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si_ro_le_88 OP t1_j60cjg9 wrote

Absolutely love the sound of these Koss KSC75 headphones. The perfect sound signature for me. Can't believe they only cost £24. The build quality is pretty awful and they look abit spaceage (not such a bad thing lol) but the sound to me is absolutely perfect. I'm wanting some overhead headphones with a similar sound but a better build quality. I've been recommended superlux and Samsons which apparently have a similar sound signature. Can anyone recommend any others with a price range around £100-£150ish. Been looking at AKG K702 and 701s. Senheisser 560s. Beyerdynamics dt990. Any that sound like these koss headphones tbh.

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MusicaParaVolar t1_j61gk5y wrote

Wish I could wear them longer but at some point they just get bothersome. Do love to rotate them along with others.

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si_ro_le_88 OP t1_j638m44 wrote

Yes they do start to after a while tbh. I also keep rotating them :)

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Danielo944 t1_j6fwz82 wrote

Definitely don't be afraid to bend the earhooks a bit if you don't have a comfortable fit (if you haven't tried of course).

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No-Context5479 t1_j60rfkz wrote

u/si_ro_le_88, Beyerdynamics are anything but similar to Koss KSC75 tonally... Same for the Senns but those actually have bass roll off but still are tonally different... the Koss are a special set.

The Koss has non existent energy below 100 Hz which means the Beyerdynamic is better at the deeper rumbly bass frequencies by a country mile... So that makes them very different sounding headphones

Only it's cousin the KPH30i is similar

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si_ro_le_88 OP t1_j60sh6g wrote

Thanks. I will check out the kph30i :)

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Chok3U t1_j61s2p3 wrote

If you like the ksc75 then you should also love the kph30i. But one tip, don't open them up too far or they'll break. The whole thing is made of plastic, not metal like the porta pros or kph40. Open them just wide enough to get them on your head and you should be good.

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si_ro_le_88 OP t1_j62prxd wrote

Brilliant thanks. I've had a look at them on amazon and apparently the clear colour versions sound different to the rest. And yes they look very flimsy lol do they sound better than porta pros?

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Chok3U t1_j64yhez wrote

I don't know if 'better' is the right word. The kph30i sounds different than the porta pros. Both sound great just in different ways. The porta pros are more mid and warm, or some say dark. The kph30i seem to be a bit more lively with more emphasis on the treble.

I can't pick one over the other. I think I love both equally. But the PP's definitely have the advantage over the kph30i when it comes to build quality. Both are extremely lightweight, but the plastic of the kph30i can get ya in trouble if you open them up extremely wide.

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si_ro_le_88 OP t1_j67p7mx wrote

Think I will order a pair of kph30i then as I prefer more emphasis on treble and brighter sound:) shame amazon UK don't stock them will have to order from America but hopefully be worth the wait :)

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MusicaParaVolar t1_j61lvtv wrote

I just re-purchased a KSC75 literally yesterday! I have to say, I forgot they have that tiny flimsy piece of metal where your ears are. I'm going to add something soft but not bulky there just to add a bit more surface pressure. I'm thinking a tiny square from a yoga mat or something should be plenty. It's the spot that gets sore for me after a while with these.

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discobeatnik t1_j61uh16 wrote

porta pros. ksc75 are a bit more detailed but if you can EQ (even just with what looks like a treble knob on your amp there?), then you can get the porta pros to sound even better.

other than that there aren’t really any around-ear headphones that sound like either of the koss imo

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si_ro_le_88 OP t1_j62pn9k wrote

Thanks :) I did check out the portal pro's but read that they sound slightly different. I have to have the Bass knob set to halfway and the Treble knob to halfway also as they sound abit empty and tinny otherwise and very harsh with treble set any higher than halfway so perhaps the porta pros are the way forward. They look even stranger too haha but who cares if they sound so beautiful haha

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MusicaParaVolar t1_j63ssyb wrote

Porta pro's are boomier, the bass is a bit sloppy. Can be fun. I use Portas to watch TV or play video games (I do not play first person shooters, for what it's worth) and certainly for music too but I prefer the Ksc75 just slightly for music based on milder bass.

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si_ro_le_88 OP t1_j63u0dh wrote

Yea I'm not a bass fan either tbh :) perhaps just mod these then and get a spare pair if it goes wrong lol

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ColdsnapBryan t1_j6248tq wrote

Nice space! To me the KSC75 are the best headphones available.

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si_ro_le_88 OP t1_j62pd16 wrote

They sound absolutely amazing don't they :) really don't know how it's possible for that price. And thanks :)

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Soupoftheevening t1_j627s6h wrote

I believe u can purchase a band from somewhere/ppl have customized them to be over-ear? I dont know where exactly to do that but im certain ive seen people mention it on here before ⭐️

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si_ro_le_88 OP t1_j62okd4 wrote

That's a good idea actually yes modding them :) will have a look for some instructions online :)

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MusicaParaVolar t1_j63tr44 wrote

you can just buy it on amazon. Sometimes I'm tempted but I like that they're different. I'm just going to mod them by adding whatever I can on the part that touches the top of my ear. Poor choice tomake it a thin wire. I think something slightly thicker will help.

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si_ro_le_88 OP t1_j63u9vv wrote

Yes the wires are far too thin and flimsy. Shame they don't make them abit better quality and put a higher price tag on them as I'd happily pay alot more for better quality

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Regular-Mousse7841 t1_j65gleb wrote

Do those Ikea chairs wobble ?

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si_ro_le_88 OP t1_j67pd1s wrote

They've got quite a nice bounce to them yes :) they are very comfy chairs to relax in. I do want to eventually get a eames chair (not a genuine one of course) as I love the look of those :)

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Regular-Mousse7841 t1_j67y6vu wrote

> eames chair

THOSE.

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si_ro_le_88 OP t1_j6agzb9 wrote

Amazing. Had to swap over the poangs as Mrs said hers wasn't as bouncy as mine so will have to wear that one in with hours of listening haha

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