Koss PortaPro Stereo Headphones
The PortaPro stereo headphones from Koss provide high-quality audio in a vintage design. Unchanged since 1984, the PortaPro offers a unique and recognizable look with performance to match. The headphones use rigid Mylar drivers to minimize distortion and provide accurate reproduction, while NdFeB magnet structures deliver strong volume levels. Oxygen-free copper voice coils improve signal transmission for clean, clear sound.
The adjustable headband conforms to virtually any head size, while the foam earpads provide comfort and also let you maintain awareness of your surroundings. The cable provides plenty of slack and has a standard 3.5mm mini plug with a 1/4" adapter for connecting to MP3 players, CD players, and much more.
- Unique vintage design
- Rigid Mylar diaphragms for accurate sound reproduction with minimal distortion
- NdFeB magnet structures provide strong volume
- Oxygen-free copper voice coils for improved signal transmission for clean, clear sound
- Adjustable headband
- Foam earpads provide comfort and the ability to maintain awareness of your surroundings
- Standard 3.5mm mini plug with a 1/4" adapter for wide compatibility
| Type | On Ear, Dynamic |
| Frequency Range | 15Hz - 25kHz |
| Impedance | 60 Ohms |
| Sensitivity | 101dB |
| Maximum Input Power | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Connectors | Standard 3.5mm Stereo Mini Plug with 1/4" Adapter |
| Cable Length | 4' (1.2 m) |
| Weight | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
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by PowerReviews(based on 77 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (62)
- Good value (60)
- Comfortable (59)
- Great sound (58)
- Compact (55)
Cons
- Cord too short (11)
- Too much ambient noise (9)
- Flimsy construction (8)
- Unattractive design (7)
Best Uses
- Portable devices (51)
- Music (43)
- Travel (37)
- With my computer (37)
- Relaxing (31)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Audiophile (27), Gear head (19), Traveler (15), School (14), Teenagers (4)
- Primary use:
- Personal (61), Business (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (37)
Most Liked Positive Review
Wow, the clarity, the base!!!!!!
I just bought an Ipod Nano 6G. The stock white apple earbuds blew. I have had other earbuds for my previous mp3 players and they blew as well. I wanted a natural sounding set...Read complete review
I just bought an Ipod Nano 6G. The stock white apple earbuds blew. I have had other earbuds for my previous mp3 players and they blew as well. I wanted a natural sounding set of headphones. The over the ear headphones from Bose and Sennheiser sounded great but just were not portable enough and were also cost prohibitive for me. I bought the Klipsch Image S4 in ear buds and also sounded great but were kind of a pain to put in because if they weren't in just right, the sound was bad, could easily fall out if snagged, and were [$]. I was worried that these PortaPros would feel uncomfortable on my ears since they are an on ear design. I have a big melon on my shoulders. Def look retro but don't care much about that. The treat is in the sound; it's ear candy and a pleasure to listen to any music with these. Sound all the way up and no distortion at all while your ear drums are thumping out of your skull. What a great deal; for forty dollars you get a set of fantastic headphones that can compete with the sound of Bose QC3 for 1/5th the price and a lifetime no questions asked product warranty. I have only had them for a week, so can't speak to the durability but i'm not too worried.I find the cord plenty long enough, it's slightly longer than apple's earbuds about 4 feet. They fit comfortably on my head without putting pressure on my ears because of the temple pads and the pressure adjustment switches. After 4 hours listening, they still felt comfortable.You won't want to go back to the inferior sound of the stock earphones after you listen to music with these.
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Most Liked Negative Review
pretty legit
Use for listening to music on laptop while studying. If you want something to work out in or wear places in public where noisy not a great idea. If you want great audio quality ...Read complete review
Use for listening to music on laptop while studying. If you want something to work out in or wear places in public where noisy not a great idea. If you want great audio quality in a quiet environment such as your house or they however do quite well. They are however not very ergonomic and hair gets caught. Plus side super duper cheap!
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
- Cord Too Short
Best Uses
- Music
- Working
Comments about Koss PortaPro Stereo Headphones:
the sound is great for a cheap price
- Primary Use:
- Working out
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Durable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
- Stylish
Cons
- Cord Too Short
Best Uses
- Music
- Portable Devices
- Relaxing
- Traveling
- With My Computer
- Working Out
Comments about Koss PortaPro Stereo Headphones:
I own the bose quiet headphones and their great problem is you have to charge them....ugh....and their almost 300.00 bucks. I remember as a kid (I'm 50 now) that Koss were the headphones to have and for the 30.00 bucks I figure what the heck. WOW! They sound as good as the bose, no need for charging and have a metal head band not a cheap piece of plastic. I LOVE them, I actually gave the bose to my 10 year old son for his i-pod. If I had to pick one issue it's the cord is a little too short, nothing an extention doesn't fix however.
