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Updated January 10, 2024·
If sound quality in music is a top priority and you don't mind spending more, the HifiMan Edition XS is an excellent choice due to its superior overall sound quality, soundstage, and music reproduction. However, if you prefer something more affordable, consider the Koss KSC75, which offers good sound quality and portability for its price. Both headphones have an open design, which won't isolate noise well, making neither ideal for noisy environments. Also, take into account that the HifiMan is heavier, making it less suitable for long periods of exercise or travel compared to the lighter Koss KSC75. Neither have built-in microphones or controls, so they may not be the best for calls or gaming where a microphone is needed. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HifiMan Edition XS
- Good for gaming
- Best in class for TV and video
Advantages of the Koss KSC75
- The Koss KSC75 has no clear advantages over the HifiMan Edition XS.
Key differences
Music
8.8
8.3
The HifiMan Edition XS and Koss KSC75 are both very good for music, though the HifiMan Edition XS is somewhat better.
Gaming
7.4
6.4
The HifiMan Edition XS is good for gaming, while the Koss KSC75 is only fair.
TV and Video
9.5
7.7
The HifiMan Edition XS is best in class for TV and video, while the Koss KSC75 is good.
Cost
$269
$20
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The HifiMan Edition XS has a price of $269 and the Koss KSC75 costs $20.
Build Quality
8.5
5.6
The HifiMan Edition XS has very good build quality, while the Koss KSC75 has poor build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.0
4.8
The HifiMan Edition XS and Koss KSC75 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
7.5
The HifiMan Edition XS and Koss KSC75 are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Noise Reduction
2.5
2.5
The HifiMan Edition XS and Koss KSC75 are both poor for noise reduction.
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How the HifiMan Edition XS and the Koss KSC75 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HifiMan Edition XS | Koss KSC75 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$269 | $20 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | HifiMan | Koss | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2021 | January 1, 2005 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.5/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 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 | 8.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 421 Grams | 45.3 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
Dustproof Rating | |||
Dustproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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HifiMan Edition XS
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Headphonesty
Eric D Hieger | January 2023
"The Edition XS easily compete with headphones in their price range with a very high price-to-performance ratio. The XS are an amazing value and offer performance not far off from headphones more than twice their cost. These will be a mind-blowing revelation for enthusiasts and music lovers who have only heard standard big-brand mainstream headphones."
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 HifiMan
HiFiMAN is a Chinese, high-end, audio product manufacturer, with 20 years of experience, that specializes in amplifiers, digital audio players and planar magnetic headphones, some of which have become a staple in the audiophile community such as the entry-level Sundara, the midrange Edition X, and the very well-regarded, high-end, Arya.
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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