Rating: 
Summary: Disappointing
Review: I recently purchased an MP3 jukebox, and the slight tinniness of the included headphone set led me to seek a product of better quality. I did not find it in the Koss R-80. This set exhibits a sharp db drop-off in both high and low frequencies, and what I can only describe as 'mushiness' in the mid-range. I did not find the set to be as uncomfortable to wear as other reviewers have noted, and the cushioning is effective at blocking exterior noise. However, this does not compensate for the poor audio quality. After an hour of listening to the R-80, I returned with relief and new appreciation to my original inexpensive set.
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Rating: 
Summary: Very good but I got ripped off
Review: An awesome piece of machinery but I got ripped off by Radio Shack... I payed around $150. One day I was playing around in Amazon and to my amazement I found that I got suckered in a deal so I advise researching in what ever your going to bye before you go and bye something... but otherwise fully happy with them and would recommend it strongly.. nice bass quality added and a sharpness that you can't get out of conventional headphones.
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Rating: 
Summary: R-10's - Good sound, bad fit
Review: I ordered these for both gaming and stereo listening; the sound is as good as can be expected from a [price] pair of headsets. The problem I have with them is that they crush my ears within 5-10 minutes. (My hat size is 7-1/4, so they might be comfortable with smaller heads). I thought of re-shaping the headband, but I'll keep looking instead.
Rating: 
Summary: Good Headphones
Review: One of the main things that I look for in headphones is comfort. So, when I passed these headphones in these stores I really wanted to get them, so I did. For people that have never experienced headphones of this size, you'll be a little surprised, I was too. They actually made my other pair of headphones feel small and uncomfortable, so they suceeded where I thought they would.... When I first tried these headphones out I was really disappointed, the sound wasn't very good, hardly any bass, and the overall quality was bad. But after a while, for some reason (I guess you have to break them in), it was working very well. Clear sound, good bass, and good overall quality. These headphones work exceptionally well with equalizers, like on Winamp and most stero systems. The sound is only a little less that what I thought it would be, but if you have an equalizer, you can easily make these headphones a 5 on your list. I think that the headphones were also built well, unlike what some others have said. Also, about the heat issue, it doesn't get kinda hot and sweaty after a while, but you should be able to deal with that easily, especially if you live in a cold house like mine. :\
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Rating:
Summary: Pretty decent
Review: Given their price, these are pretty decent headphones, and worth the cash.
My only two problems with it - first, they need to be resized every time you put them on, because they seem to suffer from "pool shrinkage" - they shrink to the smallest size once you take them off.
And second is the one brought up fairly often - they don't do anything to block out outside noise. Which isn't that big a deal, as I didn't really need noise-blocking headphones anyway.
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Rating:
Summary: Excellent headphones for the price.
Review: I bought these headphones to use with my newly-acquired TDK Mojo mp3-CD player. The combination of the headphones and the player produces great sound. I'm not an audiophile, but I listen to all kinds of music and these headphones do a great job of thumping the bass when they're supposed to, and highlighting the background flute when they're supposed to. There's no volume control on the phones and the cords come out of both earpieces, not just one, but for 25 dollars, you're not going to get frill features like those. Koss is a well-known company that makes quality products. I've used these things almost daily since September and they're still going strong. The cord is long, the sound is extremely good, the cost is relatively low, and the earpieces are comfortable for hours-long listening. What more do you need?
Rating:
Summary: I totally agree
Review: These sound good, but the stupid plastic things break, the cord came with a short (so the sound always went in and out), and the headpiece wouldn't adjust nearly small enough for a woman with a normal-sized head (me). I bought Sennheiser this time, and I hope they work out.
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Rating:
Summary: Not for the long haul
Review: The Koss R-80 headphones have great sound and eliminate most external noise.
They're also reasonably comfortable. But if you're looking for headphones that
will last a long time, keep looking. The earpieces attach to the headband with
plastic connectors that weaken and snap after a relatively brief time period,
leaving the earpiece dangling by a thin wire. My set broke under warranty,
and were replaced without a hassle, but the new ones died the same death.
Really a shame.
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Rating:
Summary: Great for the price range.
Review: Terrific sound for headphones at this price, deep bass, good mid-range. I use these at home on the computer for MP3s & DVDs and they are great for both with almost zero external distractions. Only downside is the flimsy plastic construction -if you are going to use these outside make sure they are securely attached, if they fall you'll be spending a lot of time with the Scotch tape.
Rating:
Summary: Koss R80 Headphones
Review: I'll start off by saying that this is the most expensive pair of headphones i have purchased so i'm not an audiophile by definition. Im not a seasoned reviewer either so i'll just list the pros and cons
pros: covers entire ear and does a good job muting out peripheral noise, produces very good sound (i use it for cdplayer, laptop, guitar amplifier), cord is detachable and tangle-free (i broke my last two headphones by ripping the cord also, the tangle-free cord is connected to only one side for ease of use), comfortable (i have a fairly big head and it fits perfectly and securely)
cons: i dont recommend it for very long uses. headphones like this one that cover your entire ear promotes sweating and heat. i just take off my headphones for a few seconds to let my ears breathe and put them on again. as you can see, the pros easily outweigh the only con. enjoy.
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