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Koss R-80 Headphones

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Product Description
The MDR-V150 is a supra-aural headphone designed for excellent listening comfort and features 30mm diameter drivers for deep bass. Ferrite magnets are utilized for high energy and to produce... More
The MDR-V150 is a supra-aural headphone designed for excellent listening comfort and features 30mm diameter drivers for deep bass. Ferrite magnets are utilized for high energy and to produce ample sound output. Less
You'll feel like a pro, if you're not one already, with these studio stereophones from Koss. The accuracy and sound quality will astound you, bringing up nuances in your music that... More
You'll feel like a pro, if you're not one already, with these studio stereophones from Koss. The accuracy and sound quality will astound you, bringing up nuances in your music that you never knew were there. The extra-thick ear cushions are comfortable, even after long sessions of use, and provide total isolation from outside interference. The extra-long coil cord lets you get comfortable without distortion or other sound glitches. It behaves like a true professional. Less
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Key Features   
Design   Over the Head Over the Head
Usage   Professional Consumer
Sound Mode   Stereo Stereo
Connectivity   Cable Cable
Compatibility   Home Audio • Studio Home Audio
Technical Features   
Sensitivity 98 dB 101 dB
Driver Unit Size 30 mm -
Impedance 24 ohm 60 ohm
Frequency Response 18 Hz - 22 kHz 16 Hz - 22 kHz
Max. Power Handling 500 mW -
Plug   
Plug Type 3.5 mm • 6.35 mm 3.5 mm • 6.35 mm
Other Features   
Cable Length 6.6 ft. 8 ft.
Volume Control - Without Volume Control
Brand Sony Koss
Dimensions   
Weight 4.2 oz. 7.4 oz.
Warranty   
Warranty 90 Days Lifetime
Miscellaneous   
UPC 27242545595 0021299131978
Product ID 21279372 21282541
Product MPN   
MPN MDR-V150 141143
 
Consumer Reviews
Sony MDR V150
Sony MDR-V150 Headphones
From $15.22
Koss R 80
Koss R-80 Headphones
From $7.99

Product Review Summary

3.4
Based on 45 user reviews
64% recommend this product
5 stars
11
4 stars
13
3 stars
7
2 stars
10
1 star
4
Pros
  • Good Sound (5)
  • Good Value (3)
  • Comfortable (2)
  • Lightweight (1)
  • Strong Bass (1)
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Great Design (1)
  • Durable (1)
Cons
  • Uncomfortable (2)
  • Too-long cord (1)
  • Poor Sound (1)
Good For
  • Music (6)
  • Home (1)
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Consumer Reviews

spongebob_man1
203

SONY MDR V150 HEADPHONES - Best Portable Upgrade

byspongebob_man1 Jun 27, 2003
43 Helpfuls 44 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great Sound, Comfort, Durability
Cons None
Recommended it? Yes

I bought my Sony MDR V150's when I bought my Memorex CD/MP3 Player. I knew I'd want the V150s after trying out the pair my cousin owns and seeing so many of my friends and acuantances with them.

The headphones there were included with the Memorex weren't bad, in fact they work great for... Read full review »

susidee34
1685

Sony MDR-V150 Professional Headphones

bysusidee34 Mar 22, 2008
31 Helpfuls 32 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros sound quality, comfortable, price
Cons none
Recommended it? Yes

These do not provide complete noise abatement but they certainly keep it down to a dull roar. The main reason we decided on the Sony MDR-V150 was because we were beyond through with those darn ear buds. The hard ones that come with products today are just brutal. They are too large to fit my ear... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.2
Based on 14 user reviews
85% recommend this product
5 stars
7
4 stars
3
3 stars
1
2 stars
2
1 star
Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
  • None Yet

Consumer Reviews

64

Big sound, little money

byengwall Mar 20, 2001
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros High quality, low price, comfortable
Cons Size adjustment tabs are fairly loose and cheaply made; In-cord volume would have been...
Recommended it? Yes

When a professional A/V technician bought a co-worker of mine some Koss R 80 headphones, I took that as a pretty strong endorsement. For about $30, these headphones have more than enough sound for the casual audiophile.

These closed-ear phones are quite comfortable. Some complain that... Read full review »

21

Great sound for a great price.

byjeff-o Jul 22, 2003
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Soft pads enclose your ears. Great sound!!
Cons Where would I get a replacement cord?
Recommended it? Yes

UPDATE: I am rewriting my previous review since it was lousy. I hope the new version is more helpful. :-)


History:

- In use for two years
- Used with Sony and Aiwa mini-systems, a Sony minidisc player, an Apple PowerMac G4, an Apple iBook/500 and an Apple 3G iPod
... Read full review »

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