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Koss QZ-99 Technology Stereo Headphones

New advances in materials and design have served to expand the performance of stereophones. Koss' Product Development team and engineers look for the most innovative combinations of existing and new technologies to deliver the most exciting products possible.

Technical Information
Connectivity Technology
  • Cable 8 '

  • Sound Mode
  • Stereo Output
  • Mono Output

  • Distortion
  • <0.3

  • Frequency Response
  • 40Hz to 20kHz

  • Impedance
  • 60 Ohm

  • Earpiece
    Earpiece Technology
  • Dynamic

  • Design Type
  • Binaural Ear-cup

  • Earpiece Sensitivity
  • 102 dB SPL/1mW

  • Controls/Indicators
    Earpiece Controls
  • Volume
  • Stereo/Mono Switch

  • Interfaces/Ports
    Interfaces
  • 1 x 3.5 mm Pin Gold Plated
  • 6.4 mm Pin Gold Plated

  • Physical Characteristics
    Shipping Dimensions
  • 4.25" Height x 8.5" Width x 9" Depth

  • Weight
  • 15 oz

  • Shipping Weight
  • 1.60 lb

  • Miscellaneous
    Package Contents
  • Connector coupler

  • Additional Information
  • Passive Noise Reduction stereophone system isolates listener from ambient sounds
  • Ideal for use with racing scanners and metal detectors


