@@olamideolayinka4130 i'm wearing them right now. They're great for my sensitive ears, and i can wear them all day. although the build quality is mediocre, you just have to be careful with them, but hey, they're $20
I have been using these for over 15 years. I am on my 4th or 5th pair. Just picked up a new set today. Dog decided he was hungry. I also own Koss porta pros. The standard pair black and blue and the super rare all black with black cloth cord. The porta pro are my go to. They are amazing!
So glad that I've bought this instead of a gaming headphone with that '7.1 surround' feature. It's soundstage is very good especially in fps games that I can accurately pinpoint a player position more on forward and behind instead of just around left and right. It's whole sound signature + soundstage are really enjoyable that I actually don't really mind that roll off sub bass. (EQ up the bass does help to bring more of it's bass). Thanks for your review ^^
Honestly and no joke, 7.1 surround or rather Head Related Transfer Functions are the very best thing that I think you can do to enhance how everything sounds. Music and content feels so much more enjoyable and gaming is a lot better too. I've used 7.1 surround sound from multiple manufacturers over the past 10 years and every time I hear just the plain stereo sound, it does feel like an immense downgrade. My DT 990 Pros sound so much better with a Sennheiser GSX 1000 (and an amp), but also my new Hifiman Edition XS. For my Edition XS, I didn't even have to touch the EQ. Just simply selecting 7.1 and selecting one + for soundstage and it feels so much more natural and wide. I absolutely love the sound and this is one thing I'm convinced that audiophiles are missing out on because they reject the idea of 7.1 since it's "artificial" or a "gimmick". But the concept of head related transfer functions is real AND makes sense. I cannot recommend it enough. Seriously.
You can easily modify these ear hooks - replace them with a light weight headphone band from Parts Express, for $7, this improves the comfort and wearability, and moves the soundstage inward a bit.
I really dig the attention to the audio you're putting into the videos, the sound track sounded great, really gets you in the flow of what you're talking about.
Thanks so much for this Josh. I love these things even though they are bright on the top end for me personally. The headband attachment actually improves the bass a lot more than I expected and brings the sound closer and more detailed overall....they don't sell that headband anymore it appears but it does attach perfectly to a portapro headband belove it or not!
@@giovanbattistafichera8439 yes, the ear clips pop off and then you can swap them into a porta pro or a kph40 headband. Yes it kinda feels like you're about to break them, but tons of people swap them out with no problems.
@@giovanbattistafichera8439 As cheap as they are, I'd buy both porta pro and ksc75 and pick which sound profile and "headband" you like most. I haven't tried the ksc75, but I do have the porta pro, kph40 and kph30i (all with yaxi pads). The porta pro is my favorite for when I'm working and outdoors, the kph30i is my favorite for in home since they have a more balanced sound. And I don't really like the kph40 because they almost sound tinny and too bright for me and I don't like the headband that much. Some people really prefer the 40's though. To each their own... One more note, you can't swap the kph30i drivers because they mount to the headband in a different way than the rest of the cheap koss headphones. And I also removed the foam behind the drivers on mine to get a more open soundstage from them. It was kind of a pain to take them apart without destroying the original pads, but if that's too daunting for you and you want to preserve your stock kph30i pads then you can buy the clear version because they don't come with foam behind the drivers.
The warm lighting of your video is making the KSC75s seem luxurious. In the first six seconds its like you are putting on a high-quality pair of professional audio equipment *only for the best.*
These are definitely on ear and not over ear, but still light and decently comfy. Another great review thanks for the great work Josh. NORTHWEST REPRESENT!!!
I'm currently wearing my KOSS KSC75s Watching OddTaxi Anime When Your Video Shows Up At The Top . I Recently Acquired The Koss KPH40 , KPH30i , Porta Pro & KSC75 Which I Ordered The Same PartsExpress Band Your KSC75 Are On .Putting The KSC75 On A Band Makes These Usable Especially After Putting The YAXI PADS on My KSC75s Because They Are At That Point To Thick To Go On My Ears Using The Clips . The KSC75 Are The Least Sound Wise In My Opinion But Still Have Very Enjoyable Sound . The KPH30i Also Has Such A Nice Sound With The KPH40 Having The Best Sound Over All And The Porta Pros Have The Strongest Bass .
