Koss Sporta Pro On-Ear Headphones, Black, Retro 90s Style, Wired Plug

Sound quality: I directly compared this with the Sony MDR-ZX300AP Sound Monitoring Headphones (2x the price) and pair of Panasonic light weight headphones (1/2 the price). The Sony and this Koss had fantastic sound quality. Of the two the Koss was better, first it had greater clarity of sound and spoken word was more distinct and less muddy. Additionally this one was louder at he same volume setting. All else being equal a louder headphone indicates more money was put into the magnet and sound coupling efficiency-- hinting at the good engineering. The slightly cheaper panasonics were no match in sound quality, compactness, construction quality, though they get good marks for being the lightest (and thus highly comfortable for casual listening) ergonomics Unlike the typical modern style of headphones this one has a plain (adjustable) spring metal bar over the head. This was actually slightly more comfortable than the Sony for the simple reason it gripped my ears more firmly so the top bar did not have to sit on my head-- something I find to be very uncomfortable. Now I've have more comfortable over the ear cans with padded head bars and also even more comfortable on ear ones as well but these were quite satisfactory while being much less bulky or heavy than heavily padded cans portability The spring metal is not to make it cheap but is actually an engineering innovation. First, it's adjustable and heavy duty. This is to support the feature that when you fold this thing up you can compress then head bar. it becomes a tight coiled spring and there are two little hooks on the ear peice hinges that hold it tightly coiled. The ear peices then hinge into this folded state and the whole thing fits in a the tiniest space I've ever seen for headphones with only two hinge points. (your typical folding headphones either have more fiddly hinges to break or are novelty items with fragile plastic swivel joints that won't hold up to travel abuse in your backpack. others that use the same spring metal style are more flimsy and usualy cheap all over/) The only thing on these that looks flimsy is the foam ear coverings. They are thin, feel delicate and I expect I will tear them or they will oxidize and wear out. I see they actually sell new coverings so this is probably why. Styling Now the styling of these is definitely weird and combined with the metal head peice makes them look throwback if you set then next to a beefy Beats or Bose headphone. But I'd say the engineers defintiely triumphed here. It sounds good, it is rugged, it's compact and it's reasonably comfortable. The price is remarkably low for such quality. Conclusion: They put their money in these were it counted. They stole design styles from cheaper headphones but toughened them up and paired them with quality components. I really wasn't expecting these to be better than the Sony monitors but they were. these of course can't match the audio isolation of a quality branded over-the-ear noise canceling headphone but for $20 these are as good as you can get.

These headphone are great for jogging. The sound quality is superb for the price. The build quality is quite good as well. I was looking for a good headphone for running. I knew I didn't want in-ear monitors as they are very uncomfortable for me and I don't like the fact that with most models you can't hear your surroundings very well, which I believe is very important when you are running on a road. I also didn't want ear buds as the sound quality is very subpar. In fact, the bass response in ear buds are so bad that it forces you to turn up the volume to higher and the higher until the high frequencies end up damaging your hearing. The Koss SportaPro is an on-ear open headphone. This allows for you to hear your surroundings, while at the same time enjoy airy and dynamic music. Talking about sound quality, I am very impressed. These headphones sound well above their price range. If you were listening to Apple ear buds like I was before getting these, you will know what I mean when I say it's like getting a whole new set of ears. The bass is tight and accurate, but can get a little muddy when pushed to the limit. Where these cans shine is in the midrange. It is even, transparent, and dynamic. Unless you have had a great pair of speakers or headphones in the past you will be surprised at how many notes the Sportapros will dig up that you have never heard before when listening to your old favorite tracks. The highs aren't too shabby either. They hold their weight and were surprisingly clear and soft for this price bracket. The build quality of the SportaPro is solid while light weight, which makes for a very good exercise pair of headphones. They are built to last. The top band, believe it or not, is metal. There are also 2 metal clips that hold these cans together when you fold them up. They could have just put plastic clips on there, but Koss seems like they are serious about quality and went the extra mile on this one. The one caveat seems to be the cords that go into the drivers. They are very thin and have no bend protection. I'm not sure how well those cords would hold up if you got tangled and it got tugged or if bent the cord a certain way every time you folded them up. Overall, you truly can't beat these for the price. It's amazing what Koss has done with these to make them so affordable. I wasn't necessarily looking for great sound quality when getting a pair of exercise headphones. I just wanted something comfortable and sound quality that wouldn't necessarily make me want to throw up. Even after all the great reviews, I was surprised at the performance level of the SportaPros. These are an excellent buy.

