KossPorta Pro Limited Edition On-Ear Headphones, in-Line Microphone, Volume Control and Touch Remote Control, Retro Style, Includes Hard Carry Case, Wired with 3.5mm Plug, Rhythm Beige

I got these for listening to my 1980s cassette mix tapes that I recorded off the radio. I'm pretty sure these headphones make those tapes sound better than they did then when I made them 40 years ago. They're light and comfortable, the design of the adjustability to fit is clever and simple. For an extra $20 I sprung for the beige retro edition, and even then I feel like the price is low for the construction and sound quality. I've seen reviews suggesting they are small and delicate, but if you had headphones in the 80s you'll find them familiar and recognize they are actually well made and sturdy. I appreciate the way they fold to pack also. I've already showed these off to friends.

I have always heard good things about Koss, and with good reason. They did invent the "stereophones" first, after all.And WOW. For the price point, these things absolutely punch well above their weight. The open-back design also gives great soundstaging, which is what I was really hoping for! I did get some aftermarket pads in orange to give them classic Walkman vibes, so I can't say how the default foams feel, but I will say this thing fits perfectly, and feels as light as a feather. Not quite "forget you're even wearing them" comfort, but definitely "I don't mind keeping them on for hours" feel.These specific models come with an in-line microphone and a volume slider control, which is great; lets you adjust volume levels without needing to reach into a pocket for your device! I'm using these for my cassette player, so I can't speak about the microphone function.They also come with a hardshell case and a faux-leather carrying bag, which I didn't expect for this price point!Overall I think Koss hasn't changed a bit since the 80's, and I mean that in the best way possible. They still offer the same great products, at great prices, with a durable build and sound quality you just can't beat. And they still offer that lifetime warranty; anything goes wrong, you send in your headphones and $9 and they'll fix it or replace it, for as long as you live! (Not that I think I'd ever have to take them up on it, these things are built like tanks!)Highly recommend these, or any of Koss' lineup.

I've been through the gamut of the mid-fi suggestions. It all started when my $20 On-Ear Sony's dropped off my desk and one side busted. So, what was the internet recommending?I've daily driven Grado sr80s, Audiotechnica m50s, V-Moda LP2s, a very misguided Marshall headphone purchase, a small assortment of 40-80 dollar in-ears that were never good, and most recently the Phillips X2HRs. All with their own shortcomings, personalties, and usual discomfort. They aren't bad. The Grado and X2HRs still see use while the others have mostly fallen into disrepair or are just gross from age. Unfortunately, I've never been completely happy with any of them. If I could go back and add a few of those sets together and rebuy something more in the 300-400 dollar range like the Sennheiser HD 600s I would, but I have this horrible addiction to buying value headphones. Overperformers for price.Well, it turns out I never did that. I was overpaying. These Koss Porta Pros are true overperformance. It doesn't make any sense. These frail little headphones can hold their own against anything else I've had in the past at half of the cost along with any of my friend's headphones and headsets I've tried. With the Porta Pros performing well past most of them and with COMFORT. No m50 headband clamp and painful hot ears. No harsh X2HR treble poking sharply at my eardrums after an hour. None of the Grado "Grattle" forcing me to constantly pull small hairs out of the drivers. Just the beautiful, warm tones of these lovelies. I've always struggled with harsh sibilance or sub-bass pressure, and it's just not here. It's just a hug of sound.You can wear these all day, every day. Your ears won't get hot and you won't have a sore spot on the top of your head after 2 hours like you would with whatever the heavy "recommendation" of the week is. It feels so good to have finally found the headphone I can grab for any occasion or genre.Honest's truth, the build quality feels cheap, but that's also what keeps it all so light. The cord is a sin against consumerism and Koss should feel bad about it. It won't matter once you have them sitting and situated on your head though. I've already picked up a pair of Yaxi pads to go on them and they've become even more comfortable. They may sound even better.To anyone who has been stuck in value hell, these are them. Get these. You'll forget you even have them on and you'll just be left enjoying music. The sound could be too warm if you really like that crispy, crispy treble, but personally, I can't take more than 2-3 hours of that before I need a good long silent break. With this sound, you can plow through some podcasts and a few albums while working on a large project and never feel fatigued.If this pair breaks, I'll either fix it or quickly replace them. I've never been happier with a set of headphones. I don't even care that I overpaid for some beige coloring. They look GREAT with some bright orange Yaxi pads by the way...Just get 'em. You'll find yourself using your other sets less and less. Maybe not because they sound better, surely there's better, but because they are that dependable cozy audio blanket that you can depend on for anything. Save your money now with these, and then buy something that's a true step-up later if you still need to chase that audio dragon. I most likely won't be.

I absolutely love these headphones. I can’t believe I didn’t know about it sooner. I’ve always wanted these types of Walker headphones again because it’s easy on the ears, it’s not one of those deep plugging into the ears, especially they be in that earwax. I have oily ears & hair so these are easier to manage in terms of maintenance & cleanliness. They are a bit pricey but they are worth it for the quality, these are exactly my preference. It’s a mix of acoustic & bass boosting, it improve the sound overall on my computer, it’s comfortable on the head. I was surprise at how light it is, it’s also foldable & it came with a traveling case. However, the cushions are a bit small, I feel it could’ve been a bit thicker & bigger to cover just a bit more of the ear. And my biggest complaint is the wire, it is incredibly thin. A simple accident could easily break the wire, it is even thinner than apple iPhone headphones. It would’ve been nice if they were produced in the US, but it is manufactured in China.