Koss PortaPro

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?

Koss PortaPro 1
MSRP $49.99
Release date January, 1984
Brand KOSS
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Pros:
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no-questions-asked lifetime warranty
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snug fitting, with adjustable temple pads
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crystal clear sound compared to other phones in it's price segment
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lifetime no-questions-asked warranty
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powerful bass
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Cons:
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strictly mid-fi
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snags hair
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somewhat odd looking
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band can pinch your neck hairs if you wear them around your neck
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open design lets all outside sound through - poor for listening in loud environments
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Details

  • 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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Competitors

Koss PortaPro is ranked 2nd among it's competitors.  See the top picks in Headphones »
Grado iGrado

Grado iGrado

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
ProSCORE
2 reviews
50
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vote Koss PortaPro 0% vs. vote Grado iGrado 100%
Sennheiser HD 435

Sennheiser HD 435

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
ProSCORE
2 reviews
73
Vote! (1 vote)
vote Koss PortaPro 100% vs. vote Sennheiser HD 435 0%
Sennheiser HD 465

Sennheiser HD 465

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
ProSCORE
2 reviews
71
Vote! (1 vote)
vote Koss PortaPro 100% vs. vote Sennheiser HD 465 0%
Sennheiser PX 200

Sennheiser PX 200

MSRP  $50.00    Released  --
Cons
  • Only has sufficient bass of you can reach an airtight fit (depends on your ears). Try before you buy.
ProSCORE
1 review
0
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Sennheiser PX 100

Sennheiser PX 100

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
ProSCORE
4 reviews
60
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Yale

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April 15, 2009
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ProSCORE
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5 pros
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Pros

  • no-questions-asked lifetime warranty
  • snug fitting, with adjustable temple pads
  • crystal clear sound compared to other phones in it's price segment
  • lifetime no-questions-asked warranty
  • powerful bass

Cons

  • strictly mid-fi
  • snags hair
  • somewhat odd looking
  • 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

Competitors

Yale prefers Grado iGrado over Koss PortaPro
Yale prefers Koss PortaPro over Sennheiser HD 435, Sennheiser HD 465
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leiftaa

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April 15, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
negative
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3 pros
0 cons
have ithave it

Pros

  • no-questions-asked lifetime warranty
  • snug fitting, with adjustable temple pads
  • crystal clear sound compared to other phones in it's price segment

Cons

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