Pros: Sportswear, comfortable, massive-bass, foldable, portable. They are KOSS Cons: Bass can get boomy, sound leakage
Note : This is a review about the SPORTApro headphones. I will compare those to the Portapros. Both names are very similar, just to make sure no one gets confused the ones IN questions here are the SPORTApro, the new model from KOSS (2000). The ...
Pros: Koss really delivers an excellent sound with great dynamic range and excellent bass response. Cons: Classical music is lacking a little something over headphones.
We need headphones. It's hard to bring a quality pair of speakers, an amplifer and CD player with you to the gym or out for a walk or on the subway. Thus came along the Sony Walkman which has evolved into the Apple iPod. It seems that ...
Pros: Light, comfortable for hours, cool, folds down, reliable Koss sound quality Cons: I really like these, always have, but two feet more cord would be nice
A Little Background
I bought my first pair of Koss Porta Pros in 1986 and absolutely loved them. I thought, at the time, that they were quite definitely the best headphones I had ever heard. If I remember correctly I paid about...
Pros: Very good sound, foldable, stylish, good warranty Cons: Expensive (SRP $49.99), no volume control on the cord
Why I was looking for headphones
I recently purchased these Koss PortaPro headphones after destroying 3 pairs of headphones in a year. I listen to audio I've downloaded to my HP Jornada 548 as I drive to and from work and walk...
Pros: Great sound, extremely portable Cons: they look funny on my head
I need to start with a small preface, I love sound, I’m obsessed with it, and I listen to sound all day and all night on all different speakers and TV’s and car systems. Due to my audiophile nature it is very possible there are things that would ...
Pros: Inexpensive price, punchy bass, Portability, Great with low powered devices Cons: May find bass exaggerated, Catches hair easily, Dorky styling
I walked into a J&R and a salesman showed me his personal pair of PortaPro's. I then proceeded to hook my iPod to the portaPro's. Whoa. I was sold like that. Sound Quality: The bass in the beginning seems uneven, and even a little bit exaggerated, ...
Pros: Lightweight, comfortable, long cord, foldable, lifetime warranty, and most important, amazing sound! Cons: Moderately expensive for portable headphones
I purchased these on the advice of HeadRoom (www.headphone.com), who recommended these as a superior alternative to standard headphones. And for about two years, these things lasted through my time at the gym, work, and traveling to and from. The Koss...
Pros: Sublime sound performance. Light-weight, portable. Durable. Affordable! Cons: sound leakage, not very fashionable
I bought those headphones 4 years ago and they changed my listening experience for life! I've never heard better sound quality. Not to mention the comfort and ease of use and portability. I paid around 60$ at an electronics local store in Quebec, Canada ...
Pros: Good bass, comfortable, compact folding design Cons: None as yet
I've been looking for headphones like this for a long time. As an admitted bass-aholic, I've been routinely let down by other headphones. Over the years, I've bought and used so many of the highly recommended headphones. AKG K-240, various Sennheisers, ...
Pros: Pretty solid construction and materials, good sound, lifetime guarantee. Cons: behind-the-head is awkward for me
I got these for my minidisc player. I wanted something light and not too huge, that would not take a lot of power (which can make headphones deliver low sound levels), and I don't like things that are low-quality construction. I knew I wasn't going to...
Pros: Great sound, reasonable price, folds up, lifetime warranty. Cons: A little on the pricey side. May not have enough bass response for you.
The KOSS PortaPro headphones are a bit pricier than your average cheapo headphones, that's for sure, but they're really worth the cost. They have about the most consistent frequency response of any headphone at this price range. Full graphs of the...
Pros: Comfort. Sound. Comfort. Sound. Did I mention, comfort and sound? Cons: People will give a double take. Weak cord connection to earpieces. Not good on plane.
The fact that Koss has had the Portapros in their product lineup for well over a decade, without changing, means something. Unlike many reviewers of these types of things, I tried a few headphones here and there, but really spent months looking for ...
Pros: Bass, comfort, small size/light weight Cons: Styling, distortion
I bought these headphones at Best Buy in 1996 (that superstore no longer carries them) in an attempt to buy a pair of headphones that make my portable audio devices sound better. And I still use these headphones on a regular basis.
Pros: Comfortable, adjustable, affordable, good sound. Cons: Probably not the best choice for people who can pay more.
There tends to be two kinds of headphone shoppers. The ones who just buy whatever is at the local electronics store, and those audiophiles who can settle for nothing less than the best.
I, however, fall somewhere in the middle. I'm not an...
Pros: Good bass Cons: Lousy mid and treble, leaks sound
I have previously owned the SportaPro brand headphone and I can honestly tell you to save your money and go with something else. There are just too many reasons why you should not spend the 30 dollars to get this pair of headphones:
Pros: Good sound for the price, interesting design. Cons: Not very comfortable, not very durable.
