Koss KSC75 Portable Stereophone Headphones Reviews

• another solid Koss phone

  
  By AXG6YV1EX1W5G on 2005-02-21
  The KSC-75 is the latest edition of the popular and good-performing Koss KSC series. All of these models, the 35, 50, 55 and now 75 are based on the same 60-ohm drivers (also used in the Porta-Pro and KTX-Pro phones). The original model, the 35, is regarded as the standard by which all cheap, portable headphones are compared. The original 35 was a black, clip-on model, built to be very shallow and to fit closely on the ears. It was a fairly nasty-looking, uncomfortable piece, and frequently had problems with its thin foam padding tearing. It was updated to the 50 and 55 models, more "modern" looking silver clip-ons and behind-the-head models. The problem with these was they were significantly heavier, and didn't fit so snugly to the ears. Thus, even though the drivers were the same, the sound suffered a bit because of the loose fit.
  
  The 75 moves a bit closer to the original 35. It is a shallower phone, although still not quite as much so as the 35. It does tend to fit snugly to the ear, which helps make the sound a bit fuller. They are nice and light and are very comfortable. The clip is a different design, it doesn't snap into place like the orignal 35 or hinge like the 50. It simply bends around the ear, leading to two problems with this design. The durability of the thin guage wire could be a problem. Secondly, the headphone cup tends to snap off of the clip when fitting the headphone to the ear. It simply snaps back into place again, but its a nuisance. Once properly placed, which takes a little practice, the sound is typical Koss KSC. The sound is pleasant and full, reasonably detailed and transparent. There is roll-off at both frequency extremes, although this can easily be corrected if your player has an equalizer. Even without equalization, though, the sound is quite good. Despite the 60-ohm rating, the 75's are reasonably easy for low power portables to drive. On an absolute scale or compared to the better $50 phones, such as the Sennheiser HD-497, the Koss KSC-75's don't stand out, but for a price of less than $15, these are outstanding. They easily trump any of the included phones or buds with portable players and are easy to transport, due to their light weight and small size. Another excellent, cheap Koss phone.
  
  Update: With more use, I've become more favorably impressed with this phone. Its sound seems to have opened up with more break in. It now is very transparent with a rich, deailed sound - unbelievable for this price range. After a few uses, one gets the earclips adjusted properly to where they go on almost instantly and stay put and are very comforatble. This should minimize the amount of adjustment needed and prolong the life of the clip. Still, the headphone cups occasionally snap off of the clips even during normal handling. But in all, these are an incredible bargain. I would now rate these a five star phone.
  
  

• Legendary headphone value doesn't disappoint

  
  By A33SG2UA24DJ9P on 2006-07-08
  Others have hailed these headphones' "bang for buck" value, and they are not wrong. Inexplicably, 90% of the headphones on amazon.com seem to have 4-star ratings (which can make it difficult to choose, and is hard to understand as the lions' share of consumer-grade headphones are *terrible*), but these are actually the real deal. These literally famous headphones are unquestionably the best sounding thing you can buy for this money. In truth, they are not *quite* as good as the KSC-35s they replaced (which had a bit more bass and were slightly more expensive), but KSC-75s really sound *incredibly* good for the money. Seriously.
  
  You can pick the looks apart or the clip mechanism if this type of headphone isn't your cup of tea--but if you're evaluating raw sound it's *amazing* how good these sound for the price. So for what these cost, stop shopping and just buy these right now.
  
  KSC-75 is the budget headphone king.
  
  

• Good sound on the cheap!

  
  By A3LKEPMO0PAOI3 on 2005-11-30
  These clip ons, which they aren't, don't sound anything like the Porta Pros or Sporta Pros to these ears. Those fart cannons have way too much bass emphasis for me. These little wonders slip on over the ear with the "clips" acting like the ear pieces on a pair of eye glasses. They have a "bright" crisp sound and do well with rock and guitar oriented music. They sound closer to the Sennheiser PX100's but the KSC75's are much brighter and crisper sounding. The PX100's are more neutral and balanced sounding but cost $40-$50 and have recently undergone a face lift with possible subsequent changes to the sound. The KSC75's are a no brainer for $15 to $20. You cannot do better!
  
