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At a glance
- Brand
- Koss
- Type
- On-Ear
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2004
Score breakdowngood overall
Sound7.3
Value9.8
An ultra-light open-air ear-clip headphone with titanium-coated diaphragms. It is intended for critical listening and portable use at home or while traveling.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The KSC75 is a budget-friendly clip-on headphone that delivers surprisingly open and well-balanced sound for its price, with good midrange detail and instrument separation. However, its lightweight design comes with trade-offs: minimal bass impact, mediocre treble refinement, and a flimsy build with virtually no noise isolation. It shines for focused listening in quiet spaces rather than portable or noisy environments.
What works
- Outstanding value for the price
- Open, spacious soundstage
- Clear mids with good separation
- Very lightweight and comfortable
What doesn't
- Weak bass response
- Inconsistent treble quality
- Flimsy build quality
- Poor noise isolation due to open design
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Impedance | 60 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW |
Audio
| Driver | dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Impedance | 60 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|
What the reviews said
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What YouTube reviewers say
Video reviews we found, each condensed to its verdict. They do feed the HearWiki score, at a measured weight below what a published written review carries.
The consensus
Mixedacross 3 videosReviewers agree the Koss KSC75 offers remarkable value for its low price, with an open-back design that delivers a wide soundstage and pleasant mids, making it a great entry point into open-back headphones.
Reviewers liked
- Exceptional value for the price
- Wide soundstage from open-back design
- Pleasant mids and good tonality
Reviewers flagged
- Flimsy, fragile build quality
- Comfort issues for extended use
- Limited bass extension and potential harsh treble
9:06Koss KSC75 Headphones (Best $20 On Ear 🎧?)
The reviewer praises the Koss KSC75 as an exceptional value, highlighting its surprisingly good sound quality and open-back design for the low price. He considers it a strong recommendation for budget-conscious listeners, though he notes some limitations in build quality and comfort for extended use.
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6:22Legendary Koss KSC75 Review
The reviewer finds the Koss KSC75 to be a poorly performing headphone, with almost no bass extension, muddy mid-bass, and harsh, low-detail treble. They consider it overhyped and not enjoyable for music with significant bass, concluding it sounds like a cheap $20 product and is not worth recommending.
NegativeWatch on YouTube
10:51Koss KSC75 - Review - Cheapest introduction to open back sound!
The reviewer finds the Koss KSC75 to be an exceptional value, delivering a pleasant and fun open-back sound with a wide soundstage, though build quality is cheap and fragile. It's recommended as a great introduction to open-back headphones, but requires adequate amplification and has limitations in bass extension and imaging precision.
PositiveWatch on YouTube
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