Porta Pro Limited Edition On-Ear Headphones, in-Line Microphone, Volume Control and Touch Remote Control, Retro Style, Includes Hard Carry Case, Wired with 3.5mm Plug, Rhythm Beige

I have always heard good things about Koss, and with good reason. They did invent the "stereophones" first, after all. And WOW. For the price point, these things absolutely punch well above their weight. The open-back design also gives great soundstaging, which is what I was really hoping for! I did get some aftermarket pads in orange to give them classic Walkman vibes, so I can't say how the default foams feel, but I will say this thing fits perfectly, and feels as light as a feather. Not quite "forget you're even wearing them" comfort, but definitely "I don't mind keeping them on for hours" feel. These specific models come with an in-line microphone and a volume slider control, which is great; lets you adjust volume levels without needing to reach into a pocket for your device! I'm using these for my cassette player, so I can't speak about the microphone function. They also come with a hardshell case and a faux-leather carrying bag, which I didn't expect for this price point! Overall I think Koss hasn't changed a bit since the 80's, and I mean that in the best way possible. They still offer the same great products, at great prices, with a durable build and sound quality you just can't beat. And they still offer that lifetime warranty; anything goes wrong, you send in your headphones and $9 and they'll fix it or replace it, for as long as you live! (Not that I think I'd ever have to take them up on it, these things are built like tanks!) Highly recommend these, or any of Koss' lineup.

I have to be honest. I initially bought these because I thought they looked really rad. I mean, they really do. It's like they came straight out of the 80s (because they did, Koss has been making this model of headphone since 1984). What I wasn't expecting is how good, no, TOTALLY EXCELLENT these sound. First thing to note is that these are open back, which means that not only can you hear most of what's going on around you, but in some cases what you're listening to will also bleed out. This means others will sort of be able to hear your music or whatever. Not really a con for me as I like to remain aware of my surroundings and honestly the bleed isn't so bad that it would bother anyone. Just worth noting. Build quality is great. Initially you may look at them and think they feel cheap, but I assure you they are really sturdy and well built. The plastic and metal components are designed to be lightweight and portable (as I believe these were originally designed to compete with Sonys original offering that came with the Walkman). Now because they're so light they're also VERY comfortable. At times I even forget I'm wearing them. They're also very adaptive to a variety of different craniums thanks to the unique "comfort zone" tabs to adjust the tension on the ear pads, and the sliders to expand or contract the metal headband (try to adjust the headband BEFORE putting them on. They can pinch your hair if it's long). Oh did I mention these can also fold up for easy storage? So cool. Sound quality is also out of this world good. Again, you may not think much of them as you take them out of the box for the first time, but rest assured these punch way above their weight. Speaking of punch, these things have some seriously punchy bass. The sound is rich and silky with refreshingly balanced highs and mids. Subjective, but you may want to bring the highs up a tad on your EQ because the bass response is so good. Other features worth mentioning are the accessories. The limited edition colors come with a volume slider and inline mic which sounds clear as a bell. They also come with an imitation leather pouch and a nice hard shell case which the headphones comfortably fold up into (the standard color runs only come with the pouch). All in all these things are fan-freaking-tastic. The lack of any kind of noise blocking/cancellation might be a turn off for some if you're going to be using them in a noisy place, like an airplane or loud work site. Otherwise it would be extremely challenging to find a better set of headphones at this price point. Do yourself a favor and grab these. You will not be disappointed :).

Truly phenomenal for the sound and price. Can really push out some clean and even deep bass as well as an overall balanced and crisp sound. And the soundstage is impressively wide. Lightweight and very compact too. Comfy on the ears. Decent cord length. Pretty much the whole package and very simple to use. And stylish might I say. You truly won’t regret this. And coming from a guy who buy $300+ headphones on the regular, this stacks up there

