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Massdrop x Koss Porta Pro X Headphones
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Massdrop x Koss Porta Pro X Headphones

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No business being this good
How are these headphones this good at this price point? I have $230 Bose headphones that are baby talk compared to my new Porta Pros. I was excited to get these but was skeptical about them performing as well as seemingly every Porta Pro owner is claiming. Well I can attest that they are every bit as good as everyone is saying. It is simply amazing that Koss is able to make headphones with higher quality audio than headphones 10 times their price. Highs and mids are clear. But the bass. The bass. It's so rich! I've never had headphones able to get as low as these. It's not muddy nor does it overshadow the highs and mids. It's witchcraft to be able to get that kind of bass out of drivers so small. Seriously, Koss used black magic to manufacture these. Sure there are head phones out there that are better. But they are, without a doubt, much more expensive. These are stupid good. So good. So good. To not get these headphones would be a travesty. Especially when they're only $25. If you pass these by, you'll regret it. One day, hopefully years from now, you'll be on your death bed surrounded by loved ones. Your children will ask you if you have any regrets. And you'll reply, with a tears in your eyes, that you never bought Koss Porta Pro X Headphones.
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Would recommend to a friend.
A classic worth having, regardless of what else you have. Period.
I already have a pair of the [original] Koss Porta Pros. Besides that, I have the HD6XX, He400i, EMU Teaks, Focal Elex, Takstar Hi2050. I've had Sennheiser HD8DJs, M-Audio HDH50s, Pioneer DJ500s, Panasonic RP-HTF600s, American Audio HP550s, Audio Technica M50Xs. Of all these headphones, if I talk of value, nothing comes close to the Porta Pros. That is why when I saw a discount on MD and one that will ship right away, I had to go for it. The Porta Pros Xs: Are identical in almost every way - they do have a thicker, more solid cable, a more solid connector and an inline mic. Are, just as the originals, comfortable and forgettable. Have that great low-end, same as the Porta Pros. Are light and almost weightless, yet still solid for the form factor. Have a great sound-stage, better than almost any closed back cans (including hundreds of pricier ones), and competitive with many open and semi-open cans. The best thing is that the mids and not too far out and still forward, while the staging is still outside of the cans. Have a thick and meaty sound - many full sized headphones that I've had in my time didn't. Those Takstars up there don't, and they have 53mm drivers. Don't have too much sibilance. Probably the only on-ear I can or want to wear. Otherwise I wear full sized headphones. Audio fidelity OTG - this one pair of audiophile pair of headgear you can actually pretty conveniently take with you OTG. Now there are some cons too, like with everything else: Feel a bit flimsy sometimes and will need some care - but audiophiles do care for their gear anyways unlike people who don't really give a shit, and for the price, you can't really expect beryllium frames and titanium cups. Build is better than a lot other cans at this price, maybe even higher priced cans. A little dark - the highs feel a bit rolled off. Personally, that's a good thing for me as I can raise the volume without them becoming piercing up there. Not isolating. But then again, true audiophile gear has to be non-isolating as it has to be a) natural sounding, 2) airy and open, 3) have great sound-stage and so be open to deliver so. Also, people are gonna hear what you're hearing on louder volumes, so keep that contained in public, and probably keep it even lower in the office. Do I recommend these cans, and especially Drop's variant? Yes. If the prices are not too far apart (maybe $5-10 difference overall), they're worth it. Are the Porta Pros worth it, regardless? Every damn penny. It's worth having just to be astounded by how close it sounds to your $200, $500, $1000 cans. It's a keeper, regardless of what else you have. Why did I buy another one? I got $20 off my purchase. And these sure are worth a personal insurance policy in case my existing pair breaks. I don't wanna be Porta-less at any given point. If you want that casual timeout with them every now and then, and those 1000 dollar cans are a little too far for you to reach or a little trouble to put on right now, just grab those Portas on your desk. And always keep em there. That's what I do. If you wanna go portable and want an "audiophile" experience OTG with minimal investment, I can't think of anything else. Needless to say, these, to me, sound superior to any other in-ear headphone form factor gear. Ever hear of a sleeper car (Q-car); a car that has high performance and an unassuming exterior? A modded Toyota beating a Porsche in drag race? That's what these are. PS: TWO IMPORTANT TIPS FOR OWNERS: Some of you may have heard or even had this issue: the metal bands of the headphones catch you hair sometimes. Really hurtful. Solution: on top exposed side of the one of metal bands, actually between the two sliders which come together to increase the length of the band, I'm using a black vinyl sticker. This strip is where the sliders will slide to come together. You can DIY cut it so that blends in well with the band and does not appear funny. How this helps is that it adds friction to the band strap and the sliders will move with much difficulty, but that will help you have them stay out at your desired spot. For me it really helps, and when I move the cans to take them off, they don't retract so quickly, and help avoid capture any of your hair. There's the Yaxi Pads for these. Those cushions are much thicker than stock and also tame down the front-forward sound or any shouty-ness. Been using them with better comfort. I recommend them if you think they justify your wallet.