  

• Great headphones that don't break the bank

  
  By A1DQQC7E1W5QG7 on 2005-03-27
  I bought these to replace my Koss KSC-35. The first thing I noticed about the KSC-75 is that the earclips are much more durable than the KSC-35. The KSC-35 earclips were made of plastic which would eeventually break off. The KSC-75's earclips are made with both metal and plastic which is more sturdy. The sound on the KSC-75 may not be as good as the KSC-35, but they are better than the cheap earbuds that uses comes with a digital audio player. The earclips feel comfortable even after several hours of use. The cord is long so you don't have to worry about it not reaching your mp3 player in your pocket.
  
  Edit (May 30, 2005):
  
  I've been recently going to the gym and these headphones really stay on your earphones regardless of whether I'm on the treadmill or doing free weights.
  
  

• Misleading title

  
  By A8JAHJAGA5ZAO on 2005-01-06
  These aren't really foldable headphones...just over-the-ear types. I will say that the sound quality from these is pretty nice for running, the gym, etc., but not if you want to drown out noise on an airplane or subway. Also, they fit very well over the ear, but some people may have a little trouble the first time they put them on, as the new clips are like eyeglass arms, but tighter.
  
  Overall, Koss has delivered yet another quality product. I've purchased nothing but Koss headphones (except for those free buds that come with most everything nowadays), and will continue with their products in the future.
  
  
• Lives up to the hype!
  By A1CS9MUMSZ697C on 2005-02-11
  I researched headphones a lot before buying these. The line of Koss phones with the portapro driver's (including the KSC35/50/75) consistantly get excellent reviews. So I was glad to find them here for an great price. I've heard that these phones sounds as good or better than anything under fifty-bucks. I don't have enough experience with a range of phones to say this for sure, but from my limited experience I believe it.
  
  SOUND: excellent, straight out of the box. Best sounding pair of phones I own and only fifteen-bucks!? Nice range, clear tones, and great (but not overly bloated) bass.
  
  My one complaint about sound is that it leaks a lot! Because these are open design they will let outside noise in, and they will share your music with your neighbors. So maybe not as appropriate for noisy buses, subway, airplane, or in close crowds who don't share your music taste.
  
  COMFORT: surprisingly nice! They were easy to put on the very first time and I can hardly tell I'm wearing anything. One nice improvement over previous Koss clip-on models is that the clip is adjustable. It's a metal wire covered in comfy rubber. You can easily bend the wire to adjust the clip to fit perfectly on your ear. You can make them hang loosely, or tighten them up for punchier bass, and so they stay snug when exercising.
  
  LOOKS: not the best, but better than previous Koss clip-on designs. They look like an updated KSC35--silver and more curvy.
  
  OVERALL: Excellent set of headphones that are UNDERPRICED for their value!
  
  
• A no brainer for the price. Get them.
  By A9YG3VOSAA0HB on 2005-06-16
  Getting an iPod is what finally made me look into spending money on decent earphones. I first tried the Sony EX71 because friends said good things, and well, they were white. And they definitely sounded better than the stock Apple earbuds. More (but not necessarily better bass), better midrange, and the nice bonus of some sound insulation. I was satisfied.
  
  As a consequence, I ended up doing more headphone listening at home too (apartment+subwoofer+late night=eviction), so I did some research looking for entry level performance headphones for home use. I ended up getting Alessandro Music Series One headphones (basically a Grado SR125 with mellower highs - also great headphones). The Alessandros were a revelation, as my first serious headphones. The Sony EX71 suddenly became a joke.
  
  Well, after much research, one name kept coming up when it came to nice, cheap portable headphones: Koss. Many models were recommended: KSC35, KSC50, KSC75, PortaPro. I settled on the KSC75 as they're small clip-ons, and they were supposed to have a nice adjustable fit, in addition to fitting securely. I was skeptical though, as they were less than one third what I paid for my Sonys.
  