Short version: sound great, design/construction is a little awkward, surprisingly durable. Great sound for the price. Long version: First off, let me say that my review is based on a pair of SportaPros that I've had for 6 years. These bad boys sound great--far better than anything else I've tried in the same price range. Most significant, in my opinion, is that they have what many headphones seriously lack: bass, and lots of it. Some reviewers say they have too much bass, and while this may be true, it's preferable having too little. It's easy to tweak EQ settings to tame heavy low frequencies, but if your headphones can't reproduce said frequencies, no amount of tweaking is going to help. Other than the bass, things generally sound really good. They don't compare to numerous $100+ studio headphones I have used for music and audio production over the years, but again, they knock everything else in the price range (that I know of) out of the park. The design is a bit odd. These headphones can be worn with the band over the head or behind the neck. You shift between the two "modes" by rotating the earphones ninety degrees relative to the band. I find behind-the-neck mode to be extremely uncomfortable and never wear them like that, but the ability to rotate the earphones helps to compact them when carrying in a bag/suitcase/etc. They are pretty comfortable when worn in the usual over-the-head position, and the small cushions on the inside of the band keep them from irritating the sides of your head. I've definitely worn more comfortable headphones, but in this mode, these ones aren't bad. The materials look and feel pretty cheap, and I'd not have been surprised if they had fallen apart after a few years of regular use. Surprisingly enough, however, I've had them for 6 years and they are still in great shape. I'm not too rough with them, but they do spend a lot of time unprotected in my backpack. The band has bent slightly, but not enough to be problematic. I've replaced the ear pads once, after the originals had worn down enough that they had become uncomfortable to wear--they never actually tore off, as is common with cheap headphones. You can buy a set of 6 replacement pads for about $4, so this isn't a big deal. All in all, this is a great product. Excellent for the price. It focuses on sound quality over build quality, but the build quality is pretty decent too. And yes, they are pretty ugly, so take a good look at the picture and make sure it that isn't going to bother you.

Having used and enjoyed the PortaPros for many years (I'm on my second set. I've also used AKG 403s and B&O Form 1 in this role). I was looking for another set of lightweight headphones to take with me to gigs to use with my warm up bass amplug. I ran across the SportaPros at a very low price point and thought they would have many uses. I am very pleased with their sound and comfort as well as portability. The upper mids highs are not as clear as the PortaPros, but just fine for my application.

I recently purchased a pair of the Koss PortaPro and the Koss KPH30iW as potential replacements for my broken Sennheiser PX-100s. I love the Sennheisers, but I didn't want to spend $150 to replace them. So I tried these inexpensive phones on the outside chance they'd meet my needs. I was pleasantly surprised by the sound of both. I ended up keeping the KPH30iWs and returning the PortaPros. While I think the ProtaPros may have a bit better sound (more clarity and separation across all frequencies) than the KPH30iWs, I found them very uncomfortable. If the phones slip at all, the wire band cuts into your scalp. It only took a couple minutes of wearing them to decide that they wouldn't meet my needs. Great sound. Poor comfort. I kept the KPH30iWs and really like them. I've read they have the same drivers as the PortaPros. I'm not sure if that's true since I think there is a small drop in sound quality from the PortaPros. But the comfort level is exponentially better with the KPH30iWs.

As the title says, these are way better headphones than one would expect at this price port or level of adorkability. They're the same driver Porta-Pros and a few other Koss budget offerings. The stock pads are a bit scratchy and plain. Get some brightly coloured Yaxi's and they're very comfortable. They sound as good or better than headphones that cost hundreds of dollars more, even after considering the need to upgrade the earpads. You won't be disappointed in their sound. Their weakness is they feel a bit fragile and janky when putting them on or taking them off. But while wearing them--best on ears I've ever used.

