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Koss Striva Pro Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£400Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:15 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Koss Striva Pro Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Koss Striva Pro
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

80%

6.2

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 52% of headphones
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

â–¼Worse than 84%
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components

52%

6.8

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.9

Design

8%

6.5

Connectivity

6%

5.2

Battery

4%

5.5

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 63%
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £400
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Koss Striva Pro

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components:

52%

6.8

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.9

Design

8%

6.5

Connectivity

6%

5.2

Battery

4%

5.5

Calls & Controls

6.2
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Koss Striva Pro has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

6.8
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
?
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
10 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 10 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 67.2% of headphones and equal to 12.6% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
No
This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while 15.1% is. 84.9% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
N/A
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Connectivity
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
150 ms
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 150 ms, lower audio latency than 45.4% of headphones and equal to 4.9% of headphones.
Multipoint support
yes
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
15 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 15 hours, lower battery life than 79.3% of headphones and equal to 3.8% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
3 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 3 hours to charge, higher charging time than 66.7% of headphones and equal to 20.8% of headphones.
Quick charge
?
Battery capacity
?
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Brand name
Koss
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
?
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Koss Striva Pro vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • Dongle included
    This pair of headphones includes a dongle, the average pair of headphones does not. 4.6% of headphones include a dongle.
  • Wind noise reduction
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • LHDC support
    This pair of headphones supports LHDC, the average pair of headphones does not. 2.1% of headphones support LHDC.
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • Play while charging
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Removable battery
    This pair of headphones has a removable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 7.8% of headphones have a removable battery.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • Dongle included
    This pair of headphones includes a dongle, the average pair of headphones does not. 4.6% of headphones include a dongle.
  • LHDC support
    This pair of headphones supports LHDC, the average pair of headphones does not. 2.1% of headphones support LHDC.
  • Multipoint connections
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint connections, while the average pair of headphones does not. 30.2% of headphones support multipoint connections.
    supports multipoint for up to 2 devices.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • Wind noise reduction
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 7 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (95 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    95 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 15 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (15 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    15 hours vs 30 hours
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
    No vs yes
  • 4.44x more expensive
    Koss Striva Pro is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£400 vs £90).
    £400 vs £90
  • 5.87x less popular
    Koss Striva Pro is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 4.44x more expensive
    Koss Striva Pro is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£400 vs £90).
    £400 vs £90
  • 5.87x less popular
    Koss Striva Pro is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 6.2% worse value for money
    Koss Striva Pro has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.85 vs 7.3).
    6.85 vs 7.27
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 7 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (95 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    95 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 15 dB lower max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (95 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    95 dB vs 110 dB
  • 8 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (95 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    95 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 15 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (15 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    15 hours vs 30 hours
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
    No vs yes
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 4 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2012 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    April 2012
    2012 vs 2016

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

audioholics.com
03/07/2012
Hands-on review · Wi-Fi headphones
Verdict
The Koss STRIVA Pro streams internet radio over Wi-Fi with strong bass, but its fiddly setup, signal dropouts and 1.5-second delay in CAP mode hold it back.
lifehacker.com
13/08/2012
Hands-on review · Wireless headphones
Verdict
The Koss Striva Pro offers clear sound and wire-free streaming over Wi-Fi, but its high price and complicated setup may put most buyers off.
C
consumerreports.org
21/08/2012
Summary of the review
Koss Striva Pro headphones - Consumer Reports
digitaltrends.com
28/08/2012
Hands-on test · Wi-Fi headphones
Verdict
The Koss Striva Pro offers comfortable Wi-Fi radio streaming, but thin upper bass, frequent signal drops and high price make it uncompetitive.
thegadgetdigest.com
16/07/2026
Lab test · Bluetooth neckband
Verdict
The Koss Striva Pro is a neckband with detailed sound and long battery life, but its weak noise cancelling, micro-USB port and basic app hold it back.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Koss Striva Pro

  • Groundbreaking direct-stream Wi-Fi technology that allows streaming internet radio without a source device
  • Excellent bass reproduction with powerful, weight-behind-the-sound performance
  • Balanced audio profile with smooth mids and highs that don't get overshadowed by the bass
  • Longer wireless range than standard Bluetooth, reaching up to 300 feet in optimal conditions
  • Comfortable over-ear fit with well-cushioned seals suitable for extended listening sessions
  • Comprehensive accessory package including a semi-rigid case, Content Access Point (CAP) transmitter, and multiple cables
  • Intuitive gesture-based controls and helpful voice prompts for easy navigation after initial setup

What customers don't like about Koss Striva Pro

  • High retail price (typically $450) that many reviewers felt was not competitive with better-sounding wired or Bluetooth options
  • Complex and sometimes difficult initial setup process for the Wi-Fi and online management system
  • Noticeable 1.5 to 2 second audio delay in wireless modes, making them unsuitable for video or gaming
  • Frequent and frustrating Wi-Fi signal dropouts, especially in areas with high interference
  • Short battery life in certain modes, with the CAP transmitter specifically lasting only 2 to 3 hours
  • Physical build includes some flimsy elements, such as thin included cables
  • Only average noise isolation, failing to block out moderate background conversations

Verdict

The Koss Striva Pro is a pioneer in wireless audio, featuring built-in Wi-Fi that allows direct streaming of over 20,000 internet radio stations without a middleman device. These full-size, circumaural headphones offer a frequency response of 10Hz to 20,000Hz, a 95dB sound pressure level, and less than 0.2% total harmonic distortion. Key pros include a substantial wireless range of up to 300 feet (far exceeding standard Bluetooth), powerful bass reproduction, and innovative gesture-based earcup controls. However, notable cons include a complex initial setup process, a relatively short battery life of approximately 15 hours on Wi-Fi or 8 hours using the CAP transmitter, and a significant 1.5-second audio delay in CAP mode that makes them unsuitable for gaming or video.

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