  The KSC75 looks cheap. I wasn't impressed. But I have an open mind, so I gave them a listen. These suckers can rock! They deliver a really full sound, surprising for the size and price. They absolutely trounce the Apple earbuds and my old Sonys. And not by a narrow margin. The bass is impressive, and commendably tight. The midrange has real body to it. And the highs sound pleasing too. They also improve with a headphone amp, so they even have a little room to grow. I can't imagine anything under $50 sounding better. They don't really have any serious sonic faults in the $50 and under range. Considering the ludicrously low price Amazon is selling them for, nobody in their right mind should have any issue with the way the KSC75 performs. They are a noble backup to my Alessandros.
  
  The KSC75 passed my running test. They fit well, they're easily adjusted, and they're secure. They're also quite comfortable. I also can hear enough around me that I'm aware of traffic.
  
  Negatives: These headphones do not offer any isolation, so if you need that, consider Shure or Etymotic. If you're concerned about style, these also may not suit you. It's like you have little, silver UFOs clipped to your ears. Personally, I'm glad they're not available in "mug me white."
  
  
• The sound is excellent, once you figure out how to put them on
  By ABKQIDO4QT2Z0 on 2005-12-30
  The sound is awesome! But, they are total pain in the butt to put on. They do not clip on or slide on with ease. It takes two hands to get them on and comfortable.
  
  Do not putchase these to wear while working out. Once you start sweating, the foam pad gets wet and the phones slip off your ear easily, I am constanty re-adjusting them.
  
  
• Great Sound for the cost but not well-designed for the long haul
  By A1YF0SKMGV2BIL on 2006-12-06
  The Koss KSC75 are a comfortable and versatile set of portable supra-aural (on the ear) headphones (or "cans" as audiophiles call them). They use the same transceivers, have the same Ohm impedence level and some of the other features that the Koss PortaPro offers but they are lighter weight and seem to be designed for the "on the go" lifestyle. (I have reviewed the PortaPro cans; you might want to check out my review of them as I gave them five stars. They are still going strong.) At first listen, the KSC75 sound as good as their five star cousins, the PortaPros BUT BEWARE. I have two sets now that I have to send back to Koss for replacement. Thankfully Koss does offer a lifetime warranty on these headphones but you must submit payment for shipping the replacements back to you from Koss as well as writing them a letter detailing problems, all to be included with the defective product, which you ship at your own expense.
  
  It should be noted that I do not listen to bass heavy music but rather my primary musical choices are what I call the "three C's and one B," which is Christian, Classical, Country and audioBooks. I do not use loud volumes or sub-par products with whatever set of cans I use. But with both sets of the Koss KSC75, at least one transceiver (Left on both sets and Right on one set) began to produce distortions such as warbling, reverb and echo within a week! It would seem that using the superior quality transceivers of the PortaPro model in a set of clip-ons with a lot of plastic is not a well-thought out design.
  
  I've noticed that these headphones have decreased in price since I purchased them. I believe people are starting to catch on to their draw backs. If you have found yourself in the sad position of getting a defective set as I did and can return it for a full refund, I encourage you strongly to do so. If you liked the sound quality (and I do), I would suggest purchasing the Koss PortaPro model. They are compact, fit in a small pouch (included) and you can literally fall asleep in them. They don't slip off during workouts either. Both sets are "Open" which simply means that if the volume is up to high, there will be sound leakage. But the PortaPro actually leaks significantly less than some other portable cans I use but are sturdy, reliable and comfortable. If you have a pair of the Koss KSC75 headphones and there hasn't been a defect, I honestly can say that you are a lucky one! I like the feel, the sound and that I can even wear these with my glasses though the ear pieces are fixed but they keep breaking down. I was lucky that they broke down while Amazon guaranteed them so I could get replacements but those have broken down as well.
  
  In conclusion, I recommend them to you with a warning that you may find yourself having to replace them (perhaps more than once as I have done) through Amazon or wherever you purchase them during their free replacement/refund time frame or you might just have to pay more money to Koss to send you another pair that might have the same problems. The KSC75 is a "fair" buy for the cost but if you want to stick with Koss and like the sound, the PortaPro is better and you are very unlikely to have any difficulties with them. If you really need a pair of clip-on portable headphones, I highly recommend the Sony MDR-Q22LP headphones. (Please feel free to check out my review of these portable headphones as well.) Thanks and good listening!
  