I just get it now, and I’m blown away. Just from my mobile phone with Dragonfly Red and Cayin C5 sounds amazing. Great gear. Big thanks for recommendation!
I ordered the Massdrop version last night, then 11,000km away Josh reviews them the very next morning. That’s service! I’m already investigating the headband mod and buying a soldering iron in anticipation.
Joshua Valour Watching this review again wearing my own pair. Man these things are ugly(!!!) and the fit is weird (weirdly comfortable), but the sound? - Very impressive for the money. They sound very similar to my favourite Chi-fi earbuds.
These headphones sound extremely nice for the price if you don't need much bass. If these headphones had thicker stronger wires I could recommend them much more.The wires almost guarantee that they won't last very long. I suppose that you could try to solder some decent wires onto them when they fail.
Another great review Josh! The work you are doing, giving people a real idea of what to expect and no hype or bs is amazing and was very much needed. I've also been enjoying your music references during these reviews, thank you.
Pick up a pair of Portapros and swap out the drivers per your mood. Stock drivers for a fun, slightly bassy sound, ksc75 drivers for a more neutral sound. The bass also improves significantly in the Portapro headband.
These are actually the last review i did myself. There are even $500 headphones that are somewhat respected in audiophile community that don't have the air that these have. On top of that kph30i is actually even more interesting than these. That one has some qualities that aren't as polished in some $2000 headphones.
is sound better on the kph30i? I own both, shame because I love the kph30is so much but my head is so big that the clamping force is a bit too much and even with delicate use i get cracks in the forks when using them so i gotta replace often. I'm really enjoying the ksc75s tho, much more comfortable
@@cinialvespow1054 if you have both, tgen you should decide which one you like more. I have br9ken 3 pairs of kph30i. Finally got fed up and i glued the kph30i cups to a headband from another hp.
Great review. These are so good, way way better than anything else at the price. But like you said, it has a good sound not even thinking about the price. I bought the parts express headphone and took off the earpieces from that headphone and put the KC75 on and now the cups are more snug on your ears so that you do hear more bass.
I use it for a couple of months now,with high qualitie Dap(AK320 for exemple),even with my big home rig,and i agree 100% with you,this sound like a good 100+$ headphone,the best price/sound ratio i ever heard,and i have a lot of hifi headphones.
Finally the Ksc75 review. I think they sound great. And so cheap...I bought an extra pair. Why isn't anybody modding these headphones? Take the drivers and make on-ear headphones.
You're kidding, right? Everybody and their grandma is modding these headphones. :D Not that they need anything that's been tried so far. I'd maybe do just the central hole from the Kramer Mod for a touch more air in the upper treble, but I think I've seen a graph where the Kramer mod lowered the bass at the same time, and that's a big NO on these.
I have a pair, and they are pretty good. But I hate hate hate hate hate the ear clip thing. Too bad I threw out my broken old Sennheiser PX100s. I might have been able to mount these on that headband. :-(
get the generic $4-$5 "parts express" headphones and use the headband for ksc75s. the parts express drivers are hilariously awful. you could also get the sport a pro or portapro headphones and swap drivers in and out but I'm sure the headband will break eventually.
I have just buy this headphones for ~ 26 $ (1650 rubles in Russia). This is amazing! So deep sounds, and so comfortable ... I listened many more expensive headphones, and nobody brought me so many good emotional... GOD BLESS KOSSKSC75))))
KSC75 or SHP9500 talking about sound? not counting the price. Trying to get the best Audio in the sub 100 USD category for Open back headphones :D thank you in advance.
They are alot better if you do a headband mod. I actually think the best on-ears of this style were the Sony MDR 210's. Much more mellow, warm sound. The Koss headphones are colder and brighter.
Hey, i need your help guys. I am just starting with headphones and all, so i bought this koss because i think those are the best option for the price, but when i listen to them, i didnt sound good. I mean, just as good as my 3 dolar normal pair. So, do i need and dac to make it sound nice? I tried them with my cellphone, and laptops. Or maybe by and mp3, or bluetooth...
German Isaac Valenzuela Perez can you explain what about the sound you didn’t like? Maybe you’re sensitive to certain frequencies? Given how efficient these are, you really don’t need an amp...