I bought these headphones when the foam muffs wore off my old ones. I wanted a good sound that could handle some bass, but I didn't want to pay much. These headphones were -- okay.
First of all, their design is interesting. The headband can...
Pros: Durable; foldable, smart construction. Lifetime warranty. Good resolution. Cons: Somewhat too high impedance? Really none.
First of all, it's a bit of surprise that those were called "geeky" and "dorky", probably suggesting they look "cumbersome" or somesuch (the very notion of something being "geeky" or "dorky" is laughable by itself - quite a prejudice for discrimination). ...
Pros: The most sublime acoustic experience you'll ever get from a portable headphone. Cons: Incompetent design may require you to seek emergency medical attention.
The sound quality of Koss's PortaPro headphones is indeed sublime. My first experience of these headphones was like having music seamlessly streamed into my tertiary auditory cortex. So it is no wonder that they are now the stuff of legend. ...
Pros: Rich sound with punchy deep bass, a good midrange, and excellent voice reproduction Cons: Somewhat ugly.
Foam pads are cheap and rip easily
I've been using my PortaPro's for 4 years now, and on a near daily basis they deliver rich sound with punchy deep bass, a good midrange, and excellent voice reproduction. Quite an excellent all around package that doesn't cheap out on any one sound area. ...
Pros: Amazing bass, tight crisp highs, great value for price Cons: 80's design, somewhat tight for those with big heads
These still amaze me. I bought them after searching the web for reviews of portable headphones with good bass. You can scour the web and the only negative thing you'll hear about these PortaPros is that they're not the most stylin' phones around. They ...
Pros: Sound great, foldable, cool carrying case, 1/4 inch converter. Cons: Looks cheap. Bass is a bit overpowering. Performs badly when used in a home HIFI.
Getting the package: I ordered my Koss SportaPros online and received it in about 2 days. The first thing I said when I opened the packaged, was "These things look bad, ugh!". It looks like it was put together by sticky tape and glue. After that, I ...
Pros: It is rare to find the best quality at an inexpensive price. Cons: HMMMM - I guess if they were free it would be better.
As usual in my quest for the perfect product, I purchased every other headphone before I purchased the Koss headphones because I just thought that there is no way a $50 headphone will be as good as the $200 Shure ear buds or the Sennheiser (sp). Boy was ...
Pros: Great sound, deep base, comapct, very comfortable Cons: no volume control, love-it or hate-it design
I bought these headphones after buying the Sony CD Walkman D-EJ815 (read my opinion on this item). The headphones that came with the CD player were a joke. They could not handle the bass and, overall, were weak. I looked around and finally decided to try...
Pros: great sound quality, compact size Cons: snap to face tightly, sound can be heard by others
When you buy a pair of headphones for under $30 you honestly shouldn't expect them to sound like your home stereo, but quite honestly the Koss Sporta Pro come close.
I decided to purchase a cheap pair of headphones for use at work since my...
Pros: Good sound quality, comfortable Cons: ugly, mute button, speakers blow out
These headphones have been reviewed by audiophiles as being better sounding than many that cost twice as much.
They aren't as good of a deal here in Canada. They cost $60 Canadian while they're only about $20US. They're still the best sounding...
i listen to music on the go all the time: commuting to/from work; at the gym; while walking around the city; while rollerblading. i switched over to minidisc technology a year and a half ago (smartest move i ever made). i ALWAYS used koss portapros with...
Pros: They sound AMAZING.
They collapse (kinda).
Did I mention they sound AMAZING? Cons: They're kinda ugly.
They collapse (kinda).
I have an Audiovox Maestro and an Archos Jukebox that I use as portable MP3 players. I was seriously considering returning the Archos Jukebox until I bought these headphones. Why? I thought the thing sounded abyssmal. Then I plugged these headphones into...
Pros: Price, durability Cons: not as good sounding as more expensive 'phones
Koss’ KTX/PRO headphones (uses same drivers as Sporta Pro) are a well rounded headphone suitable for replacing the really, really bad ‘phones that come with portable players. I have never seen a portable CD player, tape player MiniDisc player or Mp3...
Pros: Excellent sound reproduction Cons: Short cord, no volume control
I read everything I could find about these headphones before I made the decision to purchase. My most important consideration was faithful reproduction of sound. Additionally, I wanted a headphone that was comfortable to wear.
When I first put...
A friend recommended me these headphones back in 1996. Now I own two pairs. I have got one set at work and one set at home. The sound in these head phones is great!
For about two years ago I decided to buy even greater headphones than Koss. My...
Pros: They're really good for the first few weeks. Cons: They suck after the first few weeks.
My past experience with the Koss brand electronics has not been a pleasant one. I have owned several pairs of headphones and a few personal/portable cassette and CD players. Trying to save money by buying the Koss headphones is an oxymoron. You end up...