  
• Sounds great, but still sucks
  By A1403840HDGP7H on 2006-06-09
  I know, that is a bit sophomoric. However, I am through dealing with these headphones. The connection bar, that other similar models have, being absent proves more of an irritant than I had expected. One really needs to curl these around your ears to set properly. And if you don't do it right, they just pop right off. I remove them a dozen times a day so that gets annoying. Connected models sit more nicely on the back of your head and are much easier to deal with.
  
  But like I said, they sound great.
  
  
• Worth 5x the cost
  By A2GTU7G0QNPKTJ on 2005-12-27
  These little puppies can seriously give some $100 cans a run for their money. Absolutely the best 'phone to enter the world of 'head-fi'. You'll be able to instantly tell the difference in how much more 'thick' or 'deep' the sound is compared to all the crappy stock headphones/earbuds that have come with every piece of portable audio equipment you've ever had (and I'm not talking just about more bass, but nice tight bass and a good representation across the entire range). I've tried some very high end headphones that are supposedly the top end of the headphone spectrum and I guess could be considered more 'analytical', but are much less fun than these. This is why I always keep coming back to my 75's whenever I just want to enjoy music on the go. Not the best for blasting on the bus since they don't pretend not to leak sound (and they don't isolate much, which can be a very good thing in some cases) but you honestly can't find a better headphone for under $20, and I'd argue you can't find one for under $75 as good as these (with possible exception of a few of the entry-level Grado's). At 60ohms these guys really attain a nirvana-like next level with a portable amp (like a govibe or pa2v2) and, if your a diy'er, there's a few mods (opening the grill, recabling and making a hole in the pad) which can really bring the 75's into a range to be compared side-by-side (imho) with some of the mid-level head-fi phones out there (~$100) and possibly higher depending on how 'analytical' vs 'fun' you like your phones. I've had mine for 3 years and haven't found a better replacement portable solution (barring IEMs) yet. A definitely recommended buy for you and every single one of your friends (heck, at $14, I'd say it's mandatory).
  
  
• Incredible bargain...sound better than my old $40 Sonys
  By A2MCC9L0YDQAA6 on 2006-02-13
  I've had these for about a month and I am very happy. I was specifically looking for a pair of "clip-on" phones that don't have a horizontal bar connecting them in the back, like many "street-style" phones which were pioneered by Sony. I loved my old pair of MDR-G72s, but I decided I couldn't deal with the bar in back for two reasons: (1) if I laid my head back on a bus/train/airplane seat, the bar would get squished and would force the phones off my ear, and (2) it was virtually impossible to wear them under a tight-fitting winter hat, which I wear about 5 months of the year up here in Boston.
  
  I hesitated on the Koss KSC75s because the brand name has always said "2nd fiddle" or "poor man's Sony" to me. But I figured the worst that could happen was that I waste 14 bucks. After all the positive reviews I went for it. So glad I did! After doing side-by-side comparisons between these and the $40 Sony's I used to use, I actually prefer the Koss phones. The soundstage feels wider, and WAY clearer in the midrange and high-end. I am able to pick up nuances and ambient details that get totally muffled with the Sonys. The only area the Sony's excel in is slightly (but noticeably) better bass. But honestly, I think too much bass is annoying and gives me a headache.
  
  Some reviewers have pointed out that they think these are difficult to put on and become unclipped too easily...I can see why they would feel that way, but I think you just need to take your time and not just cram them on your ears with reckless abandon. I have short hair and these are a peice of cake to get on and off. They stay in place so well that after a few minutes I can't even feel them, I just hear the great sounds.
  