I was only buying the 6XX because they were about $100 cheaper. BUT! I actually found a brand new 600 for $200 flat, so I have them now lol. Couldn't pass that up!
I need Apple or someone to make these style of headphones, but wireless. I HATE ear buds and love over the ear headphones but the only Bluetooth ones are a single piece.
Parts Express headphones. Total garbage but toss the 'drivers', then swap the headband and cable over to the KSC75. This produces a more comfortable, better sounding and longer lasting KSC75👍 Why? the headband pushes the drivers closer to your ears, improving bass. The cable, while cheap, has better insulation that doesn't crystalize and break like the standard Koss. (Drop version probably has better cable though.)
If you like IEM's go for the qkz vk1 from aliexpress (buy it from the official qkz store). They are great for bassheads and they are really cheap. Also if you have some money in spare, buy qkz vk4 cuz they are arguably the best IEM's overall and they are also really cheap.
Rest in peace ETIKA he used this
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R.i.p..
RIP
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my man had the craziest flattop, there really wasn't anything else that wasn't earbuds. RIP
I freaking love these ksc75, I hope koss never stops making them.
the cable needs some improvement, but I heard good things and ordered a pair
@@noredine Ditto.
@@noredine good thing im great at soldering and got the tools to just make an mmcx mod for it
@@noredine so what is your opinion about them now?
@@olamideolayinka4130 i'm wearing them right now. They're great for my sensitive ears, and i can wear them all day. although the build quality is mediocre, you just have to be careful with them, but hey, they're $20
im bout to buy these in remembrance of etika. 🙏
MATTO headphone
Runs dead
THERE ARINTT Cougars IN MISSIONS
@@certified8500 obviously youd know something about something or you couldnt tie your fucking shoes
DAVVYYYY
Best headphone ever! Scales up really well with decent equipment too. KSC-75 are the 'phones for the masses.
just got mine. my first impressions were saying wow out loud
I have been using these for over 15 years. I am on my 4th or 5th pair. Just picked up a new set today. Dog decided he was hungry. I also own Koss porta pros. The standard pair black and blue and the super rare all black with black cloth cord. The porta pro are my go to. They are amazing!
How long can one pair last?
Ksc75 with yaxi pads on a Portapro headband is the perfect match for sound and comfort. And use with an amp the sound that comes out is spectacular.
loving the mixed lighting
DarkviperAU fan
the first 2 second intro with that bass synch sold me a sub
So glad that I've bought this instead of a gaming headphone with that '7.1 surround' feature.
It's soundstage is very good especially in fps games that I can accurately pinpoint a player position more on forward and behind instead of just around left and right.
It's whole sound signature + soundstage are really enjoyable that I actually don't really mind that roll off sub bass. (EQ up the bass does help to bring more of it's bass).
Thanks for your review ^^
Honestly and no joke, 7.1 surround or rather Head Related Transfer Functions are the very best thing that I think you can do to enhance how everything sounds. Music and content feels so much more enjoyable and gaming is a lot better too. I've used 7.1 surround sound from multiple manufacturers over the past 10 years and every time I hear just the plain stereo sound, it does feel like an immense downgrade.
My DT 990 Pros sound so much better with a Sennheiser GSX 1000 (and an amp), but also my new Hifiman Edition XS. For my Edition XS, I didn't even have to touch the EQ. Just simply selecting 7.1 and selecting one + for soundstage and it feels so much more natural and wide. I absolutely love the sound and this is one thing I'm convinced that audiophiles are missing out on because they reject the idea of 7.1 since it's "artificial" or a "gimmick". But the concept of head related transfer functions is real AND makes sense. I cannot recommend it enough. Seriously.
@@BlueTJLPit's a gimmick BCS lots of gayming company a. just put in extra drivers for not much benefit
b. do it through shitty software
JOYCONBOIS
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Listening with ksc75 they’re the the best efing $20 I’ve spent in my life
DarkviperAU anyone?
Yep
I LOOKED FOR THESE COMMENT
You can easily modify these ear hooks - replace them with a light weight headphone band from Parts Express, for $7, this improves the comfort and wearability, and moves the soundstage inward a bit.
