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Introduced in 1984 the PortaPro has remained Koss's greatest and most popular headphone. Featuring unparalleled performance within its price segment, the PortaPro is a sure bet for anyone interested in an open mid-fi headphone. Did we mention it has a no-questions asked lifetime warranty?
MSRP $49.99
Release date January, 1984
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- Frequency Response: 15-25,000 Hz
- Impedance: 60 ohms
- Sensitivity 101 dB SPL/1mW
- Distortion: <0.2%
- Cord: Straight, Dual Entry, 4ft
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Koss PortaPro
• Porta-Pro Folding Headphones
UPC: 689076623742
EAN: 000059193319
MPN: PORTAPRO
Koss PortaPro
• PortaPro Stereo Headphones
MPN: 155491
Koss PortaPro
• Koss PortaPro Headphones with Case
UPC: 021299147764
EAN: 4007249270429
MPN: Porta Pro
Koss PortaPro
• PortaPro Stereo Headphone - Wired Connectivity - Stereo - Over-the-head
MPN: 163931
Competitors
Koss PortaPro is ranked 2nd among it's competitors.
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MSRP $49.00
Released --
Pros
- a portable Grado
- great sound quality in a cheap headphone for use on the go
Cons
- made in China (not in Grado's Brooklyn factory)
- fails to maintain the classic look of the Grado series
- cannot be folded
Koss PortaPro
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Grado iGrado
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MSRP $70.00
Released May, 2006
Pros
- Extremely comfortable
- Awesome Bass response for an open set
- Detachable cable with in-line volume control
Cons
- Distorted highs
- Plastic design sounds when moving
- bass tightens after burn in - but remains somewhat flabby
Koss PortaPro
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Sennheiser HD 435
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MSRP $80.00
Released May, 2006
Pros
- affordable price
- quality headphone manufacturer
- long cord
Cons
- extremely muddy bass
- rolled off highs
- not good for use on the go - very long cord, not foldable
Koss PortaPro
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Sennheiser HD 465
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MSRP $50.00
Released January, 2001
Pros
- similar in all respects to the well respected PX 100
- closed cup design - blocks out external noise at the expense of being less open sounding compared to the PX 100
- portable design - comes with a case it can be folded up and stored in
Cons
- Only has sufficient bass of you can reach an airtight fit (depends on your ears). Try before you buy.
- require burn in before sounding their best - tinny bass at first
- strictly mid-fi, lacks full frequency range, sound slightly dull
Koss PortaPro
vs.
Sennheiser PX 200
MSRP $40.00
Released --
Pros
- Near audiophile quality mids and highs
- easy to fold up and store in a carrying pouch for use on the go
- Compared with price, is't a pretty good deal. Clear sound with powerful bass.
Cons
- open design is not ideal for use in public - quite a lot of noise leakage in and out
- powerful bass but bloted at times
Koss PortaPro
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Sennheiser PX 100
Reviews
October 9, 2009
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Pros
- no-questions-asked lifetime warranty
- crystal clear sound compared to other phones in it's price segment
- Comfortable
- snug fitting, with adjustable temple pads
- lifetime no-questions-asked warranty
- Price to sound quality ratio is simply phenomenal. Compared to some high end headphones, this pair of unique phones is a definitely a decent contender.
- powerful bass
Cons
- snags hair
- somewhat odd looking
- The bass could be overpowering for many
- strictly mid-fi
- band can pinch your neck hairs if you wear them around your neck
- open design lets all outside sound through - poor for listening in loud environments
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October 9, 2009
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Pros
- crystal clear sound compared to other phones in it's price segment
- Price to sound quality ratio is simply phenomenal. Compared to some high end headphones, this pair of unique phones is a definitely a decent contender.
Cons
- snags hair
- somewhat odd looking
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November 2, 2009
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Pros
- no-questions-asked lifetime warranty
- Comfortable
- lifetime no-questions-asked warranty
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April 15, 2009
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Pros
- no-questions-asked lifetime warranty
- crystal clear sound compared to other phones in it's price segment
- snug fitting, with adjustable temple pads
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September 1, 2009
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Cons
- The bass could be overpowering for many
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