  So, to sum up, you need to know what product you are buying - basic clip-on phones. If that's what you want, these are the best value I have ever seen. Best $14 I ever spent. Thinking about buying a 2nd pair just in case. BUT if you expect these to have ANY noise-cancelling qualities, you are looking in the wrong category. These phones will NOT suit you well if you plan to wear them on a loud commute with cars and people flying by...you would have to crank the volume so loud you'll damage your ears. And the flipside to the lack of noise-cancelling properties means other people will hear your music if you're in a quiet place like a library or waiting room. But for $14, I can live with those minor and temporary inconveniences.
  
  Oh yeah, and if you plan to wear these under that tight-fitting winter hat like me, that's when you get the best sound possible. Your hat will keep the phones pressed to your ears, giving you way better bass response than when they are "floating" slightly off your ears when in the usual position.
  
  
• Hard To Beat For The Money
  By A245DO0A71BL2L on 2006-03-09
  I picked these up based on recommendations from various web sites. They are used with my iPod Nano and 5th generation iPod. Currently they are not being run through a headphone amp of any type. They are used at home, at my desk at work and walking the dog. In addition to these headphones I also use a pair of Sennheiser 212 Pros and Sennheiser 580s. While this isn't a comparison of the KSC75s, I mention my other `phones to give you a sense of what I'm used to.
  
  These headphones are, as the title suggests, an excellent value for the money. For under $20 delivered they are light years ahead of the buds that ship with iPods. Among my other problems (mostly mental most would say) the canal in my right ear is deformed slightly. This makes in ear monitors like the buds that ship with iPods and other DAPs extremely uncomfortable. These `phones clip on to the ear and rest nicely on the outside. When compared to the in ear phones it would seem that these would not want to stay in place but that isn't the case at all. They stay planted where you put them for the most part and aren't fatiguing either on the ears or when listening to them.
  
  The cord is, well, a cord. The length is right and it has a nice right-angle connector. This may sound like a small thing but it helps a lot.
  
  The sound is wonderful. Nice and crisp mids, slightly subdued highs and respectable bass for such a small driver. I found the presentation to be very accurate but since they are of an open design outsides sounds will make it to your ear (a good thing when I'm walking my dog). If you are used to full size, expensive cans you will not be overly impressed by the sound. If you are using ANY phones that shipped with your DAP you will be astounded. I had a chance to A/B compare these with a pair of Sennheiser PX100s and PX200s. Even if they were the same price the KSC75s would still be my choice and I'm a hardcore Senn fan.
  
  If you're using stocks buds, do yourself and your music a favor and spend $20 on a set of these. You will not be sorry!
  
  
• Great Inexpensive headphones
  By A1B3MQ7514XFDK on 2006-03-13
  These are really great sounding little headphones, lots of base and clear highs. Very comfortable to wear while working out, and for the price they are a steal. Highly recommended.
  
  
• Highly Recommended
  By AC7312T7M71QW on 2005-07-04
  I've had these for quite awhile and they are my favorites. Price was right and sound is incredible. I've become somewhat of a headphone junkie and tried Philips, Panasonic, Sony, about 12 different models. I've ended up returning ALL of them due to either no bass, no treble, distortion problems, or they just felt uncomfortable. Koss seems to have arrived precisely at the right amount of bass, mid-range, and treble, without wrongly coloring the music like other brands do! With these I distinctly hear everything and never touch my equalizer! Many headphones seem to add too much of one thing, thus dropping another thing so severly that no amount of adjustment can bring it back-in at a level that's acceptable. This is the only under $20 pair I've found so far that doesn't.
  
  Examples: I've tried like 3 different Panasonic under-$30 XBS series headphones and all add way too much bass, killing off the entire treble, and no level of EQ can bring back an acceptable range of treble. The symbols and hi-hats couldn't be recovered AT ALL on several heavy rock and heavy metal CD's. Next, the Sony MDR's (tried about 3) seem to have no bass, and no amount of adjustment can bring an acceptable amount! Philips, tried a couple, and they either hurt my ears, the music was actually distorted and distant. Their HN100 $60 Noise Cancelling pair had horrible distorted sound. Gave them one-more-shot today and picked up the Philips Turbo Bass (HS405), and like many bass heavy headphones it has no treble, and no adjustment brings it back in at an acceptable level. Also tried here the Creative Labs HN-505 $30 Noise Cancelling headphones and returned them, found them to be horrible buzzing-and-distorting garbage that shouldn't even be sold!
  
