Koss UR21 Headphone Reviews

Manufacturer Koss Model UR21
Headphone Type Closed Circumaural Headband Type Single
Weight (g) 180 Driver Type Dynamic
Enclosure Material Plastic Isolation (dB) 10
Impedance (ohms) 32 Cable Length (cm) 90
Frequency Response (Hz) 40 - 20000  
Connector 3.5mm Street Price US$20
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Average reviewer scores
Bass Extension 3.0 Bass Impact 1.0
Bass Quality 2.0 Mids Quality 2.0
Highs Quality 3.0 Soundstage 2.0
Detail 3.0 Portability 2.0
Isolation 2.0 Comfort 7.0
Durability 5.0 Improvement With Amplification 0.0
Value for Money 3.0    
Overall Score 3.7 Total Reviews 1

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Review by Senior Member qazwsx on 14 Apr 07  18:53
Individual review
Bass Extension3
Bass Impact1
Bass Quality2
Mids Quality2
Highs Quality3
Detail3
Comfort7
Durability5
Value3

I tried this new Koss UR21, just to see how well it would match up to its older UR20 model. These are still fairly comfortable and inexpensive. Unfortunately, these cans had poor sound quality.

The sound is too fake sounding and too distant. The bass seems to extend, but doesn't give any impact to speak of. The mids seemed both recessed and nasaly at the same time. The highs were alright, but occassionally harsh. This headphone noticeably lags the older UR20 model.

These cans are fairly comfortable, though a big issue is that the pads don't go around your ear at all and therefore not giving you a lot of isolation. The cord is only three feet long, which is even a bit short for portable players at times. The cans seem to have average durability.

Overall, only a good buy if price and comfort are your top priorities. The sound is rather distant sounding and don't give enough isolation.