consumersearch.com Updated:
2013-11-20 15:15:15
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The Koss PortaPro headphones were first released in 1984, and have remained virtually unchanged for more than 25 years. But they're a perennial favorite, despite the 1980s aesthetic, thanks to sound quality that is far in excess of what reviewers expec...
Great sound for the price, Collapsible, Includes carrying pouch, jack adapter...
1980s styling, Sound leakage, Awkward headband...
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When I first discovered IEMs, ultra-portable headphones such as the PX100 suddenly has lost its meaning and purpose. Over the years, however, I started to find a fun factor on portable headphones that I don’t quite get in IEMs. Perhaps it’s something w...
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The portable segment of headphones is a very interesting one as we get to see different innovative form factors, features and also some of the loudest and bass heavy sound outputs, naturally, to block out external sounds. The product we have is by Koss...
Great bass response, Very tight, forward sound quality...
Not easy to put on, Thin headband is a hair-trap...
PerformanceI plugged it onto a Philips GoGear SA33X and took it out for a spin. This headphones was capable of delivering enough loudness to cut out external noise to a large extent. The sensitivity at 101 dB is on the higher side, though not the highe...
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mp3.com Updated:
2013-11-20 15:15:47
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The Koss PortaPro Headphones combine a functional design with excellent 3D sound and a low price tag.
The Koss PortaPro Headphones combine a functional design with excellent 3D sound and a low price tag.
Hair gets caught in the collapsible band; some people will dislike the 80s aesthetic.
Koss hit a home run with the PortaPros. Love or hate the design, theres no denying the sound quality here: theyre the ideal companion for mobile audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts.
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applelinks.com Updated:
2013-11-20 15:15:53
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If youve read any of my iPod related reviews, you know how I feel about the earbuds Apple includes with every iPod model. Theyre better than nothing, sure, and theyre actually quite a bit better than the headphones most MP3 player manufacturers incl...
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The original Porta Pro hit shelves when I was ten or so. Maybe twelve. I had just got into headphones and had a wad of cash from my lawn mowing “business” burning a hole in my mind. I wanted headphones. No, I wanted Porta Pros. The thing is, I couldn't qu...
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Nathan: The original Porta Pro hit shelves when I was ten or so. Maybe twelve. I had just got into headphones and had a wad of cash from my lawn mowing “business” burning a hole in my mind. I wanted headphones. No, I wanted Porta Pros. The thing is, I cou...
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I've been wearing the Koss Porta Pros since I was 14. They were the first pair of "audiophile" headphones I could afford after starting to research how to get better sound out of my summer-job paycheck.Everyone agreed, even way back in 1999, that the Po...
The same amazing sound quality, Preserves interesting retro design, Folds up nicely for easy travel, Excellent battery life, Qualcomm aptX codec support...
Poor Bluetooth range, Wire design dangles and distracts, Blue light constantly blinks when connected...
The GoodThe same amazing sound qualityPreserves interesting retro designFolds up nicely for easy travelExcellent battery lifeQualcomm aptX codec supportThe BadPoor Bluetooth rangeWire design dangles and distractsBlue light constantly blinks when connected...
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Koss Porta Pro headphones During the money-flush, go-go 1980s, I upgraded my F-train act to a Walkman Professional WM-D6C player-recorder and a cool-ass pair of Koss Porta Pro on-ear headphones. The Porta Pros suited me well. They fold up small, clip toge...
iFi Audio Pro iCAN headphone amplifierOpening the shrink-wrapped box containing iFi Audio's Pro iCAN headphone amplifier ($1699) felt exactly like unpacking an expensive new Apple product. As I removed the polished outer sleeve, the silver iFi logo on the...
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innerfidelity.com Updated:
2020-08-18 15:41:59
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thank goodness. If it ain't broke. Koss Porta Pro ($49) Cast you mind way back to the early eighties --- Olivia Newton-John's "Physical" was at the top of the charts; if you were really cool, you were into roller disco; and Sony's Walkman had just a...
Simply put, the Koss Porta Pro has been one of the best sub-$50 convenience headphones for a quarter century and remains so to this day. They sound terrific (at this price), transport and store easily, and come with Koss' excellent lifetime warranty. The...
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Not all of us can afford audiophile-grade headphones that break the bank. But just because you're broke doesn't mean you shouldn't be able to get a pair of cans that can give you the most bang for your buck. That being said, let's break down the best head...
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In 1984 Reagan was still president, and Michael Jackson was on top of the world after releasing “Thriller”. At the same time, Koss released the original Porta Pro headphones. It seems like everything these days is a remake or an unwanted sequel, but every...
Sound quality, New mic and remote, Price...
Build quality, Retro design not for everyone...
The only changes made to these new limited editions are good ones. If you liked the original Porta Pro's there's no reason why you shouldn't enjoy these as well...
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The Koss Porta Pro Classic is one of those rare headphones with an almost cult-like following. While it will never be everyone's cup of tea, there's much to be said about a $50 on-ear headphone that does so many things this well. The Porta Pro Classic is...
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