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Koss SSR1
Created: 05/31/2006
Video description: Designed to enhance DVD, music, and game sound, the Koss SSR1 portable surround-sound simulator for headphones falls short of the mark.

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Koss SSR1 Review

Editors' rating

The good: Simulates surround sound through headphones; includes volume and surround-sound level controls; includes two audio extension cords; affordable.

The bad: Unimpressive performance; volume control disabled when surround simulation effect is off.

The bottom line: Designed to enhance DVD, music, and game sound, the Koss SSR1 portable surround-sound simulator for headphones falls short of the mark.

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Koss SSR1 Specs

Manufacturer: Koss Corp.
Part number: SSR1

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