[craiglester]

I must say, its been a couple of weeks since I got these A/250's and only managing an hour or two of listening a night it's taking a while to burn them in.. but it's getting better all the time.

The bass is still a little on the thin side compared to the K240's these are currently replacing, but the highs.. wow..

There is so much more detail and resolution in these.. I'm hearing so much more in some songs it's just amazing how much I've been missing

Now with the KSC75's at work and these at home.. looks like I joined team Koss!

without a doubt they're my best audio buy yet.. (the echo indgo at $80 was a bit of a bargain too)

Definate thumbs up here!

 

[facelvega]

Quick question, mainly for Dave, I guess: you say that the A130 isolation is only so-so as far as ambient noise blocking is concerned, but how about for leakage? Would these work as office cans, not bothering those seated nearby? My A250 leak noise like a sieve. Not like a grado, but pretty bad, and I'll get thrown out of my office if I torture my fellow grad students with those suckers.

 

[dave al'orange]

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Originally Posted by facelvega Quick question, mainly for Dave, I guess: you say that the A130 isolation is only so-so as far as ambient noise blocking is concerned, but how about for leakage? Would these work as office cans, not bothering those seated nearby? My A250 leak noise like a sieve. Not like a grado, but pretty bad, and I'll get thrown out of my office if I torture my fellow grad students with those suckers.

Yeah, they don't keep much sound out, but they do keep the sound in pretty well. I don't think you'd have any complaints at all.

 

[Jimothy]

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Originally Posted by kramer5150 MINE!! I was hoping no one would notice these. Coming up.... mahogany woody earcups... stay tuned

Ah ha!

I could tell it was a headfier that won them, based on your previous purchases.

 

[Rolen_it_Up]

Got mine today, and WOW. Just wow. All that needs to be said.

 

[smeggy]

Mine should turn up sometime next week. Koss shipping is *really* slow. Should be fun playing with them though.

 

[HiGHFLYiN9]

Mine arrived today as well. I've only had a chance to try the A250 so far. For the amount paid I'm pretty impressed with the sound. I can see how members are finding them to be slightly bright, so I'm giving them some burn in time before I sit down and give them a serious listen. They ended up looking a lot better than I expected, and I guess my family is used to seeing me with big "unique looking" cans on my head because no one said a word or looked twice while I was wearing them.

 

[Disiskurt]

I just got my stuff, 1 A130, 1 A250, 2 BKH3...and wait, what's this? Koss also packed 2 KSC-55 in the box! Since they aren't part of any of their eBay auctions, I'm guessing that this is a gift rather than a mistake. So I thank you, Koss!

And now the problems...the A130 were given a test drive, and there's a pretty bad rattling sound with them on my head. I'm assuming that it's the drivers that are rattling. The sound isn't affected by it at all, but the noise is driving me bonkers. Any ideas on how to stop this without sending them back to Koss?

 

[HiGHFLYiN9]

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Originally Posted by Disiskurt I just got my stuff, 1 A130, 1 A250, 2 BKH3...and wait, what's this? Koss also packed 2 KSC-55 in the box! Since they aren't part of any of their eBay auctions, I'm guessing that this is a gift rather than a mistake. So I thank you, Koss! And now the problems...the A130 were given a test drive, and there's a pretty bad rattling sound with them on my head. I'm assuming that it's the drivers that are rattling. The sound isn't affected by it at all, but the noise is driving me bonkers. Any ideas on how to stop this without sending them back to Koss?

Yes I got a KSC55 with my BKH3 as well. I sent an email to Koss to make sure it wasn't a mistake, but since you got them too I'm guessing they are a nice freebie. If they are, thanks Koss!

In regards to your A130, are both drivers rattling? Perhaps a bit of Bluetak, or possibly lining the edge of the driver mount with caulk (depends on the driver used, might not be possible). Either of these may void your warranty, so tread with care

I haven't had any time to test my A130s yet, aside from a 1 minute listen to make sure they were working before I set them up to be burned in.

 

[Disiskurt]

Yes, both are rattling. Good point on the modding possibly voiding the warranty. I think I'll contact the eBay seller and try to get either a replacement or refund with no extra charges coming my way (and why should there be?)

 

[HiGHFLYiN9]

According to the paperwork included with the package, returns are allowed within 30 days, and to call 1.800.USA.KOSS.

 

[Disiskurt]

I'm gonna try to see if this can be settled with the seller, since it's an eBay transaction and this would be handled on a more personal level since we know the lister/seller is actually one person.



On a brighter note, I'm really enjoying my first run with the A250. I initially thought there was a channel imbalance, but that turned out to be imagined upon switching and one-ear listening. The detail is very impressive so far.

 

[VR6ofpain]

Whoever can tell me where this KOSS add is from, wins my respect (not that you need it):

 

[Disiskurt]

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Originally Posted by VR6ofpain Whoever can tell me where this KOSS add is from, wins my respect (not that you need it):

Chinatown?

 

[Jimothy]

Quote:

Originally Posted by VR6ofpain Whoever can tell me where this KOSS add is from, wins my respect (not that you need it):

Bladerunner?