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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) offers a more immersive audio experience and better overall sound quality, with greater comfort and superior build. It's well-suited for dedicated listening sessions and provides good noise isolation, although it lacks a microphone for calls. On the other hand, the Koss KSC75 is more affordable, offers decent sound quality with an open design that doesn't isolate noise well, and is much lighter. Consider the 770 Pro if you prioritize sound quality and noise isolation over cost and portability, but if budget is a concern and you need something more compact, the KSC75 could serve well for casual listening. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm)
Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Koss KSC75
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Phone Calls
3.8/10
4.8/10
The Koss KSC75 and Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) are both poor for phone calls, though the Koss KSC75 is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9/10
7.5/10
The Koss KSC75 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) is poor.
TV and Video
8.2/10
7.7/10
The Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) is very good for TV and video, while the Koss KSC75 is good.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
2.5/10
The Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) is only fair for noise reduction, while the Koss KSC75 is poor.
Cost
$150
$20
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) has a price of $150 and the Koss KSC75 costs $20.
Build Quality
8.0/10
5.6/10
The Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) has very good build quality, while the Koss KSC75 has poor build quality.
"Altogether, when you consider its accessible price tag, the performance, the build, and its outstanding comfort, I think that the DT770 Pro is fantastic option for anyone looking for a closed-back headphone in the sub-$1,000 range, and I can confidently give it a strong recommendation."
"Let’s not insult the KSC75 by saying that it’s simply good for the price… because it’s far more than that. It basically has a monopoly at its asking price, and could still give modern budget headphones a run for their money 15 years after its release. The KSC75 is the world’s best not-headphone."
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About Beyerdynamic
Beyerdynamic is a German, family-owned, century-old, audio system manufacturer. They produce a wide array of professional-quality products such as microphones, aviation headsets, conference systems and headphones. The company has served as the main provider of audio equipment for German entertainment events like tours by the Beatles and Elton John and even government entities like the German Parliament.
About Koss
Koss is an American headphone manufacturer established in 1953. In 1958, they created the first set of stereophones, that is headphones with stereo sound, and in 1984 they released the world-famous Porta Pro, a set of on-ear headphones that has remained essentially unchanged for more than 30 years and that is still made, sold and loved by many audio enthusiasts around the world today.
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