- Primary Use:
- Listening to iPod
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Durable
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
- Stylish
Cons
Best Uses
- Music
- Portable Devices
- Relaxing
- Traveling
- With My Computer
Comments about Koss PortaPro Stereo Headphones:
I accidentally broke my last pair after 13 years. My audiophile friend recommended these way back in 1998 (PortaPro's haven't changed much since 1984). They continue to have amazing sound quality for the money. The frequency range is huge, build quality is also good and fits just about any size head. Beware of knockoffs a few bucks cheaper. Get them!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Durable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
- Stylish
Cons
Best Uses
- At the beach or pool
- Home Audio
- Music
- Portable Devices
- Relaxing
- Traveling
- With My Computer
- Working
- Working Out
Comments about Koss PortaPro Stereo Headphones:
This is my second set of Porta Pro. It is a small headphone set for use outdoors, while traveling, at the gym or at the beach, or any situation where you cannot use a bigger set.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Good Bass
- Lightweight
- Stylish
Cons
- Bass too present
Best Uses
- Portable Devices
- Traveling
- Working
- Working Out
Comments about Koss PortaPro Stereo Headphones:
The bass is great. Difficult to find such deep bass with small headphones. In fact the bass is so powerful that I find it sometimes a bit too much. I had to select a specific equalizer on my iPod to correct it. But now they sound perfect. Better too much bass than not enough.
Otherwise, the hold is firm; I can do my jogging with it. Comes with a protective pouch.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Durable
- Good Value
- Lightweight
- Stylish
Cons
- Flimsy Construction
Best Uses
- Music
Comments about Koss PortaPro Stereo Headphones:
I use the headphones for to listen to my iPod on the Subway.
I like how its metallic head band is very flexible, I can toss it in my backpack, and I'm off. The head band also countours to my head snugly.
It looks a bit cheapy, and I would've love to see a fully encapsulated headphone (noise-canceling), but I'll definitely recommend this to others
Pros
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
- Too Much Ambient Noise
Best Uses
- Home Audio
- Portable Devices
- Relaxing
Comments about Koss PortaPro Stereo Headphones:
I've bought them for my iPod, they sound great!, although the may look ugly for some, I am not bothered by their appearance. The sound is less bright than the sound from the KSC 75, but the tonal balance is better. Some people may complain that they are open headphones, but I always use them in quiet environments to enjoy the music. Another good thing is that they include an adapter for the bigger plug found in stereos.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Bass
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable Devices
Comments about Koss PortaPro Stereo Headphones:
These get used with portable mp3 players, and they sound great.
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Audio
- Music
- Portable Devices
- Relaxing
- Traveling
- With My Computer
- Working
- Working Out
Comments about Koss PortaPro Stereo Headphones:
I've been trying to find the right combination of headphones and headphone amplifier to use with my I Pod while riding my Harley. Getting past the loud exhaust is not easy. Last month I found a headphone amp built for bikes at electric avenues (amplirider) which had so much gain that my headphones couldn't handle it without distorting. Before I bought the porta-pro's I bought just about every name brand headphones there was. Gary at electric avenues recommended Koss Porta-Pro's and all I can say is "WoW". Great bass and full range, they can handle my amp without distorting and Its the only over the head band that doesn't interfere with wearing a half helmet.If you ride these are "the ones" and if you don't, same thing.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Durable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Lightweight
Cons
- Slightly unattractive
- Too Much Ambient Noise
Best Uses
- Traveling
Comments about Koss PortaPro Stereo Headphones:
I purchased these at the B&H store in person back in March. My other headphones are AKG K271s (also purchased from B&H in 2004) and Shure E4C IEMs. While the sound quality of the PortaPros doesn't match those of $200 head/earphones, they fill a gap in my lineup that needed to be filled.
They have surprisingly good bass, especially from underpowered sound sources like smartphones and laptop headphone jacks. They allow me to wear them and hear my surroundings, which is what I purchased them for. I didn't want to get run over crossing the street in NYC while wearing my E4Cs.
Downsides, of course, include noise leakage. They aren't the clearest sound-wise, but they're leagues ahead of what other $30-range head/earphones I've tried. The headband came apart once and it took me a little while to figure out how to reassemble it, but it doesn't appear that I've actually broken anything. If I had, I would have taken comfort in their lifetime, no questions asked warranty that I only heard about after I had purchased them.
