Koss VC20

45 reviews

Nov, 2024

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size (2)
price (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 45 reviews of Koss VC20. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the usability and design, but some have doubts about the price and size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Koss VC20 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Koss VC20

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of Koss VC20 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the usability and design. There are some critical comments about the price and size.

design, usability

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Koss VC20

alaTest has collected and analyzed 30 user reviews of Koss VC20 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca.

90% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (newegg.com)

KOSS VC20

I was so surprised how hard it was to find a volume controller. I was trying to purchase my wife some earbuds with a volume control, but all the ones available are basically software based and designed for iphones or android devices. I finally decided...

Works just fine, no problems. All as advertised

None

Jan, 2015

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extremely slow write speed, slow read speed

Works just fine, no problems. All as advertised

None

Jan, 2015

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Some Additional Details

Looks to be same description as this more expensive item, "KOSS 164210 3.5mm Connector In-Line Headphones Volume Controller", but unable to confirm. From packaging: "product No. VC20", UPC=2129911393, 90 day limited warranty, made in China.

nice price, long cord (1 meter cord), 3.5mm stereo. Package claims iPhone compatible (unable to verify, but don't see any reason to doubt). Wide attenuation from full volume to zero, and easy to fine tune. Construction seems good. Working fine so far....

Does NOT have right angle plug connector as shown in photo, instead has straight plug (narrow and small). Volume control box is fairly large (47mm x 19 mm x 6 mm + long metal clip on rear). Strain relief on cable plug looks weak. Unable to find any...

Mar, 2012

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