Koss KPH14
The splash-proof design and behind-neck band offer a secure, sweat-resistant fit for active use, paired with a 4-foot cord for freedom of movement. These lightweight on-ear headphones deliver a non-isolating experience that keeps you aware of your surroundings at an entry-level price. They are best for casual listeners and fitness enthusiasts who prioritize durability and situational awareness over critical music listening.
form factor on-ear
impedance ohms 16
15 Overall Score
Price MX$0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average mic (20th percentile)
- Below average sound (24th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (26th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
78/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
Audio
| Freq Min | 100 |
| Freq Max | 15000 |
| Impedance | 16 |
| Sensitivity | 104 |
| Codecs | Koss KPH14 Side Firing On-Ear Headphones, Black |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Cable Length | 1.22 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Koss KPH14 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 16 | - | 470 | 16 | 34 | 32 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | - | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 20 | 50 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koss KPH14 | 33.2 | 19.8 | 37.1 | 24.2 | 50.3 | 33.9 | 36.9 | 26 | 48 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.4 | 99.4 | 96.1 | 99.4 | 80.7 | 59.3 | 86.8 | 98.2 | 98.7 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.4 | 88.2 | 93.4 | 98.3 | 92.5 | 89.9 | 36.9 | 98.5 | 71 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.4 | 86.5 | 93.4 | 94.7 | 75.5 | 33.9 | 86.8 | 95.5 | 98.7 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 94.7 | 98.7 | 80.5 | 97.8 | 88.6 | 59.3 | 52.6 | 97.9 | 64.3 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 94.7 | 83.3 | 96.1 | 60.9 | 77.8 | 84.2 | 70.2 | 99.4 | 76 |
Usage Scores
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