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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and don't mind wired headphones with an open design, the Koss KSC75 offers very good overall sound quality, which is excellent for music. However, they have poor mic and build quality, and are not suitable for exercise, air travel, or noisy environments. Conversely, the Moondrop Blessing 3 earbuds, while more expensive, provide excellent sound and are closed-back for better noise isolation. They have a detachable cable, higher build quality, and are better for travel and portable use, but they're not ideal for calls, gaming, or exercise either. If you prioritize sound quality and portability over cost and usage for multimedia, go for the Moondrop Blessing 3. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Koss KSC75
Very good for music
Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 3
Very good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
8.3/10
7.6/10
The Koss KSC75 is very good for music, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5/10
6.5/10
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Koss KSC75 is poor.
Cost
$20
$320
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Koss KSC75 has a price of $20 and the Moondrop Blessing 3 costs $320.
Build Quality
5.6/10
9.0/10
The Moondrop Blessing 3 has excellent build quality, while the Koss KSC75 has poor build quality.
"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."
"The Moondrop Blessing 3 has excellent imaging performance, especially for the price. Pair that with its neutral tonality with slight elevations towards both ends of the frequency response, and the Blessing 3 technically proficient set of IEMs that are also enjoyable to listen to every day."
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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.
About Moondrop
Moondrop is a Chinese brand of smart audio equipment, portable audio players, earbuds and headphones started in 2015. During the last few years they have become one of the major players in what is lovingly referred to as the Chi-fi market, the bulk of Chinese companies that have managed to actually compete with the western manufacturers in both prices and superior quality. Products such as the Blessing II, Chu and Kato are among the most popular offerings of the brand, more popular among those users that wish for good quality audio that won't break the bank. Besides audio, the brand also works in what they call the ACGN field (Animation, Comics, Games and Short Novels).
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