Koss "Porta Pro" On Ear Headphones

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Having a dual entry connection also has it’s benefits, in that it makes it more convenient to rewire them, and turn them into a balanced headphone, to use them with a balanced DAP/DAC, in case that’s what you want to do down the road. Portability And I’m not going to argue with them. This driver has been a budget audiophile favorite for almost 40 years. Did I mention that I broke 2 of the 3 pegs trying to get the KPH30i open? Only the bottom right side still has the original snap peg. Blue tape seems to be holding them together just fine. Compared to its much older and more venerated sibling, the KPH30i is no slouch. In terms of build quality, I would say that it’s a toss-up between the two. If your need is to bring it along on the road a lot, then I think the Porta Pro’s build is more suited for that kind of use.

Many have extolled the virtues of these headphones that cost about the same as a lunch for two at your favorite fast food joint. It’s time to find out if the KSC75 are the giant killers they are said to be. Do they really sound good enough to put headphones many times their price to shame? How do they compare to their numerous brothers and sisters sharing the same driver? The acclaimed Koss Porta Pro® hascaptivated audiophiles and music enthusiasts for decades and continues to be one of the most popular headphones worldwide.While similarly voiced, the Porta Pro are the deeper and more bass-heavy option, with the KHP30i sounding a bit more balanced and even. This comes somewhat at the expense of fun, and I find the Porta Pro more exciting to listen to. The limited treble extension and smooth reproduction is surprisingly fairly similar sounding between the two, regardless of the differences in measurements. Where to Buy The diaphragm receives an extremely thin layer of titanium bonded to its surface. Titanium is a popular choice for driver manufacturers as it has the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any metal. Titanium sure does make the driver super shiny! Their light weight goes a long way to maintaining wearing comfort. Although I prefer a traditional headband, the KSC75 ear clips are reasonably easy to wear for moderately long listening sessions. Perhaps the most striking thing is how much better the KSC75 sound than how they look. The KSC75 sound surprisingly refined and balanced for their modest price. Where to Buy

Koss eventually branched out into creating home theaters, DVD players, portable media players (MP3), tabletop stereo systems, and boom boxes but has since closed the “Koss Electronics” line. Koss Corporation now focuses on what they do best, manufacturing both dynamic and electrostatic headphones and microphones. Technical SpecificationsWhere there is still bass presence and a dash of treble sparkle where it is needed. Instrument separation is great since the frequencies don’t tend to bleed into each other. So details tend to become quite clear, and pleasurable. These are very light headphones, and you can just throw them into your bag, and you wouldn’t even notice the added weight that it has. Unfortunately, when they redesigned the adjustment mechanism, they also had to remove the folding mechanism of the headphone, so finding space to bring them along might be a bit of a challenge. Koss eventually branched out into creating home theaters, DVD players, portable media players, tabletop stereo systems, and boom boxes but has since closed the “Koss Electronics” line. Koss Corporation now focuses on what they do best, manufacturing both dynamic and electrostatic headphones and microphones. Technical Specifications a b Barrier, Michael (1990). "Life after near-death - Koss Corp. near bankruptcy". Nation's Business. Archived from the original on 2008-02-20. The quality of the bass is quite good though, not boomy, and does not bleed into the midrange, and it really gives way to the other frequencies. This gives the headphone more clarity Midrange

A microphone is integrated with the in-line controls giving users the ability to talk wirelessly on the phone, record audio and control their source device*. I (and many others) have gone on at length about the superb 60ohm, 35mm driver found in the Porta Pro, Sporta Pro, KPH30i, and the KSC35. Koss uses a titanium-coated version in the UR40, KTXPro1, and KSC75. This extraordinary driver defines this legendary series of headphones and has been in constant production and daily use for almost four decades! Koss headphones with the 60ohm driver are important staples in the portable headphone industry. Like the Porta Pro® Classic headphones, the Porta Pro® Wireless Bluetooth headphones have adjustable temporal pads to relieve pressure on the ears. Its lightweight, open-air cushions for hear-through sound keep listeners aware of their surroundings while delivering exceptional sound performance. Oxygen free copper voice coils and dynamic elements allow the Porta Pro® Wireless Bluetooth headphones to deliver rich bass and a remarkably wide frequency response.Originally introduced in 1984, the Koss Porta Pro® has stood the test of time due to its impressive performance and portability. Equipped with dynamic elements that deliver a wide frequency response and deep bass, Porta Pro® offers remarkable sound reproduction producing a rich, detailed audio experience that enhances the enjoyment of music across various genres. It’s great to see that Koss still stands behind their lifetime warranty on their budget products. Cable The KSC75 can be driven sufficiently from any device with a decent headphone output, and pairing them with a source that is many magnitudes of cost more expensive doesn’t seem to improve the sound significantly. A close look at the KSC75. Bass

Headphones with a dynamic element positioned just outside the ear, connected to a tubular port structure that inserts into an expandable cushion In-Line controls on the Porta Pro® Wireless Bluetooth headphones allow users to wirelessly change songs, answer/end calls, change volume, and much more*. I can’t argue the value proposition presented by the KSC75. Their low price does much to offset any concerns with their limitations. While I prefer the Porta Pro, they are far more expensive than the KSC75. The pads are also slightly bigger, giving the KPH30i a slight edge on the overall comfort. I believe that the comfort of the KPH30i is more suited for long listening sessions than the Porta Pro.

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So, what does the addition of a super-thin, super-strong, and super-light metal coating actually do? In practice, it stiffens the diaphragm without adding significant mass, which is intended to boost detail, precision, and clarity. These headphones are not that hard to drive, at 60Ω, and 101dB SPL, I can even drive them off a smartphone. You won’t get the best of them through your phone though, as driving them with better gear does have its benefits.