Pros: Excellent Sound, fold up to fit in pockets Cons: not very stylish, not in the new 'trend'
I purchased these headphones because I trusted the Koss brand name, and needless to say, they didn't disappoint. These headphones serve me very well while walking, running, rollerblading, or lifting weights. The adjustable ear pad tightness is a great...
Pros: Big bass sound, sounds great, folding design and storage case
Cons: Uncomfortable metal band and ear speakers, short cord, mids and highs distorted and low
I was surprised to hear these headphones when I first tried them out. They are advertised as fitness headphones with a big bass sound. The latter part is more evident than the fitness part. You get a big sound, a quality sound that was impressive to me....
I bought these for my panasonic cd player and all I can say is....wow! These phones provide excellent sound quality on a fixed budget. I have listened to sony, panasonic, and many others. These were by far the best sounding for the price. I own a pair...
Pros: Excellent sound. Great Portability. Well fitting. Outside-the-box design. Cons: Retract quite tightly. Mind your fingers.
I've been a music aficionado (and casual musician) most of my life. Believe me, I'm anal retentive about my sound quality. These cans are a freak of science. I've listened to headphones 3 times the price, and still go back to the mighty Porta Pros.
They have a full, sweet sound that belies there size and price point. Seriously, the more you listen to these babies the more you will appreciate them. I've had mine for about 3 years and they haven't missed a beat. Still in excellent condition, and to think they have a lifetime warranty. A true testament of their quality IMO.
And the looks. Hey, who wants to look like everybody else. They are snug, quite comfortable, and quite retro-funky. So you might loose a strand of hair occasionally, but it's well worth it. You must own a pair of these amazing little headphones to really understand how lovable they are. Simply AWESOME.
Pros: Very good sound, very comfortable, require little power, good bass. Cons: The band keeps wanting to slide closed unless held open.
These extremely comfortable headphones really do a nice job with portable players, though they do have their limitations. Fortunately, most of the headphones that sound substantially better also cost substantially more.
The only thing about these that really irritates me is that the headband slides closed (smaller) under any sort of movement. I guess that's better than sliding open, but it's aggravating to slide them to a position, take a moment to disentangle the cord, and then find that the band has closed back to its smallest size. You need to get everything exactly right with your cords, amp, player, and so forth and THEN open them up and put them on your head.
I'm not generally a big fan of open-air headphones, since I usually use headphones when I'm mowing the lawn, traveling on a plane, or in other situations where I want to seal out ambient noise. And, since I own a couple pair of Grados, I don't use these in the house much, but where I can use them (on the beach, walking, kayaking) they do a great job and are by far my favorite headphones for the application.
Pros: Great sound, good KOSS customer service Cons: Headband breaks very easy, short cord
I love the sound of the headphones - top quality no question about it. I have the set now for 2 years.
The few things I did not like about them is that the headband broke very fast and it is not as comfortable as I hoped they would be, the cord is very short as well
However my friend just told me that he has some problems with his set and after calling Koss they replaced the set -no questions asked. He only had to pay for shipping. That is what I will do as the sound of these things is unbeatable!
Shocked by the sound of 35$ headphones by erniejade ,Nov 30 '04
Pros: Great bass, clean highs, light weight and stores nicely in my coat pocket. Cons: If I had hair, I am balding on top, the band would catch hair.
I went looking for a small headphone for my MP3 player. I tried on darn near everything from the earbuds Sennheiser
on down. I guess my ears are small because all of the earbud type hurt my ears! ( not playing just sitting in there or trying to get them in my ear). I have to say the Koss Portapro's are some of the best sounding under 100$ headphones I have heard. They look cheep but, trust me, they are not cheep sounding! 101 DB sensitivity is not too bad and higher then my AKG's i was using. lots of bass, clean highs. Perfect for MP3's.
Pros: Great Sound, Comfortable, lightweight Cons: sometimes catches hair (single strand), At high volumes may disturb fellow cube dwellers.
I have have mine for 5mos now and I love them more each day.
Short of the Grado SR60 you cannot beat the for shear listening pleasure. I side by side tested them against it's nearest competition (Sennhieser PX100) and the only advantage was the Senn's fold more compact. 6 people in My Office have expressed a desire to get a pair. (a few have) My wife who normally scoffs a "boy toys" and saying headphones are headphone broke down a few weeks ago and order her own pair (good thing too I was having to hide mine).
