View Full Version : has anyone tried the Koss "The Plug" Stereophones?
peacefroggyac
03-14-2004, 07:10 PM
how do they compare the the EX-71's?? The price of the Koss earbuds kind of turns me off (only 13.00) and I'm wondering if they're a quality product despite the price. Any comments on these earphones, or should I just go with the EX-71's?
thedodgyguy
03-14-2004, 07:38 PM
You get what you pay for. Go for the EX71.
kauffee
03-14-2004, 08:52 PM
Yeah, there have been endless mods for the The Plug but the consensus is that no matter how much you mod them, they'll still suck. If I were you, I'd check out that new Sharp 4-pole.
mvague
03-15-2004, 02:05 PM
agreed. they suck.
explenture
03-15-2004, 02:23 PM
They are working for me, however no experience with the EX 71's or the sharp 4 pole.
drssyoon
03-15-2004, 02:32 PM
They are not that good. If you want to try a pair, I have one to sell - $10 shipped.
martek
03-15-2004, 03:19 PM
I tried them too, and don't use them. I really like the stock earbuds, but also use the in earbuds of phillips that Target sells for $20. I had the EX71's and sold them on ebay. I could not get any good volume out of them.
kailes
03-15-2004, 04:27 PM
i had a pair of the plugs, and didn't mind them too much--they were better than the apple buds and did a good job of blocking out the noise. they were so #### uncomfortable though. I bought a pair of the ex71's and was absolutely blown away by the difference. i'd spend the extra 30 and get the sony's.
peacefroggyac
03-15-2004, 08:14 PM
thanks so much for all your help!! I'm going for the sonys...I figure the extra cash is worth it.
kloan
03-16-2004, 07:53 PM
i know you've already decided but just in case you change your mind in the last few seconds of your ordering, definately go for the sony's... i had the plugs, modded the hell outta them, trying out many different kinds of earplugs, and no matter what they are just way too uncomfortable... when you get a seal, they act like suction cups in your ears and put pressure on your eardrums... so painful, and loud (crinkling)!! even with a good seal, its almost impossible to get them to sit ~just right~ to get the full bass and treble from them, and even then they are they just dont sound nearly as good as the sony's.. man, when i first put the ex71 in my ears, i couldnt believe how easy they were to put in and get a seal, and the comfort was incredible... needless to say, you're gonna like em.. :)