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FiiO EH11 vs Koss KSC75: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the FiiO EH11 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 85. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: FiiO EH11 - Outstanding overall at around $30.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

FiiO EH11 leads on 5 of 6 measures.

  • FiiO EH11
  • Koss KSC75
HearWiki score
85
70
Sound
8.0
7.3
Battery
8.0
-
Calls
6.0
-
Value
10.0
9.8
Price (USD)
$30
$25

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Same generation

The FiiO EH11 is 22 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 22 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.

  • EH11202622 yr newer
  • KSC752004

Specifications

EH11KSC75
Type
On-Ear
On-Ear
Price (USD)
$30
$25
HearWiki score
85
70
Released
2026
2004
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
40 mm dynamic
dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
-
Drivers per side
1
-
Frequency response
17 Hz - 40 kHz
-
Impedance
16 Ω
60 Ω
Sensitivity
-
101 dB/mW
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC
-
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
Battery life
30 h
-
Full charge time
90 min
-
Active noise cancelling
No
No
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Controls
both
-
Weight
92 g
-
Microphones
1
-

What reviewers said

FiiO EH11

The FiiO EH11 blends a vintage-inspired look with modern wireless tech, featuring wooden ear cups that also act as control dials. Its semi-open design houses a 40mm dynamic driver, and with LDAC support plus 30 hours of playback, it offers solid performance for a budget-friendly price. Multipoint connectivity and app-based EQ add to its versatility.

  • Pro:Stylish retro-futuristic design with wooden earcups
  • Pro:Long 30-hour battery life
  • Pro:Supports LDAC for high-quality wireless audio
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Semi-open design may leak sound
  • Con:Plastic build might not feel premium

Koss KSC75

The Koss KSC75 is a budget-friendly on-ear headphone that punches above its price with a balanced, open soundstage and impressive instrument clarity. Its featherlight clip-on design offers excellent comfort, though it lacks bass depth and does little to block outside noise. Built with a flimsy frame and no extra features, it's a niche pick for critical listening rather than everyday versatility. Its true appeal lies in delivering solid audio performance for a very low cost, making it a standout value among entry-level options.

  • Pro:Excellent value for the price
  • Pro:Open, airy sound with good separation
  • Pro:Very lightweight and comfortable
  • Con:Weak bass response
  • Con:Flaky build quality
  • Con:Poor noise isolation

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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