Highly recommended.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Durable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
- Stylish
Cons
- No headset option
Best Uses
- Home Audio
- Music
- Portable Devices
- Relaxing
- Traveling
- With My Computer
- Working
Comments about Koss PortaPro Stereo Headphones:
As a user of Bose, Beats, and Sennheiser products, understand the weight of my words when I say these headphones are above and beyond the best pair I have ever used.
For a fraction of the price of other quality headphones the Portapros seem to have no limit when it comes to frequency, searing synthesizers and thumping base both come out in absolute clarity at any volume level. As well as reaching the peaks and valleys with ease, I have not noticed any rattling of the headphones at any frequency, despite its light weight.
Speaking of the weight, the portability of the headphones show ingenious design. Durable and collapsible, I was very pleased to find how easily I could take the Portapros around without fear of damaging them.
I can think of only two setbacks to the headphones. First, the 3.5mm jack is smaller and appears to be somewhat more delicate than the one shown in the picture. Second, there was no mobile headset available, which would have been much preferred, when you take smartphones into consideration.
Otherwise, I doubt I could find such a spectacular pair of headphones for such a remarkable price. Buy them!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Lightweight
- Stylish
Cons
- Flimsy Construction
Best Uses
- Music
- Portable Devices
- Relaxing
- Traveling
Comments about Koss PortaPro Stereo Headphones:
The PortaPro headphones are one of my favourite over ear headphones i've come across.
The major problem with them is how flimsy they are. I have gone through two pairs in the last two years because they break real easy. First, the on-ear bit broke off and then the cord hooking up to the jack busted, making only one ear usable.
They do have a great sound for the value though. I think with better care, this new pair will last longer.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
- Stylish
Cons
- Flimsy Construction
Best Uses
- Music
- Portable Devices
- Relaxing
- Traveling
- Working
Comments about Koss PortaPro Stereo Headphones:
Used them for everyday listening.Roll up to fit in jacket pocket.Great sound, and keeps you aware of your surrounding so good for outdoors on the busy streets.Easily the best under $50 headphones.I bought Grado S60 and returned them to buy these because of the portability and comfort.Recently my Porta Pros broke and all along I thought I would get grados but they are just not practical for commute. Might look at Marshall Major, which sound pretty good and fold up like the porta pro or might end buy buying them again.many of my friends who tried these ended up buying them. so yea... wouldnt hurt to own one of these just in case.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Value
- Great Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- With My Computer
Comments about Koss PortaPro Stereo Headphones:
Very comfortable and good sound.
Only negative was the size adjustment tabs located at each temple- the default size was small. I snapped/cut them off- and now they fit great.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Good Value
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable Devices
- Traveling
- With My Computer
- Working Out
Comments about Koss PortaPro Stereo Headphones:
Very portable with a good sound quality
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Audio
- Music
- Portable Devices
- Relaxing
Comments about Koss PortaPro Stereo Headphones:
Listening to organ CD's this headphone does the pedal stops as well as can be expected in addition to all of the organ's pitch range. Even though it might not exactly reproduce the 18.357 hertz pitch of the Open Wood, or Diapason---which, in real life, most cannot hear BUT do FEEL it pulsate all over the body; the 32 ft. pitch overtones are well reproduced to satisfy most listeners who understand sound reproduction.
I had one before but a wire to the ear speaker broke and could not be resoldered. Bummer!!!! (I suppose to reinsure future sales??? [ha ha]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable Devices
- With My Computer
Comments about Koss PortaPro Stereo Headphones:
these new generation kost don't have the suave bulbous beauty of my friend's old 'phones, but they are little and mellifluous and imminently portable. i'd wear them anywhere.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
- Stylish
Cons
- Flimsy Construction
- Too Much Ambient Noise
Best Uses
- Music
- Portable Devices
- Relaxing
- Traveling
Comments about Koss PortaPro Stereo Headphones:
flimsy, but cool-looking and great sound. they haven't broken yet though! quite comfy too.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
- Unattractive Design
Best Uses
- Music
- Portable Devices
- Traveling
- With My Computer
- Working
Comments about Koss PortaPro Stereo Headphones:
The Koss Portapro are the best relation quality for the money that you can find.
They are very light and comfortables.
The sound is very flat, depending the positioning (touching or not your ears). They are well situated for jazz and pop music, but in classic and acoustic music they sound very well too... INCREDIBLE FOR THE MONEY!!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Audio
- With My Computer
Comments about Koss PortaPro Stereo Headphones:
They do sound Really good if you don't mind people looking at you like you are parting like is 198_? other than that they are great.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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- Price: $6.99
- GBP 4.45
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- Price: $2.95
- GBP 1.88
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- Price: $19.90
- GBP 12.67
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- Price: $16.10
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- 1/4" Adapter
- Lifetime Warranty
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