Koss Pro-4AA Studio Quality Headphones Review

I think the Koss Pro-4AA headphones were the phones of choice for Noah on his ark - they've been around a LONG time. And contrary to some longstanding products that stick around in spite of newer, more technically advanced competitors simply because a bunch of eccentrics swear by them, these phones are a fabulous choice for anyone at any time.
And now the pros and cons...
Cons:
1) Heavy, heavy, heavy. Watch your neck.
2) If you have a large head, these phones can give you headaches as the headband design puts a lot of pressure on your temples and ears.
3) The coiled cord has a tendency to increasingly pull on one side of the phones as you get closer to its length limit. That this starts to happen around the halfway point is troubling.
4) Not a stylish set of phones. Almost retro in appearance. The ill green color could have been changed long ago.
5) The earpiece's circumaural seals are filled with air and will deflate if punctured. This is the Achilles heel of the phones.
6) The cord cannot be easily replaced. If you get a short, you're done for.
Pros:
1) Superior, extended frequency range. Clean and flat. Still the best sounding phones I have heard in their price range. Sounds as good as phones that go for twice the price.
2) Circumaural, closed design holds in the thunderous bass and stifles the outside world.
3) Still the choice of many professionals. It's amazing how many DJs continue to use this model.
4) The price is outstanding for the quality of sound delivered.
5) Built like a tank. My first pair lasted ten years of constant use. (They never did break down, I replaced them for another reason.)
For a home system, this is a fine set of cans. If you want something portable, look elsewhere. Consider buying a cord extension, too, if you plan to sit somewhere else besides right near your stereo. And let people know that with them on, you'll be in your own musical world for a while. Sit back and enjoy!

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Product Description:
The Koss Pro-4AA stereo headphones were built with studio and broadcastuse in mind. Closed-ear cushions provide excellent isolation and bass, whilehigh and low sounds come in clear due to its 10 to 25,000 Hz frequencyresponse.
The Pro-4AA includes microphone mount hardware, 0.25-inch plug, and a coiled,single-entry 10-foot cord.

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Sennheiser PX 200 II B Closed on Ear Mini Headphones (Black) Review

I bought these as a replacement for my broken PX 200s 1st edition. My experience with the 1st gens was that they were great overall, although they had the following cons:

1. The cable was made up of two individual wires. This meant that the cable would get tangled upon itself and just about every time id put them on, I would have to spin the cable around to get it straightened
2. The cable split to both ear pieces. This resulted in the cable always being directly under your chin which could at times be awkward
3. Extended use (1 hour or more) made my ears get sweaty, regardless of volume

The 2nd gens have corrected each of the above mentioned issues. The cable is one solid wire, meaning no tangles. The cable only connects to the LEFT ear piece, meaning that the wire goes down more gracefully by the side of your face. Ive worn them to the gym 3 or 4 times, and have not experienced much ear-sweat, if any.

Quality/Comfort
I'm not an audiophile, but in my opinion the sound quality is great for gym usage with hip hop/rock/techno playlists. The headphones block out the music playing at my gym quite nicely, which is critical because Lifetime Fitness has invested in a quality sound system which they use to blast Britney Spears and Rihanna all day. They are as comfortable as any other headphone I've ever worn, although I haven't used that many well known headphones besides the 1st Gens and some lower priced Sennheiser models.Specs:
The cable is roughly 4 feet long, with the volume controller being about 1 foot away from the end of the cord. One other aspect of the volume controller that is worth noting is that it has a "clip" mechanism on the back of it that allows you to attach it to your shirt/pants/etc. They are CLOSED style, which means that nearby people will NOT be able to hear them... making them a nice option for work environments. One more nice feature is that you can turn the ear pieces 90 degrees (so that if you are wearing the headphones around your neck, the ear pieces will be pointing outwards) to make them more collapsible for storage. You can also point the ear cups outwards and play music for friends or yourself.Cons:
The only CON I'm aware of so far is that they don't collapse quite as nicely as the 1st Gens because the volume controller gets in the way. They still collapse though (just not as well), which allows for more convenient storage than 95% of decent sounding portable headphones.Summary:
If I was in the market for a portable headphone, I would buy these again... as long as they were within $20 of the first generation version.

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Mini headphones provide excellent isolution to let you enjoy your music without disturbing others.

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Scosche HP6P Universal Hi-Fi Ear Bud Headphones (Pink) Review

My reviews are simple and straightforward.

The Good:
* Low cost (bought these for less than $[...])
* Deep, hard-hitting, rich bass response
* Long cord
* L-shaped headphone jack
* Includes several soft, silicone ear inserts

The Bad:
* Cord can become tangled
* Lacking in high frequency range (above 12K Hz or so)

Awesome value; you get a lot of headphone for the money. Bought these for my mother, she loves them. Tremendous bass response and several soft, silicone ear inserts are the highlights. Build and sound quality are on par with other brand names. Recommend, esp. for those with noisy offices or who like to exercise while listening to music.

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Full Range Acoustic Reproduction Includes Small, Medium, Large comfort Fit Inserts Optimized for iPod and MP3 Players

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