I bought a pair of SportaPros in 2014 on Amazon - only just now, in 2018, are they starting to show any serious wear and tear. I refreshed the earpads over the years (very cheap fix, and was not mandatory, just felt like it), but otherwise, I have absolutely abused these things for 4 years straight, tossing them in bags, pockets, onto beds, onto couches, onto desks, into suitcases, everything. I use them mainly with my phone listening to music or watching YouTube, but also when playing PSVita, Nintendo 3DS, etc., or if I've got a console setup going at my desk. Sounds great in all situations. The beauty of this headphone is that it is *extremely* non-fatiguing - you can listen for hours no problem. And it sounds good from nearly any source. The sound reproduction is accurate, and you get your fair share of detail, but the highs are just rolled off enough to never wear down your eardrums or trigger dreaded tinnitus. And it's not *too* detailed, so random crappy YouTube videos or random Bandcamp bands with not the best production skills will still sound great. I probably have well over 1000 hours on the SportaPro, if not double that. Finally now the left earpiece is falling off a little too often after 4 years, it can be popped in pretty easily but I will probably just take Koss up on the lifetime warranty replacement sometime soon. I don't mind paying the $9 for shipping. The jack is also starting to cut out the sound if bend improperly, this will solve that too. NONE of these issues cropped up anywhere until 4 years of hard use into owning these. I recently grabbed a pair of Koss kph30 (the beige Massdrop version), and while they do offer a more detailed, more audiophile experience, with better soundstage and more bass (stellar combo with the Emotiva Big Ego, WOW), I still prefer the Sportapro for gaming and other daily regular-old purposes, where music is important to hear reproduced properly, but not the main event, or if you want to hide the flaws of something while still using a good set of headphones. So going forward I will use the kph as my music listening, higher-quality setup with the Emotiva, for everything else, I'll keep using the SportaPro. I also have an expensive pair of Fostex hooked up to an ODAC/O2 in my bedroom, but honestly, thanks to Koss (or no thanks? not sure which), I use the expensive stuff less and less. Thank you Koss!

My puppy chewed my old ones- so I began researching.. I didn't want to pay crazy money and from all reviews I read- these seemed best. I don't like any that go in the ear- at all.. they are uncomfortable, fall out & give me a headache after an hour. Thought Id help people out since I wasted the time w all this research! _________________________________________________________________________ I love music- all types, and am also an exercise fiend.. I wear headphones cleaning, working out, dancing etc- so I need comfortable ones you can wear for hours, sound good, stay on & don't give you a headache. _________________________________________________________________________ COMFORT: Ive had them for about a week so far and they're great for me. Very lightweight. I'm used to the ones that kind of cup your ear- but other than that- they're VERY comfortable, cushiony, they stay put, -which is AMAZING as you fitness lovers know- I can run, kickbox, lift- they stay on. (I do wear a bandana tied around them over my head though) The foam does get a little sweaty after a workout, but show me a pair that doesnt. _________________________________________________________________________ Sound= Pretty good, I use them only with my Ipod.. which lets you play with the EQ. House,trance,rock,classical, etc sounds good... I like my music loud, and for ONCE I actually don't have to keep it at max level. For the price you pay the sound is great. It can be bassy, which I like anyway- but if you're looking for crystal clarity from a headphone then I would just invest in a sound system! ;') I don't think for a sporty light headphone- you can get that amazing of sound. _________________________________________________________________________ Also a note- I think if youre worried about "disturbing" other people - the sound might leak thru- Im not really concerned with that but some may be. The cord is fine- not too long where it gets caught up in things as my others did. I also really like that you can wear them over & behind the head- as well as the collapsing feature.. comes with a little case. . I'm pretty happy-

Bargain price. Great sound.

Buenos auriculares a precio asequible, un sonido correcto y los uso para todo, incluso los llevo para correr y están aguantando bien el paso del tiempo. Se pliegan para guardarlo con la bolsa que viene, el cable es largo, la diadema es ajustable y abatible. Como pega las almohadillas podrían ser un poco más cómodas.

Hatte bereits zweimal den Porta Pro, welcher leider beide male durch Kabelbruch nach ca einem Jahr Wackelkontakte aufwies. Nun versuche ich es mal mit dem Sporta Pro in Kombination mit dem Bluetooth Headset BH-111 von Nokia und meinem HTC One X+. Der Kopfhörer wirkt zwar leicht aber trotzdem robust verarbeitet! Kurz und knapp: Der Sound ist über alle Zweifel erhaben und der Tragekomfort super! Ein Wort um den Sound zu beschreiben? DEFINIERT! Ausgeprägter druckvoller Bass, insgesamt transparente Mitten und klare Höhen. Trage sie u.a. beim Joggen, beim Workout und im Kraftraum. Perfekt, da sie im Gegensatz zu InEars nicht rausfallen beim Sport und sich durch das headset ein Kabelbruch hoffewntlich vermeiden lässt. Kann sie nur empfehlen!

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Le acquistai nel lontano 2013 a 20,95 euro, nel frattempo ho acquistato cuffie della Sony, Philips, Beats, Shenaiser ma quando voglio ascoltare della musica al volo oppure devo portare con me delle cuffie poco ingombranti utilizzo sempre queste sporta pro della Koss. Sono molto pratiche, leggere e versatili il tutto con un ottimo audio sia per volume che per profondità del suono, insomma, il suono è davvero molto equilibrato. E’ possibile utilizzarle anche dietro alla nuca ad archetto, io le riacquisterei ad occhi chiusi, peccato che dopo 6 anni il loro prezzo sia raddoppiato.