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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Koss KSC75 offers excellent value, especially if you're on a budget, with good overall sound quality and a portable design suited for light activities. In contrast, even though the Rode NTH-100 is more expensive, it features better build quality and noise isolation, which may be important for use in noisy environments. The KSC75 is open and clip-on, which doesn't block out background noise and can be less secure during vigorous movement, while the NTH-100's closed, over-ear design offers a snug fit and better sound isolation, making it more suitable for focused listening and studio work. Neither option has a microphone or wireless capabilities, so if hands-free calling or Bluetooth connectivity is important to you, you might need to look at different models. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Koss KSC75
- The Koss KSC75 has no clear advantages over the Rode NTH-100.
Advantages of the Rode NTH-100
- The Rode NTH-100 has no clear advantages over the Koss KSC75.
Key differences
Noise Reduction
2.5
5.3
The Rode NTH-100 and Koss KSC75 are both poor for noise reduction, though the Rode NTH-100 is somewhat better.
Cost
$20
$149
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Koss KSC75 has a price of $20 and the Rode NTH-100 costs $149.
Build Quality
5.6
8.5
The Rode NTH-100 has very good build quality, while the Koss KSC75 has poor build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
8.3
8.2
The Koss KSC75 and Rode NTH-100 are both very good for music.
Gaming
6.4
6.5
The Rode NTH-100 and Koss KSC75 are both only fair for gaming.
Phone Calls
4.8
4.8
The Koss KSC75 and Rode NTH-100 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.5
7.6
The Rode NTH-100 and Koss KSC75 are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
7.7
7.7
The Rode NTH-100 and Koss KSC75 are both good for TV and video.
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How the Koss KSC75 and the Rode NTH-100 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Koss KSC75 | Rode NTH-100 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$20 | $149 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Koss | Rode | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2005 | March 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 4.2/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 5.7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 45.3 Grams | 349.2 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."
Rode NTH-100
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PC Gamer
Kizito Katawonga | March 2023
"The NTH-100M is a closed-back headset aimed at professional audiophiles—streamers, podcasters and content creators included—looking for masterful audio and a detachable 'broadcast-grade' microphone."
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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 Rode
Rode is an Australian audio equipment manufacturer. Rode was founded in 1967 as Freedman Electronics, transitioning into its modern brand in 1990, and it’s mainly known for their high-end microphones and audio production equipment. In 2022 they entered into the headphone market with their NTH-100 closed back headphone which was received with very good reviews from the community.
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