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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Focal Elex offers better overall sound quality, a wider soundstage for immersive listening experiences, and superior build quality, making it suitable for critical listening sessions at home or in a quiet environment; however, they are pricier, bulkier, and less portable. The Koss KSC75, on the other hand, is more budget-friendly, lighter, and offers a secure fit with ear hooks, making it a better option for casual listening during activities like exercise or travel, but it does not have the same level of sound quality or build robustness as the Focal Elex. Neither has a microphone or wireless capability, and both are better for music than calls, gaming, or TV due to their open-back design which doesn't isolate sound well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Focal Elex
- Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Koss KSC75
- Very good for music
Key differences
Music
7.7
8.3
The Koss KSC75 is very good for music, while the Focal Elex is good.
TV and Video
8.3
7.7
The Focal Elex is very good for TV and video, while the Koss KSC75 is good.
Cost
$749
$20
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Focal Elex has a price of $749 and the Koss KSC75 costs $20.
Build Quality
9.0
5.6
The Focal Elex has excellent build quality, while the Koss KSC75 has poor build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
6.9
6.4
The Focal Elex and Koss KSC75 are both only fair for gaming.
Phone Calls
4.3
4.8
The Koss KSC75 and Focal Elex are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.1
7.5
The Koss KSC75 and Focal Elex are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Noise Reduction
2.5
2.5
The Focal Elex and Koss KSC75 are both poor for noise reduction.
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How the Focal Elex and the Koss KSC75 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Focal Elex | Koss KSC75 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $20 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Focal | Koss | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2017 | January 1, 2005 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.4/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.9/10 | 6.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.4/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 4.3/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 450 Grams | 45.3 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
Dustproof Rating | |||
Dustproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Golden Sound
Golden Sound | October 2021
"The Focal Elex are an excellent pair of headphones for the money and a great all-rounder that will suit many tastes. They’re an easy recommendation for anyone looking for something comfortable, well built, that looks good, and will work with just about any genre."
Koss KSC75
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InEar Fidelity
Crinacle | June 2022
"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 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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