  Couple of more things about these gems, the music seems incredibly close, its like the band is playing in your living room and not down-the-street. Alot of under $20 phones can't do that, and faithfully reproduce all ranges of music. At first I was hesitant buying these due to the earclips. I've tried other brands that either rest on top of the ears (sports/neck bands), or clip to the ears, these are the most comfortable. I truly forget at times, after the music has stopped, that I still have them on.
  
  As you've seen from above, I've tried numerous headphones from the $10-$60 range, and these were the ABSOLUTE BEST out of all of them! Are they worth $20? As good as they sound if Koss/Amazon charged $40-$60 I'd pay it and not blink, after all the time I've spent trying and returning the garbage other manufacturers produce! These could very well be for most people the ONLY pair of portable headhphones they need! And don't forget most Koss' have a lifetime warranty! Should something happen to them Koss can count on me buying another pair!
  
  
• Great sound; great design
  By A3HHQXOMMY99Q9 on 2005-10-02
  Overall I think highly of these headphones.
  - Sound quality: very good to my ears. The only caveat to this is the result of the clip-on design, which does not press the phones to your ear as well as over-the-head headphones do. I have also owned Koss SportaPro phones, which do a better job in that respect.
  - Clip-on design: works for me. It took me a little time to get use to slipping these over my ears. But, to me, they are much more comfortable than ear buds and more light-weight than the over-the-head style. It takes a little longer to put them on than other styles; I wear glasses, so I have to squeeze the clips next to my glasses around my ear; but that's no big deal.
  
  
• Koss Portable Stereo Headphones - LOVE THEM!
  By AAQ2F0HJBJLYS on 2006-02-28
  These are the best! Nothing falling out of my ear like the stupid earbuds, and nothing to mash down my hair. The speakers connect around your ear keeping them in place. The thin connective wire does without the plastic band that mashes down your hair. The sound of the headphones is great too. I bought two pair and use the second pair on my computer at work to listen to music so to not disturb co-workers and I get the same great sound. I recommend these to everyone.
  
  
• The best headphones under $50
  By A3ARTE6Z98DZIE on 2005-03-15
  Looking for a replacement for iPod's earbuds and after extensive research I found the KSC-75s. With the same titanium coated drivers as the KSC-35, KSC-50 and KSC-55 they deliver a detailed and balanced sound. The earclips are very comfortable and IMO they look great. For less than $15 these headphones are a steal. Forget much-hyped brands such as Sony and replace your awful earbuds too.
  
  
• Surprisingly Good for Small Headphones
  By A3R9KRIO25CKZV on 2006-02-25
  Listening to my Four Tops songs on my iTunes, I'm hearing some odd channel separations that I don't know if it's the fault of the headphones or of the way they mixed the CD. The harpsichord is so prominent now on "If I Were A Carpenter" where before it was more in the background. This is a good thing! Makes it seem like a whole new song. The majestic French horn in "What is a Man" is glorious to behold now.
  
  All that is important because I never thought I could get this kind of quality from small, semi-portable headphones. Mind you, it has its limitations, after a point if you crank the volume there is naturally some muddiness, but it's nothing even a picky person like me can't live with.
  
  I was encouraged to buy them by the good reviews, but I've owned Koss before, with my first being in the form of the classic RadioShack Pro60 headphones. For years I had the Koss UR20 headphones for my television set. This is the first time I've gotten smaller ones.
  
  Earbuds are a disaster for me, frustrating to keep on and painful to keep in. Not so with this sportsclip style. I barely even notice them on, except of course, when I suddenly get up to go do something and am strangled by the cord! (Extension cord...a good thing!) But that mercilessly short three-foot cord suggests it was probably designed for the treadmill crowd, however I see no reason why you can't use them at work or at home, like I plan to. They're very easy to use. You put them on just as if you were putting on eyeglasses, in fact I wear mine OVER my glasses. They don't mess up your hair, either, although mine will occasionally get caught.
  
