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Koss CS100 Speech Recognition Computer Headset

Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.3
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
730
Unverified
52
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0.14 meters
SIZE
No
USB

Review Analysis - 218 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Sound Quality
 34
headphones, sound quality, recording, noise, microphone
+79%
-21%
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" ...  All and all the sound is great and the price is great.  ...  "
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" ...  but sounds and works great  ...  "
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" ...  amazing sound recording quality, records sound really nicely with no annoying noises. ... I wish they could develop fully stereo sound quality headphones with the exact same quality of mic !  ...  "
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" ...  These headphones appear to be well made and function precisely as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Good headset, I like the audio.  ...  "
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" ...  This worked perfectly and had excellent recording sound.  ...  "
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" ...  I was skeptical about the quality of this headset but was pleasantly surprised by its high quality sound and function.  ...  "
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" ...  There are two separate plugs for these headphones one for the audio and one for the speech so you would need to make sure that you have both a microphone and a headphone spot near each other on the computer or laptop for these to work. ... The audio is clear and no one has issues with understanding us when we talk through these headsets.  ...  "
Comfort
 22
headset, ears, head, comfortable to wear, uncomfortable
+82%
-18%
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" ...  The headset is sleek comfortable and clear.  ...  "
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" ...  i like the way it fits, but the ear pieces do get a bit warm after a little while.  ...  "
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" ...  It's comfortable to wear and the recognition accuracy is very good.  ...  "
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" ...  He has had no issues with them and says they are super comfortable.  ...  "
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" ...  They are comfortable to wear and simply work as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  I use the headset all the time and it has a good sound to it and it doesn't hurt my ears like the other ones did.  ...  "
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" ...  My $50 Corsairs perform better (almost 100% accuracy) and are much more comfortable, but for the price point these are excellent.  ...  "
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" ...  It adjusted easily to my head size.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 21
months, two months, broke, years, working
+33%
-67%
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" ...  Broke after only a few months of use!  ...  "
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" ...  It's low quality and may not break as fast as mine broke, so if you buy it, and it breaks after a month or two, you won't be able to return it and you'll be stuck with trash.  ...  "
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" ...  Only two months old, normal usage in an office environment, and headphones stop working.  ...  "
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" ...  The USB went out after 3 months of use  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this headset March 30, 2017. ... Now, two months after purchase, it no longer works. ... I got only two months' use out of this headset.  ...  "
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" ...  Product never worked.  ...  "
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" ...  Broke the day I used it-- some how just stopped working  ...  "
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" ...  The cord has a short in it and I need to wiggle it to get it to work, after only a few weeks.  ...  "
Price
 19
money, waste of money, headset, worth, comfortable
+84%
-16%
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" ...  A well made headset for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  Great little headset, especially for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  My $50 Corsairs perform better (almost 100% accuracy) and are much more comfortable, but for the price point these are excellent.  ...  "
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" ...  Decent for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  Ok for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  Incredible price for this unit.  ...  "
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" ...  Affordable and awesome for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  Great for the money  ...  "
Headphones
 18
headphones, koss, communications, sound, microphone
+78%
-22%
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" ...  I own to Koss Communications Headsets.  ...  "
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" ...  Good headphones, used them with the Dragon NaturallySpeaking software.  ...  "
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" ...  Good sound and comfortable for an inexpensive headset  ...  "
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" ...  very good headset.  ...  "
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" ...  I cannot believe the difference in the quality of the oral dictation with the Koss headset. ... Of course, I am dictating this review with the headset.  ...  "
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" ...  Good headset, I like the audio.  ...  "
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" ...  There are two separate plugs for these headphones one for the audio and one for the speech so you would need to make sure that you have both a microphone and a headphone spot near each other on the computer or laptop for these to work. ... The audio is clear and no one has issues with understanding us when we talk through these headsets.  ...  "
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" ...  Getting the job done with amazing sounding headphones.  ...  "
Call quality
 16
headset, speech recognition, sound, hearing, dragon
+75%
-25%
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" ...  Using it for calls and voice to text.  ...  "
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" ...  Most excellent for speech recognition.  ...  "
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" ...  Great noise-reduction with clear voice  ...  "
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" ...  No problems when I am on a call.  ...  "
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" ...  My wife uses these because her FIRST computer ever has dragon speak.  ...  "
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" ...  I noticed my voice comes across much clearer.  ...  "
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" ...  I primarily use this headset for Teamspeak 3 but they work great for voice to text and listening to music as well.  ...  "
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" ...  The audio is clear and no one has issues with understanding us when we talk through these headsets.  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 15
windows 7, software, mic, mac, headset
+53%
-47%
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" ...  Great headset for the desktop computer.  ...  "
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" ...  I use them in relation to my Dragon voice to text software.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect for my PC.  ...  "
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" ...  My wife uses for her transcription work.  ...  "
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" ...  It projects my voice with ease on to the computer.  ...  "
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" ...  Works perfect with the software and the computer.  ...  "
Build Quality
 12
flimsy, plastic, piece, months, earpiece
+33%
-67%
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" ...  Had them for 3 months and the left ear piece fell apart, bummer.  ...  "
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" ...  Broke after only a few months of use!  ...  "
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" ...  It's low quality and may not break as fast as mine broke, so if you buy it, and it breaks after a month or two, you won't be able to return it and you'll be stuck with trash.  ...  "
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" ...  The plugs on this are very fragile.  ...  "
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" ...  right ear pad feel off, plastic broke  ...  "
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" ...  Broke pretty easily, and I couldn't put them back together.  ...  "
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" ...  it works fine just one of the ear piece broke .  ...  "
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" ...  Really flimsy material  ...  "

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Specifications

Body
Size:  0.14 meters
Connectivity
USB:  No 
0.14 meters
SIZE
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