I really dig the attention to the audio you're putting into the videos, the sound track sounded great, really gets you in the flow of what you're talking about.
Thanks so much for this Josh. I love these things even though they are bright on the top end for me personally.
The headband attachment actually improves the bass a lot more than I expected and brings the sound closer and more detailed overall....they don't sell that headband anymore it appears but it does attach perfectly to a portapro headband belove it or not!
can you attach the drivers to a PortaPro frame?
@@giovanbattistafichera8439 yes, the ear clips pop off and then you can swap them into a porta pro or a kph40 headband. Yes it kinda feels like you're about to break them, but tons of people swap them out with no problems.
@@giovanbattistafichera8439 As cheap as they are, I'd buy both porta pro and ksc75 and pick which sound profile and "headband" you like most. I haven't tried the ksc75, but I do have the porta pro, kph40 and kph30i (all with yaxi pads). The porta pro is my favorite for when I'm working and outdoors, the kph30i is my favorite for in home since they have a more balanced sound. And I don't really like the kph40 because they almost sound tinny and too bright for me and I don't like the headband that much. Some people really prefer the 40's though. To each their own...
One more note, you can't swap the kph30i drivers because they mount to the headband in a different way than the rest of the cheap koss headphones. And I also removed the foam behind the drivers on mine to get a more open soundstage from them. It was kind of a pain to take them apart without destroying the original pads, but if that's too daunting for you and you want to preserve your stock kph30i pads then you can buy the clear version because they don't come with foam behind the drivers.
The warm lighting of your video is making the KSC75s seem luxurious. In the first six seconds its like you are putting on a high-quality pair of professional audio equipment *only for the best.*
lol - If it works.
These are definitely on ear and not over ear, but still light and decently comfy. Another great review thanks for the great work Josh. NORTHWEST REPRESENT!!!
I'm currently wearing my KOSS KSC75s Watching OddTaxi Anime When Your Video Shows Up At The Top . I Recently Acquired The Koss KPH40 , KPH30i , Porta Pro & KSC75 Which I Ordered The Same PartsExpress Band Your KSC75 Are On .Putting The KSC75 On A Band Makes These Usable Especially After Putting The YAXI PADS on My KSC75s Because They Are At That Point To Thick To Go On My Ears Using The Clips . The KSC75 Are The Least Sound Wise In My Opinion But Still Have Very Enjoyable Sound . The KPH30i Also Has Such A Nice Sound With The KPH40 Having The Best Sound Over All And The Porta Pros Have The Strongest Bass .
I just get it now, and I’m blown away. Just from my mobile phone with Dragonfly Red and Cayin C5 sounds amazing. Great gear. Big thanks for recommendation!
I ordered the Massdrop version last night, then 11,000km away Josh reviews them the very next morning. That’s service!
I’m already investigating the headband mod and buying a soldering iron in anticipation.
lol
Joshua Valour Watching this review again wearing my own pair. Man these things are ugly(!!!) and the fit is weird (weirdly comfortable), but the sound? - Very impressive for the money. They sound very similar to my favourite Chi-fi earbuds.
"One love, one heart, let's get together and feel alright". Great song. :)
These headphones sound extremely nice for the price if you don't need much bass. If these headphones had thicker stronger wires I could recommend them much more.The wires almost guarantee that they won't last very long. I suppose that you could try to solder some decent wires onto them when they fail.
Another great review Josh! The work you are doing, giving people a real idea of what to expect and no hype or bs is amazing and was very much needed. I've also been enjoying your music references during these reviews, thank you.
I keep coming back to these, for long listening sessions I think these are endgame
Do the KSC75's sound good?
Of Koss!
Pick up a pair of Portapros and swap out the drivers per your mood. Stock drivers for a fun, slightly bassy sound, ksc75 drivers for a more neutral sound. The bass also improves significantly in the Portapro headband.
DAVEYYYYYYY HOW YOU doin'
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About as good as can be expected
1:10 Mans really just reviewed his ears for the internet 😂
Dylan Sitts - 'Smooth Sailing' in the background. Great taste, one of my jams.
my favorite headphone of all time. Someone called these headphones "lively" I think that's the perfect word, along with airey.
