Excellent thorough review. Though this vid is almost 9 years old as I write this, note that you can still get both the KSC-75 and the Sportapro today. I own both and this review is right on the mark. The sound on the Sportapro is brilliant for the price. The whole bit about "Frankesteining"the drivers is brilliant.
@TDK2K
5 жыл бұрын
I love my ksc35, I had no idea Koss brought them back. Not surprising at all.
@clavicus
3 ай бұрын
Thanks man that's exactly what I need to know about identical drivers and clip compatibility between a few of these Koss Porta Pro type models
@MadLustEnvy
3 ай бұрын
You can add KPH-40 to this as well. Same exact mounting nub.
@clavicus
3 ай бұрын
@@MadLustEnvy I went with the Sportapros as the least cost/soonest delivery option. Im going to try to mod them for use with a Quest 3 VR headset using some 3D printed parts. I only needed the drivers basically.
@soundknight
3 жыл бұрын
Great information, thanks. I can't imagine a headphone that needs more "better" bass than the KSC75 though (preference).
@googlacco
2 жыл бұрын
need better bass, not more less mid bass, less roll off
@Brunnen_Gee
3 жыл бұрын
Wearing my KSC75X right now. The clips really aren't a bother with glasses, at least not to me. I like wearing these when I don't feel like having something on my head or in my ears. Super comfy.
@thickglasses1016
10 жыл бұрын
I decided to get these and a pair of Grado SR225i for myself instead of getting a present for anyone else this Christmas and it was worth it.
@DaddySizeIt
6 жыл бұрын
Love seeing another 60ohm Koss fan. I have the UR40 & KSC35. Didn't realize it was so easy to swap headbands with these. UR40 sucks compared to the KSC35, but they're pretty comfortable at the desk.
@DaddySizeIt
6 жыл бұрын
I saw in your description your head-fi posts too.. pretty sure I saw your gaming headphone review long ago at a point. Subbed! Will be looking for that PortaPro wireless review from a fellow true believer. Pulled my KSC35s out of the cupboard after watching this video and had forgotten how good they were. The best headphones I've ever owned were probably the Philips Fidelio X2.. I got rid of them because I just kept reaching for one of these Koss. I got the BT539iW when they were launched, and I prefer wireless but closed-back and they feel kind of heavy after a while, wouldn't probably recommend them.
@danatube8258
9 ай бұрын
Really helpful video even after 10 years. Seems wrong that of almost 50k views only about 1% have hit the like button.
@DFX4509B
10 жыл бұрын
"Is it possible to attach KSC-75 head phones to the portapro head band?" >>Yes. The drivers are interchangeable on the Portapro/Sportapro, UR40, KSC75, and KSC35. Basically, you could stick KSC75s on a Portapro/Sportapro headband, KSC35s in a UR40 enclosure, KSC75 clips on KSC35s or Portapro/Sportapro drivers, or KSC35 clips on KSC75s and vice-versa. Also, the Portapro/Sportapro drivers, KSC75s, or KSC53s will fit on a Parts-Express headband as well.
@GoodNowWhat
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great review. This is exactly what I needed to make a decision on what to buy.
@GoodNowWhat
10 жыл бұрын
The KSC-75. For the cost, it's worth a shot to try. If they don't hold up very well, I'll buy the KSC-35 from Koss directly.
@GoodNowWhat
10 жыл бұрын
Mad Lust Envy Okay. Thanks again. I must have forgotten that and I shouldn't need the black clips.
@completestranger7319
5 жыл бұрын
I honestly cannot tell the difference between these three headphones, especially when the drivers are on the parts express headband. But I can honestly say that considering the price, these are the best headphones I’ve ever heard. They’re not as good as the Grado RS2e, But they get you 75 to 80% of the way there and these are $25 compared to $495 for the Grado
@jgunther3398
2 жыл бұрын
i had sennheiser hd600s and when i listened to my ksc-35 i didn't miss them. 600s were bad for rock, no punch to anything
@DFX4509B
10 жыл бұрын
I actually wanna get a pair of Sportapros and stick the drivers in my UR40 housing to see what happens when you put the Portapro/KSC35 drivers in a proper full-sized circumaural enclosure instead of an improvised circumaural enclosure by sticking the UR40 driver housing plates onto the Portapro headband, meanwhile replugging the UR40 drivers and using the wire cover plates from the KSC35 drivers on the UR40 drivers, to stick on the Sportapro headband and give away to someone, that way I'd have a full-sized around-ear version of my Portapros and the portable on-ear version, as I actually kinda prefer the Portapro/Sportapro/KSC35 drivers to the UR40/KTXPRO1/KSC75 drivers. If that driver swap works, velour earpads for the KSC35-powered UR40s might be in order too.
