Koss KSC75 Portable Stereophone Headphones by Koss
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Digital camera reviews of Koss KSC75 Portable Stereophone Headphones
Digital camera Review: A great buy!
Summary: 4 Stars
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.
Digital camera Review: A lot of bang for the buck!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been trying all kinds of headphones over the last year or so, and I had totally skipped over these early on. I recently decided to go back to the early recommendations, and try some low-end high bang-for-the-buck headphones out. I wasn't crazy about their looks, and I generally do not like clip-on headphones, but I thought I'd give these a shot since they are pretty much universally recommended. I was literally blown away. These things are awesome. Bass impact, treble sparkle, up-front presentation. They have a similar sound to Grado's or my DT990's. I really don't see how you could do better for the money, if you like punchy bass, sparkly treble, and an energetic and engaging headphone. I am now looking into getting a headband for them, which I think I would like better.Digital camera Review: A no brainer for the price. Get them.
Summary: 5 Stars
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."
Digital camera Review: ABSOLUTLEY 100% WORTH THE PRICE!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
let me start with this, I love these headphones
for less than $20, these are the best headphones you can ever dream of buying.
-The best sound quality for this price range headphones
-Comfortable, after adjusted, which can be done. Something I like alot
-The design of clipping onto the ear is GREAT. As for me, it always bothers me to have headphones sitting in my ear whall out if I tip my head at all. I also can't stand headphones intruding into my ear.
-unlike other people, i think that they are very stable once you fit them to your ears, they can fit snug or loose, you decide
-the PRICE IS AMAZING for this product
I would like to give it 4.5 stars, the only reason is that mine did ultimately break, but that was mis-usage and other people trying to adjust them to their ears. I suggest that you don't let anyone mess with them once you have them the way you want it, cause the ear clip part does fall off. Other than that, I plan on buying a new pair today!
GREAT headphones Koss
Digital camera Review: AMAZING HEADPHONES
Summary: 5 Stars
These are better than the PX100's which are $40 right now ($60 normally) and I got these for $16 shipped. For the money sound quality is amazing and they are very light-weight and super comfortable. BUY THESE!!