  I bought mine at CC because I had more than my fill of the around-the-back-of-the-head phones I was using on my work computer and I destroyed them, so I had to rush to get a replacement. There is NO working without my music, I'm sorry! As a result, I paid more for them, but I knew that this way I could easily return them if I didn't like them. I bought two more from Amazon.com rather than the other seller they list here at a lower price, because I wanted to be sure to get it in a timely manner.
  
  I recommend Koss KSC75s very highly. As I write this, I'm using the Dance setting on the iTunes equalizer, and you ought to hear Jamerson's bass lines on "Still Water (Love)"! I can't wait to hear what they're like after they've broken in.
  
  
• By Far the Star at its Price Point
  By A3J694GUDEPK8W on 2006-04-28
  For the dollar, this is by far the best deal in the headphone world. Transparent sound with a bit of a midrange boost, portability, and good looks all in a package that costs about as much as a CD. You can't go wrong with these wonderful little guys. The clip is sturdily designed, and the back of the drivers is interchangable with the drivers from the PortaPro headband, so they are easily swapped (a modification I highly recommend).
  
  Ive heard headphones costing 50 times as much as these, and enjoyed the sound coming out of the KSC-75 more. Sure, sacrifices are made to ensure low cost, but these are completely forgivable. I couldnt recommend these wonderful little headphones any more.
  
  
• Great sound
  By A1ED6GYNJ1MK1L on 2006-05-02
  I was looking for a good set of inexpensive headphones for my portable MP3 player. The Koss KSC75's got high reviews here on Amazon.com and the price was right, so I ordered a pair. I was not disappointed! The sound quality is excellent, bright highs and decent bass. Each phone clips over the ear and is very comfortable. Highly recommended.
  
  
• Good alternative to earbuds
  By AMMW55JGTJVWH on 2006-07-15
  I had always been an earbud fan but was yearning to try and over the ear model. Having used numerous headsets with various cell phones and bluetooth devices I must say these are THE MOST comfortable over-the-ear headphones I have ever used. I have had a number of associates try them as well with similar comments regarding how weightless they are and easy they are to fit to the ear. Sound is full for a headset, not recommended for the audiophile. These are not noise blocking so not recommended for the husband trying to drown out the nagging wife. (But very good for the office when you need to respond to someone that walks up behind you.)
  
  
• Buy them before they're gone
  By A1PQ5EFYUO7NQ6 on 2006-08-21
  These headphones are a steal for less than $20. And they are becoming harder to find - retailers are not able to order them anymore. So, get them while you can.
  
  I give them 5 out of 5 stars for their excellent sound. They are so much better than the earbuds that came with my iAudio mp3 player or my daughter's iPod. They also sound better than my Etymotic ER-6i canal phones, which retail for $150 and sell for about $90. In many ways they rival the sound of my Grado SR80 phones. If you like the Grado sound you will like these. Good bass without being too bloated, crisp, clear highs and very good definition. Great soundstage, too. I'm going to buy another pair as a backup before they're gone for good.
  
  EDIT 4/6/07 - I was incorrect when I stated that retailers cannot order them anymore. But you should buy them anyway! They are that good.
  
  
• A great buy!
  By ASABV1F1W76RI on 2006-12-15
  I just got these in the mail, and I've got to say that for the money, it's really hard to do better. These sound excellent. I'm a self-described audiophile, and I'm very picky about headphones.
  
  First, the practical stuff - they're a little cheap-looking, honestly, but the rest makes up for it. They're very light, and hold to your ear quite well once they're on. The cord seem decently sturdy, although I've not put it to much testing yet. The earpieces are mostly metal with rubber cushioning, which seems durable. The padding is comfy and thick.
  
  Now, the sound - impressive for this price range! Clean, crisp bass - a little bit too much for my preferences, but it blends well - it's not over the top. The highs aren't as airy as I'd like them to be, but they're still quite clear and have good definition. Overall, though, I'd say that you'd have a hard time matching these for the money. These will be my running headphones from now on. Just fair warning, though - they do leak a good bit of sound, so don't plan on using these in quiet places near other people.
  
