[Superbaldguy]

I've had these over a week, now. Koss sent these as a replacement for my damaged KSC-35's, as is the standard procedure. I'd like to think they are thoroughly burned in, but they sound a bit anemic compared to the 35's.

I'd like to think these are more balanced, unbloated, but I'm reading others say the bass is quite pronounced. I do know the 60 ohm impedance is an issue with MiniDisc units, but I got *plenty* of bass from my 35's. Maybe I just need to use them more and more, although I am having doubts these are true replacement cans for the erstwhile Koss clips.

Any thoughts? Will these get better with time? Not that I am a basshead, but the 35's had lots of punch with certain types of music while working out.

 

[kramer5150]

IMHO the KSC75 should not be seen as a replacement to the 35. IMHO the 2 sound very different. The KSC35 non-titanium driver is noticeably less bright compared to the KSC75. To my ears the KSC35 is more pronounced in the bass.

Garrett

 

[Dr.Sade]

Try a source (e.g. portable cd player, mp3, etc.) that has a bass boost
switch (just in case the one you are using doesn't have one).

 

[Fish Tank X]

There is a trick to getting maximum bass response with the KSC-75.

The trick is to bend the clip so that the drivers rest tighter next to your ear. Doing this will regain some of that lost bass.

 

[Superbaldguy]

I did try the 2nd level of MegaBass on my MZ-S1; there was some improvement, naturally, but that sort of bass boost also accentuates the highs, too. These might work better with my newer MD units with the 6-band EQ settings.

I never really though these were a replacement, but Koss did change the sound signature, substanially.

 

[sgrossklass]

Wasn't there a report of some KSC-75 duds recently? The guy picked up another pair, which had quite a bit better sound (more bass included).

 

[Superbaldguy]

Hmmm........Maybe I'll try bending the clips. Are there no KSC-35's out there, anywhere?

 

[Ypoknons]

Creative E-bay store?

 

[marvin]

Second that, I bought two pairs of KSC-35's off of the Creative Labs eBay store for $20 each + $2.99 shipping last week.

 

[EvilDwarf]

Good god - KSC75 not enough bass? You must be joking.

 

[no1likesme]

i havent had any complaints about the bass in my ksc75's

mabie you got a bad pair as sgrossklass said

 

[Superbaldguy]

Well, it's no big deal - they're cheap, and I can use my EX71's, which surely have lots of punch, but I was just wondering if more time will make these sound better.

I can check into the Creative Labs eBay store.

 

[Kirosia]

I find them bassy with bass-heavy tracks. Other than that, not too much. You tried adjusting them so they're closer/tighter to your ears?