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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a priority and you just need earphones for casual listening, especially in quiet environments, the Koss KSC75 is an affordable, open-back option that offers very good audio for music. However, they don't have a microphone, are not ideal for noisy environments due to poor noise isolation, and the build and comfort are just average. In contrast, the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is on the high-end price spectrum but comes with advanced features like active noise cancelling, a quality microphone, and AptX Adaptive for low latency audio, making it suitable for a variety of uses including calls, gaming, and air travel. Additionally, the MW75-Neuro has a very good build quality, is sweatproof, and offers unique technology that can track neural activity to help optimize focus and implement mental health routines. Choose Koss KSC75 for affordability and open-back listening, or MW75-Neuro for diverse use, high-end features, and the latest tech integration. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Koss KSC75
- Very good for music
Advantages of the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro
- Very good for phone calls
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Very good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
6.4
9.3
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for gaming, while the Koss KSC75 is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.8
8.8
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is very good for phone calls, while the Koss KSC75 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.5
9.4
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Koss KSC75 is good.
TV and Video
7.7
9.3
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for TV and video, while the Koss KSC75 is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
8.3
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is very good for noise reduction, while the Koss KSC75 is poor.
Battery
N/A
32.0 Hours
The Koss KSC75 does not have a battery. The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro has 32 hours of battery life.
Cost
$20
$649
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Koss KSC75 has a price of $20 and the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro costs $649.
Build Quality
5.6
8.5
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro has very good build quality, while the Koss KSC75 has poor build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
8.3
7.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Koss KSC75 to be very good for music, while the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is good.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Koss KSC75 | Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$20 | $649 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Koss | Master & Dynamic | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2005 | January 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.5/10 | 9.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.7/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 32 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.1 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 5.7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 45.3 Grams | 338 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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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