Koss KSC75 Review

I needed a replacement for the default iPod phones. (Which, by the way, was not a smart move on Apple’s part. You’re selling a $300 product for audiophiles, the least you can do is throw in headphones that are worth more than $3.) After about a week, I picked Koss’ KSC75.

I read reviews before I purchased this that this set is on par with $100 headphones. I’m not sure if I agree with that generous an estimate… they probably couldn’t match up to $100 noise-cancelling Sonys or similarly priced behind-the-ear Bose phones.

But if you’re on a budget, and you like behind the ear headphones – you really have only three choices – Panasonic’s hs48k for less than 10 dollars (or the similar hs52), Sony’s q22lp for 16-18 dollars, and these Koss pads for about $15. I picked the Koss, and I’m glad I did.

The bass is better than anything I’ve heard on any headphones I can remember wearing. It’s a deep reverberation only a few light years away from a $500 Logitech 5.1 surround system, and that’s really saying something. Listening to Linkin Park and Jay-Z’s Numb/Encore, and Eminem’s Sing for the Moment, I couldn’t believe the sound quality. Ditto for the other side of the spectrum – Sinatra’s Over the Rainbow.

The fit is also really good. Possibly a little too big, but it still feels somewhat snug. If you’re in a hurry, you can still fit it on quickly and have it stay on for a rapid walk (but not for a run). If you spend a few seconds securing it right, it’s great for vigorous exercise.

The cord’s comfortably long – quite right. Can’t complain.

For the narcissists such as myself: it does look fairly cool. It’s not white as depicted in the snaps online. It’s a deep metallic gray, and does look appealing. It’s not the coolest looking pair of headphones I’ve seen; but it’s more than good enough in that respect. Besides, looks was not my primary consideration in this purchase.

I’m throwing my iPod headphones in the trash right now.

Rating: 9 :: 1 out of 1 people found this user review helpful.

just bought these after replacing my currant i-pod earphones.

I have never herd anything more amazing in sound quality ever before! I am very, very! happy that i bought these just last week.

Great 10/10 earphones! Thumbs up!!

…Need I say more?!

Rating: 10 :: 1 out of 1 people found this user review helpful.

I’ve realized after using iPod earphones my ears have been damaged due to bad quality of sound, everything is so saturated and acute. Whereas KSC75 has such a wide range of sounds I am able to distinguish drum plates and follow the bass easily. It should be mandatory for mp3 players to have this kind of sound quality. AT LEAST if they don’t want most of the 20-something population to go deaf shortly. THIS IS HOW MUSIC SHOULD BE LISTENED TOO. Anyway, I’m very glad I bought the KSC75 last night. The only bad thing is the right side doesn’t feel like it fits, my ear is too big or the clip separated and the clips do seem fragile. I hope I don’t have to comeback and rewrite my review like the guy above, who unfortunately had them brake.

Rating: 10 :: 1 out of 1 people found this user review helpful.