This just happened to me again for the third time. However, this time it's a pair of Koss KTXPro1s. Might try to replace with the Koss warranty, but I hate that the Koss pads disintegrate like this if left in a drawer or a bag for an extended period of time.

I feel the same way. Chasing the dragon for the best headphone can be too much work (as well as costly!) and oftentimes that headphone is bulky and uncomfortable for long-listening sessions. The KSC75s on a headband just works. No fatigue, lightweight, can leave them on all day and are easily...

I know this is not what you want to hear, but maybe send them to Koss with their lifetime waranty and have them replaced? Send one or two to them to test the waters. I've used their lifetime warranty twice successfully. If you don't want to send them to Koss, you can try padding up the tab area...

Great deal for those in the States!

Just a friendly reminder that Koss.com has a Cyber Monday sale. Add code CYBER30 to get 30% off most headphones. So those looking at getting any of the Koss 60ohm driver cans should definitely grab something. However, this deal is really only good for those living in the US because of the free...

Calling all Koss-heads! The Koss KPH40 is out and includes what looks like the KSC35 / SportaPro / PortaPro driver with the Retrospekt headband. The new gimmick here is a detachable cable that you can switch out for a 3.5mm, USB-C or Lightning cable. 3.5mm is included. The USB-C and Lightning...

For one of my spare KSC75s, the stock pads just deteriorated. The black foam was falling apart, causing a big mess in a bag I had some other headphones in. This is the second time this has happened to me. Thanks for reading my mini-rant! :)

If you have access to a 3D printer, there's this:

Also on Reddit, I found a comparison between all of the budget Koss variants with graphs. Big props to HF user, @MRSallee! https://imgur.com/gallery/q63UNWE Worth a read. I was really interested in the UR40, but after looking at the graphs and reading his analysis, there might not be a point...

Apparently, the headband on the new Koss P/21 headphone works on the '75s. I've attached a pic I found on Reddit. Looks neat, but not sure I want to spend $30 just for the headband :)

Just had to come back and talk about the fragileness of Parts Express headband. This is my second one and I've lost the black beads located at the end of the metal band on both. Just now, I broke the remaining tab near the top of the black plastic. Now the metal band cannot properly grasp onto...

Good to hear about new foam pad options! Does the sound change when you use these pads? Is that why you want to do the coin mod to them, so you can open up the treble?

So I stumbled onto this thread and now I'm a little intrigued with earbuds again! My last earbuds were the VE Monk+ and I was so disappointed by them after they were hyped up on here by various head-fi posters. What I'm looking for is an earbud that matches the sound signature of the venerable...

Just joined the KPH30i club! If you check my signature, you'll know that I'm a big fan of Koss. Anyway, when I compare the 30is to the 75s (my personal fave), it's a little more veiled. Compared to the KTXPro1s, the 1s appear not to require as much amp to power and sound slightly better. The 1s...

Ahh, so those are the Hamas ones. I've posted about this headband before: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/koss-ksc75s-dont-forget-this-giant-killer-in-all-the-hidden-gem-hype.638757/post-14224572 Also known as the AV Link SC27 headband :)

I actually returned the Grind after 1 day. Didn't really dig the sound signature. I'm also on the lookout for IEMs matching the KSC75 signature. Have you found one since your last post? Bonus points if wireless! Got a picture? Always interesting to see new headband combinations with the 75s!

I'm going to pick up the Edifier X3 bluetooth IEMs for $20 USD, down from $25. Not really going to purchase anything big.

I also happen to have a pair of MH410s from an older Xperia phone and the VE Monk Plus! SQ isn't the best on the MH410. Interesting about the earfoam covers. I might try the cheapo earfoam covers from the VE Monk Plus on the MH410 and see if that helps at all.

I just received the MH755 and one of the first things that popped in my head is this is a fun signature, but that treble is a little harsh as you mentioned, Slater. Right now, I don't plan on switching out the cable with a MMCX mod because I just wanted to play around with this for a couple of...

Maybe it's just me, but having to always go to the last page and read backwards in a thread is counter-productive. This thread is 1935 pages and counting. I guess I'm in the minority.

Maybe create a new thread for 11.11 deals?

Looks interesting. I remember some people talking about these Ford headphones. Good for those in the States. The shipping charges elsewhere would kill the deal. For those not in the States and want something similar with a headband, I'd recommend getting the KTXPro1s or the KPH30i.

Same here. I've sold a bunch of other headphones I've had over the years and have auditioned a ton of so-called "better" headphones, but always come back to these. I don't like the Parts Express headband though. You know those little black beads on the sides of the headband? They keep...

I found the mid-range a little over-emphasized.