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Koss UR40

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User ratings:
37
4.1 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
32 %
4 stars
43 %
3 stars
24 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Consumer ratings:
4.4 / 5
Editorial reviews:
3
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3 editorial reviews
Koss UR40 Over Ear user reviews : 4 out of 5 - 1 reviews - audioreview.comRead more
I'll write up a full review later, but these circumaural open headphones are just UNBELIEVABLE!   A recent pair of on ear headphones had impressed me with their sound quality, but were a major letdown in terms of comfort (lack thereof). Therefore, I began a search for potentially great...Read more
The Koss UR-20 are below-average headphones that perform poorly in most of our test categories. They are moderately comfortable but have a weak, unexciting sound...Read more
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Pros

  • Excellent sound quality and top notch wearing comfort
  • are actually quite comfortable and very good for $30
  • very good for their price range

Cons

  • sound is never a good indicator
  • booming
  • thumping and leaden

Key specs

  • 60 Ω
  • 15, 22000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired

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Koss UR40 - Pros & Cons

Koss UR40

Pros

  • Excellent sound quality and top notch wearing comfort
  • are actually quite comfortable and very good for $30
  • very good for their price range
  • The wearing comfort is excellent
  • efficiency is good and they can be driven hard without distortion
  • Very light
  • comfortable I support several hours without problem
  • sound quality is very good
  • very linear

Cons

  • sound is never a good indicator
  • booming
  • thumping and leaden
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • SONY LED flat screen and the sound is poor especially for movie dialogue
  • Cable a little short
  • cable is too short
  • frankly a cable too short
  • not come with a pouch or case
  • Koss UR20 are not good as everyday headphones
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands

Koss UR40 - Technical Overview

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60 Ω
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173 g
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Koss UR40 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
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Dimensions
Weight6.1 oz
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Microphone
Microphone typeNot available
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Features
ButtonsVolume
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Grey
  • Black,Silver
  • Silver
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Foldableyes
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Sound
Impedance60.0 Ω
Frequency range15 - 22000
Driver technologyDynamic
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.2 %
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Connectivity
Cable length1.2
Type of connector3.5mm
USBno
Detachable cableno
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Power
Battery operatedno

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