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Koss KSC75 Headphones | 
 enlarge | Brand: Koss
Category: CE
Buy New: £8.60
New (13) from £8.60
Avg. Customer Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 6019
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 6.5 x 2.5 x 6.5
MPN: 155540
Model: 155540
UPC: 021299148570
EAN: 0021299148570
ASIN: B0006B486K
Release Date: November 29, 2005
Availability: Usually dispatched within 2-3 business days
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| Features:
| • | Comfortably fit around the ear eliminating the need for a headband | | • | Oxygen-free copper voice coils for optimum signal clarity | | • | Frequency response is 15-25;000Hz | | • | 3.5mm Plug |
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Product Description
Portable headphone the on-the-go user Portable headphones tend to be smaller, more lightweight, and have features that lend themselves to listening on-the-go, like carrying cases or collapsible headbands. Frequency Response: 15-25,000 Hz Titanium-coated high polymer diaphragm for accurate sound reproduction Dynamic element design for extended frequency response Sportclip design fits around the ear to eliminate the headband Neodymium iron boron magnet structures for deep bass performance Oxygen-free copper voice coils for signal clarity Straight, dual entry 4 foot cord
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| Customer Reviews: Read 9 more reviews...
 Great While Functioning Properly September 22, 2008
I've only had these headphones for three weeks and have been impressed. However, the left speaker has developed a terrible rattle that completely and utterly ruins any music experience. This rattle not only occurs with music that has heavy bass, but even in instrumental or orchestral pieces. I was very pleased with these but am seriously unhappy now that they are faulty. I'm traveling in a foreign country for 4 months and can't create a warranty claim, either.
 Koss KSC75 Headphones August 8, 2008
I have bought several pairs of headphones to replace the very poor Apple earphones supplied with my ipod. These have included the Sennheiser PMX70's, the Creative EP-630's and a pair of Beyer Dynamic DT311's. These replacements did sound much better than the Apple earphones, however they are no match for the Koss KSC75 headphones. These headphones produce a very detailed sound with plenty of bass. I found the highs a little prominent, which for me gave a slightly thin sound to some vocals. Having said that the sound is superb in comparison to the other items headphones I have mentioned. At first I found the headphones a little tricky to put on but found they were very comfortable once in place. Pound for pound I cannot recommend these headphones highly enough. You won't be disappointed.
 Nice but hard on the lugs March 9, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Ive had Koss PortaPro and SportaPro headphones for ages and bought these on the basis of the good reviews. Sound wise they are spot on! Fit wise these are very poor, as they have to be placed behing the ears - like a pair of glasses. I wore them on a recent flight and they became very irritating very quickly. Lastly they make you look a like a geek! Dig a bit deeper and buy the PortaPro model.
Quality Headphones January 3, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have been using the Koss KSC75 for sometime now and really adore them. Here are my views:
Sound Quality
The Koss KSC75 really does justice to the excellent components that has been used for making it. From the manufacturers specs - "The KSC75 features dynamic elements for an exceptionally wide frequency response from 15-25,000 Hz. A 2 mil. titanium coating on its diaphragms increases the rigidity of the element, minimizing mechanical distortion and ensuring exceedingly accurate sound reproduction. Computer-optimized neodymium iron boron rare earth magnet structures allow the KSC75 to deliver greater volume, even with low-voltage portable devices. Oxygen-free copper voice coils improve signal transmission and conduction for cleaner, clearer sound. Perfect for travel, the KSC75 includes a straight dual-entry four-foot cord, and a L-shaped gold-flashed 3.5mm (1/8") plug." Throw at it music of any gere or movie soundtracks and it gives the sound a new life and energy. If it is the sound that you care about you couldn't ask for more at this price range. It does not fail anywhere across the sound spectrum. The bass, the clarity of individual instruments etc. probably can compete and possibly excel many a professional headphone.
Design & Comfort
Honestly, I was never a fan of headphones. If it sounded good, they were either huge or had to be poked in uncomfortably into the ear canal or easily fell off from your ears. I personally like the design of the KSC75. It is worn like a pair of spectacles but wouldn't fall off even when running because of the extra curve. The ear hold comes off at times but it won't detach while wearing. You cannot think of it as inconspicuous as it definitely would be very visible and also audible to the people around you. The audible to others aspect needs some explanation. If you keep the volume to a decent but not too loud level, it is unlikely that anybody can make out anything. If you turn up the volume to max, as another reviewer mentioned, it can be used as small portable speakers. Actually, just as others might be able to hear you, you can hear others too. In this age of noise-cancelling headphones, that might seem silly but again I really don't mind it. For one thing you can cut out the external sound in your mind once you get engrossed in the superb sound and on the other you can talk to another person while listening to music without having to take the headphone off! As you get used to the specs type design (two unconnected pieces for each ear) with soft foam, you almost forget that you are wearing them and there is no strain whatsoever even on wearing for a long time.
Looks and Style
Well... nothing very stylish about it. Grey plastic with a big KOSS written on the ear hold. As for size, the 2-inch dia ear cushions almost fully covers your ears. In fact, somebody could mistake it for something you got from the one pound shop.
Overall
May be this headphone is not for all. You need to decide first if you can live with others hearing what you are listening to or being seen wearing big headphones compared to ear plug type headphones. I have had some of my friends who hated wearing headphones get attracted to this one after listening to it and trying wearing it for some length of time. May be because of the way it rests over your ear, you don't feel that you are listening through a headphone. It feels more like the sound is coming from bigger speakers in your room. If you get your priorities right, this headphone wouldn't disappoint you.
Well done Koss and happy listening to you.
 Single Glaring Fault January 2, 2008
2 out of 13 found this review helpful
The basic rundown you can get from any review here (on the strength of which I made this purchase):
Comfort - Good, not excellent, but they don't feel bad after long wear.
Convenience - The ear clips are not nearly so easy to handle as the Sony design I had previously.
Sound Quality - Fantastic. Definitely matches up to the reviews.
The glaring fault? The open backs of the headphones actively project whatever you are listening to into your surroundings. I'm not talking about the vaguely tinny sound you get with most headphones when they're turned up too high, I mean that they act like a pair of speakers stuck to your head and turned outwards.
1 Star? Yes. I am of the opinion that anything which fails to perform it's stated function deserves no better. These are headphones. The purpose of having headphones, for even the most vaguely considerate of people, is NOT bothering other people with your music. That's why we buy headphones, instead of just carrying around a pair of speakers.
These headphones fail. If you intend to use them for anything other than a cheap alternative to music, don't even consider purchasing.
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