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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Koss KSC75 offers very good sound at a budget price, with a clip-on design that's portable and suitable for light exercise. However, it lacks a microphone and may not isolate noise effectively, which could detract from use in noisy environments or for tasks requiring privacy. Conversely, the Philips SHP9500, while more expensive, delivers superior overall sound quality and comfort with an over-ear design, excellent for immersive listening experiences at home. It lacks active noise cancelling and may not be as portable given its size, but it's a strong choice for critical listening and comfort over long periods. Both models are wired and don't offer features like sweat or dustproofing, which can limit their use in certain outdoor or workout scenarios. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Koss KSC75
- The Koss KSC75 has no clear advantages over the Philips SHP9500.
Advantages of the Philips SHP9500
- Excellent for music
- Good for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.3
9.2
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for music, while the Koss KSC75 is very good.
Gaming
6.4
7.2
The Philips SHP9500 is good for gaming, while the Koss KSC75 is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.5
8.0
The Philips SHP9500 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Koss KSC75 is good.
TV and Video
7.7
9.0
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for TV and video, while the Koss KSC75 is good.
Cost
$20
$48
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$20
$30
$40
$50
The Koss KSC75 has a price of $20 and the Philips SHP9500 costs $48.
Build Quality
5.6
8.5
The Philips SHP9500 has very good build quality, while the Koss KSC75 has poor build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
4.8
4.9
The Philips SHP9500 and Koss KSC75 are both poor for phone calls.
Noise Reduction
2.5
2.5
The Koss KSC75 and Philips SHP9500 are both poor for noise reduction.
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How the Koss KSC75 and the Philips SHP9500 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Koss KSC75 | Philips SHP9500 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$20 | $48 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Koss | Philips | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2005 | August 1, 2013 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.3/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 4.4/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 5.7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 45.3 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
Dustproof Rating | |||
Dustproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
Philips SHP9500
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Headphones Lab
Brian Stone | April 2020
"You can’t go wrong with the Philips SHP9500 for their price. Their audio quality is superb, and the fact that you can use them for just about anything you can think of makes them well worth your money"
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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 Philips
Philips is a Dutch conglomerate and electronics manufacturer with over 130 years of history. Philips makes the Fidelio audio line which includes several models of full-sized wired and wireless headphones, true wireless earbuds. soundbars and wireless speakers.
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