I FUCKING LOVE THESE!!! Thank you for great review, It was like my mind talking to me after a while.
They are truly FANTASTIC headphones!!!
These are actually the last review i did myself.
There are even $500 headphones that are somewhat respected in audiophile community that don't have the air that these have.
On top of that kph30i is actually even more interesting than these. That one has some qualities that aren't as polished in some $2000 headphones.
is sound better on the kph30i? I own both, shame because I love the kph30is so much but my head is so big that the clamping force is a bit too much and even with delicate use i get cracks in the forks when using them so i gotta replace often. I'm really enjoying the ksc75s tho, much more comfortable
@@cinialvespow1054 if you have both, tgen you should decide which one you like more. I have br9ken 3 pairs of kph30i. Finally got fed up and i glued the kph30i cups to a headband from another hp.
@@Melkorify yo that's a great idea! which headband did you use ?
@@cinialvespow1054 onn headphone’d band from walmart.
i love it when im recommended iems in the description
Are these still good for gaming? Im looking at these or some iem like 7hz zero, hbb , truthear zero etc. What would be best for competetive gaming?
Great review. These are so good, way way better than anything else at the price. But like you said, it has a good sound not even thinking about the price. I bought the parts express headphone and took off the earpieces from that headphone and put the KC75 on and now the cups are more snug on your ears so that you do hear more bass.
Nice, I was wondering about these!
Rip Etika
i really like them, i would like to find higher end clip ons like the audiotechnica ones. Haven't seen a review of them
Brown hair, facial hair, chest hair, white guy, wearing Koss KSC75, wearing cloth with sleeves, this is not matto.
4 years later they're still the best $20 purchase
@@noir-13With what? Like what iem
@@noir-13 I see. I have a pair of salnote zeros and I like them for gaming but want to try other options so thanks for more options to research
I got the black Massdrop version the other day. I love them so far
Do they still work?
Great review. Thanks.
You hear that? Cougars... in missons...
darkviperau
Matto
Yes
I wonder if there are a better choice than the Porta Pro for someone who listen classical music.
This review has aged very well. Still nothing better for the money than these Koss headphones.
I use it for a couple of months now,with high qualitie Dap(AK320 for exemple),even with my big home rig,and i agree 100% with you,this sound like a good 100+$ headphone,the best price/sound ratio i ever heard,and i have a lot of hifi headphones.
they break all the time and by my 5th pair i just started cobbling together 1 working pair from all the broken ones. have done this like 3 times now.
Finally the Ksc75 review. I think they sound great. And so cheap...I bought an extra pair.
Why isn't anybody modding these headphones? Take the drivers and make on-ear headphones.
You're kidding, right? Everybody and their grandma is modding these headphones. :D
Not that they need anything that's been tried so far. I'd maybe do just the central hole from the Kramer Mod for a touch more air in the upper treble, but I think I've seen a graph where the Kramer mod lowered the bass at the same time, and that's a big NO on these.
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Yes but which company is modding these headphones?
They have the same drivers as the Koss KTXPRO1 which is an over the head phone.
RIP Etika
Who else is here for etika
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I have a pair, and they are pretty good. But I hate hate hate hate hate the ear clip thing. Too bad I threw out my broken old Sennheiser PX100s. I might have been able to mount these on that headband. :-(
Funnily enough, I LOVE the ear clips.
They sound really good, so it's good you can comfortably use them. :-)
get the generic $4-$5 "parts express" headphones and use the headband for ksc75s. the parts express drivers are hilariously awful. you could also get the sport a pro or portapro headphones and swap drivers in and out but I'm sure the headband will break eventually.
@@charliebrown3082 lol. Thank you for the suggestion. 👍
actually. they are $2.19 for one, and are cheaper in bulk. you may want to get a hand full.
have you seen people modding them turning into grados? they're very interesting
A review of stock apple, Samsung earbuds plz?
I have just buy this headphones for ~ 26 $ (1650 rubles in Russia). This is amazing! So deep sounds, and so comfortable ... I listened many more expensive headphones, and
nobody brought me so many good emotional... GOD BLESS KOSSKSC75))))
In the U.S. it's exactly half that price (13$)
I try to find Bluetooth versions of em. They are expensive
waiting for them to arrive
Can you do an revisit of this headphones? as you did with the Koss portapros :D
Hi! Can you review the superlux HD 681F headphones? They are optimized for neutral sound reproduction, and have a very flat and natural sound.
