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Koss SPARKPLUG Consumer Headphones

 
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Average Rating: 3.0
 
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39 out of 39 people found this review helpful.

Koss SPARKPLUG Consumer Headphones - Good Alternative To Noise-Cancelling Headphones

Date of Review:  Nov 24, 2006
The Bottom Line: I highly recommend the Koss SparkPlug as a cost-effective alternative to noise-cancelling headphones. Make sure you are ready to do minimal DIY with clear...
Review: The headphones that come with various MP3 players, generally speaking, are pretty poor. Some are very poor, some are borderline acceptable. The headphones that ship with various iPods are generally acceptable, but you can do much better with a pair...
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  3.0

by: dkozin
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Cheap, light, loook stylish, good noise...
Cons
Cumbersome to put on, need ports...
 
39 out of 39 people found this review helpful.

Koss Spark Plug Stereo Earplugs: Part I of the Quest for Decent Cheap Headphones Series

Date of Review:  Sep 5, 2005
The Bottom Line: The Bottom Line is going to return these headphones to the store.
Review: I bought these earplug style headphones to use with my new Creative Labs Zen Sleek MP3 player while traveling. Here are my impressions so far:

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The Spark Plug earplugs are not terribly impressive right out of the...
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  1.0

by: symbiosis
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Gold-plated plug.
Cons
Dark overall sound. Mediocre appearance...
 
12 out of 12 people found this review helpful.

I CAN?T HEAR YOU! Or the treble for that matter.

Date of Review:  Mar 16, 2006
The Bottom Line: They're not too expensive, and they're above average. Though their sound leaves some to be desired. Cheap, fashionable(ish) noise filtering make these worth a buy for a low enough price.
Review: I wanted headphones that would drown out the oceans of noise I run into in the hallways, subways, storeways and everywhere-elseways I walk through while trying to enjoy the music on my iPod.

When you're surrounded by noise, a simple pair...
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  3.0

by: kfj001
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Cheap. Noise filtering. Unpowered...
Cons
You have to stick them IN your ears...
 
12 out of 12 people found this review helpful.

Severe disappointment, not very good without work

Date of Review:  Jan 29, 2006
The Bottom Line: I don't recommend these plugs at all. I'll be looking for Shure or Etymotics, but even low cost users should look elsewhere.
Review: I bought these as a cheaper alternative to the active noise canceling headphones (had a Sennheiser PXC-250, Sony MDR-NC50). I figured I might as well try a low-cost route to see if it would suffice for my plane traveling.

The sound quality...
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  1.0

by: jumpfroggy
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Good isolation only with 3rd party...
Cons
Very bad bass-heavy muffled sound, bad...
 
11 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

Great headphones but the construction is a bit too cheap

Date of Review:  Mar 9, 2007
The Bottom Line: Not too expensive, gets rid of all outside noise, solid sound. Could use more thoughtful construction. Not a good option if you are often pulling your headphones on and off
Review: I have owned two pair of these headphones over the last three years. As a subway train rider in Chicago, I found them excellent for blocking out all that train noise. Of course, in less noisy settings, they do too good of a job, as you often cannot...
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  4.0

by: bloodline23
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
No outside noise to deal with and...
Cons
Can't hear voices either and static...
 
11 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

In-ear headphone with great bass at an affordable price

Date of Review:  Jan 31, 2007
The Bottom Line: These are a great choice if you are getting earbuds, the sound and isolation is unmatched in that category.
Review: These are fantastic headphones for the price. They are the only ear buds I have ever gotten good bass from.

The Koss Sparkplugs are in-ear earbuds: a malleable foam pad sits inside your ear like an ear plug. The cone sits just outside the...
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  4.0

by: hoss_z
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Great bass, great isolation, cheap,...
Cons
Uncomfortable for long wear, pads...
 
10 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

Good sound quality, cheap price with some issues.

Date of Review:  Jul 2, 2006
The Bottom Line: Suggested if you are listening to music in noisy places or have usability issues with standard hearphones. Sometimes the ear canal gets sore.
Review: I am the owner of a iPod Nano. In more than one occasion I felt like the headphones were far from perfection. Their quality is good but the shape makes them fall out of the ear far too often. Also it is impossibile to position them correctly while...
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  4.0

by: eiapoce
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Good sound quality, in-ear type,...
Cons
Problems with the expanding foam
 
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

Save your money: still needs work

Date of Review:  Sep 1, 2008
The Bottom Line: Great design, decent sound. But horribly designed mute switch makes it unacceptable, except as disposable headphones.
Review: The concept and design is pretty good. They are much more comfortable than similarly priced "bud" earphones.

I found the sound ok. Other reviewers loved the sound, so it could be that a lot depends on how well they fit your ear. I'm pretty...
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  1.0

by: ctdeveloper
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Comfortable for long duration listening
Cons
Poorly designed mute switch fails after...
 
6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

Keeps out the noise--No longer recommended

Date of Review:  Dec 18, 2005
Review: Low cost I think was the reason I bought them. They are somewhat more comfortable than the ear buds that came with the "Ipod." I've had other ear buds and whether more expensive or not, the "Sparkplug" is about equivalent in terms of comfort. The...
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  1.0

by: pvital
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Keeps out the noise. Inexpensive in...
Cons
Might get "tired" ears after...
 
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Koss Spark Plugs

Date of Review:  Feb 3, 2006
Review: I had better defend these ear plugs. Giving them a terrible
rating is not fair to Koss. These are definetly worth the money. Koss headphones have always been a bargain. I find no problem with these. If I had paid $35.00 or so for these then...
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  4.0

by: gdecker
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Good fit, attractive, compact.
Cons
Bass, but some people like a lot of...
 

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