@Storebrand_
5 жыл бұрын
Just got the portapro x and realized they’re the same thing as the KSC35.
@drivn4895
4 жыл бұрын
Man I've been following your material on head-fi and here I am looking for a review on the 35's. I've got the Massdrop 75's and I love them but I need that same exact headphone but wireless for working out. You made my search easy, bro! How can we support you?
@Keltzzzz
11 жыл бұрын
PR stand up!!! Nice vid Brotha.. Bout to cop sum KSC75's
@Sage920
11 жыл бұрын
I've done this in the past, so yes, I can confirm that you can connect KSC75 drivers to a PortaPro headband.
@shiveringisles3509
Жыл бұрын
My KSC75 headphones often drop from the earclips, seems like something is loose, either the plastic stopper that hold it place on the earclip or on the headphones itself, if on the latter then you'll have to buy a new pair or hotglue it permanently, since they get worn out eventually, that is the weakest part of the Koss KSC76/Porta Pro types, that plastic thing that wears out. I wish there was a more durable casing or modification to fix this since the drivers itself can last a long time for me.
@williamhepfer8956
Жыл бұрын
I wonder if he has found out that you can get the parts express headband without the drivers fot $5.75?
@hedgeclipper418
4 жыл бұрын
Just so y'all know, Koss released a wireless version of the koss35. I'm buying them right now, alongside koss ksc75 clips. This is the ideal solution. www.koss.com/headphones/wireless-headphones/ksc35-wireless
@bluebulk
9 жыл бұрын
thanks! just what i was looking for
@ezzony
4 жыл бұрын
Hey. Found this video so useful as old as it is. I have a now painted black ksc75 and I agree the treble is a bit grainy, but love them besides. Never heard of the sportpro but goona buy them now and use them with ksc75 clips! Did not know this was an option! May even bluetooth my current pair. Any advice on more comfy earpads that are not thick or expensive? I find them a bit itchy after a while but I've more sensitive skin than most.
@ezzony
4 жыл бұрын
@@MadLustEnvy Thanks you. Yes I heard of them, but they cost as much as the ksc75! They are also very bulky looking. I just washed my pads, they feel softer now :)
@hyoukjinlee2737
11 жыл бұрын
Hello! I have a quick question, I want to know if you would recommend koss sportapro (bc you said its the same as the ksc-35) for gaming. (I don't know if "competitive" meant gaming in your reviews) Also do you know anything about creative hs-800 and superlux 681 (I've heard great things about these two headphones for its price)
@andregm3288
6 жыл бұрын
I've got KSC 75 and the bass if great i'm using an EQ app, have you tried EQ bass to compare to KSC-35 ? Even after bend ain't it get the same bass of 35's ?
@danielemartire
4 жыл бұрын
Hi, could you use the Sporta pro headband with the KSC75?
@descai10
5 жыл бұрын
The ear clips on my KSC75's don't come off anywhere near as easily as in your video... In fact, I haven't actually taken them off yet because it feels like its going to break when i try. Did they revise it to improve the strength of the ear clip or something?
@shiveringisles3509
Жыл бұрын
I suggest not removing it at all or often, the plastic stubs can break easily and get worn out and the drivers fall off when it becomes slightly loose, and buying a new headband won't fix it since the stubs are on the driver casing..
@alexmag5735
6 жыл бұрын
Parts express headphones - this item does not ship to Australia ((((
@kevinjrpiedr2490
5 жыл бұрын
Good video 👍🏼
@darrellng7617
6 жыл бұрын
is it also possible transplant Sporta to shady Porta Pros from ebay?
@Spintechfilms
3 жыл бұрын
would these work on the normal koss portapro's? id like to see if i can make them wireless
@Spintechfilms
3 жыл бұрын
@@MadLustEnvy yeah ive been thinking of doing that with a pair i have, im just waiting for the parts to come in to do the mod
@Spintechfilms
3 жыл бұрын
@@MadLustEnvy yeah ive noticed that the cord seems to be just... bleh to me
@P-tricky13
10 жыл бұрын
Have you tried any of the audio technica or Sony clip ons? Do you know if the yuin g1a's at least sound good?
@MiAeron
4 жыл бұрын
do you know a headband from aliexpress for koss porta pro
@ShinobiMaster33
11 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to attach KSC-75 head phones to the portapro head band?
@mattspyro
10 жыл бұрын
What about the Koss Portapro? I have heard they are better than all of these. Any comment?
@mattspyro
10 жыл бұрын
Thank you much. I appreciate it. Have you by any chance used the Monoprice 8323 similar price range have heard good things.
@rubenarancibia7145
4 жыл бұрын
@@MadLustEnvy I thought the ksc35=ksc75
@NotOrdinaryInGames
10 жыл бұрын
You had those for ever, huh? My pair broke in less than a year.