Я просто живу в такой дыре, что не могу послушать наушники и выбрать, что купить.. По этому и спрашиваю...
покупай, выгоднее не найдёшь за эти деньги
How long can a pair last?
Do you think ksc75 better than Bose qc25?
what if bass EQ used, will it help?
KSC75 or SHP9500 talking about sound? not counting the price. Trying to get the best Audio in the sub 100 USD category for Open back headphones :D thank you in advance.
shp9500 cus better soundstage
how are these for gaming. looking for something for the summer months that dont go in the ear.
Rock solid
Joshua, how about you reviewing iems? That would be awesome
do they fit nice?
This is so attractive that it gives me nostalgia about etika
Imagine true wireless versions of this
Human headphones exist now
Are this headphones durable?
Rip legend etika
Joyconboys forever😔
Y’all, FYI Koss has a LIFETIME WARRANTY.
How do you have black hair but an orange beard?
Mike Chan hair is dark brown with a little copper in it. Beard is red-ish. Weird I know. Alo natty
@@JoshuaValour not just copper, oxygen free copper!!!
They are alot better if you do a headband mod. I actually think the best on-ears of this style were the Sony MDR 210's. Much more mellow, warm sound. The Koss headphones are colder and brighter.
Still great. Crappy cable. You can try an iem cable mod and get a head band. Need to burn in a bit and less sensitive than most.
Some australian guy with a black tank top uses this
These or the Stax L300s?
vav247 really close call
Hey, i need your help guys. I am just starting with headphones and all, so i bought this koss because i think those are the best option for the price, but when i listen to them, i didnt sound good. I mean, just as good as my 3 dolar normal pair.
So, do i need and dac to make it sound nice? I tried them with my cellphone, and laptops. Or maybe by and mp3, or bluetooth...
German Isaac Valenzuela Perez can you explain what about the sound you didn’t like? Maybe you’re sensitive to certain frequencies? Given how efficient these are, you really don’t need an amp...
rest in peace etika.
What about superlux HD 681F?
Well..it is a clip-on...so...Eh... kinda open? so fill like people around can hear from it?
they have vents on the side which make them open anyway
yeah but they don't leak as much as actual open backs if you don't listen to them too loud
millions to one
ksc75 have a larger soundstage than my hd800
Josh you buying HD6XX, didn’t you like HD600 more?
I was only buying the 6XX because they were about $100 cheaper. BUT! I actually found a brand new 600 for $200 flat, so I have them now lol. Couldn't pass that up!
So you had sold yours
Janer way back in the day yes. Pretty much regretted it since lol
Whyyyyy over M1060 as well ...
Janer I already have them lol
These easily compete with my shp9500s. Maybe even better. Amazing for the money.
Quin of Snazzy Labs also recommends these
I need Apple or someone to make these style of headphones, but wireless. I HATE ear buds and love over the ear headphones but the only Bluetooth ones are a single piece.
I seriously can’t believe Etikas gone we need him rn
These sounded great but were extremely uncomfortable for me, I couldn't keep them on for more than a few minutes.
these things are like 6x the price here no way
Parts Express headphones. Total garbage but toss the 'drivers', then swap the headband and cable over to the KSC75. This produces a more comfortable, better sounding and longer lasting KSC75👍
Why? the headband pushes the drivers closer to your ears, improving bass. The cable, while cheap, has better insulation that doesn't crystalize and break like the standard Koss. (Drop version probably has better cable though.)
Can you recommend me something under 30$ with bass and clarity I had wasted my money on Rha s500😓
If you like IEM's go for the qkz vk1 from aliexpress (buy it from the official qkz store). They are great for bassheads and they are really cheap. Also if you have some money in spare, buy qkz vk4 cuz they are arguably the best IEM's overall and they are also really cheap.
Just get a porta-pro, add yaxi pads and you are set.
Does it have a mic
no, only the massdrop one does
ksc75x version collaborated with massdrop has one
The best on-ear headphones on the planet are Sennheiser PX100 (1st version)
$14 on Amazon