A highly efficient (112 dB) headphone set, The Plug had no problem playing loud even when connected to our underpowered portable MP3 player. Tracks such as Paul Oakenfold's "Essential Mix at Home in Ibiza" sounded smooth and were free of the overblown treble and brash midrange exhibited by many competing earbuds. Bass response was comparatively tight and punchy.
Overall, The Plug sounds better than most 'phones in the same low price range. What's more, The Plug is one of the few earbud headphone models that won't constantly fall out of your ears during jarring activities. If you can get past the occasionally invasive feeling of the in-ear sound tubes, you'll probably dig The Plug. But if you can afford to pay more, check out Sony's MDR-EX71SL earbuds, which offer better sound and a more comfortable fit.
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Where to buy
Koss The Plug:
$12.30 - $27.29
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Unbeatablesale.com
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$27.29 | No |
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eBay
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$12.30 | Yes |
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