Koss PortaPro Traditional Collapsible DJ Headphones with Carry Case

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Summary: Amazing
Review: Unbeliveable (until you hear them) quality for the price!
I'm a musician but not much of an audiophile, tho I'd wager my hearing is slightly above average. The amount of richness (esp base) was surprising - i couldn't believe my laptop (usually very sub-par sound) and Rio Karma (as compared to the Sennheiser MX300 earbuds) could output such quality tones. My brother recommended these (he has perfect pitch and much better ears than me), as he uses these during his commute instead of his Grado SR 125's which were getting beat up and aren't nearly as comfortable as the Koss PortaPros. Though obviously not anywhere as 'elite' as Grados or Beyers, I find it impressive that these are an adequate replacement for his Grado's. Additionally, the tension adjustment is a really nice feature, and the cushioning arrangement works great for people who wear glasses. Additionally, they look really snazzy with the metallic blue accents.

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Summary: Good where it counts
Review: The first thing that needs to be said about these headphones is that they are really ugly. There can be no denying it. The weird earpieces with the bar atop is just ugly, ugly, ugly. That said, these are easily the most comfortable portables I've worn, a situation largely a product of the very features that make the set ugly. Additionally, the sound is good. I don't feel the sound is as orgasmically supreme as other reviewers suggest, but the sound is very good. If you listen to a lot of Jazz or classical, some senns might serve you better. If you listen to more rock and hip hop, you'll be pleased with the portapros, if only for the comfort, which is truly exceptional. I use them with my iPod, and am well pleased.

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Summary: Good phones...for the price, anyway
Review: The Koss Porta-Pro looks delicate, but its folding design belies a hardiness that competitors should try to emulate. All headphones require a "burn-in" period before they sound their best, and that's certainly true of the Koss Porta-Pro.

After burn-in, they show themselves to be equal to their reputation. Retailing between $30 and $40 or so, they offer good fidelity at low to medium volume, but grate a bit when pushed too hard. The Porta-Pro works nicely with a variety of musical styles, pop and rock to jazz, but occasionally has trouble with the distortion levels of punk; this may not be a problem with most listeners.

While the sound is clear and offers fine fidelity, songs often lack "color" -- a common complaint with less expensive headphones. Yet, compared to its competition, the Porta-Pro offers a much cleaner sound; no irritating bass thump on these phones.

These are the iPod phones of choice.

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Summary: Truely Fine Sound
Review: If you want truely remarkable sound quality (on par with $100 Senns), and possibly the best value in listening technology, add the Portapros to you shopping basket. The geek chic stylings are coupled with a delicate build. Give them the treatment they deserve (i.e. not at the bottom of a backpack full of books), and the Portapros will perform VERY well.

Be warned that once you get these headphones, you will spend alot of time rediscovering old music. I have gone through all of my favorite and most listened-to CDs, and have found details I never knew existed in all of them.

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Summary: Best headphones for the price
Review: This is simply the best sounding headphones for under $100. The bass is incredible, the sound is crispy clear. When I commute in the train, I can hardly hear any noise, and the comfort is great.

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Summary: a reference headphone
Review: This is one of those "must-have" headphones that you can use as a reference to compare other headphones with. It's the best in its class and beats many other headphones that are way more expensive.

This headphone require some breaking-in period (at least 40 hours), otherwise you may find the bass to be overpowering and fatiguing, as I did at first. I put the headphone in continuous play through an amplifier for over 40 hrs non-stop at med-high volume. Now they sound better-- less fatiguing and more "laid back," as the audio geeks would say.

If you want more portability, try the cheaper Koss KSC-50. They are clip-ons but sound almost the same as the PortaPros. I said almost, because the PortaPros are punchier and have more defined bass.



Rating:
Summary: Simply Amazing!
Review: These are simply the best headphones that you can purchase for an under $100 price tag, and they are under 50$! Very full, clear, sound with an amazing amount of bass. The styling isn't the greatest in my opinion, but the amazing sound quality more than makes up for it.

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Summary: Believe the hype!
Review: This is the first time I've ever written a review on anything. After listening to the Koss Porta Pro's for the first time, I felt compelled to write a review. For lack of a better word, I will just say what everyone else is saying, they are "amazing". I have been obsessed with music and sound quality my whole life. I am in my forties, so I've been doing this for awhile. I've been well known for returning things because there are very few things that really live up to my standards. Believe me, I drive my wife crazy in this area (among others). These headphones are probably the best "value" I have ever experienced in audio. I was thinking about buying the Sennheiser PX100's just to see how good they are, and to have a good pair of headphones at work as well as at home. However, I can't make myself do it. I ordered a second pair of the Porta Pro's for work. You simply can't go wrong buying these headphones. Especially if you like bass. They have very strong bass, but it isn't sloppy bass that steps all over the midranges and the highes. They are also the most comfortable headphones I've ever used. However, if you want isolation from the noise around you, these aren't for you. Take it from someone who's anal about sound: for the money, I can't imagine you doing any better.

Final word: I'm using them with an iPod and I prefer the "Electronic" EQ setting.