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I've just received these headphones today and was instantly amazed by how clear my music is through them. They surpass my old padded headphone by FAR! I'm very satisfied with this purchase. I recommend them.

Update 10/22/09:

After four month's use, I'm still pleased as punch with these headphones. They deliver better sound than I've gotten out of far more expensive sets. The sound quality is still superb, even at the highest volume. They are also more comfortable than any other headset I've owned. Highly recommended!

P.S. I use these for Skype as well as music, and I'm told I come across crisp and clear on the other end!

I've owned many Koss Earphones, both stereo and quad, but over the past 5 years have moved to other "lightweight" mp3 type ear bud and stereo phones, like Sennheiser.

Recently I started doing Internet DJ Radio, and needed a headphone with microphone. I looked at the Sennheiser and Logitech headsets, but wanted to give Koss another chance. Being an "audiophile" at heart, always loved the quality and durability of Koss earphones. After doing some research on all headsets, the Koss stereo phones had the best quality of sound, both for listening as well as having the microphone quality, and still being lightweight.

After getting these stereo phones, was pleased with not only the comfort, but how light they are. The quality of sound is excellent (as you would expect from a professional earphone, and from Koss), and the microphone is very sensitive (though Koss is not know in the audiophile world for recording, these earphones are an excellent introduction of a company not known for their microphones).

I will be enjoying using these earphones for many years, and considering that I still have audio earphones, from Koss, that I purchased almost 15 to 20 years ago, working, this is by no means, a small statement.

These stereophones "feel" robust, as you would expect from a Professional Earphone. The microphone boom allows you to move it up out of the way when not needed, and the swivel mount for the boom is even on a form of shock absorber, which you wouldn't expect, but makes these communication stereophones in a much higher quality bracket than you would think for the price. The closed ear cup gives excellent isolation for the microphone (which I might add, when I took off the earphones, the microphone actually caused feedback).

Final Word: If you need a pair of earphones with microphone, you can't beat this price, quality, and companies reputation. Even if you only need a professional pair of headphones, these can't be beat either.

These headphones have a microphone and are good for applications such as Skype. They are competitively priced and the sound is good. 8ft two pin (sound & Microphone) cord.

I bought these because I thought "no questions return guarantee and lifetime guarantee". If anything goes wrong, Koss replaces them. If you try them, there is no risk .

I'm a podcaster. I use them 2-4 hours a day everyday 365 days a year.They have NEVER let me down. And for the money, the mic is the best you will find at the price.

One note: If you have a large head. these will need some breaking in. Out the box, they are pretty tight around your head.

Good sound, good mic, more comfortable than average, cute way of folding up. I like these and for about $30 I am satisfied. I need to adjust them on my ears every hour or so for comfort. Cheap headphones I have to adjust all the time. This is the only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 and $30 instead of $100. I use them for Rosetta Stone language software.