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Can I replace the cable?
Nope, except if you solder them
What is the difference between these and the KSC75s?
KSC75 has earhooks instead of a headband. KSC75 drivers are titanium coated. The combination of looser fit and driver difference result in the KSC75 having a brighter and some would say clearer, more revealing sound signature with less sub-bass than the PortaPros.
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Zachwestbrook
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Mar 9, 2024
Activities:Casual Listening, Gaming
Music Genres:Pop
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best discreet, compact steam deck companion.
Nice and discreet headphones for my steam deck!
Recommends this product? Yes
aoszmdnj
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Feb 29, 2024
Activities:Casual Listening
Music Genres:Hip-hop, Metal, Rock
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Super Duper
honestly knew that they were gona outperform my expectation by their design. it's a superstition however, prophecy turn out to be true. i have no idea why this headphones are in such price range. i mean i do not want the price to change for how price friendly it is. i do not think i will have a sit through of listening and detailing the audio quality that this Porta Pro oversatisfied me with, whenever i was commuting or walking around outside. i might as well do dedicate my time to have a in depth analysis of its sound performance but not just yet. i want to also add that the way you can fold inwards to make it even more portable is just so well thoughtout. i can think of so many on ear headphones that are fully plastic and designed so poorly. i love the sturdy and flexible metal headband and semi-rotational earpads that just set on your ears so comfortably. I think i might come back to do a deeper review. Right now i just want to contribute a little and be brief for now.
Recommends this product? Yes
thundercloud
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Feb 27, 2024
Activities:Casual Listening
Music Genres:Classical, Country, Electronic, Hip-hop, Jazz, Rock, World
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Just delightful
These are delightful in every way. Cheap, portable, easy to drive, and delightful to listen to. They are my travel headphones and I love em. I have gifted these to non audiophiles as an upgrade from $5 earbuds, and they have been smash hits.
Recommends this product? Yes
robochicken11
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Feb 20, 2024
Activities:Casual Listening
Music Genres:Electronic, Hip-hop, Pop, R&B, Rock
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Fun but broke quickly
Good sound quality, decent low end for price, but the left earcup fell off completely due to the cheap plastic.
Recommends this product? Yes
BennyR
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Feb 17, 2024
Activities:Casual Listening
Music Genres:Classical, Country, Jazz, Metal, Rock
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Great set of portable openbacks
Highly portable, great for running and being out and about. Very good sound all round and even better paired with my Qudelix 5k. I just wish the cables were a little thicker. Otherwise a solid buy.
Recommends this product? Yes
alieshaantoni
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Feb 9, 2024
Activities:Casual Listening
Music Genres:Classical, Electronic, Hip-hop, Jazz, Metal, Pop, R&B, Rock
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classic for a reason
these are super, previously had the ksc75s which i LOVE and wanted to try some others by koss, these are lovely warm thumping bass pleasantly surprised, i still prefer the sound of the ksc75s but the headband of the porta pros is much much more comfortable than the ksc75 clips (tiny ears)
Recommends this product? Yes
Nixin
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Jan 26, 2024
Activities:Casual Listening
Music Genres:Electronic, Hip-hop, Jazz, Metal, Rock
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Classic. Can't go wrong.
If you've gotten this far, you already know how good these are, and you're probably wondering about comfort or whether they've gotten worse or something. I got my first porta pros in the mid 1990s when I was like 14 and a friend gave them to me. I've been spoiled ever since. They produce amazing sound, they're extremely inexpensive, and they're about as comfortable as you'd expect at that price. I don't think the quality has gone down -- certainly not in terms of sound -- but maybe a little less comfortable? Or maybe I'm just more sensitive.
Recommends this product? Yes
tapeandzipties
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Dec 29, 2023
Activities:Casual Listening, Gaming, Movies & TV
Music Genres:Electronic, Hip-hop, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Rock
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Retro Style and Juicy Bass, but Not for All
I wanted to like the Porta Pros. I use and love my KSC75X and wanted to try some more of the Koss 60-Ohm line. The thumping bass and warm sound of the Porta Pros was a nice change and super fun for the right songs. BUT, these things are just not pleasant to wear. No matter what, I could not get them to sit on my head in any comfortable way. The metal strap rips hairs right out of your head and the plastic feel cheap even by Koss standards. The sound and style of the Porta Pros just isn't enough for me to ignore how much I disliked wearing them.
Recommends this product? No
Activities:Casual Listening, Gaming, Movies & TV
Music Genres:Classical, Electronic, Rock
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Very Good Headphones for the Money
Sound Quality is awesome I have a large head and they fit very well Very nice to use with a headphone Amp when gaming, my ears get very warm with over ears, so it's nice to switch between these and my Sennheiser H58X Jubilee's
Recommends this product? Yes
cyl_vash
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Dec 23, 2023
Activities:Casual Listening
Music Genres:Jazz, Pop, World
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Retro Headphone in the house
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For the price, it's one of the best but I still prefer KSC75.
Recommends this product? Yes
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