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Author Topic: Koss KSC75 Frequency Response and CSD Waterfall Plots  (Read 22701 times)

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Re: Koss KSC75 Frequency Response and CSD Waterfall Plots
« Reply #60 on: June 28, 2014, 07:31:49 PM »

Mmmm, that is a bit expensive. Not sure if they will wow, but they r reasonable IMO. Sort of Grado like, but for less $$$. They are not necessarily the last word in fashion or build quality though.
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Re: Koss KSC75 Frequency Response and CSD Waterfall Plots
« Reply #61 on: June 28, 2014, 09:10:57 PM »

Compared to U.S. Dollars, yes. For a Dutchie like me, as long as the EU-zone is stable the Euro will remain a strong coin.

Sound is a first priority. When I am genuinely impressed I intend to buy the second pair for modifications. When changing the cushions and closing in the driver are as effective as earlier described, I must have a go at it.



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Re: Koss KSC75 Frequency Response and CSD Waterfall Plots
« Reply #62 on: June 29, 2014, 12:12:29 AM »

I recommend the headband mod. Otherwise, the cables will cut out prematurely from being man-handled.
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Re: Koss KSC75 Frequency Response and CSD Waterfall Plots
« Reply #63 on: June 29, 2014, 06:49:29 AM »

One of my KSC75 (also have KC35 and KSC50) measures like this:



They don't 'wow' me, certainly not when comparing them directly to better headphones.
I recommend to just use them and NOT do comparos with them (unless you compare them with crappy headphones).

With this I mean they sound excellent when listening to them and do not seem to have anything 'missing' or obviously flawed in the sound.
It is very easy to get 'tuned' into the music and thus they sound very convincing and real.

Of course it has some flaws (lacks extension to both ends but extends far enough to not be obvious), but strangely enough they only show their 'flaws' when comparing them to better headphones directly.

Funny thing is... if you put them on the next day you won't hear the flaws any more and they sound just fine again.
They are excellent for on the go, but useless on a bike (wind makes lots of noise) and a bit fiddly to put on until you get the hang of it.
You may have to bend the earclips to get an equal seal/sound or more comfort.

It's one of those headphones that I have always kept around and will buy again if they ever fail.
To me they are certainly worth € 30.- ($ 45.-) but paid less for them (fleabay)

I did a lot of measurements on its siblings (KSC35/PortaPro) and mods (coin mod, Kramer mod, thicker pads)
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Re: Koss KSC75 Frequency Response and CSD Waterfall Plots
« Reply #64 on: June 30, 2014, 10:32:39 AM »

The Koss KSC75 just arrived. I immediately unpacked the headphones, inspected them and turned on the CD-player.

I use an old Sony CDP-750 and the Koss is connected via the headphone out with bigger jack plug. Liquid Soul's album "Love In Stereo" is playing and well, I am wowed. The Psy Trance sounds detailed, even and the bass grooves sound groovilicious. 

If this was my first headphone, I would never have gone through some headphones I tried through the years. Out of the box the Koss equals my K181 and approaches the sound of my K500. The KSC75 driver kicks more ass than some expensive headphones I have auditioned through the years, that includes the fun HF2 and the stock HD800.

This Koss does what the HD250 II Linear did for me. It sounds transparent, fun and balanced enough to just forget about all my other headphones. It is not K500 transparent though.

I am buying a second pair and yes a headband modification is necessary. A semi-closed configuration can turn this humble Koss into a Kossinator that outkosses more expensive headphones. 

P.S. I am usually more reserved. I am honestly surprised by the audio goodness the KSC75 brings.
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Re: Koss KSC75 Frequency Response and CSD Waterfall Plots
« Reply #65 on: June 30, 2014, 03:06:09 PM »

My modded PortaPro (Kramer mod, KSC75 pads) sounds clearer than either my headband modded KSC75, or a stock PortaPro (compared via 3-way splitter cable). Just FYI ;)

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Re: Koss KSC75 Frequency Response and CSD Waterfall Plots
« Reply #66 on: June 30, 2014, 05:09:19 PM »

I have been reading about modifications for the past hour  p;)

The KSC75 stock does so many things right that I can only enjoy the music. That is all I need in a headphone, generally speaking.
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Re: Koss KSC75 Frequency Response and CSD Waterfall Plots
« Reply #67 on: June 30, 2014, 07:46:57 PM »

It sounds even better amped. (Listening to it amped is what finally persuaded me to try Grados for organ works.)
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Re: Koss KSC75 Frequency Response and CSD Waterfall Plots
« Reply #68 on: June 30, 2014, 09:14:39 PM »

Second pair ordered. The last time I found it difficult to take off the headphones it was with the K500 and the HD250 II Linear.

This small headphone is too good to ignore.
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Re: Koss KSC75 Frequency Response and CSD Waterfall Plots
« Reply #69 on: June 30, 2014, 09:51:11 PM »

LOL! I got three. Wife likes it too. Great for music and movies...
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