The Most Awesome Headphones by daved1999 ,Jan 17 '07
Pros: Great sound and low price. Fold to a managable size. Cons: Foam pads wear out but replacable
I have the same Portapro Headphones that I was given with the purchase of a new stereo back in 1984 when the Portapro first came out. I love these things. They are 22+ years old and still kicking butt! They make every player sound better. They even make my Laptop sound great while watching DVDs or listening to Cd's. I would recommend these to anyone. I am an extremely satisfied customer/user of the Koss Portapro. Just think, I've not had to purchase headphones in over 22 years! How many people can say that? Try them for yourself and you will see what I'm talking about. You'll be surprised!
Decent Offering From Koss by audio-freak ,Feb 23 '07
Pros: Very Well-Round, Comfortable, Inexpensive, Good And Loud Sound Cons: Sound Is Slightly Warm And Lacks Frequency Extremes
Koss is a very well-known company in inexpensive headphones. Every once in awhile they'll dish out something bad like the awful UR29, but most of their headphones are good value, like the Sporta Pro. The sound quality isn't the best you'll find for this price, but it is very decent, especially the mids are audiophile quality. The bass is good, but a bit overwhelming at higher volumes, making them sound slightly warm. They also have a clear sound, although they don't bring out a lot of detail some pricer sets can. They can also bring out the volume, making them good for portable players. Seemed comfortable to me, and also have a neat design. I'd spend the extra $20 to get the "great" Porta Pros, the Sporta Pros are a "good" offering at only $30.
The Necessary Sound Upgrader For Your Portable by audio-freak ,Feb 23 '07
Pros: Very Good Sound Quality, Good Fit, Great Value Cons: Slightly Bass Heavy/Warm
The Koss Porta Pro is almost the trademark portable headphone from the company. And I can hear why, these have good sound quality and are very well-rounded. They do sound slightly bass heavy, much like its little cousin Sporta Pros, but have much more solid mids and flat, more detailed treble than the Sportas. Also, their bass heaviness and loudness makes them a good accessory with the iPod. They are also very cool and retro looking, and are a comfortable listening pleasure. Not to mention the $50, while expensive for the average portable player user, they are a value among most headphones at this pricepoint. Overall, the ideal headphones for your portable player.
You get more than you money's worth by casual_user ,Oct 18 '05
Pros: good base, nice portability, excellent exchange policy, super value. Cons: can be delicate so keep the warranty.
Best headphones for the price range, I've owned 2 of these for the past 8 years, lost the first pair and then got another. Excellent base, nice portability, retro style, outstanding replacement policy. My girlfriend broke one ear piece after 1 year and sent it back to the manufacturer with the 5$ shipping charge and got another brand new pair no questions asked 3 weeks later.
Pros: Sound quality, durability, comfort. Can even make those bad sounding MP3's better. Cheap! Cons: There really isn't any, just weird looking. I like them exactly the way they are.
I got these only by chance 7-8 years ago when the Personal Jukebox first came out, the big clunky MP3 player. Luckily these headphones came with it. There has not been one set of headphones that can even come close to the sound of these. And I've tried them all.
My husband keeps trying to bring home all these different headphones to prove me wrong...hasn't happened. Came home with some Sony's and it wasn't even funny. They are funny looking, but I'm not in it for style. It's the sound! The Best!
Can you fall in love with your headphones? by bravesboy786 ,Mar 19 '05
Pros: Sound: BASS, portability, durability Cons: Has a little hook above the speaker, which mildly irritates the ear.
Unless you have a really expensive home sound system, really expensive car speakers, or really expensive headphones, you haven't heard music like this yet. The bass is extremely deep. I hate all the other cheap headphones that give a very harsh and heavy sound, this one RUMBLES. It makes bad music sound good and I love watching movies on my laptop with these. They are also very portable. Sometimes I'll fall asleep with these hooked to my mp3 player and I'll end up rolling right over them. They fold up into a flat shape to avoid damage and I'm a 260 lb man.
I don’t have much experience in headphones but they sound good to me. I have used them a lot and I have 3 minor complaints. 1) They coil tightly together (for carrying around) but sometime it snaps open. This is relatively easy to deal with since they come with a case. 2) Sometimes the head phones pull out my hairs, this can be a little annoying. 3) My biggest complaint is the ear part covering (it touches your ear) has worn off. Now I have to listen with my ears directly against the plastic. They are probably replaceable though.
The fact that I wore through the ear material is a testament to how much I like using these headphones.
Pros: Excellent sound, good design, lifetime warranty, all parts replaceable, the sound! Cons: short cord, bit too much bass (specially on all-ready high bass songs)
I've used these for almost an year and I can't really complain about anything specific. Or maybe that is hard to change these to smaller phones with slender sound range when you go to sleep... They have served me well with my iPod and computer and I haven't found any other that would also look good.
Pros: Great sound. Lightweight and stores easily. Cons: none
Awesome sound and nothing sticking in my ears to clear out my wax :). And for only 29 bucks you cant go wrong. I damaged the wire to the ear piece and KOSS sent me a new pair. They have a lifetime warranty.
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