I absolutely love these headphones. I can’t believe I didn’t know about it sooner. I’ve always wanted these types of Walker headphones again because it’s easy on the ears, it’s not one of those deep plugging into the ears, especially they be in that earwax. I have oily ears & hair so these are easier to manage in terms of maintenance & cleanliness. They are a bit pricey but they are worth it for the quality, these are exactly my preference. It’s a mix of acoustic & bass boosting, it improve the sound overall on my computer, it’s comfortable on the head. I was surprise at how light it is, it’s also foldable & it came with a traveling case. However, the cushions are a bit small, I feel it could’ve been a bit thicker & bigger to cover just a bit more of the ear. And my biggest complaint is the wire, it is incredibly thin. A simple accident could easily break the wire, it is even thinner than apple iPhone headphones. It would’ve been nice if they were produced in the US, but it is manufactured in China.

I've been through the gamut of the mid-fi suggestions. It all started when my $20 On-Ear Sony's dropped off my desk and one side busted. So, what was the internet recommending? I've daily driven Grado sr80s, Audiotechnica m50s, V-Moda LP2s, a very misguided Marshall headphone purchase, a small assortment of 40-80 dollar in-ears that were never good, and most recently the Phillips X2HRs. All with their own shortcomings, personalties, and usual discomfort. They aren't bad. The Grado and X2HRs still see use while the others have mostly fallen into disrepair or are just gross from age. Unfortunately, I've never been completely happy with any of them. If I could go back and add a few of those sets together and rebuy something more in the 300-400 dollar range like the Sennheiser HD 600s I would, but I have this horrible addiction to buying value headphones. Overperformers for price. Well, it turns out I never did that. I was overpaying. These Koss Porta Pros are true overperformance. It doesn't make any sense. These frail little headphones can hold their own against anything else I've had in the past at half of the cost along with any of my friend's headphones and headsets I've tried. With the Porta Pros performing well past most of them and with COMFORT. No m50 headband clamp and painful hot ears. No harsh X2HR treble poking sharply at my eardrums after an hour. None of the Grado "Grattle" forcing me to constantly pull small hairs out of the drivers. Just the beautiful, warm tones of these lovelies. I've always struggled with harsh sibilance or sub-bass pressure, and it's just not here. It's just a hug of sound. You can wear these all day, every day. Your ears won't get hot and you won't have a sore spot on the top of your head after 2 hours like you would with whatever the heavy "recommendation" of the week is. It feels so good to have finally found the headphone I can grab for any occasion or genre. Honest's truth, the build quality feels cheap, but that's also what keeps it all so light. The cord is a sin against consumerism and Koss should feel bad about it. It won't matter once you have them sitting and situated on your head though. I've already picked up a pair of Yaxi pads to go on them and they've become even more comfortable. They may sound even better. To anyone who has been stuck in value hell, these are them. Get these. You'll forget you even have them on and you'll just be left enjoying music. The sound could be too warm if you really like that crispy, crispy treble, but personally, I can't take more than 2-3 hours of that before I need a good long silent break. With this sound, you can plow through some podcasts and a few albums while working on a large project and never feel fatigued. If this pair breaks, I'll either fix it or quickly replace them. I've never been happier with a set of headphones. I don't even care that I overpaid for some beige coloring. They look GREAT with some bright orange Yaxi pads by the way... Just get 'em. You'll find yourself using your other sets less and less. Maybe not because they sound better, surely there's better, but because they are that dependable cozy audio blanket that you can depend on for anything. Save your money now with these, and then buy something that's a true step-up later if you still need to chase that audio dragon. I most likely won't be.

I bought these because I wanted to go back to wired headphones and I love the retro look 😍. I also wanted to buy from a reputable brand so after some research, I finally made the purchase. Another factor that led me to this purchase is that as a grown adult, I do have quite a small head so my regular over the ear headphones fall off constantly! This is very frustrating when working out and I read several reviews from other small headed people that these fit perfectly, and they do! So, I was quite scared at how delicate these feel. Especially because my other headphones (b) could probably double as a self defense tool 😆 These ones are as light as a feather so I will be handling them with extra care. I found it slightly difficult to get them back into the carrying case after replacing the ear pads with the larger ones but that’s ok. I was blown away by the sound quality. It far exceeded my expectations. I don’t know how something so light and delicate can produce such clear sound but it does! Koss knows what they’re doing and it’s clear as to why they’ve been around for decades. I can jump, twist, bend, and crouch without them falling off my head. So, I am very happy with these when it comes to first impressions. Fingers crossed these last a long time 🤞🏼

