: Nachrichten/Reaktionen auf diese Rezension erreichen mich nicht, zur Kontaktaufnahme bitte einfach an Amazon wenden, die wollen das wohl nicht anders.)

子供用なのか？と疑うほどヘッドバンドは短いです。私はヘッドバンドが伸ばせるように一部改造して使用しています。音は悪くないと思いますが、長時間使用していると耳が痛くなってきます。イヤーパッド付きのヘッドホンの場合は長期間の使用でパッドが劣化しボロボロになってしまいますが、この製品はそのような心配はありません。

Fit in the ear nicely around my Tragus piercing without hurting it and fit nicely around my head. Great buy!

I've tried out several Koss headphones like the KC75, Porta Pro, and KPH40, and I've been impressed by their comfort and great sound quality for their price. However, the Koss KHP14 falls short in terms of sound clarity, especially in the low, mid, and high frequencies, which is disappointing. On the bright side, the KHP14 is incredibly lightweight and can be extremely comfortable if it fits your ears well. It's an excellent option for activities like walking, running, and gym workouts.