Famous KSC35 alive again @Koss.com

[pennylane]

Originally posted by: Krk3561

Originally posted by: heyzeus

Originally posted by: Krk3561
What are the best headphones over $80 but under $150?

you can probably find the sennheiser HD-580 for under $150 (i think i got mine for like $120). those are very nice

Are these the ones you were talking about? ($200)

yeah.... hmmm it went up to $200? a few months ago (novemberish?) i got my hd-580s from newegg for like $120. i'd keep looking

 

[jacklutz]

I have SR80s. Anyone who's listened to both models have comments on if this Koss model is worthwhile?

 

[corinthos]

ordered 100... ebay time!








..........j/k

got 2.. 1 for backup in case they really ARE in limited supply...

 

[ivan2]

i think HD580s are always 130 sth on ebay. But heard from headfi they are nothing without an amp, i don't want to spend another 100 on an amp and that's why i went for the v6. Plus it dosent leak when i listen. I havent's tried the beyer pad yet, guess ima order one when i get back home. senn's are most comfortable though, and there's SR80 in that price range though, but i guess it needs an amp to max out its potential too.

 

[Rio Rebel]

I got in on the $25 porta pro deal, and I have been amazed at the quality. If these truly are comparable to the porta pros, then this is a fantastic deal as well.

I never imagined "portable" headphones could sound this good. I had no idea the sound quality I was missing.

 

[Salvador]

I have SR80s. Anyone who's listened to both models have comments on if this Koss model is worthwhile?

I have the Grado SR60's because I preferred them with portables (no amp). I have heard the 80's and they sound very similar to the 60's as you probably know. These KSC35's are not crap like I had thought that they might be. Koss is usually associated with crap, but these things are great. I was amazed at the Sportapro's and these things are even better. Tighter bass and definitely more open sounding. The ear clips are surprisingly comfortable too. Much more comfortable than ear buds. I can never seem to get those to fit right.

I wouldn't recommend the Senn 580's or 600's to anyone that isn't using an amp. They just don't get enough juice to power them properly when you plug them directly into an output. I agree that the Senn's are very nice though. I have the 600's and love them. They are much different than these Koss or the Grado's. Much more laid back and natural sounding.. Once again, I would not recommend these cans (Sennheiser 580 or 600) without an amp though.

Back to the Koss. Just get them. You'll be very pleasantly surprised at the sound quality for so little money.

What are the best headphones over $80 but under $150?

Definitely look at the Grado SR60 or SR80 in this price range. Others really like the Sony MDRV6 (not the 600) in this price range. I think these are the model names.. Like I said, I'd steer clear of the Sennheiser 580 or 600 unless you plan to use an amp behind them. I don't think they sound very good off of a cd players output.

I'd recommend visiting headwize.com. There are a ton of people nuts about audio, particularly headphones and anything associated with them, over on that forum.

Sal

 

[Krk3561]

Errrrr... After reading what people said about them I gave in and bought a pair of the KSC35s. The forums cost me so much money

 

[Krk3561]

Do they send you an email confirmation for shipment? I didnt get anything yet beside the first email confirmation.

 

[corinthos]

I don't think you'll get a shipping confirmation. They told me I wouldn't be getting one and that my order will ship tomorrow by USPS.

 

[MustangSVT]

hmm I was about to buy KOSS THE PLUG earbuds.. its supposed to have lower bass ? 10hz..

how are they compaired to each other?

 

[Tokar]

is it worth getting these if one already has the KSC50's?

 

[pennylane]

Originally posted by: MustangSVT
hmm I was about to buy KOSS THE PLUG earbuds.. its supposed to have lower bass ? 10hz..

how are they compaired to each other?

from what i've heard, "the plugs" have never been very good. they're nowhere near as good as the ksc-35s.

frequency range doesn't really matter. or at least they're not the most important factor when choosing headphones

 

[MustangSVT]

well.. i ordered thsi and the plug as well... the shipping came up as "TBD" , what does that mean?

 

[Krk3561]

TBD= To Be Decided

 

[MustangSVT]

Originally posted by: Krk3561
TBD= To Be Decided

did everyone get TBD? or just me?

 

[Krk3561]

I used the free shipping code

 

[Hawk]

yeah, I got the sporta pros at amazon for 25 bucks, but they don't fit me too well...I am hoping these sound the same AND fit well. I gave the sportas to my bro.

 

[doinmybestatlast]

Can anyone comment on the KSC-19's?

 

[gopunk]

Originally posted by: MustangSVT

Originally posted by: Krk3561
TBD= To Be Decided

did everyone get TBD? or just me?

i don't thikn i got that message.

as for "the plug"... i don't thikn it is worth the money. i don't use mine anymore. ugh i go through too many of these things.

 

[gopunk]

Originally posted by: MustangSVT

Originally posted by: Krk3561
TBD= To Be Decided

did everyone get TBD? or just me?

i don't thikn i got that message.

as for "the plug"... i don't thikn it is worth the money. i don't use mine anymore. ugh i go through too many of these things.

 

[Mr. Pink]

I think so. I have a KSC50 and a Sportapro and sportapro is lot better than KSC50 IMHO. Since KSC35 is supposed to be comparable to portapro, which is supposed to be nicer than the sportapro, I would say yes based on that reasoning.

 

[Phatty106]

Free shipping code didn't work for me...guess it's YMMV on free shipping.

ph

 

[corinthos]

Got my KSC-35's today via UPS. They sound AWESOME. They sound more balanced than my PortaPro, which have more bass, and they sound clearer with some sources as well.

 

[UncleWai]

me crosses fingers

My elite-840 broke three days after I ordered the KSC35, what good timing.

 

[Salvador]

Got my KSC-35's today via UPS. They sound AWESOME. They sound more balanced than my PortaPro, which have more bass, and they sound clearer with some sources as well.

Surprising, aren't they? I was pleasantly surprised when I got mine. Do you have the Sportapro or Portapro's? There is a fix for the Sportapro's (not sure about the Portapro's though). Radio Shack has replacement ear pads that are thinner than the stock Sportapro ear pads and they make the Sportapro's sound less bass heavy (more like the KSC-35's).

Sal