I just really don't like earbuds, but I needed something more portable than my Sennheiser or Grados. I didn't even consider that these might give those cans a run for their money in terms of sound quality. But, the Porta Pros absolutely blew me away. First off: the soundstage on these is amazing. I listened to some Oscar Peterson trio and I swear I could pin-point where Ray Brown on bass and Ed Thigpen on drums were playing in relation to Peterson's piano (at least in my head), it was like they were all there in the room with me, the sound was so clear, vibrant, and nuanced. My Sennheiser and Grados have been collecting a lot of dust lately, cause I just love the way these sound so much. I was a bit concerned about comfort and build quality, but my fears were allayed. Despite being on-ear, I can wear them for hours without any discomfort, and the pressure is adjustable. I wear glasses, and the gap between the pads allows my glasses to sit without having to adjust them (which I can't say for any of my other on-ear or over-ear headphones). Build quality-wise, these feel incredibly solid for a combo of plastic and metal. I fold them up and take them on the road with me. While not as compact as a set of earbuds, they are still incredibly small for headphones. I also needed something that would double as a headset since I do a lot of Zoom for work. While not perfect, these work in a pinch. Folks can hear me fine on the other end. The biggest issue being that moving around the mic can knock against my shirt and cause noise, so I have to be conscious of that to avoid annoying my listeners. I added some orange Yaxi pads to these and the comfort did go up a notch or two. I loved them so much, I got the version they have on Drop.com as well (those have stock pads still, which work fine). You can't go wrong with either, but I like that these came with a hardshell case and in-line volume, so in that regard they may be slightly better value. PS I don't know why they want me to rate noise cancellation on here, these do not seem to be noise cancelling at all. Which is what I want since I use them portably and want to be able to hear what's going on around me. It is easy to hear with these on. There is a bit of sound leakage, but they aren't as bad as my Grados, so as long as you aren't blasting them, you shouldn't disturb people around you too much.

- Complete lack of any kind of user manual. There is no guidance on how to optimally use the headband adjuster or the ComfortZone mechanism. No matter the product, the user should be given a manual. - If you have a buzz cut or shorter hair, the headband might snag your hair if you adjust the headphones or when you go to take them off. God forbid you try to put the headphones on your head without adjusting the band first. - I don't know what all this hype about "comfort" is. Sure, they are lightweight, but the ear pads are so thin and small that they place uneven pressure on your cartilage. This is probably worse if you have larger ears like I do, which leads me to another complaint - the little hook that is meant to keep the headphones closed when you fold them up is located directly between the temple pad and the ear cushion, and this hook likes to rub against the helix of my ear. When looking to resolve this issue, it seems many people purchase the Yaxi pads upgrade. If the headphones are not as comfortable as the claims by default, they should not be 5 stars. - The cable feels like it will break more easily than a dry piece of spaghetti. I get they are supposed to be lightweight and portable, but this has got to be one of the cheapest and most flimsy feeling cables I have ever had on a set of cans. 20$ Apple Airpods have a thicker cable than these do. - The sound quality is fine for the price. If you have any experience with high quality headphones then these might sound a little dim. Some might characterize this as a "warm" sound, but to me they just seem to lose clarity in the high mids and highs. For example, in the track "BIRDS" by Turnstile, the high hat starts playing around the 8 second mark, and it is incredibly difficult to hear this in these cans. Another example, in the song "Of Matter - Proxy" by Tesseract, the guitars and bass muddy the mix so much that it is very difficult to hear the arpeggiated synth part. Last example, in the track "Mr. Clean" by Roy Hargrove, the snare does not have as clean of a pop and the horns are not as crisp as they are in some of my other headphones. Overall, they sound ok - I just want to lay down what you should expect if you have experience with other headphones.