  I give it a 4 because they're not perfect, but they make a darned good effort to be! Especially at the cheaper prices of some of the other vendors, these are worth the money.
  
  
• The Best
  By A2UBU5VQRXMLMZ on 2007-01-09
  I hear a lot of complaints about the comfort of these cans, and I agreed, for about a month. When I first got them, they hurt a lot, and took a while to get used to, but I learned how to get them on, and how to wear them, and they wound up being perfect for me.
  
  In terms of sound, they rival my SR-60's. I mean that honestly, the bass response is fantastic, they sound clean and can stand up to some pretty hothot licks. If I compare the comfort, portability and isolation of the two cans, these win easy, the Grado's do sound better, perhaps even marginally, but since I picked these up about a year ago, I only use my SR-60's for at home listening.
  
  I managed to break mine through extreme and repetative abuse, but that was after about 9 months of 6-8 hours per day. The paint was almost completely worn off and they still worked great. The fact that they broke was entirely my fault. They are very very sturdy. The ear pieces do clip on and off, which I think some people assumed to mean that they broke, but that is just natural with them.
  
  If you are in the market for awesome cans, in any price range, jive a tiny bit of cash into them, and never regret it.
  
  
• Probably the Best Value EVER for ANYTHING related to Audio Reproduction
  By A2JSI1OHN4E28R on 2007-02-16
  For something well under a $20 bill, this most definately beats out a lot of competitors. Bass is there, mids are good, and highs sparkle a bit... which is good. Very fun set of earphones to listen to. Wearing glasses won't matter too much either. Comfort is good, but not super great, they bother my ears after 2 hours of listening.
  
  Bottom Line: These are the "entry" into audiophile level quality. Look up some mods to further increase the enjoyment!
  
  
• Great running headphone
  By AN51V5AYSSDAX on 2007-05-14
  I purchased these headphone based on reviews I read on several headphone related forums (head-fi, etc). I was looking for some decent sounding, non- in-ear design headphones that wouldn't fall off when I go running. These KSC75's delivered! I've tried them out several times now and they will not come off no matter how fast I run or how long. They also sound great! Very good bass for this price range. Also, they have a nice long cord, which is helpful when you're 6'4" and your ipod headphones are too short to reach your waist. One last thing - sweat resistant. I've gone on hour runs in 90 degree heat and these have stayed remarkable dry.
  
  Highly recommended.
  
  
• Super sound, extremely comfortable...a great product!
  By A114TMHW9GRMPB on 2007-08-07
  I must say that I am not an audiophile by any means, but I have very high standards for electronics. This product thoroughly impressed me, especially at this price point. The dynamic range of the sound is simply awesome. There is a slight break-up if heavy bass is played, but is rare. The highs and mid are very well-defined and precise, while the bass is tight for most types of music. As for fit/feel, these feel great to me. The clips have just the right amount of tension; you do feel them but they are not too tight. The padding is very soft. I have always hated earbuds because they hurt my ears after awhile. As some may have mentioned, the design is a bit "unconventional" but I like them; they have a unique look.
  
  I don't think you can expect anything more from a product that is this affordable. I am giving it a 4.5 stars out of 5 for superior comfort and performance!
  
  
• Great sound quality but very ugly!
  By A14ELMONDMLXLK on 2005-07-07
  These work great for listening to music, movies and games, and their sound quality surpasses that of most any in-box included headphones. For the price, they are a great buy! Unfortunately, though, you will *not* want to wear these out of the house, they are extremely dorky looking.
  
  
• Finally
  By ARHKKKR0PM3OB on 2005-07-15
  After a long hunt for the perfect headphones for my Creative Zen extra mp3 player I now have just what i need.These phones are so comfortable and easy to adjust to your ear size but its the sound that knocked me out.Deep base and wonderful non-digital crisp highs that dont sound shrill.I went through three sony fontopias,a creative set and the highly praised Phillips but nothing comes close to the 75.I dont know what the previous reply is about since it sounds like his mp3 player is defective.Give these a try ASAP.Great price and a lifetime warranty
  
  

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