These Koss The Plug earphones are amazing, they isolate outside noise simply by using earplugs which insert into the ear canal and seal out any unwanted noise, as well as preventing any sound from leaking out. This means that you can listen to music at lower volumes and still be able to here ... Read review
Advantages: Durable, great sound quality, low price Disadvantages: The foam earplugs supplied need to be replaced with others for a good fit
These Koss The Plug earphones are amazing, they isolate outside noise simply by using earplugs which insert into the ear canal and seal out any unwanted noise, as well as preventing any sound from leaking out. This means that you can listen to music at lower volumes and still be able to here it clearly. They block out the majority of noise around you, so you won't hear a baby crying on the train but you won't hear the announcer either!
.../>
I have had my Koss The Plug earphones for just over 10 months and they have survived being stuffed in my bag/pocket very well with no loosening of the wires or any problems with sound quality. They have stood up well to everyday use but do not come with a carry case which is the one addition which would have been nice.
I got my earphones from ebay for £8 but they generally sell for around £15
These Koss The Plug earphones are amazing, they isolate outside noise simply by using earplugs which insert into the ear canal and seal out any unwanted noise, as well as preventing any sound from leaking out. This means that you can listen to music at lower volumes and still be able to here it clearly. They block out the majority of noise around you, so you won't hear a baby crying on the train but you won't hear the announcer either!
Before I got these headphones the only way I could clearly hear my music in loud environments such as busses was to turn the volume right up, which is obviously not good for the ears and it can cause distortion not to mention annoying others. Now though I rarely turn the volume up to half way and usually less than that. Fellow travellers are also no longer disturbed by tinny beats emanating from my earphones!
The only problem with these headphones is that all of the 4 sets of foam plugs supplied were too large for my ears and I also found that the foam expanded too quickly after being squeezed and so combined with the overlarge size they were difficult to fit. However this was a simple problem to fix with a cheap pair of earplugs which just need to have a small hole made through them to slide them onto the actual earphone tube solved the problem admirably, and now with the cheap and easy alteration I find them incredibly comfortable and easy to fit plus there is the added bonus that they don't fall out of your ears.
The fact you can change the foam for more suitable size and texture so easily is great. It means that almost any earplugs can be adapted and used on them so your not restricted to any particular brand for replacement foam plugs.
I have had my Koss The Plug earphones for just over 10 months and they have survived being stuffed in my bag/pocket very well with no loosening of the wires or any problems with sound quality. They have stood up well to everyday use but do not come with a carry case which is the one addition which would have been nice.
I got my earphones from ebay for £8 but they generally sell for around £15
I really would recommend these earphones, with the minor ear cushion replacement (which I think most people would need to do) they provide a comfortable fit and give really good quality sound with excellent value for money. The price range varies but as with everything it's best to shop around to find the best price.
Advantages: Cheap Disadvantages: Poor bottom and top end reproduction, a bit too small for my ears, zero isolation
It's hard to believe I bought the same thing as the previous reviewer. They provide no isolation whatsoever; the supplied foam plugs (2 sets, not 4, and all the same size) are only just large enough to stop the buds from falling out of my ears; finally the sound quality leaves a great deal to be desired. Without equalisation they are simply unusable. With maximum bass and minimum treble they are better balanced, but the bottom end is rather ... ...pan sizzling). The mid-range reproduction is excellent and highly detailed, but that's really a minimum criterion for bothering to listen to anything.
Sure, they're probably better than most players' supplied buds, but I would rather have spent 3 times as much as these cost on something 3 times as good. My old Sennheiser MX500s (the original metallic blue model, not the more recent white substandard one) were distinctly better than these, at 1.5 ...
JoeGreenShank 04.02.2009 (03.02.2009)
· Read full review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Koss THE PLUG
Sound Quality
Comfort
Looks & Design
Durability
Value for Money
Similar reviews »
Reviews which might be of interest for "Koss THE PLUG"
Advantages: Good Bass, Noise Reduction Disadvantages: no carry case, need to be cleaned often
Product & Packaging
***********************
Koss Spark Plug Stereophone with spare set of ear cushions.
They arrived in a cardboard backed blown plastic. The cardboard is purply blue, with instructions on the back on how to insert the ear piece diagrams also help to show how to do this. The earphones are displayed inside the plastic so you can see what they look like before buying.
Price
******
mydogandbone.co.uk £11.95 + £3.93 p&p
ipodworld £13.95 + £4.99 p&p
ebay.co.uk £8.99 + £3.99 p&p
All prices shown dated 18/05/2006 these are only a few of the places where you can buy the Spark Plug.
First thoughts.
*****************
When you open the package and take out the stereophones they feel quiet cheap as if they won't last long. The lead was already twisted and took a while to sort out. Weight is only 13grams and this ...
oldwasp 18.03.2006 (18.05.2006)
· Read full review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Koss Spark PLUG
Advantages: Good sound quality. Good sound isolation. Disadvantages: Ear pads wear away after a few months, are easily lost and too expensive to replace
distortion.
Before buying The Plug, I read a number of reviews and fear that it has had a bad press. To achieve great The Plug to fit directly into the ear canal. Sounds painful, doesn't it ? Don't worry, cushioned rubber ear pads make this design comfortable. Basically, before you place them in your ear, you scrunch up the ear pads. Once inside, they expand to fit your ear and provide the seal that aids the quality sound. Some reviewers have reported discomfort, but I find them comfortable enough.Tthe other major advantage of The Plug's design is that they stay in your ear.
Every few months, the ear pads wear out, but Koss provide a number of spares in the same pack which should last for a number of years.
One word of warning - the sound isolation provided by The Plug really is effective, so watch out for traffic as you probably won ...
naffcaff 17.03.2004 (31.08.2005)
· Read full review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Koss Spark PLUG
I must be the only one who loves these,they are cheap and sound great
1) THE SPARK PLUG
That is exactly what it looks like,has a white base,silver middle with Koss logo on it,(subtle adverising eh?)with soft ear cushions,shaped like a cone, which are supposed to adapt to your ear size,when fitted properly,,sound is then supposed to be crystal clear and any outside noise should not be heard.they come with 2 spare cushions just in case you loose them
2)What you do with them is roll the soft ear cushion--like you would a earplug--------,put in your ear, they should then adapt to your individual ear shape and size.they are a wee bit uncomfortable at first,this did not last long
3) So I did all that and hey presto it works beautifully for Me anyway,its probably cos I have worn earplugs for years so am quiet good at it who knows ...
Koss The Plug is a stereo earbud for the discriminating listener. It delivers accurate acoustical reproduction and unbelievable isolation typically found in more expensive, closed-style stereophones. The Plug features a dynamic element that is positioned just outside the ear and connected to a tubular port structure that is inserted on a soft expandable cushion into the ear canal.
