Koss KPH7 Lightweight Portable Headphone
Specifications
- DIMENSIONS: 8.44 x 2.13 x 6.38 inches,
- WEIGHT: 2.88 ounces,
- FREQUENCY RANGE: 80-18kHz,
- CORD LENGTH: 4 ft,
- IMPEDANCE: 32ohm,
- SENSITIVITY: 91dB SPL,
- MODEL NUMBER: KPH7,
- MANUFACTURER: Koss
Koss is an American company that designs and manufactures audio devices. The KPH7 are lightweight and portable headphones. They are pretty much very basic headphones with 4 feet wired cord. These headphones are capable of delivering full power sound of Koss. They come in a wide range of colors for you to choose from. These headphones also allow you to listen to audios/music at a moderate volume without leaking it. These headphones are on the cheap ones that don’t offer much features but do the basic work that is delivering audio. This is how the packaging of the Koss KPH7 looks like;
DESIGN
The design of these headphones is pretty basic. They have a portable headband. They are made of an adjustable headband which is ultra-light in weight. The design of these headphones is very slim. The speakers are covered with thin and light material and are pressed against the ears, which makes them non-suitable for long-term uses.
CONNECTIVITY
The headphones come only in the wired option. They have a 4-foot audio cable connected to them with a 3.5mm audio jack. They are compatible with any device that has 3.5mm Audio port such as pcs, tablets, laptops, smartphones, mp3 and mp4 players. If you are using an iPhone or a device that doesn’t support audio jack, you can purchase a converter which can connect to the USB port on one side and to the audio cable on the other.
SOUND QUALITY
The quality of sound produced by these headphones is moderate which is expected at this budget. They produce good results in case of acoustic, classical and pop music. They sound quality at low volumes is good, however, if you go to higher volume levels, the quality starts to drop as the sound starts to become less clear.
COLORS
The Koss KPH7 headphones come in a total of six colors. These colors include black, blue, green, red, violet and white. They have a thin plastic headband and a hair like cord attached to them. This makes them super light and makes their appearance on the head very low unlike the big bulky looking headphones.
How to use the Koss KPH7 Headphones
- The Koss KPH7 headphones are pretty simple to use as they come only in wired form. They consist of a 4 feet cord that is connected to both of the earcups. They can be connected to your device using only this wire.
- They feature a 3.5mm audio jack that can be connected to the audio port of your device directly.
- If your device lacks a 3.5mm audio port, you can use a USB audio adapter to convert the USB port to a 3.5mm port.
PROS
- Light Weight
- Portable
- Basic Headphones
- Cheap
CONS
- No Microphone
- Lacks Noise Isolation
VERDICT
If you are looking for some basic headphones with ultra-lightweight and moderate sound quality, these will be a good choice for you. However, if the size of your head is big, these headphones might not fit your as their diameter isn’t limited.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Are these compatible with iPad air?
Yes, they are compatible with iPad Air. - Are they adjustable?
Yes, the headband of these headphones is adjustable to fit different head sizes. - What type of male connection do these have? A straight stick or one that’s angled at 90 degrees?|
They have the angle at 90 degrees to make the connection. - Do they work with an iPhone 11? And is it adjustable?
Yes, they are adjustable and they work with iPhones but not directly. You can use the USB Audio converter to use them with iPhone. - Are these headphones kid-friendly and will they fit a child snuggly?
These headphones are adjustable but only to some extent. They would fit a kid over 5 years and might be bit bigger for little kids. - What is the diameter of the earcup opening?
Their diameter is about 2 inches. - Are they collapsible?
No, these headphones aren’t collapsible. They are only adjustable. - Is the cord slippery or the new rubbery material?
The cord is slippery.