@NotOrdinaryInGames
10 жыл бұрын
Mad Lust Envy I guess I'll just get Portapros and send for repairs every time the cable breaks. I need something GOOD and portable for outside use, but cheap and sturdy enough to not be afraid of damaging.
@NotOrdinaryInGames
10 жыл бұрын
Mad Lust Envy I don't care for built quality unless it sounds clear and natural. I never heard better sounding pair of its class and price than Koss.
@NotOrdinaryInGames
10 жыл бұрын
Mad Lust Envy Okay, I'll believe that.
@rubenarancibia7145
4 жыл бұрын
O thought the sporta pro was identical to the porta pro, you just have to read the name.
@markedwards7109
3 жыл бұрын
how are the KSC35 for runnig and working out?
@markedwards7109
3 жыл бұрын
@@MadLustEnvy cool thanks for the reply. If you have the 35s in the bluetooth version if so would be good to know the mic quality. Hopefully the wirless version has better build I terms of the wires they use. I have the 75s there's great i use then over my bose soundsport at home
@audiostuff2947
3 жыл бұрын
@@MadLustEnvy ...thx for your vid. thought putting some shrinking tube over KSC35 clips could maybe help out ? cheers
@trixniisama
2 жыл бұрын
This is brilliant, but I don't like the look of the 35s with these clips... The fact that it doesn't have that nice looking gray case makes them look less attractive...
@trixniisama
2 жыл бұрын
@@MadLustEnvy I'll wait for black friday then, I also wanted to grab some HD58x from drop at some point and the prices are always very interesting at that time.
@yeeyoh
10 жыл бұрын
I just did this, probably thanks to this video. I've had a sporta pro headband kicking around and just bought a pair of porta pros (KTC) (they were on sale for a great price). They're great but the wiring is what I would describe as frail, not the best for booting around the metro or shoving in a backpack. So I went back to the same store and picked up a pair of KSC75s, they sound great and click, the fit right into the sporta pro headband. Now I've got that great sound in a pair of porta pros for around the apartment and a pair of KSC75/sporta pro hybrids for out and about. So thanks man, not sure I would have thought of this on my own.
@bladecup
3 жыл бұрын
Koss ksc35 driver 101db,sporta pro 103db,color is the same but not drivers,i really hope you dont use same logic about people what wear...
@bladecup
3 жыл бұрын
@@MadLustEnvy Do you know what is diffrence in strentgh from 101 to 103 db?Lets say in percents?
@markojovanovic8835
3 жыл бұрын
@@MadLustEnvy You are so wrong,only 3db is like 100 percent more from 101db in ratio but not strength,so koss sporta pro are much stronger or louder than any of this models(ksc75,ksc35,kph30i,porta pro)or at least should be,i dont have pair of sporta pro and i cant say for sure,on koss site they are presented with 103db and thats huge!
@markojovanovic8835
3 жыл бұрын
@@MadLustEnvy I wouldnt agree with you...101 vs 103 is noticable...and stop to hitting me with this words "GINORMOUS"(nothing without google)
@bladecup
3 жыл бұрын
@@MadLustEnvy Are you joking or simple clueless?Recently i had similiar conversation with a friend,he ask me whats diffrence between 10db and 20db,so ill try with you,20db are 10 times louder than 10db not double,10 times!,diffrence in 3db increased sound energy is doubled,in 10db increase sound energy is increased by a factor of 10,and this isnt some of my theory or kinda,thats a fact already known by people who understand how(ill write with biggies;)DECIBEL LOG SCALE works!And since i have full koss 60ohm suite(ksc35,ksc75,kph30i,porta,sporta,ur40)Ill tell you for sure,sportas are much louder 30-40 percent stronger than portas,same headband or not if you counting on clamping force will make little diffrence it will not.So after read this text just calm down,go on google and type Decibel Log Scale,read about it,and when you come back if you have some question ask,but please dont write nonsense...like a text above... P.S. Ksc35 are very poor choice at least among audiophiles,ksc75 are much better option,better balance with quality and cost...
@uniquespirit1
3 жыл бұрын
@@MadLustEnvy Hmm i think you are person who refusing to hear what other people think or have to say,imo Koss Sporta Pros are much stronger than Koss Ksc75/35 or Koss Porta Pros i tried blind test,and always got Sporta Pros like winner,volume need to be pushed to the maximum on phone and its pretty much clear,difrence is so huge,even my gf confirm it and she is a deaf for music,maybe your hearing isnt best,after all we dont have same hearing,i think that is troubling you.
@SevenDevin
7 жыл бұрын
I have koss recovery k
@petervdveenmuis
5 жыл бұрын
My KSC-75 sounds beter then ever before now.
@petervdveenmuis
5 жыл бұрын
No I use the Yuin headband instead of the clips now. @@MadLustEnvy
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