  • Average Customer Rating:
    4.64 out of 5
    4.6
     out of 
    5
    23 of 25(92%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
    Customer Reviews for Koss QZ-99 Technology Stereo Headphones
    Review 1 for Koss QZ-99 Technology Stereo Headphones
    Overall Rating
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    great value,
    December 24, 2009
    By Estrovenny
    from Newberry, Fl.
    Value
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Audio/Video Quality
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Ease of Operation
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Features
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    "This earphone set has sound beyond anything I had expected. The quality and price is exceptional. My wife uses the set while working out at the gym and they are so light she does not know she has them on. Would recommend to a friend!"
    Review 2 for Koss QZ-99 Technology Stereo Headphones
    Overall Rating
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Does its job,
    October 4, 2009
    By ccarlile
    from Wash. State
    Value
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Audio/Video Quality
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Ease of Operation
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Features
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    "Good external noise rejection and good audio. A little heavy but comfortable."
    Review 3 for Koss QZ-99 Technology Stereo Headphones
    Overall Rating
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    Very Sturdy, great sound,
    March 6, 2008
    By Melindale
    from Houston, TX
    Value
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    Audio/Video Quality
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Ease of Operation
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Features
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    "I bought these for use with my laptop at my desk. They are a bit bulky for travel, but won't break easily. The sound is great, and I like the volume control they have as well. Price was good, and I used my coupon :-)"
    Review 4 for Koss QZ-99 Technology Stereo Headphones
    Overall Rating
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Amazing quality for a great price!,
    February 4, 2008
    By erfreulich
    from Los Angeles, CA
    Value
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Audio/Video Quality
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Ease of Operation
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Features
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    "I am a student with a shared study space that is convenient, but less than quiet most days. The noise cancelling on these headphones is phenomenal. People have to be positively screaming for me to hear them with these on. Sound quality is excellent as well and the volume knob on one of the earshells is really convenient."
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
    Review 5 for Koss QZ-99 Technology Stereo Headphones
    Overall Rating
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Koss-Great Sound/Blocks Outside Noise,
    January 26, 2008
    By MichgK
    from Michigan
    "I bought these headphones to use at work where other noises are often distracting. I absolutely love the sound quality and their ability to block ambient noise. They are a little heavy/bulky but I'd definitely recommend them. I'll probably buy a backup set."
    Review 6 for Koss QZ-99 Technology Stereo Headphones
    Overall Rating
    3 out of 5
    3 out of 5
    Muddy sound,
    January 3, 2008
    By Jane234
    Value
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    Audio/Video Quality
    1 out of 5
    1 out of 5
    Ease of Operation
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    "I think I got better sound quality from the El Cheapo small headphones I was using. I like the noise cancelling of these - but the sound is not very bright, it's pretty muddy.
    And they are heavy - I wanted to turn them so the headpiece was on my neck, so save my hairdo. But they are too heavy for that. I hope I get used to them and to the sound.
    "
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
    Review 7 for Koss QZ-99 Technology Stereo Headphones
    Overall Rating
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Koss headphones,
    November 26, 2007
    By Benjam
    from Ohio
    Value
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Audio/Video Quality
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    Ease of Operation
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Features
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    "Great headphones. My only complaint is that the volume doesn't quite get quite loud enough to satisfy my loudest mood."
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
    Review 8 for Koss QZ-99 Technology Stereo Headphones
    Overall Rating
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    GREAT HEADPHONES,
    September 26, 2007
    By SKYDOC
    Value
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Audio/Video Quality
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Ease of Operation
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Features
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    "THESE ARE GREAT HEADPHONES. GREAT ISOLATION AND TONAL QUALITY. ALSO A GREAT VALUE."
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
    Review 9 for Koss QZ-99 Technology Stereo Headphones
    Overall Rating
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    New Stereo Headphones,
    September 18, 2007
    By Lee2B
    Value
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Audio/Video Quality
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Ease of Operation
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Features
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    "My husband and I just got new headphones for our stereo, and now when we listen to our cassettes and CDs, they sound so clear! This is the best thing we ever bought, and I'm so glad we got it from O."
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
    Review 10 for Koss QZ-99 Technology Stereo Headphones
    Overall Rating
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    it is just ok,
    September 10, 2007
    By itisok
    from new orleans
    Value
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    Audio/Video Quality
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    Ease of Operation
    3 out of 5
    3 out of 5
    Features
    3 out of 5
    3 out of 5
    "I'm not a musical professional.
    Quality is just ok. I'm not so impressed or dissapointed.
    However there are two major problems.
    One is it's noise cancellation function make me dull. It's like I am in the airplane.
    second is I can feel heat in my ear when I use over 30 min.
    Other than these, It is ok.
    "
    Review 11 for Koss QZ-99 Technology Stereo Headphones
    Overall Rating
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Can you hear it now?,
    August 14, 2007
    By despinne
    from Maryland
    Value
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Audio/Video Quality
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Ease of Operation
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Features
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    "No regular earphones stay in/on my ears or head, so I wanted good ones that allowed me to hear my audiobooks above the noise of street traffic, background talking, or a loud boombox. These 'phones are heavy, but when you put them on, it blocks everything. You are in a quiet world! Sound is not distorted. However, if you use these at work, beware--someone may sneak up on you. I'm thinking about getting another headset for home use."
    Review 12 for Koss QZ-99 Technology Stereo Headphones
    Overall Rating
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    Koss Headphones,
    August 3, 2007
    By flamom
    from Boston area
    Value
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Audio/Video Quality
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Ease of Operation
    3 out of 5
    3 out of 5
    Features
    3 out of 5
    3 out of 5
    "The quality of the sound is remarkably good., but The apparatus itself is very heavy"
    Review 13 for Koss QZ-99 Technology Stereo Headphones
    Overall Rating
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Head Phones,
    July 16, 2007
    By hegra
    from Geogia
    Value
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Audio/Video Quality
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Ease of Operation
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Features
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    "Great product at a fair price. On time delivery. Recommend this seller."
    Review 14 for Koss QZ-99 Technology Stereo Headphones
    Overall Rating
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    Head Phones,
    June 2, 2007
    By tde64
    Value
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    Audio/Video Quality
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    Ease of Operation
    3 out of 5
    3 out of 5
    Features
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    "They are nice but a little on the heavy side. But overall happy with them."
    Review 15 for Koss QZ-99 Technology Stereo Headphones
    Overall Rating
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Koss Headphones,
    May 23, 2007
    By TOR1
    from Center Valley, PA
    Value
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    Audio/Video Quality
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    Ease of Operation
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Features
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    "These headphones are high quality and very secure with an outstanding volume control."
    Review 16 for Koss QZ-99 Technology Stereo Headphones
    Overall Rating
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    Great but uncomfortable fit.,
    April 15, 2007
    By plgy
    from colorado
    Value
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Audio/Video Quality
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    Ease of Operation
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Features
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    "Great overall but it is not adjustable, so it can be uncomvortable to wear for very long."
    Review 17 for Koss QZ-99 Technology Stereo Headphones
    Overall Rating
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Noise Cancelling is Right!,
    April 5, 2007
    By Xemnosyst
    from MI
    Value
    3 out of 5
    3 out of 5
    Audio/Video Quality
    3 out of 5
    3 out of 5
    Ease of Operation
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Features
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    "When I put these headphones on, I can look right at someone talking to me & not hear one word! I ordered them for work, where the noise & chatter is a distraction. THESE ARE PERFECT!
    The audio quality is not stellar. As suggested by the details page, where it says "Ideal for use with racing scanners and metal detectors" (not music). Don't get me wrong, the sound is fine for music, but nothing to brag about. For awesome sound AND awesome passive noise cancellation, you'll have to upgrade.
    I had a pair of Audiology headphones that were about the same price, and they broke after 4 months. Koss is good quality; I hope to enjoy these for a long time!
    "
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
    Review 18 for Koss QZ-99 Technology Stereo Headphones
    Overall Rating
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Best passive I have had,
    March 8, 2007
    By BuckD
    from Arlington, VA
    Value
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Audio/Video Quality
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Ease of Operation
    5 out of 5
    5 out of 5
    Features
    4 out of 5
    4 out of 5
    "Hey all, I am a professional drummer who is always looking for quite ways to practice. I currently have an electronic Drum Set that I use to practice with while at home. These head phones work great with it. It cuts out the tapping sounds the sticks make on the rubber pads. I will also wear them an hour at a time and there is never any discomfort.
    Bass and treble come through really well and the volume adjustment on the headphones themselves come in handy when I need that extra boost of volume.
    The only downside is the cord, its coiled but it can stretch out. Its not really an issue, I'm just not a fan of coiled wires."
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
    Ratings-Only Reviews for Koss QZ-99 Technology Stereo Headphones
    Based on the average of (7) ratings-only reviews
    Overall Rating
    4.7 out of 5
    4.7 out of 5
    Would recommend? Yes 7 out of 7
    Value
    4.6 out of 5
    4.6 out of 5
    Audio/Video Quality
    4.3 out of 5
    4.3 out of 5
    Ease of Operation
    4.7 out of 5
    4.7 out of 5
    Features
    4.1 out of 5
    4.1 out of 5