Koss KSC75 Compatible Headband (M-Speaker)

Compatibility: Koss & Yuin

The M-Speaker Koss Compatible headband is inspired by the headband that came with The "Parts Express (PE) Mini Stereo Lightweight Headphones". It's super-light, comfortable, surprisingly robust and most importantly (unlike the PE version) it's specifically designed to fit the Koss KSC75 (and by extension Yuin and other Koss Models):

• Koss KSC75
• Koss KSC35
• Koss Porta Pro
• Koss Sporta Pro
• Yuin G1A
• Yuin G2A

The headband improves the bass response and overall sound of these headphones by adding a very slight clamping pressure to the drivers, and eliminates the fuss of fitting the clips on the ear.  In addition the improved attachment socket fixture provides a more robust and secure fit.  When connected to the drivers, the result is something that feels and acts more like a purpose-built headphone than a serendipitous mod.  Add a pair of Yaxi pads and you've got a seriously good, comfortable and lightweight, open-backed pair of headphones. 

You can find out more about GPN Media's partnership with M-Speaker and why they ultimately decided to abandon the Parts Express headband in their post on Studio:  "Koss Compatible Headband for KSC75 and other Koss and Yuin Drivers Manufactured by M-Speaker for GPN Media".

Headband and Adapter only

Please note, the Koss Drivers and Yaxi Pads shown in the images are for demonstration purposes only.  The item for sale here is just the headband.  

Less Waste = Better for the Environment

Even though when GPN Media sold the Parts Express version they recycled all the disposable elements of the PE headphone product, it's far more environmentally sound to make a product that requires no recycling. By making just the headband GPN Media keep costs down and prevent unnecessary waste.

Useful Guide: Koss KSC75 Headband Mod

BloodyPenguin at Head-Fi.org put together a useful video showing how to fit your Yuin / Koss drivers to the Parts Express headband (subsequently replaced by this adequate video):

NOTE: the thing to remember with the Koss drivers it to mark on the lead which is left and right before detaching them from their clips, since there is no indication on the actual drivers.

What reviewers said about the PE model is just as relevant to the M-Speaker version, as they're made of the same materials and perform the same : 

KOSS: Koss K S C 7 5!

The drivers that come with these headphones are almost useless. But who cares, no one buys them for that.
The headband though, it's quite wonderful. Love how light weight it is, how easily it fits the Koss KSC75 and how simple it is to adjust on your head. I'm starting to think Parts-Express could save a few cents and start selling JUST the headband.


KOSS: Worked like a charm for my Koss KSC75 headphones

I threw away the phones and just used the band for my Koss KSC75 headphones. Big improvement in comfort and bass performance. I like that they include a 1/4" converter too.


YUIN: Another Bought-It-Just-For-The-Headband Review...

It cracks me up that most of the reviews here are by people who bought this unit just to get the headband for converting audiophile earclips to headphones! Add me to the list.

Editor's Note

For those outdoor types who are not fans of ear buds or IEMs and don't like accessorising with kindling and gaffa tape, you're in the right place.