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product_id: 243937794
title: "KPH14K Side Firing Headphone (Black) | Side-Firing Element, Adjustable, Sweat Resistant"
brand: "koss"
price: "R1176"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
category: "Koss"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/243937794-kph14k-side-firing-headphone-black-side-firing-element-adjustable-sweat
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Side-firing dynamic driver Sweat & water resistant Lightweight at 0.18 lbs KPH14K Side Firing Headphone (Black) | Side-Firing Element, Adjustable, Sweat Resistant

**Brand:** koss
**Price:** R1176
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your sound game without losing touch with the world.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** KPH14K Side Firing Headphone (Black) | Side-Firing Element, Adjustable, Sweat Resistant by koss
- **How much does it cost?** R1176 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/243937794-kph14k-side-firing-headphone-black-side-firing-element-adjustable-sweat)

## Best For

- koss enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted koss brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact & Portable:** Lightweight 0.18 lbs design with retractable cable for tangle-free, on-the-go convenience.
- • **Stay Aware, Stay Safe:** Non-isolating hear-through design keeps you connected to your environment without missing a beat.
- • **Sweat-Proof Durability:** Engineered with sweat and water-resistant materials to power through your toughest sessions.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Seamlessly pairs with all your devices via 3.5mm jack—cellphones, laptops, tablets, and more.
- • **Effortless All-Day Comfort:** Fully adjustable headband ensures a perfect fit for marathon workdays or workouts.

## Overview

The Koss KPH14K Side Firing Headphones deliver a lightweight, sweat-resistant audio experience with a unique side-firing dynamic driver. Designed for active professionals, they offer adjustable comfort, ambient sound awareness, and universal 3.5mm compatibility, making them the perfect companion for work, workouts, and daily commutes.

## Description

Koss KPH14K Side Firing Headphone (Black) | Side-Firing Element, Adjustable, Sweat Resistant : desertcart.in: Electronics

## Features

- Light weight side firing headphones
- Fully adjustable comfort fit headband
- Sweat and water resistant
- Non isolating hear through sound for ambient awareness

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00XHRTVFS |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | Exercising |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Box Contents | Headphones - wired |
| Brand Name | Koss |
| Cable Features | Retractable |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Cellphones, Laptops, Desktops, Tablets |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Control Type | Touch Control |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars (1,409) |
| Earpiece Shape | rounded tips |
| Enclosure Material | Synthetic, sweat-resistant material (such as silicone or certain types of plastic) |
| Frequency Range | 10-24,000 Hz |
| Frequency Response | 24000 Hz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00021299189016 |
| Headphone Form Factor | Over Ear |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Headphones Ear Placement | In Ear |
| Impedance Unit of Measure | 16 Ohms |
| Is Autographed | No |
| Item Weight Unit of Measure | 0.18 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Koss |
| Model Name | KPH14K |
| Model Number | KPH14K |
| Network Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Noise Control | None |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Features | sports-and-exercise, water-resistant |
| Specific Uses For Product | Sport |
| Style Name | Sporty |
| Subject Character | no character |
| Theme | No theme |
| UPC | 731215318559 755034154761 021299189016 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Wireless Technology Type | Bluetooth |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Koss
- **Colour:** Black
- **Ear Placement:** In Ear
- **Form Factor:** Over Ear
- **Impedance:** 16 Ohms

## Images

![KPH14K Side Firing Headphone (Black) | Side-Firing Element, Adjustable, Sweat Resistant - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5131-lpTI-L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can anyone compare to the sonxtronic xdr-8000?**
A: Well, these are so tight they’ll progressively squish through your ear canals and brains like a watermelon through a vice till your skull collapses and explodes under the pressure as the two ear pieces reunite and embrace among the carnage like some romantic, post-battle wartime couple at the end of a Jerry Bruckheimer movie. Do the  sonxtronic xdr-8000s do that?

**Q: Are these similar to the sony mdr-w14? i'm more concerned with fit than quality of sound. i listen to audiobooks.**
A: I bought these to replace my Sony MDR-W08 headphones. These fit pretty much the same and sound really good. Other than the bright yellow cord, I love them.

**Q: How's the sound quality of these for music? Coming from Sony MDR-W08L. Very curious if these are of the same sound quality. Thanks!**
A: As I dimly recall, there really is/was no Sony MDR-W08L to compare with these. Over the decades, the Sony headphones kept being manufactured further and further from Japan (sort of like WWII in reverse ;-), and I don’t think the moves improved quality. As far as these headphones are concerned, I've been using these while exercising since the Sonys disappeared, and I have no complaints. IMHO, perfectly acceptable audio quality, reasonably rugged, and they don't seem to mind being rinsed.

AFAIK, these Koss KPH14 headphones are the only quality “side firing” headphones made. Unless things have changed, you have no other choice. At one time there were two Chinese copies available. The one I tried was of extremely low quality in every possible way -- and about twice the price of these. I never tried the other clone, nor do I intend to.

**Q: What is "side firing"?**
A: The ear piece has a speaker stat is flat and just sets slightly inside the ear. It points forward and allow the sound to be bounced back into the ear. Not dependent on a bud jammed into your ear canal. Much more comfortable for people with small ear canals or who dislike/can't wear ear buds. But doesn't push on your outer ear like headphones.

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-09-04*