Koss

KPH40 Utility

Koss KPH40 Utility

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Sentiment score87% positive
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Last updated: Oct 9, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit Icon0cchan
12 months ago

**Koss KPH40**. I've got headphones a lot more expensive, but this gets like 90 percent of the headtime. Alternatively, if we're talking of over ears then **HD600** with the bass boost of **ifi Zen Dac**. Its lightweight, comfortable, durable, self-servicable and sounds good enough to the point where I don't feel the need to upgrade (until a much higher price point, but idk if I'll still go for headphones or a speaker system at that price).

10 months ago

"but I never expected any bass out of these style of headphones anyway" Bro hasn't tried Koss Kph40 yet. It has pretty good bass in the same style factor.

10 months ago

For sure, I wasn't pitching you to buy them, but rather along the lines of: if you ever get to try them keep a lookout. I'm a basshead and I'm satisfied with my Kph40 (with EQ tho).

Reddit Icon811545b2-4ff7-4041
7 months ago

I'm relatively cheap.. so I use: * Open-back : Koss KPH40X * IEM : GK Kunten - with an updated cable and liquid silicone eartips

Reddit Icon99spitfire
7 months ago

KPH40s with Oversized Earpads from Koss :)

Reddit IconAble_Bumblebee_7613
6 months ago

I recently bought these headphones and man they are amazing! Very good bass However it does not block sound that much so make sure you are in a quite room. While it is precise, it is not THAT precise. Footsteps may be a tad bit vague, so it is better suited for Casual gaming. Overall, A solid 8.5/10

Reddit Iconacoolrocket
9 months ago

Sucks that it has broken on me every year when used moderately. Else yeah sound quality is great for the price.

Reddit Iconakitatwin
6 months ago

I have these and the KPH40 and the Moondrops are better for female vocals, but the Koss are better for games that go boom boom.

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