Koss Portable Stereo Headphones (PORTAPRO2) (PORTAPRO2) Reviews

• Surprisingly good (same as classic Porta Pro)

  
  By A1VPL1UQKW80CY on 2006-02-17
  Just like the original Koss Porta Pro, the Porta Pro 2 is an inexpensive set of headphones with a surprisingly rich, full sound that rivals products that cost several times as much. I own both the original Porta Pro (still being sold) and the Porta Pro 2 -- I liked my original pair so much that I bought an extra pair for use at work!
  
  The Porta Pro 2 sounds and feels exactly like its original counterpart, but there are a few differences that contribute to the ~50% price difference. The Porta Pro 2 does not come with a slipcase like the original, and it lacks the "comfort zone" adjustment that the original has (although I don't use it at all). It also has a new black color for the earpieces, instead of the original 80's teal (this is probably a bonus for most people).
  
  All of the reviews for the Porta Pro apply to the Porta Pro 2. In particular, they also share the same weakness: the open-ear design means that ambient noise isn't blocked out very well, and conversely, that people around you will hear a bit of your music as well. So you can't use them to block out extremely rowdy roommates, and you certainly shouldn't crank them in the library. For what it's worth, my Shure E2c's are perfect for both of these jobs, but I think the Porta Pros sound better!
  
  Most importantly, though, Koss hasn't changed the formula that made the original so popular: lightweight, clean sound, and (even more) inexpensive. Don't listen to anyone who says they don't stand up to some $350 headphones -- of course they're not for studio use, but they will definitely make your music and movies sound great. The Porta Pros will definitely destroy any competing products with gimmicky fidelity-reducing features (i.e. "mega bass"); these are the best-sounding headphones for the money, and then some. Seriously.
  
  

• this is a re-release of Porta Pro Jr

  
  By A149RNR5RH19YY on 2006-03-23
  this headphones is a member of Porta Pro family (Porta Pro, SPorta Pro, KTX PRO1, KSC-55)
  this headphones uses Koss' unique 40mm dia speaker, which delivers exceptional sound, esp. for Rock, Rap, Hip Hop, this headphones delivers full, deep, yet clean bass, with brillant treble
  this headphones also has high sensitivity, which can deliver loud sound (enough to damage your hearing) even with single battery walkman
  the only down side is the retractable headband, which the joint is on the top, which may pull hair in, and pull the hair out when removing (cause some trouble)
  
  

• A Great Buy

  
  By A21Q98PM1MY819 on 2006-04-09
  Being an avid music fan I've shopped around for alot of headphones on the bottom end of the price scale over the past year. I've tried out the Sennheiser 212,202,201's, Grado SR60, and these Koss Porta Pro. These Porta Pro are STUNNING. The main complaint with Sennheiser is their bass always seemed to be turned up a little too much and these Porta Pro have a very warm bass. Although these headphones are the ugliest of the bunch, they're actually very comfortable and easily transported. The sound quality though is comparable to the Grado's, this may seem like an overstatement but I think they truly hold their own. The fact that they are 20$ is the most amazing part. If you own an ipod or cd player and want a pair of headphones that have a lifetime warranty and truly impressive sound I would get these.
  
  

• Great

  
  By A1TC6DZYQFBQAP on 2006-12-09
  Recommended to anybody who hates those stupid ear buds. Perfect companion for an mp3 player, or in my case, MiniDisc player. I also have a McIntosh receiver and the PORTAPROs work great with it. Very good bass response and clear highs, without drowning out the mids and the lows and they are comfortable and collapse to fit in your pocket.