Koss PortaPro Headphones with Case
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Manufacturer: KossModel: 155491
Product features:
- Dynamic-element design for deep bass performance
- Comfort Zone setting on temporal pad for comfortable, secure fit
- Collapsible for maximum portability when listening on the go
- Multipivoting ear plates and adjustable headband for added comfort
- Includes convenient carrying case
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- Memorex 700MB/80-Minute 52x CD-R Media (100-Pack Spindle)
Digital camera reviews of Koss PortaPro Headphones with Case
Digital camera Review: Portable sound quality !!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bougt my KOSS Porta Pro in 1992 for usage on a Walkman.
The day I bought it I believe must have changed my life ;-)
Up to now (16 years !!) I did not find any portable headphone that delivers more sound.
What makes this headphone so special is the dynamic it reproduces.
The bass and treble that comes from this tiny package sounds like you are in front of a speakerwall.
There are no words to describe the atmosphere it creates.
When listening to classic music concerts its like you are there.
When listening to a singer its like the stage is in front of you.
When listening to pop, rock, disco, dancefloor, techno - you name it - it delivers the pump you would expect from BIG speakers.
The clear vibrant trebles and the full deep bass it produces are just stunning.
I still remember the first time I used those, the sound was so amazing it gave me this warm fuzzy feeling in the upper stomach area and left me speechless for a moment.
Note that over time the earpads and the pads which are supposed to hold the headphone in place will wear out and eventually come off. This can be a major turnoff when you want to go jogging with it.
I dont recommend wearing them long time or when you want to sleep (because of the pressure on the ears).
The little blue "comfortzone" switch is supposed to set how firm the headphone is attached to your head. I don't think that's working as advertised, whatever the settings it didn't feel any different for me. The headphone is very light and foldable. When folded they are the size of a small apple.
The headphone comes with a softcase.
Summary:
The speakers are not as compact as in-ear plugs but definitely have a better form factor than most pro headphones.
The fact that mine are worn out after many years of usage but still used confirms that the sound itself is well worth the price.
When listening - especially first time - be prepared to be left speechless. As mentioned above they have a few short comings (which product doesnt ?) but it is still a product with well deserved 5 Stars !!
Summary of Koss PortaPro Headphones with Case
For nearly 25 years, the Kos Portapro has been a folding headset designed for professional listening performance with portable audio devices. With new MP3 player and iPod use, the Port-a-Pro is even more popular for those seeking a comfortable alternative to earphones. Elevate your listening with Portapro. First introduced in 1984, this high quality portable stereophone set performance and comfort standards for personal listening worldwide. Over the years, much to the delight of devout Porta Pro enthusiasts, we've preserved the original design and performance that made the Porta Pro a portable music icon. Today the Porta Pro remains the headphone of choice for the discriminating listener. Designed for those with refined musical acuity, the Porta Pro continues to be the most user admired portable headphone for discriminating listeners who prefer a light headrest over earplugs.The Porta Pro features dynamic elements that deliver exceptionally rich, deep bass and a remarkably wide frequency response from 15-25,000 Hz to capture every nuance in your favorite movie or musical performance. Constructed from mylar, the elements are extremely rigid, minimizing mechanical distortion and ensuring exceedingly accurate sound reproduction. Neodymium iron boron rare earth magnet structures enable the Porta Pro to deliver greater volume so you can hear every note, even when competing against the sounds of a commuter train with a low-voltage MP3 or disc player. Oxygen free copper voice coils improve signal transmission and conduction for cleaner, clearer sound. Foam earcushions provide an open, hear-through sound that lets you keep in touch with your surroundings perfect to wear while running, at work, or while traveling. 4 Feet Long wire with miniplug
The Koss PortaPro collapsible stereophone combines high-quality sound reproduction with a unique design for the ultimate in convenience and comfort. These over-the-head headphones have a dynamic element design for deep bass performance and a frequency response of 15 to 25,000 Hz to ensure the music comes through clear and bright.
Also designed for comfort, these headphones have two adjustable temporal-comfort zone pads to shift the pressure and perfectly balance the ear plates on your ear. The open-earphone ear plates are multipivoting and, together with the adjustable headband, allow for maximum comfort.
The PortaPros are collapsible and come with a carrying case, so it's still easy to take them with you even when you're not wearing them. A 0.25-inch adapter is included to ensure they will fit with any system.
Koss offers a lifetime warranty on its PortaPro stereophones.
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