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Jul 01, 2017
"Blast from the Past"
3 of 3 found this helpful After Breaking my beats solo wireless headphones I was in need for a cheap replacement. Fortunately for my retro-obsessed self Koss Porta Pros caught my attention. Here I will describe the wearing comfort as well as the sound of the Koss Porta Pros.
Regarding my wearing experience: There are only two major gripes I have with the headphones. Firstly the headband on my Porta Pros always reverts back to the smallest possible size (which leads me to calibrate them every time I put them on). Secondly the area where the left cable cord and the driver meet clicks every time force moves the cord. Other than that the headphones stay on even with the most intense of headbanging. The comfort zone is also effective at reliving pressure if the drivers press too firmly on ones ears. The headphones are easily more comfortable than both over-ear and in-ear devices, especially for long listening sessions.
Concerning the sound: The best way to describe the sound of the Porta Pros is "Pseudo-Vinyl" as the headphones add a low-fi warmth to your sound. Now I am not a seasoned audiophile but I'll try my best to describe the aural characteristics: The bass is tight and sounds very pleasant with kick bass and synth bass. The middle range sounds somewhat muffled when compared to the clarity of Bose headphones. The same can be said with the treble range. For all intents and purposes the Porta Pros are best used for giving an 80s-esque semi-modern flavor to sound. Personally I prefer more clarity but I can work with what the headphones have to offer since the sound is kinda cool.
Overall the build quality really influences the sound and wearing experience of the headphones. And people aren't going to dig the eighties look like I do. But despite all of this, the sonic characteristics of the Koss Porta Pros can go toe to toe with the likes of significantly more expensive headphones on the market. Ultimately the Koss Porta Pros posses a lot of bang for your buck.