Koss TD-80 Closed-Ear Home Stereophone
- Adjustable, vinyl-covered headband
- Volume control on each ear cup
- 20 to 17,000 Hz frequency response
- 10-foot cord
- Includes 0.125-inch and 0.25-inch adapter jacks for home and portable use
Product Description
If you listen to music for more than just a catchy beat, maybe it's time to upgrade those musty old headphones. Koss' TD-80 stereo headphones have a frequency response of 20 Hz to 17, 000 Hz and a dynamic element for accurate sound reproduction - those trumpets won't sound like tin horns any more. Closed ear cushion design provides deep bass and maximum isolation from background noises. Convenient volume control on each earcup allows you to easily adjust levels from ear to ear. Adjustable, vinyl-covered headband adapts to individual head size for prolonged comfort.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Koss TD-80 headphones come with both 0.125-inch and 0.25-inch adapter jacks, making them suitable for both home and portable use. The headphones are covered by Koss's lifetime warranty.
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Koss TD-80 Closed-Ear Home Stereophone
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- Publisher: Koss
- Label: Koss
- Studio: Koss
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 21 reviews
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Good cans for the money. 2005-08-11
Comment: I have a set of Grado SR-80's in addition to these Koss TD-80's... the Grados retail for $100 (I paid $80) and have a DYNAMITE sound, just beautiful sounding, open air headphones. However, those do not stand up to backpack carrying too well! Eventually, one of the times I opened them up to solder them I got the left side too hot... these Koss TD-80 headphones were free, but even had I bought them they seem to be cheap, like $35? These TD-80's do not have as good separation and midrange as the Grados. The Grados sound much more airy and spacious and are a lot more comfortable (and they aren't known for their comfort!). If I had to choose one word to describe what I dislike about these cans it would be: muffled. However, for the price I think these are pretty good. These about match the AKG's at my station for sound quality.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Good Peformance, Mediocre Comfort 2005-05-19
Comment: Pros:
-Good sound quality. Good clear treble and good bass for headphones
-Volume control
-Sturdy construction
Cons:
-Uncomfortable on ears after 15-20 mins
-Seperate knobs for volume make it hard to keep the volumes equal in the two channels
-Earphones have very limited range of motion
-Sound bleeds out when earphones are covered
-Sound bleeds through when volume knobs are turned completely off
-Coiled cord doesn't stretch very far before it yanks your headphones off
Bottom Line:
I really don't think they're worth the $$$. Comfort is a high priority of mine and these rank pretty low. My old Aiwa headphones were way better.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating: 
Summary: The Beautiful TD-80s 2004-05-15
Comment: I've been in love with the Koss TD-80s since the early to mid nineties as an adolescent entering the likes of Nirvana and Bush. At that time, I only had enough money to purchase the TD60s, which were a fine introduction to the Koss line that I grew to love. Today, sadly, I can't commend Koss for their product changes--the introduction of the UR series, which I ridicule, "U-R stupid for buying them", and their incessant failure at making good earbuds beyond the delicate "Plug"... However, I still hold true to their classic products, and this model is one of them. During those adolescent years, my only ability to listen to these headphones were by way of visiting downtown music stores whom displayed their latest releases at listening stations complemented by the Koss TD-80s. If there was something to be heard, the Koss TD-80s gave it. Whenever I wanted to buy a CD, if it were not on the TD-80s, I would think before buying it in fear of poor production, for if it were poor production, the '80s would let you know... I recommend these headphones as a household reference for anyone moderately serious about their music. Yes, Sennheiser may be for the purist, and Sony may be for the everyday-er whom works out and advances in their professions or schoolings, but the classic Koss is simply for anyone who wants to hear and feel their music. In addition, given the age of this model, the bargains of today on this headphone is ridiculous and should make anyone in the market for closed headphones consider them. Gen
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating:
Summary: 60 Ohm Impedence - Lot of headroom reduces distortion 2003-05-14
Comment: Closed-earpiece headphones no matter the brand are not comfy for extended wear! The reason for purchasing these headphones is the 60 Ohm impedance. The higher the impedance rating allows you to listen to your home stereo, boombox, mp3 player, etc. at higher volumes without any distortion so you get great clarity and definiton from the bass, mids and highs. Also, you can plug this set of headphones into a stage monitoring system or instrument amplifier with the same great results. The Koss line of headphones are an exceptional value. Notice the cost of other manufactures' headphones that are rated at 60 ohms and above and you will see what I mean. No! I do not work for Koss, just an informed shopper!
3 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Dont get them! Spend the Extra money! 2003-04-09
Comment: I was debating between these and some facier pairs on ebay and boy did I regret it. These are heavy, bulky, and not comfortable on my ears. They sound pretty good, the base is great, but not worth giving up comfort. My neck even hurts wearing these because the headphone are so heavy. Its like putting a textbook on top of your heard for a couple of hours. Its also such a relief when i take them off for my ears. My ears were red. They should make them out of more plastic rather than metal. Next time I will spend the extra [money] to get a better pair.
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